
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 London
Andrew Mueller and his panel, Aliona Hlivco and Quentin Peel, discuss the day’s top stories. Plus: we hear from artist Sofia Hallström live at The Culture Summit.

World Press Freedom Index and Chanel unveils its Cruise 2025/26 collection
The Monocle Daily with Fiona O’Brien at Reporters San Frontières, Nick Paton Walsh from CNN, Monocle’s Jessica Bridger and Konfekt’s Sophie Grove.

US-Ukraine minerals deal and France’s screen-ban proposal
The US and Ukraine sign minerals deal investing in Kyiv’s defence against Russia. Plus: France considering screen ban for children under the age of six.

Can Europe deliver on a Ukraine force?
Ukraine’s allies to “increase pressure on Russia”.

Special edition: Answering Life’s Big Questions – Economics
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 Economics Caroline Elliott answers, ‘Why are luxury…

Trump’s first 100 days and Mark Carney’s election victory
The first 100 days of the second Donald Trump presidency and Mark Carney’s Liberals seal comeback victory in Canada’s elections.

Portugal-Spain power cuts and Canada votes
The latest on a huge power cut that has left Portugal and Spain without electricity. Then: world military spending’s record surge, Canada’s election and Switzerland’s most unnecessary laws.

Congo and Rwanda look to sign a peace accord and the final day of mourning for Pope Francis
The DRC and Rwanda look set to sign an agreement to foster a pathway to peace. Then: the final day of mourning for Pope Francis ahead of his funeral. Plus: Monocle’s new website.

How important is a US trade deal for the UK?
The UK chancellor eyes a trade deal with the US; Jordan’s changing diplomatic role in the US; and how Portugal is dealing with loudspeakers on trains.

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…