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The Monocle Daily

The Monocle Daily

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
  • The US wants a critical-minerals club to counter China: who’s in?

    The US wants a critical-minerals club to counter China: who’s in?
    Feb 6 2026

    We discuss the political risks facing allies as an increasingly isolationist America invites them to work together to challenge Chinese dominance in the critical-mineral supply-chain market. Plus: as the Winter Olympics kick off, Lily Austin and Chris Cermak recommend the best winter-sports films.

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    44 mins
  • ‘The Washington Post’ cuts and the role of the foreign correspondent

    ‘The Washington Post’ cuts and the role of the foreign correspondent
    Feb 5 2026

    Panellists James Rodgers and Elisabeth Braw ask whether cuts at ‘The Washington Post’ were necessary, how to keep a media brand alive today and the role of foreign correspondents. Plus: an interview with Latvia prime minister Evika Silina about Ukraine and European values.

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    39 mins
  • The latest Ukraine-Russia-US trilateral and the UAE as diplomatic host

    The latest Ukraine-Russia-US trilateral and the UAE as diplomatic host
    Feb 4 2026

    Burcu Ozcelik and Quentin Peel discuss the US-Russia-Ukraine trilateral in Abu Dhabi. Plus: the AfD’s role at the Munich Security Conference and Dai Fujikura on his Hokusai opera, ‘The Great Wave’.

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    40 mins
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