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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Episodes
  • Will Russia sign the US-brokered ceasefire deal?

    Will Russia sign the US-brokered ceasefire deal?
    Mar 12 2025

    Now that Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposal put forward by the US, will Russia follow suit? Also in the programme: the EU’s plan to send rejected asylum seekers to deportation centres in non-EU countries and what to expect from France’s new TGV M high-speed trains. Plus, Andrew Mueller’s “On This Day” looks back on the naming of Canberra.

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    39 mins
  • Shifting allegiances, from the Middle East to China

    Shifting allegiances, from the Middle East to China
    Mar 11 2025

    Leila Molana-Allen and Robin Brant consider how country allegiances have shifted in this uncertain era of geopolitics, covering everything from Gaza and Ukraine talks to this week’s Russia-China-Iran military exercises to a new trade partnership between Indonesia and Vietnam. Plus: the lone violin maker of Ramallah

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    43 mins
  • Changing tone and tactics

    Changing tone and tactics
    Mar 10 2025

    Mark Carney has come out swinging against Donald Trump since being elected leader of Canada’s Liberal Party – will the aggressive approach work? Our panellists Nina dos Santos and Caroline Frost discuss the tone of politics, and whether Romania is right to ban a Russia-friendly candidate. Plus: Midnight Moment, the Times Square secret you’ve never heard of.

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    40 mins

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Fantastic daily round up of current events

Presented with humor, information and opinion, this is my go-to summary of daily news events. Highly recommended.

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