The Globalist
Monocle
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.
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Networks:
Monocle
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Contact:
Midori House, 1 Dorset Street, London, W1U 4EG, UK +44 20 7725 4388
Email:
info@monocle.com
Episodes
Why Trump’s Gaza peace deal faces its hardest test yet
10/14/2025
We discuss what comes after the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and why the toughest phase of Donald Trump’s Gaza deal might be just beginning. Plus: A flick through the papers, retail news and a preview of Frieze London.
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Duration:00:58:50
Trump heads to Israel as hostages are released. Plus: China-US trade tensions
10/13/2025
As the first seven Israeli hostages are returned and Trump heads to Tel Aviv, we discuss the atmosphere on the ground in Israel and Gaza. Plus: China-US trade tensions escalate.
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Duration:01:00:00
France charts a path forward as it looks to a new head of government
10/10/2025
After cycling through three prime ministers in less than a year, Emmanuel Macron looks to appoint a new head of government.
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Duration:01:03:06
Israel and Hamas agree to the first phase of Trump’s Gaza peace plan
10/9/2025
Talks move forward between Israel and Hamas. Then: as hundreds of National Guard troops arrive in Chicago, Trump calls for the arrest of the city’s mayor. Plus: headlines from the world of theatre.
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Duration:00:58:40
Increasingly isolated, pressure mounts on France’s Emmanuel Macron to resign
10/8/2025
With little sign of progress towards a government, president Emmanuel Macron casts a lonely figure in French politics. Plus: retired US Lieutenant General Ben Hodges and the Nobel Prize for physics.
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Duration:00:58:57
Israel and Hamas hold indirect Gaza talks in Egypt
10/7/2025
Delegations convene for talks in Egypt as Israelis gather at the site of the Nova music festival to mark two years since the 7 October attacks.
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Duration:00:58:44
Who is Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi?
10/6/2025
Japan is set to elect its first female prime minister but what can we expect from her leadership? Plus: the latest news from Latin America and a preview of the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Duration:00:57:30
Death toll rises in Morocco as youth protests continue to rock the country
10/3/2025
As demonstrations against Morocco’s government enter their sixth day, we discuss the politics at play.
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Duration:00:58:59
The US government shuts down: what next?
10/2/2025
As Congress fails to reach an agreement to prevent a government shutdown, we discuss the politics and consequences at play. Plus: the latest on the Global Sumud Flotilla, the blueberry market in Zimbabwe and remembering Jane Goodall
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Duration:00:58:37
Key EU leaders meet in Copenhagen to discuss drone security and Ukraine’s path to EU accession
10/1/2025
EU leaders gather in Copenhagen following a wave of mysterious drone incursions. Then: a litmus test from Madagascar as the island nation’s president dissolves the government. Plus: ‘La Galerie du 19M Tokyo’ exhibition by Chanel.
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Duration:00:58:52
Is China serious about attracting foreign workers or toying with the US?
9/30/2025
China is launching a new K visa for skilled workers. We explore the country’s plan to attract the best foreign talent and whether Indian students rejected by the US will take the bait.
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Duration:00:58:58
The aftermath of New York’s UNGA, from Iran to Israel
9/29/2025
What a week of diplomacy and speeches in New York means in the Middle East. Plus: Moldova’s PSA party has won a crucial election billed as a choice between the EU and Moscow. And: China inaugurates the world’s tallest bridge.
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Duration:00:58:58
The most important election in Moldova’s history?
9/26/2025
The latest from Chisinau ahead of Moldova's parliamentary elections. Then: How will Taiwan recover from the devastating effects of Typhoon Ragasa? Plus: Milan Fashion Week and a flick through the new issue of Monocle.
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Duration:00:58:52
As Russia continues to test Nato’s resolve, how should it respond?
9/25/2025
As Putin’s drone incursions into Europe continue, we discuss how Nato might respond. Plus: Tensions in Lebanon over a Beirut tourist site, Nasa's first flight to the Moon in 50 years and speciality coffee in Tokyo.
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Duration:00:58:34
Trump attacks the UN, Hong Kong braces for super typhoon Ragasa and falcons on planes
9/24/2025
Donald Trump hits out at the United Nations, the strongest storm of the year nears Hong Kong and falconry season is back in the Gulf. Plus: Vatican news and more.
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Duration:00:59:00
France formally recognises Palestinian statehood and the effects of Trump's tariffs on Switzerland
9/23/2025
Live from Zürich: The latest from the first day of the UNGA. Rahul Sahgal, Swiss AmCham’s CEO, unpacks how Washington’s tariffs are affecting Bern. Plus: Highlights from London Fashion Week.
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Duration:00:59:35
The UK, Canada and Australia recognise a Palestinian state as leaders meet for the UNGA
9/22/2025
As Israel reacts to the news that Palestine has been recognised by key allies, leaders meet for the UN General Assembly. Then: Taiwan’s defence show, culture news and a training exercise by US Marines.
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Duration:00:59:23
Mark Carney meets Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico City: Are they united against Trump?
9/19/2025
The leaders of Canada and Mexico meet to discuss trade and security agreements. We explore their resilience against their shared neighbour.
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Duration:00:58:56
As the Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 65,000, the IDF’s attacks continue.
9/18/2025
As the Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 65,000, the IDF’s attacks continue. Plus: Trump, Xi and the TikTok deal, Japan culture news and the rise of trips back through time.
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Duration:00:58:24
Trump’s ‘unprecedented’ second state visit to the UK begins
9/17/2025
As the US president starts his visit to the UK, we discuss what’s at stake for the “special relationship”. Plus: A new UN report says that Israel is committing genocide; and we examine Malawi’s elections and TV news.
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Duration:00:58:52