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The Monocle Daily

The Monocle Daily

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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.

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Episodes
  • Israel ramps up strikes on Lebanon and Gaza despite ceasefire agreements

    Israel ramps up strikes on Lebanon and Gaza despite ceasefire agreements
    May 29 2026

    Benjamin Netanyahu announces that he intends to take 70 per cent of Gaza as the IDF increases strikes on Lebanon. Plus: the Black Sea Security Forum in Odesa, Colombia’s Sunday elections and AI enters Tribeca Festival.

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    34 mins
  • How close is the US to invading Cuba?

    How close is the US to invading Cuba?
    May 28 2026

    We discuss how successful a US invasion of Cuba might be. Then: can Tony Blair save the UK Labour Party? Plus: should tap water be free in Italy and what makes a designer eligible for the Monocle Design Awards?

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    32 mins
  • British waters and Latvian skies become new fronts in Russia’s war

    British waters and Latvian skies become new fronts in Russia’s war
    May 27 2026

    What does Russia expanding its hybrid war fronts tell us about the state of the conflict? Then: Can the West tackle corruption in its politics? And: Global tourism trends venture off the beaten track in 2026.

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    38 mins
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