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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
The risk of a proxy war with Iran, Norwegian prisons and Ukraine’s Eurovision-mania
Why the US should be wary of Iran’s reaction to strikes on Houthi rebels with Jason Rezaian of ‘The Washington Post’. Plus: our panel of Monocle voices discuss the state of Norwegian prisons, Ukraine’s…
Should public bodies be allowed to boycott Israel?
The UK bill to ban public bodies from boycotting Israel; North Korea’s 2024 world strategy; the role of artificial intelligence in language-learning technology; and the normalisation of lying in public. Plus: a letter from…
South Africa takes Israel to court and the art of a band member reshuffle
Georgina Godwin is joined by panellists Carole Walker and Bill Hayton. They discuss the growing tensions between China and the US ahead of the Taiwanese elections, South Africa’s case against Israel at the International…
Russian propaganda in Italy and the importance of handwriting
Emma Nelson is joined by panellists Lisette Reymer and Robin Lustig. They discuss the view from abroad on the UK’s Post Office scandal; why the Italian city of Modena cancelled a Russian event on…
Russia’s winter of discontent and the art of being a flâneur
Panellists Ben Kelly and Rebecca Tinsley discuss the lack of coverage of Sudan, dropping temperatures and growing discontent in Russia, whether the EU should form an army and the dying art of being a…
Serbian licence plates in Kosovo and the closure of the French embassy in Niger
Kosovo’s threat to block visits by Serbian officials, Donald Trump’s foreign earnings as president, the closure of the French embassy in Niger and Giorgia Meloni’s end-of-year press conference. Plus: ‘On This Day’ explores the mystery…
Myanmar’s Independence Day amnesty and Argentina president Javier Milei’s first setback
Stray artillery shells hit a town in China near Myanmar during its Independence Day, a top court in Argentina suspends a package of labour reforms announced by the country’s new president, Javier Milei, and…
Wednesday 3 January
Emma Nelson and her panel discuss the day’s biggest stories.
Tuesday 2 January
The Monocle Daily returns for 2024 with a panel hosted by Vincent McAviney.
Election 2024 special
Andrew Mueller and experts from around the world preview the elections that will shape the year ahead.
