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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
  • Should the European Union begin peace talks with Moscow?

    Should the European Union begin peace talks with Moscow?
    Jan 13 2026

    Russia's most intense aerial bombardment of Ukraine this year. Then: As Europe ratifies a Mercosur trade deal we unpack how the US's influence in Latin America will shift. Plus: China's new 'life-saving' app.

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    37 mins
  • Iran tells the world that it is ‘prepared’ for war

    Iran tells the world that it is ‘prepared’ for war
    Jan 12 2026

    We examine Iran’s hardening rhetoric as protests turn deadly, with at least 544 people killed as the country enters a third week of unrest. Plus: we question whether the world is entering a renaissance of protectionism and why Rio has a beach problem.



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    30 mins
  • Colombia’s fears of potential US intervention. Plus: a preview of this year’s Golden Globes

    Colombia’s fears of potential US intervention. Plus: a preview of this year’s Golden Globes
    Jan 9 2026

    Colombians take to the streets as the nation’s leader says he sees ‘real threat’ of US military action. Then: the latest from Ukraine as Russia attacks with hypersonic missiles. Plus: we meet Deborah Honig, Samsung’s first chief customer officer, and preview this year’s Golden Globes.

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    42 mins
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