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Should the UK join Europe’s defence fund?

2026/02/03

The British prime minister, Keir Starmer, has signalled that he wants another chance to join Europe’s defence fund. Plus: India’s trading moment and an interview with Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE’s president. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would talks between the US and Iran look like?

2026/02/02

The US and Iran have confirmed opening lines of communication to avert conflict amid tensions in the Gulf. Meanwhile, Iran has designated European armies ‘terrorist groups’. Where is all of this headed? Panellists Negah Angha and Simon Brooke assess this and other stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spain takes a stand on migration, going against the grain in Europe

2026/01/30

We hear from Monocle’s Ed Stocker about his interview with the country’s migration minister, Elma Saiz. Plus: Ukraine says that it is open to a temporary ceasefire. Will this open the door to a permanent one? And: Grace Charlton picks three outfits for Andrew Mueller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iraq’s former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki resurfaces – but at what cost?

2026/01/29

Our guests Lynne O’Donnell and Charles Hecker assess the reemergence of Iraq’s former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki, and whether it’s worth the damage to relations with the Trump administration. Plus: what did Syria’s president get out of Vladimir Putin? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICE in Europe, Nato’s role in Afghanistan and the future of transatlantic co-operation

2026/01/28

Our guests, Sir William Patey and Tessa Szyszkowitz, discuss the future of the transatlantic alliance from two angles: Minneapolis has sparked uproar over security co-operation with ICE at the Milan Olympics; and Donald Trump’s insults over Nato’s role in Afghanistan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A landmark India-EU trade deal, Ukraine’s security guarantees and Keir Starmer heads to Beijing

2026/01/27

Guests Aliona Hlivco and Vincent McAviney on the landmark India-EU trade deal, the latest on Ukraine’s security guarantees and Keir Starmer’s trip to China. Plus: Strategic foresight with Chris Luebkeman from ETH Zurich. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the US-Ukraine security deal ready to be signed? Plus: Republicans face the behaviour of ICE

2026/01/26

Elisabeth Braw and Tom Rivers look at the US-Ukraine security deal, discuss the Republicans’ response to ICE, examine undersea-cable diplomacy and revel in Heathrow scrapping its 100ml liquids limit. Plus: Joel S Wit on his new book, ‘Fallout: The Inside Story of America’s Failure to Disarm North Korea’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rare trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and the US cap a week of geopolitical change

2026/01/23

Our panellists, Charles Hecker and Marc Adelman, discuss the US-Ukraine-Russia meeting in the UAE and whether a ceasefire is in the cards. Plus: our Friday battle of recommendations: French culture vs Hollywood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from Nuuk: Crisis averted?

2026/01/22

We wrap up a week of programmes from Greenland with politicians Sara Olsvig and Kuno Fencker, CNN’s Nic Robertson and Monocle’s foreign editor, Alexis Self. Together, they respond to Greenland prime minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen’s press conference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from Nuuk: Is Trump backing down?

2026/01/21

From Katuaq cultural centre, ‘The Monocle Daily’ panel weighs in on Donald Trump’s latest Greenland remarks at Davos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from Nuuk: Greenland in the eye of the storm

2026/01/20

In the first of three live shows from Nuuk, Andrew Mueller is joined by Inga Dora Markussen, chief sustainability officer at Air Greenland, Dr Steven Arnfjord, director of the llisimatusarfik’s Centre for Arctic Welfare and Monocle’s foreign editor, Alexis Self, to discuss the latest on the crisis dominating world headlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Europe considers trade ‘bazooka’ against the US and Israel pushes back on Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

2026/01/19

We have the latest from Nuuk as Europe contemplates its response to US tariffs over Greenland. Then: Israel contests Trump’s picks for the Gaza ‘Board of Peace’. Plus: why central banks are stockpiling gold and the World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nervousness in the Nordics and why is the customer always wrong?

2026/01/16

Threats to Greenland by Donald Trump have caused the Nordics to close rank. Is this the biggest challenge that they have faced since the Second World War? Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks to director Kaouther Ben Hania about her harrowing true film. And: we discuss the decline in customer service. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canada’s Mark Carney lands in Beijing, economic growth in Europe and crackdown on US media

2026/01/15

We examine Mark Carney’s trip to Beijing, a US reporter’s house is searched by the FBI, economic growth in Europe and should we end branded liveries on aircraft? Plus: A letter from Marrakech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world braces for a potential US attack on Iran

2026/01/14

The latest on Iran as Donald Trump reiterates threats to strike amid deepening civil unrest. Then: US vice-president JD Vance sits down with Danish and Greenlandic officials at the White House. Plus: the death of credits in the age of streaming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Read The Monocle Daily podcast reviews

4.5 out of 5

51 reviews

Noah Stephens 2012/09/23

Adding this to my news podcast regime.

A worthy addition to my news podcast roster.

lolololol 12334 2024/08/07

Smug and Boring

I listened to this for 15 minutes but that was all I could take. The number one thing that makes podcasting interesting and informative is when the br...

FM*** 2022/09/30

Great daily news podcast

Great podcast covering the news with satisfying depth & breadth. But please stop booking Rebecca Tinsley - she’s torturous to listen to.

joeykol 2017/01/19

Best news podcast

Informative, very relevant global news, great interviews, and I love that the hosts have a sense of humor. I listen to all of the Monocle 24 podcasts...

.Joey. 2014/09/27

The best news podcast

Great news curation! My day always gets a little better with Andrew and Emma

Carson K. 2014/09/02

Good on its own, brilliant when Emma Nelson and Andrew Mueller are hosting

Emma Nelson and Andrew Mueller are the best presenting team I have heard since Sonia Deol and Henry Bonsu used to do the drive time news on BBC London...

hunterk1123 2012/09/06

The MD is a must!

Emma and Andrew are the fantastic.

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