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Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.

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What’s the future of aviation security in the wake of the Flydubai incident?

2026/10/02

How can we balance all of our security concerns if terror attacks can come from pilots themselves? Then: space-junk laser hunters. Plus: a divided electorate in Brazil and Bosnia, and our fragrance series continues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happened on Flydubai flight FZ1073 and a look at the ripple effects through the region

2026/10/01

A flight bound for Tel Aviv averts disaster by diverting to Saudi Arabia. We delve into the fallout. Plus: Youtube co-founder Steve Chen; the editor of ‘Folha de São Paulo’; and why Chanel is designing boat-race trophies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The end of an era: The last US troops leave Iraq

2026/09/30

Tucker Carlson on trust in journalism and his past support for the Iraq War as the last US troops leave the country. Plus: Livex in Abu Dhabi, Airbus’s debut in freight and Paris Fashion Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Serbia's president wants to be prime minister and Livex in Abu Dhabi

2026/09/29

Serbia president Aleksandar Vučić is resigning: is he following Vladimir Putin’s playbook? Plus: Livex in Abu Dhabi, World Skills wraps in Shanghai and new London Tube trains with Kirsty Dias of Priestman Goode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How neutral should Switzerland be in Russia’s war with Ukraine?

2026/09/28

We explore the fallout from Switzerland’s referendum on neutrality. Plus: Pakistan and Turkey mull backing Saudi Arabia. Then: our fragrance series and a visit to the world’s sauna capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What we learnt at the UNGA: the speeches, the treatise and the catering

2026/09/25

As the final day of the world’s largest diplomacy event ends, we peek behind the curtain. Then: Syria’s first female police graduates. Plus: Are star wars going to become a reality? And: What’s the talk of Milan Fashion Week? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China and Iran take their message to the UN and Washington

2026/09/24

We examine how China and Iran are positioning themselves at the UN General Assembly and what their messages reveal about their relationships with Washington. Plus: how weather has impacted Europe’s economy, Berlin’s likely new leftist mayor and the future of rail travel at InnoTrans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What makes a good speech at the UNGA?

2026/09/23

We examine how world leaders are using their speeches at the UNGA to present their countries on the global stage. Plus: Morocco votes, WorldSkills 2026 opens in Shanghai, the Booker Prize shortlist and the latest album releases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Zelensky and Takaichi to Rodríguez and Burnham, what’s at stake in Donald Trump’s UNGA sideline meetings?

2026/09/22

We discuss the sticking points ahead of international leaders’ sideline meetings with Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly. Then: the winners of the new European defence dream and the Lucas Museum opens in Los Angeles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A diplomacy push to end Iran’s conflict, the Russian election and London Fashion Week

2026/09/21

Donald Trump prepares to meet with Gulf leaders in New York, Russians head to the polls and the Asian Games begin in Japan. Plus: London Fashion Week and what happens to cultural institutions when national leadership changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Europe’s plan to defend itself, the race to become UN secretary-general and aviation news

2026/09/18

Europe’s military leaders gather in Prague to talk defence and co-operation. And: We go behind the scenes of the UN secretary-general race. Plus: A recap of the Arab Media Summit, aviation news and What We Learned this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deeper ties between Canada and the EU, changes at Emporio Armani and Zürich Design Week

2026/09/17

Canada’s prime minister speaks to the European Parliament and the former president of Kosovo, Hashim Thaçi, is jailed for war crimes. Plus: Jaguar Land Rover plans to sell its Defender to Nato and Zürich Design Week begins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A pivotal week for UK diplomacy, US midterms and Italy’s electoral reform

2026/09/16

The UK flexes its diplomatic muscles as Nato chief Mark Rutte arrives in London. Then: We take the temperature of the US midterms and Italy’s electoral reform. Plus: Nordic news, Paris Design Week and the Arab Media Summit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Sweden ever actually return to neutrality?

2026/09/15

Sweden continues to count the votes of a tightly contested election in which its liberal traditions are being tested. Then: The latest news from the air and sea. Plus: What Okinawa’s new governor means for Japan's defence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sweden’s election results: Is the far right set to make more gains in Europe?

2026/09/14

Sweden goes to the polls while New Delhi hosts Brics leaders for a high-profile summit. Then: Art Week in Syria and Berlin, the Gandan Monastery in Ulaanbaatar and a Canadian cartographer on the business of naming things. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4.3 out of 5

126 reviews

★★★★★

DJ1966pgh 2025/07/07

Required listening

I listen everyday. Monocle is lifeblood. Georgina Godwin is easily the most underrated and greatest host of all time. Andrew Mueller is also extreme...

★☆☆☆☆

Blaggarth 2025/05/10

Subpar

Unfortunately there is no escape from biased news reporting. I listen to get a full spectrum view of global news, but it can be challenging at times t...

★☆☆☆☆

Thomas_1247 2024/12/14

Zelenskyyyyy

I thought the little money launderer said he would be fighting on the front lines? What a joke

★★★★★

Paulus Invictus 2024/08/22

My Go-To For World News

The format has extensive coverage of some major events as well as a briefing of news articles across the globe. The quality hosts and knowledgeable g...

★☆☆☆☆

ohhhhhdanny 2024/04/15

Good for an international perspective but

If you’re an American wanting an international POV this gives you a good eye dropper of global news but their coverage of the conflict in Gaza is wil...

★☆☆☆☆

Ilikeabalancedview 2022/10/05

No objectivity

It’s another loudspeaker for far left political activists.

★☆☆☆☆

AvinP 2022/08/15

Less news more opinions

Started listening podcasts sometime back. Length and coverage is good, but they give less of news and more opinions. The opinions are very much biased...

★☆☆☆☆

Ball Action 2022/06/30

Grain of Salt

Anything from Monocle has to be take. With a grain of salt. This is a far left broadcast and a new world order and Biden administration supporter. Jus...

★★★★★

gelfie 2022/04/19

Always excellent

My go-to podcast for objectivity and news not covered elsewhere

★★★★★

the good german 2021/09/10

Great world politics podcast

Interesting guests and not always following the headlines!

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