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
The future of US soft power
Gabrielius Landsbergis, Lithuania’s former foreign affairs minister, joins Lynne O’Donnell and Josh Fehnert to discuss how US soft power will transform under Donald Trump. Then: how the media should cover shifting geopolitical dynamics. Plus: the Cairo summit and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s new book hits stands.
Can a ‘coalition of the willing’ replace the US?
Tessa Szyszkowitz and Robin Lustig join us in Midori House to assess the past 72 hours as Keir Starmer takes centre stage and Donald Trump continues his row with Volodymyr Zelensky. What happens next? Plus, Austria’s three-party government takes office and we ask: are shorter books a boon?
European defence, ‘Leigh Bowery!’ takes the Tate Modern and pearls are back
On this all in-house edition of ‘The Monocle Daily’, we’ll hear from our editors about what tools European countries will use to arm themselves as the US retreats from the continent, the vibrant and outrageous ‘Leigh Bowery!’ hits the Tate Modern and ‘Konfekt’ makes the case for the resurgence of…
US Republicans look to cut $2trn in spending
A new US budget resolution passed by House Republicans looks to cut a whopping $2trn in national spending. Patricia Cohen of ‘The New York Times’ and Monocle regular Vincent McAviney join to discuss what’s on the chopping block. Then: the effect of new train services on European living. Plus: hit…
US and Ukraine agree on a minerals deal and South Korea’s birth rate rises
We get the latest as Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky get close to signing a minerals deal between their respective nations – is the US’s unconventional diplomatic stance working? Also in the programme: as South Korea’s birth rate rises for the first time in almost a decade, we ask whether…
How will European leaders play the Trump game?
As France’s Emmanuel Macron and the UK’s Keir Starmer visit the White House this week, we unpack how European leaders will approach Trump when it comes to Ukraine and other defence issues. Also in the programme: we assess the future of Russia and China’s relationship as relations between Washington and…
Germany swings to the right and three years of war in Ukraine
The conservative Christian Democratic Union of Germany has won the majority in the country’s elections. What does this mean for the nation’s future? And how significant is the AfD’s surge in popularity? Also on the programme: as the war in Ukraine reaches the three-year mark, we look at how the…
Arab leaders’ alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan and the future of Bond, James Bond
We’re joined by Monocle’s Middle East correspondent, Leila Molana-Allen, to discuss the shocking hostage revelation in Israel and unpack Arab leaders’ alternative plan for Gaza. Also in the programme: former German MEP Reinhard Bütikofer on Germany’s responsibility for Europe’s defence. Then: as the James Bond franchise is sold to Amazon,…
Whose side are you on?
Guests Vincent McAviney and Isabel Hilton explore how countries are reacting to the US and Ukraine’s shifting allegiances. Then: a look at whether soft power still exists as a concept; the merits of prescribing comedy to tackle mental health; and whether men are more romantic than women. Plus: an interview…
Macron hosts a second meeting on Ukraine and Trump’s approval rating slips
As Emmanuel Macron hosts another meeting on Ukraine, we ask why some European countries are frustrated that they weren’t invited to the first. Also on the programme: according to a new poll, Donald Trump’s disapproval ratings have spiked. We unpack why his lack of action on the economy is to…
