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The Monocle Daily

The Monocle Daily

Written by: Monocle
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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
  • That’s a wrap: Our weekly quiz and a look back at Salone del Mobile

    That’s a wrap: Our weekly quiz and a look back at Salone del Mobile
    Apr 25 2026

    Emma Nelson takes on Rob Bound in the weekly quiz and Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton round up their week at Salone del Mobile. Plus: An alternative look at the recent news cycle.

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    46 mins
  • The politics of economic shocks – which countries can weather the Iran conflict?

    The politics of economic shocks – which countries can weather the Iran conflict?
    Apr 23 2026

    As more ships are seized in and around the Strait of Hormuz and an uneasy ceasefire continues, our panel assesses which countries are best equipped – politically and economically – to withstand the shocks that continue to reverberate around the world.

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    36 mins
  • Has Iran gained the upper hand through negotiation (and memes)?

    Has Iran gained the upper hand through negotiation (and memes)?
    Apr 22 2026

    We explore US president Donald Trump’s ceasefire extension and how Iran has seemingly managed to control much of the narrative without even attending talks in Islamabad – and also through an extraordinary amount of memes.

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    35 mins
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