We start in Ukraine to hear how the country has reacted to an interview with Vladimir Putin before turning our focus to urbanism with Monocle’s design editor, Nic Monisse and heading to Brazil as it prepares for Carnival. Plus: a look at the Sanremo Music Festival and the anniversary of The Beatles arriving in the US.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rio de Janeiro braces for Carnival

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Caroline Frost and Robin Lustig dissect the UK elections and Donald Trump as a jury deliberates in New York. Plus: China’s revived panda diplomacy and a music session with Sean O’Hagan.
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UK elections and Trump trial latest

 Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz plea to defend democracy against nationalism, scepticism over Vladimir Putin’s offer to achieve a ceasefire with Ukraine, why the future of the ANC looks uncertain in South Africa and why the public is turned off by dating apps. Plus: we take a look at the film ‘Last Shadow at First Light’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Macron urges the strengthening of European sovereignty

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 27th May

We get the latest from the International Court of Justice ruling in The Hague. Then: Monocle’s Tom Webb and Alexis Self analyse election campaigning here in the UK and Natalie Theodosi reviews the latest Paris-heavy edition of Monocle magazine. Plus: a music session with The Longest Johns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ICJ orders Israel to stop its Rafah invasion

Our guests, Mark Lowcock and Nabila Ramdani, discuss the latest from Gaza, the UN’s vote on Srebrenica genocide memorial day, how the Rwanda plan could affect the UK’s general election and Bark Air’s inaugural flight. Plus: a letter from Baden-Baden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rio de Janeiro braces for Carnival

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