The Monocle Daily

By Monocle

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 w

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August 12, 2025 Zelensky warns of Russian offensives ahead of the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska
Europe and Ukraine left out in the cold ahead of the meeting between Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, and his US counterpart, Donald Trump, in Alaska.
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August 11, 2025 EU leaders urge Trump talks ahead of Putin meeting on Ukraine in Alaska
We discuss the EU’s urgent strategy talks as ministers seek to brief Donald Trump before his Alaska meeting with Vladimir Putin, set red lines and push for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
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38min
August 08, 2025 Tensions on the Mexican border as US announces largest-ever migrant-detention facility
We report from the US-Mexican border six months on from Donald Trump promising a closed border and the biggest deportation operation in US history.
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40min
August 07, 2025 Preparations begin for a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin
Russian aide Yuri Ushakov says that Trump and Putin will meet in the ‘coming days’ and the exact location will be announced later.
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36min
August 06, 2025 US foreign envoy Steve Witkoff meets Vladimir Putin as sanctions threat looms
Talks between the US and Russia as Donald Trump warns that he will impose sanctions if Moscow does not agree to a ceasefire.
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40min
August 05, 2025 The Netherlands becomes the first country to buy US arms for Ukraine
Justin Quirk and Terry Stiastny join Andrew Mueller to explore the first funding of US military equipment for Ukraine. Plus: why music festivals are turning up their wellness offering.
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37min
August 04, 2025 Israel’s military offensive in Gaza to free hostages and Italy’s plan to tackle unpaid fines
Benjamin Netanyahu suggests expanding Israel’s military operations in Gaza to free hostages; Russia’s deadline for a deal approaches; the chaos engulfing the right in the UK; and Italy’s plan to tackle unpaid fines.
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41min
August 01, 2025 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine dominates agenda at the Helsinki+50 Conference. Plus: ‘Salute’ to National Spritz Day
We speak to Ukrainian Nobel laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk at the Helsinki+50 Conference. Then: The White House’s ambitions to build a new ballroom and we raise a glass to National Spritz Day.
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41min
July 31, 2025 How will recognising a Palestinian state affect tariff deals with Trump?
As Trump’s tariff deadline looms, we assess what recognition of a Palestinian state means for trade deals with Washington. Then: why Europe’s roads aren’t war-ready and the importance of influencers in politics.
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37min
July 30, 2025 The death of popularity: Why are no politicians liked anymore?
Approval ratings for leaders in the US and UK are slumping, we unpack why global politics seems so fragmented. Plus: The fallout from Tehran’s water crisis and the reason behind a Regency literature revival.
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FAQs about The Monocle Daily:

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The podcast currently has 1,874 episodes available.