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The Monocle Daily

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.

Episodes

As Washington plays down disruption, how safe is the Strait of Hormuz?

13 Mar 2026

48m

Iran vows to keep blocking Strait of Hormuz as three more cargo ships are attacked in the Gulf

12 Mar 2026

37m

The widening global conflict at the US diverts South Korean missile defences to the Middle East

11 Mar 2026

33m

With promises of a short war, how likely is a quick collapse or popular uprising in Iran?

10 Mar 2026

34m

As oil prices pass $100 a barrel, the G7 holds off releasing emergency stockpiles

09 Mar 2026

41m

A week of war in Iran and peace in Venezuela?

06 Mar 2026

36m

Russia loses allies but gains energy dependents as Iran war continues

05 Mar 2026

36m

US Senate votes on Iran war powers resolution as European opposition remains divided

04 Mar 2026

38m

Germany’s chancellor Merz pushes for more co-operation with China during Beijing visit

25 Feb 2026

34m

How united is Europe on the fourth anniversary of the war in Ukraine?

24 Feb 2026

37m

Violence erupts in Mexico after killing of cartel boss. Plus: is Hungary a thorn in Europe’s side?

23 Feb 2026

36m

The US Supreme Court rules against Trump’s sweeping tariffs

20 Feb 2026

28m

The Board of Peace gets under way while Iran is on tenterhooks

19 Feb 2026

37m

Social-media addiction, under-16s and European investigations

18 Feb 2026

36m

Geneva hosts talks on Ukraine-Russia and Iran. Plus: will Europe increase defence spending?

17 Feb 2026

37m

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