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Monocle’s essential weekday news show; expert analysis, business insights, and European front-page reviews. Anchored from London and Zürich at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET
Latest Episodes

World leaders join survivors to mark the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz’s liberationÂ
As the world marks 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz, Sudha David-Wilp and Stuart Dowell join Emma Nelson to discuss the Polish and German perspectives. Plus, Israel moves to shut down Unrwa, Ukraine’s…

Belarus votes as more hostages are releasedÂ
As the election in Belarus is labelled a “sham”, Hanna Liubakova joins Emma Nelson to discuss what lies ahead for Alexander Lukashenko and the country. Plus: more captives are released in Gaza and Israel;…

Trump’s sanctions threats and Russia’s reply
As Russia responds to Donald Trump’s sanctions, Charles Hecker joins Andrew Mueller to discuss how weak Vladimir Putin’s economy really is. Plus: more highlights from Davos, Paris Fashion Week Men’s, Oscar nominations and a…

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire continuesÂ
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire, which began at the weekend, appears to be holding. Hannah McCarthy joins Andrew Mueller to discuss what we have seen during the first week and where it could go next. Plus:…

Yoon’s trial continues and the latest from Davos
As Yoon Suk Yeol makes his first public remarks in constitutional court, Steven Borowiec joins Andrew Mueller to discuss where the trial will go next. Plus: Chris Cermak explores Trump’s foreign policy, Carlota Rebelo…

Trump’s inaugurationÂ
Monocle’s Christopher Cermak joins Andrew Mueller from Washington to discuss Donald Trump’s inauguration as he is sworn in as the 47th president of the US. Then: what’s on the agenda for Japan, India, Australia…

Hostages released, Trump’s inauguration and WEFÂ
As the first three Israeli hostages are released, Yossi Mekelberg joins Andrew Mueller to discuss this turning point for the region. Plus: Trump’s inauguration, the latest from The Vatican and a look ahead to…

Biden’s final days in the Oval Office and the Iran-Russia partnership
Julie Norman joins Emma Nelson to discuss US president Joe Biden’s final days in the Oval Office. Plus: presidents Putin and Pezeshkian of Russia and Iran sign a historic partnership treaty, then we explore…

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal reached
As the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is agreed after 15 months of war, Ksenia Svetlova and Yossi Mekelberg join Emma Nelson to discuss. Plus: Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial continues post arrest,…

François Bayrou’s first policy speech and Poschiavo’s gold medal
France’s prime minister, François Bayrou, gives his first key policy speech and Poschiavo receives the 2025 Wakker Prize. Also on the programme: why K-Pop group NewJeans are embroiled in a row with their record…