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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
  • Is a diplomatic off-ramp to the war in Iran appearing?

    Is a diplomatic off-ramp to the war in Iran appearing?
    Mar 25 2026

    We untangle the mixed messages from the US and Iran and discuss how talks to end the war could move forward. Then: Belarus’s president, Alexander Lukashenko, visits North Korea and Estée Lauder and Puig in talks to merge. Plus: an interview with Argentinian duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso.

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    59 mins
  • Why the EU-Australia trade deal is a significant moment for the world

    Why the EU-Australia trade deal is a significant moment for the world
    Mar 24 2026

    European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen finalises a trade deal with Australia after years of talks. Plus: Danish election and Italian referendum results.

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  • The war in Iran: the view from Tel Aviv

    The war in Iran: the view from Tel Aviv
    Mar 23 2026

    We cross to Tel Aviv as the war in Iran enters its fourth week. Then: how do the French municipal election results set the stage for 2027’s presidential race? Plus: misinformation in Ljubljana and BTS’s long-awaited comeback in Seoul.

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    59 mins
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