Podcast Episodes

Fresh crisis in Yemen threatens to split the Gulf region

Monocle’s Gulf correspondent joins to discuss tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Plus: Trump gives Nvidia OK to sell chips to China, Christmas-party fashion tips and our look-back edition of …

Published on 2 weeks ago

Is the transatlantic relationship facing a major crisis?

As the US president labels European leaders as “weak”, we discuss what lies ahead for the transatlantic alliance. Plus: the winner of the Turner Prize is announced and the best Christmas presents fro…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Thailand and Cambodia’s border feud escalates and the latest in urban-mobility design

We get the latest from Bangkok as the border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia turn deadly. Is de-escalation possible? Then: We weigh in on Saiki, Belgrade and Paris’s latest rail revamps. Plus: …

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

European leaders huddle with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky

The Ukrainian president is in London for another high-stakes meeting after Donald Trump accused him of being less co-operative than Vladimir Putin. Plus: Slovenia’s Eurovision boycott and one year of…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Germany and France’s generational split over pensions. Plus: four nations boycott Eurovision over Israel’s participation

Pensions continue to be an ongoing source of political instability in Germany and France, we unpack why. Then: Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia will boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel's …

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

The Dominican Republic: Caught between Trump’s America and Venezuela’s Maduro

The Dominican Republic has allowed the US military to operate on its territory as the Trump administration prepares for further strikes on Venezuela. We get the view from the ground in Santo Domingo.…

Published on 3 weeks ago

The Gulf states look towards a joint defensive strategy at the 46th GCC summit

As Gulf leaders convene for the 46th GCC summit during a tense time for the region, we discuss what role the US could play in a joint defence plan. Plus: Design Miami, how taxes might have birthed ci…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

LVMH and Armani appoint new boards, and the far right in South America

Luxury fashion groups LVMH and Armani look to the future as they shuffle their boards. Plus: what can recent elections tell us about the state of the far right in South America? Then: we’re live from…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Macron hosts Zelensky in Paris as Nato signals a more ‘aggressive’ stance

Foreign editor Alexis Self discusses a ‘pivotal week’ for diplomacy as Macron and Zelensky meet in Paris. Plus: a documentary about Pulitzer-winning war photographer Lynsey Addario. And: Monocle’s Sw…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

Viktor Orban meets with Putin as Ukraine’s corruption scandal worsens

As Hungary’s prime minister travels to Moscow for talks on Ukraine, Zelensky’s top aid is investigated for corruption. 

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Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago