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October 06 Why Britain is fighting to keep its diplomatic foothold in Jerusalem
With Israel expected to close the British consulate in Jerusalem, we explore why Britain is determined to keep its diplomatic foothold in the region. Plus: Would you date in saunas? What Finns understand about communal spaces that the world has forgotten.
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42 min
October 05 Lula vs Bolsonaro, round two: Brazil’s presidential election heads to a runoff
Brazil heads to a runoff between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro. Then: protests in Spain, France and Pakistan – do they work? Plus: should pets be allowed to fly in the cabin?
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36 min
October 02 The stakes of the Brazilian election and our favourite moments from Paris Fashion Week
Robert Bound joins ‘The Monocle Daily’ Weekly Quiz. We head to São Paulo as Brazilians prepare to head to the polls. Plus: Argentina launches a new citizenship scheme and we’re off to Paris for the very best of fashion week.
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44 min
October 01 Iran and the US trade peace proposals and the government sets you up on a date
As Iran and the US trade peace proposals, we examine realistic diplomatic paths forward. Then: the looming Bosnian and Brazilian elections. Plus: don’t tread on my love life – governments get involved in matchmaking.
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37 min
September 30 Flydubai flight emergency: what happens now? Plus: Iran tells the US to vote out Trump
After a pilot was stabbed and a plane emergency landed, we get the view from Tel Aviv. Then: has the Iran war’s unpopularity given Tehran sway in US politics? Plus: amid a global museum boom, we visit some of our favourites.
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37 min
September 29 The politics of ‘Hope Again’: is optimism back or are voters exhausted by crises?
As Andy Burnham gives his first Labour conference speech as UK leader, will his politics of hope strike a chord or ring hollow? Then: Tucker Carlson sits down with Andrew Tuck in Abu Dhabi. Plus: The beauty of complaining.
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34 min
September 28 What’s the true cost of co-operation?
As the UK investigates an incident near an RAF base that’s used by the US military and the EU discusses incorporating a Nato-style defence pact, Andrew Mueller asks his guests about the hidden risks of alliances.
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43 min
September 25 Is neutrality all that it’s cracked up to be?
As Switzerland prepares to vote on enforcing its neutral status, Benno Zogg from the Swiss Federal Department of Defence explains what this would mean for security. Plus: will Rob Bound actually win the weekly quiz this time?
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37 min
September 24 Diesel shortages: How seriously should we take a potential US exports ban?
Carole Walker and Anand Menon discuss Donald Trump’s threat to ban diesel exports. Plus: Australia’s OpenAI hack and the best places to retire. And: a preview of our new podcast, Konfekt Conversations.
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39 min
September 23 What can the US achieve by grounding Iranian flights?
Will paralysing Iran’s airports help Washington? Then: Donald Trump calls Cuba a “failed state” and Bordeaux residents get a say in how their city’s money is spent. And: a novel way for bookworms to fall in love.
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40 min

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