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The Globalist

The Globalist

By: Monocle
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Summary

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.

2026 Monocle Daily Economics Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • What we learnt at the UNGA: the speeches, the treatise and the catering

    What we learnt at the UNGA: the speeches, the treatise and the catering
    Sep 25 2026

    As the final day of the world’s largest diplomacy event ends, we peek behind the curtain. Then: Syria’s first female police graduates. Plus: Are star wars going to become a reality? And: What’s the talk of Milan Fashion Week?

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • How neutral should Switzerland be in Russia’s war with Ukraine?

    How neutral should Switzerland be in Russia’s war with Ukraine?
    Sep 28 2026

    We explore the fallout from Switzerland’s referendum on neutrality. Plus: Pakistan and Turkey mull backing Saudi Arabia. Then: our fragrance series and a visit to the world’s sauna capital.

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    59 mins
  • How are wars changing the future of global shipping?

    How are wars changing the future of global shipping?
    Oct 14 2026

    How are wars affecting global shipping routes and trade? We examine the risks to commercial vessels and their crews. And: we continue our series on the global fuel crisis. Plus: a new age of train travel and Frieze London.

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    58 mins
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