Podcast Episodes

Trump returns from Asia to face Venezuela dilemma

Donald Trump returns from trade talks in Asia as a US carrier strike group moves into position in the Caribbean. What is the administration planning? Plus: the view from Europe on the US-China trade …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Is France sending troops to Ukraine?

As reports emerge of French forces preparing for deployment to Ukraine by 2026, our Paris bureau chief joins to discuss. Plus: Portugal’s nationality laws and a gripping new feature film about Palest…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Japan’s new prime minister rolls out the red carpet for Donald Trump

The latest from Tokyo as Trump meets Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi. Then: Andrew Mueller speaks to former US ambassador to the UN, John Bolton. Plus: Fernando Augusto Pacheco on New York…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

The view from Bangkok on Asean and ‘Demon Slayer’ slashes records

Monocle’s Asia editor, James Chambers, explores the Thailand-Cambodia peace deal. Then: senior news editor Chris Cermak gives us the latest on the US government shutdown and we learn how the ‘Demon S…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Life for Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank

We catch up on a report by the Norwegian Refugee Council on life on the ground for Palestinians in the West Bank. Plus: Mamdani’s final debate, Art Taipei and the latest issue of Monocle magazine!

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Published on 2 months ago

Live from Paris: Art Basel comes to the French capital

Tyler Brûlé hosts from our studio in Paris with the latest from Art Basel and France’s tumultuous politics. Plus: Monocle’s new November magazine and our ‘Designers on Sofas’ book launches in New Yor…

Published on 2 months ago

Netanyahu and Vance’s meeting and a preview of Art Basel Paris

Israel prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US vice-president JD Vance are set to meet in Jerusalem today. What will this mean for the ceasefire in Gaza? Then: Hermès taps Grace Wales Bonner and we …

Published on 2 months ago

Can Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, unite the nation and revive its economy?

Monocle’s Fiona Wilson reports on Sanae Takaichi’s historic win and the daunting task ahead for Japan’s first female prime minister. Plus: A flip through the Latin American papers and we check-in wit…

Published on 2 months ago

Beijing plans major policy shifts to boost slumping economy. Plus: a heist at the Louvre

China’s communist elites map out a political strategy to boost the nation’s ailing economy. Then: the latest following a daylight robbery of precious jewels from the Louvre. Plus: a round-up of this …

Published on 2 months ago

Kenya bids farewell to Raila Odinga at state funeral attended by African leaders

Kenyans remember former prime minister Raila Odinga at his historic state funeral. Plus: Fashion news and why the Eiffel Tower keeps losing money despite being one of France’s most-visited monuments.…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago