The Late Edition
Latest Episodes
Monday 26 February
Michael Binyon and Daniella Peled reflect on the day’s top stories including Xi Jinping’s power grab in China and why the religious makeup of Jerusalem is more complex than visitors might think. Plus, the latest on Brexit, and we ask whether US politician Beto O’Rourke’s direct language can win him…
Friday 23 February
The Monocle team discuss the outlook for Italy as its election approaches, find out what went wrong for Justin Trudeau during his trip to India, highlight which qualities make a good mayor and ask whether the UK really needs plastic straws.
Thursday 22 February
Oscar Guardiola-Rievera and Joy Lo Dico discuss the day’s top stories including Angela Merkel’s vision for the future of Europe, why protests in favour of gun control in the US are gathering pace, why the military are on the streets in Rio and the removal of a controversial artwork in…
Wednesday 21 February
We reflect on one of the most violent 48 hours in Syria for five years, assess France’s attitudes towards immigration and asylum, discuss the ongoing Rohingya crisis in Myanmar and learn what you can do with 2,000 Bitcoin.
Tuesday 20 February
Quentin Peel and Kathleen Burk discuss the UK’s future after Brexit, look at the popularities of US presidents throughout history, look ahead to the Italian election and contemplate Angela Merkel’s successor.
Monday 19 February
We analyse the latest findings of Robert Mueller’s Russia probe and ask whether the articulate statements from those affected by last week’s shooting in Florida can help bring more gun control to the US. Plus: a war of words between Israel and Iran and why curling is in the spotlight…
Friday 16 February
We discuss the coverage of this week’s tragic mass shooting in Florida, analyse the current political difficulties facing Venezuela and look at how Chinese New Year celebrations vary around the globe. Plus: what exactly is a Quad Lutz?
Thursday 15 February
We discuss the political journey of South Africa’s new president Cyril Ramaphosa and the debate on US gun control. Meanwhile, why does Emmanuel Macron want to re-introduce military service in France? Plus: a big win for Finnish knitwear at the Winter Olympics.
Wednesday 14 February
Isabel Hilton and George Brock reflect on the UK’s global ambitions post-Brexit in regions ranging from Europe to the South China Sea. Plus, we discuss the importance of media brands keeping local reporters on the ground, get the latest on South Africa’s deepening political crises and learn how snowboarder Chloe…
Tuesday 13 February
We discuss the latest political crisis in South Africa after the ANC asks for president Jacob Zuma’s resignation. Plus: a diplomatic row between the US and the UK and Obama art at the National Portrait gallery.
