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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.
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Ukraine under fire
As Russia’s huge wave of strikes across Ukraine results in yet more deaths, Zelensky has vowed to respond. Joining us in the studio to discuss what this response could look like is former VICE…

Decisive action
Russia’s latest barrage of strikes on Ukraine has prompted Zelensky to issue a fresh plea for direct military interventions from the West. Our panellists today, Robin Brant and Carole Walker, join Andrew Mueller to…

Where next?
With the DNC all wrapped up, and the Democrats’ chances seemingly all turned around, Monocle staffers discuss where Harris’s campaign is headed. We also ask the same of Ukraine’s incursion, taking a deeper look…

Harris headlines
As we look ahead to the fourth and final day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), Andrew Mueller is joined by Aliona Hlivco and Stephen Dalziel to discuss the dramatic effect that the event…

“Don’t boo – vote.”
The energy at the DNC showed no signs of letting up yesterday as the Obamas gave their speeches endorsing Kamala Harris. Next, VP pick Tim Walz and another ex-president, Bill Clinton, are due to…

Harris takes up the torch
Barack and Michelle Obama will headline the Democratic National Convention (DNC) tonight, paying homage to Joe Biden’s legacy and making the case for Kamala Harris. We consider what’s next for the vice-president now that…

Biden’s swansong
Joe Biden will take the stage at the Democratic National Convention tonight as he cedes the top spot on the presidential ticket. Our panellists Julie Norman and Nik Gowing discuss whether expected nominee Kamala…

Live from St Moritz
A special edition of the show live from the Swiss Alps. We meet the creators and entrepreneurs taking part in the first chapter of the St Moritz Makers and Shakers festival. The CEO of…

Ukraine’s long game
As thousands more Russian civilians are evacuated from the border region of Kursk, we examine the ways in which Ukraine hopes to capitalise on its shock success to try to win the war. Plus:…

Ceasefire hopes fade
Ahead of tomorrow’s scheduled truce talks in Doha, we discuss the hopes, if any, of achieving a ceasefire in Gaza. Plus: how deaths in record heat are changing Europe and why Melbourne is banning…