The Late Edition

Join Monocle’s editors and guests drawn from our unrivalled pool of international commentators, analysts and experts to unpack the issues dominating the day’s agenda. From diplomatic wrangles and border disputes to big business and frontline politics, this is the programme you need to hear to make sense of a dynamic and sometimes volatile world.

Wednesday 12 August: 

US presidential candidate Joe Biden names Kamala Harris as his running mate. Plus: Russia approves a controversial coronavirus vaccine and Rio unveils plans for pre-booked visits to the beach.

Monday 10 August: 

Protests continue in Beirut in the aftermath of last week’s devastating explosion. Plus: a contested election result in Belarus and the debate over postal voting in the US.

Thursday 6 August: 

The latest from Beirut. Plus: Trump’s claim that children are immune to coronavirus and why Disney has bypassed cinemas for its new release.

Tuesday 4 August: 

As journalists are subject to tit-for-tat expulsions between the US and China, we ask if this reflects a shift away from liberal values. Plus: the Ponte Morandi replacement opens in Genoa and where is Spain’s ex-King?

Friday 31 July: 

Are US-style press briefings coming to the UK? Plus: a look at Biden’s VP prospects and the week at Midori House.

Wednesday 29 July: 

The UK puts a dampener on Spanish tourism. Plus: this year’s Emmy award nominees and the UK reveals its plan to slim down. With Tom Edwards, Chris Cermak and Chiara Rimella.

Monday 27 July: 

Black Lives Matter protests return to several US cities. Plus: the future of the Tokyo Olympics and a round-up of world cinema.