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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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Why it’s up to Pakistan to keep US-Iran peace talks on track
Today00:34:58Summary readyAs Pakistan increases its diplomatic engagement with Tehran and Washington, we assess whether the nation can end the war. Plus: we analyse whether Raúl Castro’s indictment could lead to conflict between the US and Cuba.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryXi casts China as the world’s stable power: what does this mean for the international order?
Yesterday00:38:17Summary readyPostwar international order is in flux as Xi Jinping welcomes Vladimir Putin and projects Beijing as the world’s stable power. Meanwhile, in Europe, Donald Trump announces the withdrawal of Nato troops, reportedly in response to Friedrich Merz’s criticisms. What will the effects be?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryThe stakes of the Xi-Putin summit for Taiwan and Ukraine
2d ago00:38:55Summary readyXi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meet, pledging to support each other’s “core interests”. Then: Turkey looks to carve out a new role in the Middle East after the conflict in Iran. Plus: The rebellion against AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryWhy Taiwan is stressing that it’s ‘not part of China’
3d ago00:38:50Summary readyWhy Taiwan is stressing that it’s ‘not part of China’. Plus: As the UAE blames Iran for a drone strike, we look at scenarios for Gulf stability; and why the rivals for British prime minister are mooting rejoining the EU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryA wry wrap of the week
6d ago00:31:17Summary readyAndrew Mueller and Rob Bound once again quiz each other over the events of the week. Then: our host delivers another zingy compilation of headlines that you might have missed. Plus: an interview with the Eurovision set designer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryHow the US-Iran war is casting a shadow over the Brics foreign minister meeting in India
1w ago00:37:23Summary readyAs Brics foreign ministers meet in India, the bloc faces divisions over the US-Iran war, rising energy prices and growing global economic uncertainty. Plus: are financial burdens bringing an end to expensive weddings and parties?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryStarmer stays resolute amid leadership challenge rumours and Trump returns to Beijing
1w ago00:41:22Summary readyToday’s panel discusses a busy day in Whitehall and peers into its crystal ball to predict the near future. Then: we assess what has changed since Donald Trump was last invited to China. Plus: how Australia nearly built a Trump Tower.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryQatar hosts Gulf talks amid a ‘serious escalation’ threatening vital supply routes
1w ago00:39:06Summary readyQatar moves to promote peace along with its neighbours in the Gulf during a tense moment in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: have astronauts seen UFOs in space?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryEurope considers whether Gerhard Schröder should act as a mediator in Ukraine war peace talks
1w ago00:38:31Summary readyWe assess Europe’s reaction to Vladimir Putin’s suggestion that former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder should act as a mediator in Ukraine war peace talks. Then: are conspiracy theories more powerful than satire in modern America? Plus: fake influencers and John Robb’s new book, ‘Punk Rock Ruined My Life’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryCopy of Decoding the Venice Biennale
2w ago00:47:53Summary readyWe explore whether early controversies over this year’s Venice Biennale have eclipsed the art with our culture editor, Sophie Monaghan-Coombs. Plus: Russia’s Victory Day parade and our weekly Friday quiz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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