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The Briefing

Monocle
European Union
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Israel
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
Hamas
Ukraine
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
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United States
Haiti
Russia
Super Tuesday
Gaza
Democracy
United States Congress
Bytedance
Chuck Schumer
Netanyahu

A 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.

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Ryan Berg
Director of the Americas Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies
Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Rebecca Christie
Senior Fellow at Bruegel and host of the Sound of Economics podcast
Bruegel
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Mitchell Bagger
Head of theatrical and distribution at Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll
Episode: The view from Bangkok on Asean and ‘Demon Slayer’ slashes records
Ed Pryor
Global Media Advisor at the Norwegian Refugee Council
Norwegian Refugee Council
Episode: Life for Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank
Joseph De Vec
Journalist and Political Consultant
Episode: Live from Paris: Art Basel comes to the French capital
Benoit Faucon
Middle East correspondent for The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Can anyone really disarm Hamas in Gaza?
Jacob Heilbrunn
Editor of The National Interest
Episode: The US federal government shutdown begins
Claudia Jacob
Monocle writer
Monocle
Episode: Nato countries deliberate a response to foreign drones in their airspace
Jason Douglas
Tokyo Beer Chief at The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Why protesters are flying a pirate flag from a Japanese anime

Hosts

Tom Edwards
Co-host known for his contributions to discussions on various global topics and current affairs, providing a well-rounded perspective as a radio head.
Chris Churmack
Host and contributor providing a detailed examination of European politics and culture, facilitating meaningful conversations.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 484 ratings
  • Excellent

    Excellent reporting and journalism. Enjoy the hosts sense of humor. I am a big fan of everything Monocle !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PepoPepa69
    United States5 months 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.

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    5
    Our boy Ged
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Smug and Boring

    Yawn

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    1
    lolololol 12334
    United Statesa year 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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    2
    Clickalick
    Australia2 years ago
  • Outstayed Welcome

    I was fine with the pithy elitism of this show until it became interspersed with pro-Israeli propaganda regularly. I now find it abhorrent.

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    1
    Dean Mack
    United States2 years ago

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The production quality is highly rated, with many praising the humor and engagement style of the hosts.

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#185
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#18
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#36
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Trump returns from Asia to face Venezuela dilemma
Q: How dependent is the EU on China for rare earths and other critical minerals?
The dependence varies; cobalt is among the most critical, but there are also other materials that the EU needs to process and strengthen supply chains.
Trump returns from Asia to face Venezuela dilemma
Q: What do we know about this overnight action?
This is a series of strikes taking place mostly in the Southern Caribbean, but now extended into the Pacific theater, which indicate a shift in U.S. counter-narcotics operations.
Ukraine-Russia latest and Moscow’s secret missile, Giorgia Meloni’s judicial reform and London’s biggest fireworks display
Q: How big a deal is the new trade deal between the EU and Ukraine?
It's a really important deal for Ukraine, allowing for agricultural exports vital for the economy.
Ukraine-Russia latest and Moscow’s secret missile, Giorgia Meloni’s judicial reform and London’s biggest fireworks display
Q: Julia, what's the latest?
Discussion about the missile Russia used in Ukraine, including its background and implications.
Life for Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank
Q: Is there sufficient humanitarian access for organizations like the Norwegian Refugee Council?
There is not sufficient humanitarian access to reach people in need across the West Bank, limiting their ability to assist communities.

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The content frequently addresses a wide range of current events, with a focus on global politics, business analysis, and cultural trends. Topics of interest include political developments across Europe, particularly in countries such as France and Italy, as well as examinations of leadership changes and electoral dynamics in various nations. Unique to this analysis is the podcast's ability to blend news with opinion pieces and expert insights, offering listeners a nuanced perspective on pressing issues, alongside engaging commentary that encourages reflection on the implications these events may have.

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The Briefing launched 14 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. Ryan Berg
2. Rebecca Christie
3. Mitchell Bagger
4. Ed Pryor
5. Joseph De Vec
6. Benoit Faucon
7. Jacob Heilbrunn
8. Claudia Jacob

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