The Monocle Daily
Weekday global news and analysis. A guest panel reviews Europe’s stories, tracks American developments, and welcomes Asia’s early risers. Reports from Monocle’s correspondents worldwide.
Latest Episodes
Live from the Monocle Quality of Life Conference in Barcelona
Monocle’s editors and producers join Tom Edwards and Ed Stocker to preview their most anticipated panellists at this year’s Quality of Life Conference in Barcelona.
How worried should we be about China’s fresh military arsenal? Plus: Japan’s abandoned suitcase problem
China shows off new weapons at expensive military parade. Then: Britain’s new warship deal with Scandinavia. Plus: uproar as Abba is left off a Swedish cultural-heritage list.
China’s hugely expensive military parade sets the tone for an ‘Axis of Upheaval’
China’s vision for a new world order. Then: we discuss why so many people avoid news consumption. Plus: we meet Ciaran Gaffney of storytelling platform Seanchoíche.
Europe gets closer to firming up security guarantees for Ukraine. Plus: the growing global toy market
The EU continues to debate security guarantees for Ukraine if a peace deal is reached with Moscow. Then: we look at the state of press freedom in the US. Plus: baguette wars in France.
Thailand’s PM is suspended by court
As Paetongtarn Shinawatra is suspended by Thailand’s court, we discuss what this means for the country. Plus: the China-Brazil partnership, the new face of Maison Margiela and the latest from the world of beer.
Russia’s UK ambassador summoned over deadly Kyiv strike
The international community reacts to Russia’s latest assault on Kyiv as Putin rejects the idea of European troops in Ukraine.
Why France and the Netherlands can’t get their political acts together
French and Dutch voters might get their wish for fresh parliamentary elections. But why are they so dissatisfied with the governments that they voted into office?
Thousands in Israel stage ‘day of action’
As calls for a deal to bring home the hostages erupt into nationwide protests in Israel, Yossi Mekelberg and Julie Norman join Andrew Mueller to discuss.
China says no, could Switzerland step up? Possible peacekeepers in Ukraine
Our panel of Charles Hecker in London and Emma Nelson in Zurich explore whether peacekeepers in Ukraine should be Nato members or neutral nations – and whether the Swiss might fill the void.
Twenty-eight countries demand immediate press access to Gaza as the UN declares famine in the enclave
As outcry erupts over Israel’s actions in Gaza, ‘The National’ editor in chief joins to discuss press freedoms. Plus: Thomas Chatterton Williams’ ‘Summer of Our Discontent’ and is Russia’s Intervision worse than sanctions?
