The Monocle Daily

Episodes

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  Does the US’s $20m reward for intel on Iran’s nuclear programme show that a peace deal is out of reach? 11.11.2026 34m

  The US offers a $20m (€18m) bounty for information about Iran’s nuclear programme. Then: Russia’s leading independent newspaper closes after eviction. Can journalism survive in exile? Plus: the Dortmund kebab riot of 2026: another example of global unrest or an excuse to lob stuff at cops? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The spy who cost $200bn: Will the Nvidia controversy topple the AI sector? 10.11.2026 31m

  Ukraine, the US and Russia are holding peace talks in Abu Dhabi. What is Europe risking by not being at the table? Then: the AI sector sheds billions amid an ongoing spy scandal and a looming Democrat Congress. Plus: we confess to our sweetest moments of revenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  New governments, old allies: Are the US and Israel heading for faultlines or convergence? 09.11.2026 31m

  Will seismic government rebuilds in Washington and Tel Aviv create a rift between allies? Then: a new White House chief of staff. How has the role evolved in the Trump era? Plus: Booker Prize-winner Marlon James.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  A tale of two Chrises: New Zealand heads to the polls 06.11.2026 35m

  We get the latest from the ground as New Zealanders wake up to vote in a hotly contested election. Then: former political prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza explains how lessons from South Africa can be applied to Russia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Hiding in plane sight: Who is behind the bomb threats plaguing Europe’s aviation sector? 05.11.2026 36m

  Is hoax warfare behind the bomb threats that have affected at least 27 flights? Then: Serbia’s “system breakdown” and Denmark’s cancelled prank series. Plus: does the thought always count when it comes to gifting? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  How optimistic can Democrat voters be after their historic midterm win? 04.11.2026 39m

  As blue voters celebrate across the US, we discuss the midterms’ impact. Then: is the Aukus submarine deal bad for Australia? Plus: should all cities have outdoor gyms? And: will Nasa’s falling telescope land on our heads?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Bomb threats across Europe’s airports: Is this more ‘unconventional warfare’? 03.11.2026 39m

  Bomb threats coincide with attacks on Europe’s fridges. Then: the US midterms’ impact on the two-party system and the coalition of the willing’s first joint military drills. Plus: can “bloomscrolling” save the internet?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  How one endorsement could upend a Senate race in the waning hours of the US midterms 02.11.2026 36m

  Simon Schuster explains why Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers ahead of the midterms. Then: Zoë Grunewald and Nik Gowing discuss endorsements, budgets and immigration. Plus: author Scott Anderson on the Shah’s fall in Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Mass protests in Italy and Monocle’s weekly quiz 30.10.2026 34m

  We look at what’s driving Italy’s strikes as students and workers take to the streets. Then: what we learned in the last seven days and our weekly quiz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Close but not that close: Is associate EU member status still on the cards for Canada? 29.10.2026 35m

  We discuss why European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen continues to push for associate membership for Canada after dropping the title from a statement. Plus: how can London embassies make nice with the neighbours?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Alaska midterms scandal: Who Dan it? 28.10.2026 40m

  ‘The New York Times’ reports that Democrats intended to stack the Alaska ballot with Dan Sullivans. Then: can Gulf states prevent fresh attacks on Iran by the US and Israel? Plus: could Viktor Orbán be the next UN secretary-general? And: should you break up with streaming services?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  How to consolidate power: Xi seeks more discipline at China’s plenum and Trump’s DOJ eyes the midterms 27.10.2026 39m

  China’s Xi looks for ‘rigorous party self-governance’, while Trump’s DoJ violates political neutrality ahead of midterms. Then: ‘You Can See Everything’ captures global attention. And: what’s in your crisis-ready stockpile?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Lula’s surprising comeback: can he govern Brazil with a right-leaning Congress? 26.10.2026 41m

  Antônio Sampaio and Alex von Tunzelmann on Lula’s surprise win and whether he can govern Brazil. Plus: Can Europe’s protests be policed? Oxford Street goes car-free, and mayoral elections in Toronto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  A look ahead to Brazil’s runoff election and Monocle’s weekly quiz 23.10.2026 41m

  Fernando Augusto Pacheco brings us the latest as Brazil heads to the polls. Plus: what we learned this week. And: who will take the quiz crown?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Language problems: The global scramble to get back online after PHP flaw discovered 22.10.2026 35m

  A flaw in computer language led to the shutdown of websites worldwide this week. We examine the long tail of a mass cyber-security event. Plus: Can governments get out of the debt ‘doom loop’ ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  UK fighter jets head to Saudi while Italian and French forces head to the streets 21.10.2026 38m

  Inzamam Rashid explains why UK fighter jets are being sent to protect Saudi cities. Then: Phil Clark and Erin O’Halloran explore whether troops on the ground in France and Italy will quell protests or fan the flames. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Are we done with independence referendums? The cases of Alberta, Scotland and Catalonia 20.10.2026 40m

  Albertans reject a referendum on independence by a clear margin. Has the tide turned against separatists in the West? And: we hear from Lars Bevanger in Oslo on the latest US-Ukraine talks. Plus: comedian Shawn Chidiac.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Summits and protests: France riots while Russia leaves Ukraine out of its peace proposal 19.10.2026 41m

  Antoine Goullin reports from Paris and our panellists Charles Hecker and Zoë Grunewald discuss whether voters ever take their lead from protesters. Plus: Russia wants a US-China summit to end the war in Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Zelensky stands firm in Brussels as his row with Trump escalates 16.10.2026 37m

  Zelensky’s €70bn ask exposes Europe’s fight over money and priorities. Then: what Frieze got right this year and the hospitality that keeps it running. Plus: Andrew Mueller’s What We Learned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Brazil scraps the six-day workweek: A win for workers or an election giveaway? 15.10.2026 39m

  Brazil scraps the six-day workweek, BMW pulls a car offer from a far-right politician and Cyprus’s stalled Schengen bid. Plus: would you live rent-free in the Arctic? And: São Paulo’s Pulso Hotels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.