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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.
Latest Episodes
When will everything be back to normal following the end of the US government shutdown?
We take a look at a week in politics in Washington from a government shutdown to threats against the BBC.
Why is Russia targeting Africans to fight its war in Ukraine?
Kenya says more than 200 of its nationals have joined Russian forces. We ask why Russia has its eyes on Africa.
Zelensky calls for the resignation of two ministers amid a growing energy-sector corruption investigation
What next for Volodymyr Zelensky as Ukraine is shaken by one of the biggest wartime corruption scandals since Russia’s invasion three years ago.
Solving conflict in the Middle East: How to break the deadlock
A Gaza ceasefire might be in place but what are the actual long-term solutions to conflict in the Middle East? Panellists Yossi Mekelberg and Julie Norman consider the viable options and whether Gaza will have to be split in two.
Have power dynamics in the Middle East shifted for good?
As Syria’s leader heads to the White House for a landmark meeting and Iraqis prepare to go to the polls, we discuss how dramatically regional dynamics have changed in the Middle East.
Travel trends and tales from the World Travel Market in London
Monocle Radio’s Tom Webb brings us stories and interviews with tourism ministers at the World Travel Market in London this week. Plus: A review of US politics and Syria with Tara Kangarlou; and Dubai Design Week with Nic Monisse.
Where will Trump’s fight with Venezuela go next?
Our panel assess reports that US action against the Bolivarian republic might be imminent after all, possibly against targets believed or alleged to be associated with Venezuela’s drugs cartels.
Donald Trump doubles down on calls for an end to the filibuster after Democrat wins
The US president demands a vote change after Democrats claim sweeping victories. Plus: Babiš and the Czech coalition deal, AI bubble trouble and can a cheese-fire deal be reached between Switzerland and its neighbours?
Dick Cheney dies: a look back at his towering influence on Republican politics
We discuss the life and legacy of former US vice-president Dick Cheney.
Can Syrians return home? Germany’s foreign minister thinks not
Our panel discusses whether Syrians should be returned home or if Germany’s foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, has a point. Plus: Dr Nicholas Wright on the psychology of warfare.
