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Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

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UK fighter jets head to Saudi while Italian and French forces head to the streets

2026/10/21

Inzamam Rashid explains why UK fighter jets are being sent to protect Saudi cities. Then: Phil Clark and Erin O’Halloran explore whether troops on the ground in France and Italy will quell protests or fan the flames. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we done with independence referendums? The cases of Alberta, Scotland and Catalonia

2026/10/20

Albertans reject a referendum on independence by a clear margin. Has the tide turned against separatists in the West? And: we hear from Lars Bevanger in Oslo on the latest US-Ukraine talks. Plus: comedian Shawn Chidiac. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summits and protests: France riots while Russia leaves Ukraine out of its peace proposal

2026/10/19

Antoine Goullin reports from Paris and our panellists Charles Hecker and Zoë Grunewald discuss whether voters ever take their lead from protesters. Plus: Russia wants a US-China summit to end the war in Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zelensky stands firm in Brussels as his row with Trump escalates

2026/10/16

Zelensky’s €70bn ask exposes Europe’s fight over money and priorities. Then: what Frieze got right this year and the hospitality that keeps it running. Plus: Andrew Mueller’s What We Learned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brazil scraps the six-day workweek: A win for workers or an election giveaway?

2026/10/15

Brazil scraps the six-day workweek, BMW pulls a car offer from a far-right politician and Cyprus’s stalled Schengen bid. Plus: would you live rent-free in the Arctic? And: São Paulo’s Pulso Hotels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lufthansa wins the battle to buy a stake in Tap Air Portugal

2026/10/14

Lufthansa wins the fight for Tap, Ukraine’s access to Starlink is curbed and the Houthis strike Aramco’s HQ in Saudi Arabia. Plus: Frieze Masters and a 1930 kidnapping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

France is split on the budget and what to do about freezers

2026/10/13

Live from Paris: Alexandre Kouchner and Florence Biedermann discuss the freezer fiasco and protests. Will French politicians be able to agree on a 2027 budget? Plus: Alfa Romeo CEO Santo Ficilli on branching out into sailing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Paris Auto Show: China introduces itself to the world – how will Europe respond?

2026/10/12

Live from the Paris Auto Show: We speak with the CEO of Dacia and the chief designer of Zeekr. We also get the perspective of the US and from auto analyst and expert Felipe Munoz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can design and fashion events project soft power at a time of political uncertainty?

2026/10/09

A special design and fashion edition of ‘The Monocle Daily’. Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton discuss Paris Fashion Week during protests, Salone del Mobile 2027, improving our architectural diets and next week’s episode of ‘Monocle on Design’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where next for Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes on its infrastructure

2026/10/08

With the Houthis warning Saudi Arabia to stay away from oil facilities, we consider how the Kingdom will respond. Plus: the Arctic Circle Assembly begins. Who gets to share in the new theatre of global competition? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has Macron’s attempt to contain student protests made things worse?

2026/10/07

Aliona Hlivco and Charles Hecker join to discuss why the Paris school protests have expanded beyond France. Then: Russia strikes a Ukraine apartment block on Vladimir Putin’s birthday. Plus: AI turns on tech creators. And: do important people have worse manners? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Britain is fighting to keep its diplomatic foothold in Jerusalem

2026/10/06

With Israel expected to close the British consulate in Jerusalem, we explore why Britain is determined to keep its diplomatic foothold in the region. Plus: Would you date in saunas? What Finns understand about communal spaces that the world has forgotten. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lula vs Bolsonaro, round two: Brazil’s presidential election heads to a runoff

2026/10/05

Brazil heads to a runoff between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro. Then: protests in Spain, France and Pakistan – do they work? Plus: should pets be allowed to fly in the cabin? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stakes of the Brazilian election and our favourite moments from Paris Fashion Week

2026/10/02

Robert Bound joins ‘The Monocle Daily’ Weekly Quiz. We head to São Paulo as Brazilians prepare to head to the polls. Plus: Argentina launches a new citizenship scheme and we’re off to Paris for the very best of fashion week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran and the US trade peace proposals and the government sets you up on a date

2026/10/01

As Iran and the US trade peace proposals, we examine realistic diplomatic paths forward. Then: the looming Bosnian and Brazilian elections. Plus: don’t tread on my love life – governments get involved in matchmaking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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55 reviews

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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...

★★★★☆

Noah Stephens 2012/09/23

Adding this to my news podcast regime.

A worthy addition to my news podcast roster.

★★★★★

hunterk1123 2012/09/06

The MD is a must!

Emma and Andrew are the fantastic.

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