The Globalist
Monocle
Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.
- 33 minutes 7 secondsThe year in culture
In this special episode, we explore the year that was in film and theatre. Plus: Wine recommendations for the holidays, including the sparkling stuff to toast the new year.
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25 December 2025, 7:35 am - 37 minutes 46 secondsThe year in global affairs
A special episode dedicated to the biggest stories in affairs and diplomacy from around the globe.
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24 December 2025, 7:40 am - 37 minutes 24 secondsTuesday 23 December
Georgina Godwin delivers Monocle Radio's essential weekday news show, anchored from Midori House in London.
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23 December 2025, 7:54 am - 38 minutes 13 secondsMonday 22 December
Emma Nelson delivers Monocle Radio's essential weekday news show, anchored from Midori House in London.
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22 December 2025, 7:51 am - 58 minutes 56 secondsShifting Western priorities, from Europe and the US to Asia
We assess the US defence authorisation bill and the EU summit in Brussels. Plus: an update on the Bondi Beach attack, a rail corridor for Angola and Andrew Mueller’s ‘What We Learned’ for the year.
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19 December 2025, 8:26 am - 58 minutes 7 secondsThe EU decides on Russia’s assets, France’s social security vote and bartenders wanted in Saudi Arabia
European leaders vote on whether to use Russia’s frozen assets to help Ukraine, France’s social security bill and the end of Air Albania. Plus: newspapers, musician Tiago Caetano and bartenders wanted in Saudi Arabia.
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18 December 2025, 8:20 am - 58 minutes 59 secondsEurope establishes a Ukraine war damages body, Christmas returns to Bethlehem and aviation news
The latest on Ukraine’s peace plan, Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem, new cultural platform ‘Der Pavilion’ in St Moritz, Brazilian telenovelas head to the US and aviation news.
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17 December 2025, 8:09 am - 58 minutes 57 secondsHow will the Bondi beach attack affect the security landscape?
As authorities stand accused of lax security at Bondi Beach, we assess what could have been done differently. Plus: Ukraine talks in Berlin and why France is delaying an EU trade deal with Latin American nations.
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16 December 2025, 8:13 am - 58 minutes 16 secondsHow will Australia cope with the Bondi beach shooting?
As Australians grieve yesterday’s shooting at Bondi beach, how will the government respond to the crisis? Nick Bryant, Latika Bourke and Allison Kaplan Summer weigh in. Plus: Chile election results and Jimmy Lai’s verdict.
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15 December 2025, 8:42 am - 59 minutes 9 secondsThe global reaction as the US seizes a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
Caracas accuses the US of “theft” and “international piracy” after its forces seize an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.
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12 December 2025, 8:00 am - 58 minutes 59 secondsChina-Japan tensions: Why the US is backing Japan
Why the US is backing Japan after Chinese radars locked on to Japanese jets at the weekend. And: Belgrade is finally getting a metro – but will it arrive on time?
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