The Briefing
MonocleA pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by a Monocle editor. The show features informed reporting, prescient business analysis and invaluable industry reports covering everything from technology to aviation and retail to media.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 134 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsDaily NewsNews | |||
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We head to Istanbul for Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan’s first-ever Mecca Defence Alliance meeting. Then we’re off to Milan to discuss Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni’s new era of stability.
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There are seven months to go before the first round of the election that will find a replacement for outgoing leader Emmanuel Macron. As politicians return to their offices after the summer break, we look at the runners and riders in this presidentia... more
In light of Harald V’s passing, we explore why monarchy still influences an increasingly divided geopolitical landscape. Then: Dubai airport perseveres amid war and Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference in Lisbon next week.
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Volkswagen’s CEO Klaus Blume and unions are clashing over massive job cuts. Plus: New York Mayor Mamdani takes on Fifth Avenue. And: The Global Countdown.
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- Great show, corny music countdown
I love this show — a unique survey across many topics, just like Monocle. As much as I also love Fernando Augusto Pacheco, the global countdown features some of the corniest, least interesting music on earth. It can be fun and interesting occasionally but most of the time it’s full of poorly recycled pop (of late it’s been local takes on the “reggaeton beat + robot vocal” thing that every country now has their own version of). Can we do better on the music, guys?
Apple Podcasts4ryan_ryan
United States2 months ago - Excellent
Excellent reporting and journalism. Enjoy the hosts sense of humor. I am a big fan of everything Monocle !
Apple Podcasts5PepoPepa69United Statesa year ago - What BBC radio 4 should be
Monocle entertains, educates and provides inspiration in a Reithian mix of content. Something that Lord Reith’s own BBC now fails to do.
Apple Podcasts5Our boy Ged
United Kingdom2 years ago - Smug and Boring
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Apple Podcasts1lolololol 12334United States2 years ago - Disappointed
I have adored Monocle for years, however I have found its neutral, almost pro-Zionist coverage of the genocide in Gaza incredibly disappointing. I listen to The Briefing every morning and feel frustrated most days. I thought Monocle stood for more and wanted to see the world a better place.
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Apple Podcasts | #114 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #157 |  Canada/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #124 | Australia/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #186 |  Italy/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #230 |  Germany/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #246 |  France/News/Politics |
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What is The Briefing about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A fast-paced daily roundup focused on global politics, economics, and culture, with on-the-ground reporting and expert commentary. Episodes often weave geopolitical risk, energy markets, and policy shifts into a single narrative, interspersed with cultural segments, design and fashion beats, and occasional sports/cultural countdowns. Notable strengths include a rotating slate of high-profile guests and on-location reporting from major cities, plus a consistent emphasis on how policy moves ripple through markets, diplomacy, and daily life. This makes it a strong fit for listeners who want concise, informed briefings with both hard analysis and color from the field.
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1. The Monocle Daily
2. The Globalist
3. Monocle on Sunday
4. The Foreign Desk
5. The Urbanist
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The Briefing launched 15 years ago and published 134 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Briefing include:
1. Carsten Brudjeski
2. Jordan Dahl
3. Camelia Echchihab
4. Mike Grossman
5. Zlata Ognevich
6. Leila Milano-Allen
7. Jake Hobson
8. Reem Alaaf
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