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The Globalist

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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.

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August 3 · 1 hr
How is war and regeneration in the Middle East reshaping global aviation?
The Middle East is undergoing dramatic change; we explore how this is reshaping global aviation. Then: Friedrich Merz faces trouble; Copenhagen Fashion Week; and Italian-Palestinian popstar Tä ra. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 31 · 1 hr 2 min
Who are the winners and losers in the luxury sector’s latest results?
Our guide to the latest earnings in the luxury sector and what they mean for the global economy. Then: newspapers from Asia, Europe’s busiest travel week, the continued rise of golden visas, and ‘Med, Mountains & More’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 30 · 58 min
The latest on France’s wildfires and the heartbreak of losing a home in a blaze
Best-selling author Daisy Goodwin recounts the lasting impact of losing a home to a fire, as we check in from Bordeaux. Plus: Has Saudi Arabia officially entered the US-Iran conflict? And: Sweden’s new security architecture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 29 · 57 min
France wildfires: Bordeaux region on alert as flames rage across Gironde
We report from Bordeaux, where wildfires continue to rage as firefighters battle to contain the blaze. Plus: the latest on the earthquake in Japan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 28 · 58 min
Friendly or frosty? Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu gear up for talks in Washington
The US president and the Israeli prime minister prepare for talks in Washington. Then: why it’s good to follow Andy Burnham’s example and buy British. Plus: why has a Chinese film about Taiwan been made but never screened? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 27 · 1 hr 3 min
US-Iran war cools but for how long?
Washington and Tehran have halted their escalation for the moment, we explore the reasons behind it. Then: how effective will new EU sanctions on Russia be? Plus: the rise of dining alone, culture news and a Konfekt preview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 24 · 58 min
Why are India’s ‘cockroach’ protests proving such a threat to Narendra Modi?
Large youth protests continue to send shockwaves through India’s political landscape. Then: the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting wraps up. Plus: Farnborough International Airshow, the Monocle Minute on Design newsletter and ‘What We Learned’ this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 23 · 58 min
Deals and defence developments at the Farnborough International Airshow
We get all the latest news on Day 4 of the Farnborough International Airshow in Hampshire. Then: how Switzerland is helping Kyrgyzstan build drinking water systems. And: we hear about Saint-Étienne’s new “Cité du Design”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 22 · 59 min
Can Andy Burnham make Manchester a global diplomatic hub?
UK prime minister Andy Burnham invites the US president to Manchester as he puts the northern city on the map. Then: an update on the Farnborough International Airshow. And: new US tariffs on Canadian goods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 21 · 58 min
Houthis declare maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia as Iran war escalates
The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen declare a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia. Then: Britain’s Armed Forces boost their presence in Estonia. Plus: The Farnborough International Airshow and Sunday shopping in Germany. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 20 · 1 hr 1 min
Andy Burnham becomes the UK prime minister
As Britain appoints its seventh leader in 10 years, we explore the effects on domestic and international politics. Then: Farnborough International Airshow and India’s space ambitions take off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 17 · 58 min
Zelensky picks a new PM as protests erupt over cabinet reshuffle
Ukraine’s president is reshaping his country's political landscape – we discuss why. Then The Odyssey hits screens and why is Trump obsessed with sporting events? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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