The Monocle Daily

Epizódok

• What UK prime minister Andy Burnham’s new cabinet tells us and the French far right shuns Elon Musk 21.07.2026 31p

  Andy Burnham’s cabinet sit down for their first meeting: what can we learn from their early policy positions? Then: why is the French far right bucking the tech-bro trend and shunning Elon Musk? Plus: Chengdu’s West Village.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Andy Burnham takes charge in the UK – but does changing leaders midterm ever work? 20.07.2026 39p

  Alex von Tunzelmann and Justin Quirk on the chances of Andy Burnham succeeding where Sir Keir Starmer could not. Plus: Farnborough International Airshow opens and an interview with Jack Watling, author of new book Statecraft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Vladimir Putin’s approval rating plummets and protests continue in Ukraine 17.07.2026 35p

  Monocle writer Julia Jenne looks at the consequences of the cabinet reshuffle in Kyiv and why Vladimir Putin’s popularity is dropping in Russia. Then: Andrew Mueller and Robert Bound test each other’s news knowledge in our weekly quiz. And: we hear from Italo disco revivalists Mind Enterprises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Change at the top in Ukraine and the 10-year anniversary of Turkey’s failed coup 16.07.2026 38p

  The Ukrainian president’s decision to dismiss popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has sparked anger. Then: Ten years after a failed coup, what’s next for Turkey? And: China bans chatbots built for companionship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Who or what can stop the US-Iran conflict from becoming a forever war? 15.07.2026 35p

  Iran and the US are back in conflict. Daniella Peled and Ash Bhardwaj discuss who (else) can bring an end to the war with Iran if the IRGC and the Trump administration fail to cease hostilities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• The art of the military parade: Bastille Day and other case studies 14.07.2026 41p

  France offered a show of military force and European unity during Emmanuel Macron’s last Bastille Day parade. Is there such a thing as a good display of military might? Our panel, including Michael Binyon and Elisabeth Braw, discuss.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Was diplomacy given a chance? Iran and US point to failures, as fighting resumes 13.07.2026 39p

  Negah Angha and John Everard on the US and Iran’s failure to give diplomacy a chance. Then: Japan aims to centralise intelligence and French parents bring kids to work. Plus: Sally Hayden’s book This Is Also a Love Story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• The World Cup as a global policing operation 10.07.2026 35p

  We look inside the Fifa International Police Co-operation Center, which brings together the law enforcement agencies of every competing country to share intelligence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• US and Iran trade strikes on day of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s burial  09.07.2026 34p

  The burial of Iran’s former supreme leader Ali Khamenei is now set to go ahead after delays due to US strikes. Then: India and Australia reach a uranium deal, Nigel Farage meets a bin-worthy opponent and should shorts in the office be banned? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Trump uses trade to punish Spain over defence spend  08.07.2026 38p

  US president Donald Trump has ordered a halt to trade with Spain, the only Nato member that hasn’t committed to the alliance’s new target of defence spending at 5 per cent of GDP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Top defence spenders Estonia takes its seat at the Nato conference in Ankara 07.07.2026 36p

  All eyes are on Estonia at the Nato conference in Ankara as the Baltic nation looks to spend more than €10bn euros on defense over the next three years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• The effects of Canada's multibillion-dollar submarine decision 06.07.2026 37p

  Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, is poised to announce who will supply the Royal Canadian Navy’s new submarine fleet – what it could mean if they buy within Nato and draw closer to Europe? Plus: Casio watches rebound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• The week in Venezuela and previewing Fourth of July celebrations 03.07.2026 38p

  We speak with Catherine Ellis in Venezuela and Charlotte McDonald-Gibson in Washington about the politicised celebrations for the 250th anniversary of US independence. Plus: Madonna’s new album and Canada joins Eurovision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Extremism on the rise in Germany and France: can courts or governments stall its march? 02.07.2026 34p

  Germany’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.
• What’s in an anti-corruption drive? And Canada joins Eurovision 01.07.2026 40p

  Our 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.
• Better late than never? Keir Starmer finally unveils plans to modernise the UK’s armed forces  01.07.2026 39p

  The 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.
• Would a ‘No 10 North’ be a good idea for the UK? 29.06.2026 37p

  Andy 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.
• The Monocle Quality of Life Survey ranks Tokyo first and Copenhagen second  26.06.2026 37p

  We 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.
• Live from Almedalen 2026: Defence, intelligence and space technologies 25.06.2026 37p

  Live 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.
• If Putin is ready for peace talks, who should mediate them? 24.06.2026 37p

  Ukraine 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.