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Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

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The fallout of the Kashmir terror attacks and rising tourism in post-conflict zones: We’re joined by Nina dos Santos and Lynne O’Donnell to discuss the latest following the deadliest terror attack in Kashmir in the past 25 years. How have India and Pakistan responded? Also on the programme: as CBS’s top producer quits, citing a loss of journalistic independence, we examine the state of media in the US. Then: efforts are under way in Iraq to entice tourists to the post-conflict country. We consider how they might take shape. Plus: new rules for Oscar voters mandate them to watch every film before casting their decision. We ask why this wasn’t already the case.

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3007	23 Apr 2025 39 min	The fallout of the Kashmir terror attacks and rising tourism in post-conflict zones We’re joined by Nina dos Santos and Lynne O’Donnell to discuss the latest following the deadliest terror attack in Kashmir in the past 25 years. How have India and Pakistan responded? Also on the programme: as CBS’s top producer quits, citing a loss of journalistic independence, we examine the state of media in the US. Then: efforts are under way in Iraq to entice tourists to the post-conflict country. We consider how they might take shape. Plus: new rules for Oscar voters mandate them to watch every film before casting their decision. We ask why this wasn’t already the case.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
★	23 Apr 2025 11 min	Special edition: Answering Life’s Big Questions – Politics In partnership with the University of Warwick, Monocle teamed up with the institution’s acclaimed academics to answer big questions submitted by readers. In this episode, Professor of Politics and Global Sustainable Development Elena Korosteleva answers, ‘Have we shifted from a soft power to a hard political environment?’.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
3006	22 Apr 2025 37 min	Ukrainian peace talks in London and turmoil at the Pentagon Giorgia Scaturro and Charles Hecker look at what could come out of peace talks between Ukraine, the US, UK and France. Also on the programme: amid reports of a second leak from US secretary of defense Pete Hegseth, is the Pentagon in disarray? And: what soft power does the papacy give Italy?	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
3005	21 Apr 2025 36 min	Pope Francis’ legacy and the role of international ceasefires Former Vatican correspondent Juliet Linley weighs Pope Francis’ legacy. Daniella Peled and Alex von Tunzelmann join Andrew Mueller in studio to discuss the continued role of ceasefires and Dubai’s new influencer academy.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
3004	18 Apr 2025 34 min	United States hosts Meloni and La Force pops by Midori House We assess the economic indicators taking place in the United States, how Donald Trump received Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and musical artist La Force pops by for a chat. Plus: Andrew Mueller tells us what he learned this week.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
3003	17 Apr 2025 34 min	Ukraine’s future decided in Paris and South Korea puts the breaks on field trips French president Emmanuel Macron, US secretary of state Marco Rubio and US envoy Steve Witkoff hold talks in Paris over a Ukraine ceasefire. Then: Denmark looks to train troops to Ukraine and Greece strengthens its military with 16 anti-ship missiles from France. Plus: why South Korea is turning its back on school trips. And: we receive a letter from Denver.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
3002	16 Apr 2025 39 min	Angola’s prison sentences for fake news and Tuvalu gets cash machines China replaces its top international trade negotiator, Hamas rejects an Israeli proposal for a six-week ceasefire, Angola seeks lengthy prison sentences for fake news and Tuvalu unveils its first-ever ATMs. Plus: Richard Susskind on his book ‘How to Think About AI: A Guide for the Perplexed’.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
★	16 Apr 2025 11 min	Special edition: Answering Life’s Big Questions – Technology In partnership with the University of Warwick, Monocle teamed up with the institution’s acclaimed academics to answer big questions submitted by readers. In this episode, Professor at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies Noortje Marres answers, ‘Are we designing AI to work with us or replace us?’.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
