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
Germany’s risky flirtation with the far-right
The leader of Germany’s conservative opposition, Friedrich Merz, sides with the far-right AfD party, breaking political taboo. But will the move prove to be a mistake? Monocle’s Andrew Mueller is joined by panellists Marta Lorimer and Robin Lustig to unpack this and the day’s other top stories, including Portugal and…
Can the West keep up with China’s technological prowess?
We discuss the latest from the Russia-Ukraine war as Ukraine admits to attempting to strike a nuclear power plant in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod region. Also on the programme: we consider whether the West can keep up with China’s advances in its artificial-intelligence capabilities. Then: Donald Trump’s administration invites podcasters and…
Serbia’s prime minister resigns and the US freezes foreign aid to Ukraine
We get the latest from our Balkans correspondent, Guy de Launey, following the resignation of Serbia’s prime minister, Milos Vučević. Then: Aliona Hlivco and Sir William Patey discuss what’s next for Ukraine as the US freezes all foreign aid. Plus: we unpack why UK-EU diplomacy always seems to hit a…
Palestinians return to northern Gaza and the importance of survivor testimonies
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians head back to northern Gaza as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold. We give you the latest. Also in the programme: as the world remembers the liberation of Auschwitz 80 years on, we discuss how survivor testimonies shape our political future. Plus,…
Donald Trump’s first days in office and highlights from WEF in Davos
We’re joined by Monocle’s senior news editor, Christopher Cermak, to talk about Donald Trump’s inauguration and president’s first days in office. Also on the programme: highlights from the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos. Then: we ponder the future of the trade fair with Monocle’s design editor, Nic Monisse,…
Can positive nationalism return to Europe?
Alex von Tunzelmann and John Everard join us as we head to Davos to hear the latest from the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting and Donald Trump’s address. Then: can geopolitical pressures return a positive sense of national identity to Europe? Plus: Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco breaks down the 2025…
Beijing eyes Trump 2.0 and what happens after a ceasefire?
Lynne O’Donnell and Quentin Peel join Chris Cermak to discuss Israeli strikes in the West Bank, whether eradicating Hamas is possible and how Gazans are facing their return home. Plus: as president Trump toys with Tiktok and tariffs, what is the view from Beijing? Then: what would you give up…
What precedent does Donald Trump’s first day in office set for the global far-right?
We give you the latest on Donald Trump’s first day in office and ask what far-right leaders across the globe will take away from his actions. Also in the programme: the German city of Essen seeks to impose a policy to make the unemployed do community service or lose their…
Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th US president and the WEF in Davos
Our senior foreign correspondent, Carlota Rebelo, gives us the latest on the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos. Also in the programme: Chris Cermak checks in from Washington as Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th US president. Vincent McAviney and Patti Cohen discuss how Europe is bracing…
Will Biden’s legacy be defined by his determination to run again?
We discuss Joe Biden’s presidency and debate whether his determination to run again will overshadow his achievements in office. Plus: we look ahead to next week’s World Economic Forum in Davos. Then: Andrew Mueller’s ‘What We Learned’ and a tribute to the late, great David Lynch.
