The Late Edition
Latest Episodes
Thursday 16 March
We reflect on the Netherlands’ election result, discuss whether a pan-European approach to tackling extremism is a focused enough strategy, analyse what Donald Trump’s budget plans will look like and examine the relationship between music and politics.
Wednesday 15 March
We attempt to forecast the outcome of today’s Dutch general election, ask whether Nato reacts more to the wills of Donald Trump or Vladimir Putin and assess the US president’s recent tax revelations. Plus: the origins of Rex Tillerson’s nom de guerre.
Tuesday 14 March
We analyse the UK’s place in the world now it is able to trigger Article 50 to leave the EU, plus: what will be on the agenda when Donald Trump and Angela Merkel finally meet? We also discuss the latest in the diplomatic fallout between Turkey and the Netherlands, and…
Monday 13 March
We analyse the Netherlands-Turkey row regarding the Turkish president’s “Nazi” comments, ask if Kellyanne Conway’s idea about microwaves being used for surveillance is realistic, learn why Scotland must have its say on the UK triggering Article 50 and question whether politicians get enough done.
Friday 10 March
We gather voices from Monocle 24 to discuss the week’s talking points, including Bill Clinton’s first major public comment following the US election and Elon Musk offering to solve Australia’s power-supply problem. Plus: why has a Bolivian monastery been in the headlines for its newest recruit?
Thursday 9 March
We ask why Republican moderate Jon Huntsman is reportedly in line to become the US’s next ambassador to Russia, learn about Hawaii’s legal challenge to Donald Trump’s revised travel ban and discuss Brazilian president Michel Temer’s attitude towards women. Plus: why China could soon be pumping water into the country…
Wednesday 8 March
We ask why China is blaming the US for North Korea’s actions, enquire whether your TV is really watching you rather than the other way around, find out why Pakistan and Afghanistan are attempting to avert a humanitarian disaster and look at sports clothing designed for the Islamic market.
Tuesday 7 March
We ask why Donald Trump is having problems dealing with agencies such as the FBI and whether French politician Francois Fillon is capable of a rebrand. Plus: China revises its civil code and we find out why the green man found on traffic lights has to be gender biased.
Monday 6 March
We ask why Donald Trump has removed Iraq from his revised executive order targeting largely Muslim nations and whether Mexico is getting a headstart on future immigration chaos in the US. Plus: the latest on the French presidential race and bad hotel-room views.
Friday 3 March
The US president is staring down yet another controversy over Russia, this time in connection to his attorney general. We get the international reaction. Plus: China’s defence spending, “camel power” in cars and why Japanese films are back at the top of the domestic box office.
