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The Monocle Daily
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Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.
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Extremism on the rise in Germany and France: can courts or governments stall its march?
Today00:34:12Summary readyGermany’s AfD prepares for its annual political conference, as France’s Marine Le Pen waits for a court ruling on her presidential candidacy. Then: Why visit the Bayeux Tapestry in London when you could have gone in France?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryWhat’s in an anti-corruption drive? And Canada joins Eurovision
Yesterday00:40:10Summary readyOur panel looks at the successes and failures of anti-corruption drives in Iraq and Hungary. Plus: Fernando Augusto Pacheco on the announcement that Canada is joining Eurovision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryBetter late than never? Keir Starmer finally unveils plans to modernise the UK’s armed forces
2d ago00:39:26Summary readyThe UK government published its long-delayed defence spending plans, investing £270bn (€313bn) over the next four years. Plus: yet more conflicting narratives from Iran and the US. And: from scoring goals to corking bottles, Brazilian footballer Neymar turns his hand to winemaking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryBetter late than never? Keir Starmer finally unveils plans to modernise the UK’s armed forces
2d ago00:37:15Summary readyThe UK government published its long-delayed defence spending plans, investing £270bn (€313bn) over the next four years. Plus: yet more conflicting narratives from Iran and the US. And: from scoring goals to corking bottles, Brazilian footballer Neymar turns his hand to winemaking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryWould a ‘No 10 North’ be a good idea for the UK?
3d ago00:37:15Summary readyAndy Burnham makes the case for greater devolution if he becomes Britain’s next prime minister. Then: Tensions flare between Afghanistan and Pakistan. And: South Korea invests big in chipmaking and AI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryThe Monocle Quality of Life Survey ranks Tokyo first and Copenhagen second
6d ago00:37:43Summary readyWe look at the best the Danish capital has to offer with Monocle’s Michael Booth as our most liveable cities list is released. Plus: we meet leading Australian choreographer Stephanie Lake. And: Fernando Augusto Pacheco talks Angèle, Italo Disco and bikinis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryLive from Almedalen 2026: Defence, intelligence and space technologies
1w ago00:37:02Summary readyLive from Almedalen 2026 on the island of Gotland in Sweden, Andrew Mueller is joined by Tom Edwards, Andreas Carlson, Pia Sandvik and Seppo Aaltonen to discuss the day’s big stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryIf Putin is ready for peace talks, who should mediate them?
1w ago00:37:23Summary readyUkraine strikes put Putin under pressure – but who could mediate peace talks? Then: President vs PM in Czechia, heated debates in France and our Quality of Life Survey 2026. Plus: Andrew Mueller live from Sweden’s Almedalen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryLive from Almedalen 2026: How important is the gathering to Swedish politics?
1w ago00:34:16Summary readyLive from Almedalen 2026 on the island of Gotland in Sweden, Andrew Mueller is joined by Tom Edwards, Karin Karlsbro, Henrik Jönsson and Elly Reinolds to discuss the day’s big stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryStarmer steps aside but will Burnham be better?
1w ago00:40:10Summary readyAndy Burnham looks likely to be the next prime minister of the UK but what will happen if nothing changes under his leadership? Then: JD Vance walks a tightrope. Plus: Remembering Alan Greenspan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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