3001	15 Apr 2025 38 min	UK hosts Sudan summit and Lisbon’s Strategic Noise Map A potential path to peace in Sudan’s two-year conflict begins in London. Donald Trump cuts billions in funding to Harvard, the expulsion of French officials from Algeria is “to have consequences” and Lisbon approves an updated version of the city’s Strategic Noise Map. Plus: Artem Chapeye on his book ‘Ordinary People Don’t Carry Machine Guns’.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
3000	14 Apr 2025 39 min	Xi Jinping tours Southeast Asia and European travellers cancel US trips US president Donald Trump hosts his El Salvador counterpart, Nayib Bukele, as his influence in Central America grows. Also on the programme: Xi Jinping seeks to strengthen economic ties as he tours Southeast Asia and European travellers turn their backs on trips to the US. Then: why we’re addicted to bad news as our love of ‘doomscrolling’ continues. Plus: we speak to Dr Janne Taalas, CEO of the CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
2999	11 Apr 2025 37 min	The Delphi Economic Forum and Salone del Mobile We’re live from both the Delphi Economic Forum and Salone del Mobile. Then: Carlota Rebelo brings the latest headlines from Portugal and we look at what Greek myths say about contemporary culture. Plus: Andrew Mueller delivers ‘What We Learned’ this week.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
2998	10 Apr 2025 38 min	Russia begins spring offensive. Plus: which countries have the best tourists? Carole Walker and Tom Rivers assess the global effects of Trump’s 90-day pause on most of the latest tariffs. Also on the programme: the latest from Russia’s spring offensive in Ukraine and why European leaders are embracing US right-wing media. Then: which countries have the best and worst tourists? Plus: we check in with Andrew Mueller at the Delphi Economic Forum.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
2997	9 Apr 2025 40 min	Trump’s nuclear options with Iran, and Germany’s new coalition Robin Lustig and Rainbow Murray look at Donald Trump’s moves to convince Iran to ditch its nuclear programme, how AP got back in the White House, whether a new coalition could make Germany a leader in Europe again and why residents of San Sebastián are rejecting the Fifa World Cup. Plus: our On This Day series considers the moment that Confederate general Robert E Lee surrendered his Army of Northern Virginia.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
★	9 Apr 2025 10 min	Special edition: Answering Life’s Big Questions – Marketing In partnership with the University of Warwick, Monocle teamed up with the institution’s acclaimed academics to answer big questions submitted by readers. In this episode, Professor of Marketing John Rudd answers, ‘Does marketing still work in an age of digital clutter?’.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play
2996	8 Apr 2025 37 min	Are the US and China on the verge of an all-out trade war? Beijing has vowed to “fight to the end” if Donald Trump follows through on his threat to increase tariffs, so is a full-blown trade war between the two superpowers inevitable? Journalist Tessa Szyszkowitz and Monocle’s Christopher Lord discuss this and whether or not Europe is ready to accept the brain drain from the US. Plus: is Emmanuel Macron positioning himself to become the de facto leader of Europe and are we really seeing species brought back from extinction? We also hear from Philip Marsden about his new book, ‘Under a Metal Sky: A Journey Through Rocks’.	Download Share X Facebook LinkedIn LINE Email	Play

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The Monocle Daily

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Latest episodes

The fallout of the Kashmir terror attacks and rising tourism in post-conflict zones

Special edition: Answering Life’s Big Questions – Politics

Ukrainian peace talks in London and turmoil at the Pentagon

Pope Francis’ legacy and the role of international ceasefires

United States hosts Meloni and La Force pops by Midori House

Ukraine’s future decided in Paris and South Korea puts the breaks on field trips

Angola’s prison sentences for fake news and Tuvalu gets cash machines

Special edition: Answering Life’s Big Questions – Technology

UK hosts Sudan summit and Lisbon’s Strategic Noise Map

Xi Jinping tours Southeast Asia and European travellers cancel US trips

The Delphi Economic Forum and Salone del Mobile

Russia begins spring offensive. Plus: which countries have the best tourists?

Trump’s nuclear options with Iran, and Germany’s new coalition

Special edition: Answering Life’s Big Questions – Marketing

Are the US and China on the verge of an all-out trade war?