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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 are the US midterm elections and why do they matter?

2026/10/22

Monocle’s no-nonsense guide to the midterm elections is here. Then: Canada’s prime minister visits Turkey while Oman’s sultan heads to the UK. Plus: the Art Basel and Design Miami Paris editions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peace negotiations in Oslo and tear gas in Milan: Can Europe find its way through conflict?

2026/10/21

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky meets US representatives in Oslo amid a deepening rift between Kyiv and Washington. Then: police face off with protestors across Europe – is any government getting its response right? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can there be peace in Ukraine without Kyiv at the table?

2026/10/20

Vladimir Putin proposes peace talks with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, leaving Ukraine and Europe out of the picture. What does this mean for peace? Plus: Japan’s evolving security strategy, and unrest in Mauritius. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are student protests spreading across the globe and how should governments respond?

2026/10/19

As protests rock Europe and beyond, we explore where they might head next. Then: will the Israeli elections have any upsides for Palestine? Plus: Alberta’s referendum, ‘The National’ meets Monocle and Italy’s Utopian Hours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Israel’s upcoming elections have global consequences?

2026/10/16

How could this month's Israeli elections affect international relations worldwide? Then: What does Africa stand to from the rise of EV motorbikes? Plus: Utopian Hours in Italy and Why architecture founder Kulapat Yantrasast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Press freedom in Hungary and Turkey: Where do we stand?

2026/10/15

Hungary revives a newspaper as Turkey cracks down on opposition TV. What’s next for press freedom? Plus: the IMF meets in Bangkok and Lufthansa wins the race for a stake in TAP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are wars changing the future of global shipping?

2026/10/14

How are wars affecting global shipping routes and trade? We examine the risks to commercial vessels and their crews. And: we continue our series on the global fuel crisis. Plus: a new age of train travel and Frieze London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can diplomacy prevent further escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis?

2026/10/13

Can diplomacy ease tensions between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis? We examine the prospects for lasting peace and Jordan’s role in regional stability. Plus: the power of protest and whiskey in space. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can the Gulf restore trust in its aviation industry?

2026/10/12

How can the Gulf’s aviation industry recover after the attack in Riyadh? Then: we’re in Dubai, Helsinki, Madrid and Toronto to examine fuel crises. Plus: the Paris Motor Show and London and New York’s film festivals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nobel Peace Prize: With a world in conflict, who are the frontrunners?

2026/10/09

Who are the frontrunners for the Nobel Peace Prize? Then: our housing series heads to Milan and the Nordics. Plus: revisiting aviation safety after the Flydubai Flight 1073 incident and Andrew Mueller’s ‘What We Learned’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marco Rubio in Greece: What do Washington and Athens want from each other?

2026/10/08

US secretary of state Marco Rubio is in Athens for the Greece-US Strategic Dialogue. What does his visit tell us about Washington’s foreign-policy ambitions? Plus: we continue our series on Europe’s housing crisis in Lisbon and Zürich, before ending on a positive note in Vienna. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Protests roil France: are they the product of a national malaise or a culture of unrest?

2026/10/07

Following Black Tuesday, we ask whether France’s protests point to a deeper national malaise. Then: how Madrid and Amsterdam are tackling the housing crisis. Plus: India’s voter purge and our Entrepreneurs cover. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is fighting escalating again in Yemen?

2026/10/06

Fighting intensifies in Yemen as the government launches a new offensive against the Houthis. We look at what’s behind the escalation and Saudi Arabia’s role. Plus: Spain’s snap election and housing crisis; Thai Airways’ CEO steps down; and Basel’s latest cultural news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The results of pivotal elections from Brazil to Bosnia

2026/10/05

We’re in São Paulo and Sarajevo for the results of key elections, as well as Taipei for the arrival of F16s and Paris for fashion week. Plus: philosopher Alain de Botton at Livex. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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4.3 out of 5

125 reviews

★☆☆☆☆

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!

★☆☆☆☆

- Ray 2020/05/19

News or Opinion?

Just played my first episode based on some great reviews. Very disappointed that opinion has taken over this podcast as well. First and last podcas...

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