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The Globalist

The Globalist

By: Monocle
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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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Episodes
  • Marine Le Pen convicted but eligible to stand. Plus: Nigel Farage resigns

    Marine Le Pen convicted but eligible to stand. Plus: Nigel Farage resigns
    Jul 8 2026

    A Paris appeals court finds far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement but shortens her electoral ban. Then: Reform UK's Nigel Farage resigns to trigger a by-election. Plus: the latest from the Nato summit in Ankara. And: tensions flare between Iran and Qatar.

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    59 mins
  • Why does Donald Trump want Syria to take on Hezbollah in Lebanon?

    Why does Donald Trump want Syria to take on Hezbollah in Lebanon?
    Jul 2 2026

    Donald Trump has suggested Syria could play a role in confronting Hezbollah in Lebanon. But does Damascus want to get involved? Plus: Portugal resumes train manufacturing and Australia turns to drones to stop shark attacks.

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    59 mins
  • Can Germany reboot its economy? Merz’s political gamble to restore growth

    Can Germany reboot its economy? Merz’s political gamble to restore growth
    Jul 3 2026

    Chancellor Friedrich Merz unveils Germany’s biggest reform package in years. Is it enough to revive the economy, hold off the far-right and convince businesses to invest again? Plus: can Ukraine’s 40-day operation pressure the Kremlin to end the war?

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    59 mins
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