Episodes

  • Where does the Nato military alliance go from here?
    Jan 23 2026

    We explore the future of the Western military alliance following Greenland de-escalation. Plus: Winkreative’s Ariel Childs on Great Britain’s new colours for the America’s Cup and the Oscar nominations

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    34 mins
  • Live from Davos: Albin Kurti, the prime minister of Kosovo, and day four of the WEF
    Jan 22 2026

    Monocle’s Carlota Rebelo brings us a special broadcast from the World Economic Forum. Albin Kurti, Kosovo’s prime minister, tells us about his ambitions for his nation and the markets react to Davos. Plus: a special edition of The Global Countdown.

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    49 mins
  • Live from Davos: Trump touches down and markets react to geopolitics
    Jan 21 2026

    A special broadcast from the World Economic Forum as US president Donald Trump touches down. We assess the market’s reaction and report on the landing from Zürich Airport. Plus: is Davos the world’s longest pop-up city?

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    27 mins
  • Live from Davos: WEF gets underway, what makes a strong passport and redefining the office
    Jan 20 2026

    A special broadcast from the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting. We look at the ever-changing guest list, unpack what makes a strong passport and the trends set to redefine the office. Plus: Valentino’s life and legacy.

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    32 mins
  • Trump tells Norway’s PM he is no longer obligated ‘to think purely of peace’. Plus: a Milan Fashion Week Men’s preview
    Jan 19 2026

    The latest as the EU considers retaliatory measures over Trump’s Greenland tariff ‘blackmail’. Then: we hear from our team at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Plus: a preview of Milan Fashion Week Men’s.

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    32 mins
  • Russia strikes energy facilities in Kharkiv as Zelensky declares a state of emergency
    Jan 16 2026

    As Ukraine battles on against Russia’s strikes and US accusations, Monocle’s Julia Jenne joins to discuss. Then: Chris Cermak explores the irrationality of human behaviour with Nobel-Prize laureate Richard Thaler. Plus: are there any upsides to this year’s WEF survey?

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    30 mins
  • Phase two of the ceasefire: what comes next for Gaza?
    Jan 15 2026

    As Steve Witkoff announces the next stage of Trump’s 20-point peace plan, we discuss what comes next for Gaza. Then: Thomas Chatterton Williams gives us his take on the ICE protests and subsequent unrest. Plus: Monocle’s team on the ground at Paris Déco Off.

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    33 mins
  • Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi plans snap election
    Jan 14 2026

    Will a snap vote give Sanae Takaichi the mandate that she seeks to push forward her agenda? Plus: China’s strategic support for Iran and we interview Caroline Avedon, the curator of the Richard Avedon: Facing West exhibition.

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    29 mins