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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Can Germany reboot its economy? Merz’s political gamble to restore growth
Jul 300:58:57Summary readyChancellor Friedrich Merz unveils Germany’s biggest reform package in years. Is it enough to revive the economy, hold off the far-right and convince businesses to invest again? Plus: can Ukraine’s 40-day operation pressure the Kremlin to end the war?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryWhy does Donald Trump want Syria to take on Hezbollah in Lebanon?
Jul 200:58:58Summary readyDonald Trump has suggested Syria could play a role in confronting Hezbollah in Lebanon. But does Damascus want to get involved? Plus: Portugal resumes train manufacturing and Australia turns to drones to stop shark attacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryLive from London and Paris: Venezuela denies Machado entry and Monaco suffers rare bomb attack
Jul 100:58:51Summary readyWe discuss frustrations in Venezuela and the role of opposition leader María Corina Machado. Plus: An explosion in Monaco targets a Ukrainian oligarch; and our America 250 series looks at tipping points in US-UK history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummarySouth Africa faces deadline, shutdown and anti-migrant unrest
Jun 3000:58:15Summary readySouth Africa braces for shutdown after weeks of anti-migrant unrest. Plus: Nobel Foundation head Hanna Stjärne; planetary defences on Asteroid Day; and Thomas Chatterton Williams on Europe’s air-conditioning plight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryThe death toll rises in Venezuela after earthquakes
Jun 2901:02:55Summary readyThousands are still missing following two huge earthquakes in Venezuela. Then: will Israel ever withdraw from Lebanon, Syria and Gaza? Plus: Rome airport CEO warns of summer chaos, America at 250, and an interview with Robert De Niro on Nobu hotels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryThe world scrambles to help after Venezuela’s worst earthquakes in 100 years
Jun 2601:00:58Summary readyA massive rescue effort begins in Venezuela, where hundreds have died and thousands are missing. Then: Protests in Albania ramp up, Monocle’s Quality of Life Survey 2026, urbanism news and a new Frida Kahlo exhibition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryVolodymyr Zelensky pulls out of Ukraine conference in Poland over Second World War row
Jun 2501:03:05Summary readyUkraine recovery talks amid a Warsaw-Kyiv diplomatic spat. Then: how to unravel decades of US sanctions on Iran? And: Monocle’s new Quality of Life Survey, and an exclusive new electric vehicle from Portugal’s Amble.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryEU engagement with Taliban draws scrutiny following Brussels meeting
Jun 2400:58:57Summary readyAfter landmark EU-Taliban talks, questions remain over Afghan deportations from Europe. Plus: Voters in Bangkok prepare to choose their next governor, a flip through the papers and Romania’s deepening political deadlock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryBrexit at 10: UK marks historic vote anniversary with new political chaos as Starmer resigns
Jun 2300:58:48Summary readyBritain marks 10 years of Brexit with fresh political uncertainty as Keir Starmer becomes the sixth prime minister to step down since. Plus: What’s next after US-Iran talks, a flip through the Swiss papers and music news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryWhat’s next for Colombia, as far-right Abelardo De La Espriella wins the presidential election?
Jun 2200:58:58Summary readyColombians have elected a new leader after one of the most divisive and violent campaigns in the country’s recent history. Plus: we examine Pakistan’s new position as a global mediator. And: we look ahead to the release of Monocle’s Quality of Life issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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