Podcast
The Globalist
Hosted by Monocle · EN
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.
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US-Iran war cools but for how long?
2w ago01:03:21Summary readyWashington and Tehran have halted their escalation for the moment, we explore the reasons behind it. Then: how effective will new EU sanctions on Russia be? Plus: the rise of dining alone, culture news and a Konfekt preview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryWhy are India’s ‘cockroach’ protests proving such a threat to Narendra Modi?
3w ago00:58:56Summary readyLarge youth protests continue to send shockwaves through India’s political landscape. Then: the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting wraps up. Plus: Farnborough International Airshow, the Monocle Minute on Design newsletter and ‘What We Learned’ this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryDeals and defence developments at the Farnborough International Airshow
3w ago00:58:59Summary readyWe get all the latest news on Day 4 of the Farnborough International Airshow in Hampshire. Then: how Switzerland is helping Kyrgyzstan build drinking water systems. And: we hear about Saint-Étienne’s new “Cité du Design”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryCan Andy Burnham make Manchester a global diplomatic hub?
3w ago00:59:00Summary readyUK prime minister Andy Burnham invites the US president to Manchester as he puts the northern city on the map. Then: an update on the Farnborough International Airshow. And: new US tariffs on Canadian goods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryHouthis declare maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia as Iran war escalates
3w ago00:58:57Summary readyThe Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen declare a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia. Then: Britain’s Armed Forces boost their presence in Estonia. Plus: The Farnborough International Airshow and Sunday shopping in Germany.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryAndy Burnham becomes the UK prime minister
3w ago01:01:32Summary readyAs Britain appoints its seventh leader in 10 years, we explore the effects on domestic and international politics. Then: Farnborough International Airshow and India’s space ambitions take off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryZelensky picks a new PM as protests erupt over cabinet reshuffle
4w ago00:58:50Summary readyUkraine’s president is reshaping his country's political landscape – we discuss why. Then The Odyssey hits screens and why is Trump obsessed with sporting events? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryWhere does Israel stand as Iran and the US exchange fresh strikes?
4w ago00:58:34Summary readyWith Washington describing the latest peace talks in Rome between Israel and Lebanon as “productive and positive”, we look at where Jerusalem stands in the wider Middle East conflict. Then: why are three publishing houses suing Google? And: we examine the Japanese prime minister’s popularity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryWhat can be done to better protect our current and former politicians?
4w ago00:59:02Summary readyBritish counter-terrorism police continue their investigation into the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe. Plus: Iceland gears up for further EU talks. And: we examine the brightest stones at Paris’s High Jewelry Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryCan US-Iran peace talks survive the latest fighting?
4w ago00:57:59Summary readyHave Washington and Tehran reached the limits of what force can accomplish or is risk of a wider regional conflict growing? Plus: A flick through the papers, Southeast Asia news and why chilled red wines are keeping us cool.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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