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The Globalist

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2026 United States Midterm Elections
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Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.

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Latest Episodes

Another day of nationwide protests and strikes in France. Then: what the world economy can expect after US midterm elections. Plus: Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss and a trio of design and art fairs in Dubai, Doha and Tokyo.

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Now that Democrats have won both the Senate and the House of Representatives, what power does that give them – and will they use it? Plus: Hungary confronts its past; the latest news from space; and Tokyo’s ‘lazy’ running.

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Charles Hecker, Alex von Tunzelmann and Chris Cermak assess the US Democratic Party’s historic victory in the midterm elections, and ask how Donald Trump will work with the opposition over his final two years in office.

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Americans vote in the US midterms. We look at what to expect and what’s at stake. Plus: South Korea’s record budget and AI ambitions, and the Port of Long Beach CEO on tariffs and global trade.

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Recent Guests

Nega Anga
Former adviser to the US State Department and White House National Security Council
US State Department
Episode: Democrats have won Congressional power. What will they do with it?
Adam Labore
Foreign correspondent covering Hungary and author of The Last Days of Budapest
Episode: Democrats have won Congressional power. What will they do with it?
Alexei Korolov
Monocle correspondent
Monocle
Episode: Democrats have won Congressional power. What will they do with it?
Justin Quirk
Journalist, author and creative director
Episode: Democrats have won Congressional power. What will they do with it?
James D. Brown
Professor of International Affairs at Temple University's Japan campus
Temple University
Episode: Democrats have won Congressional power. What will they do with it?
Tira Schubert
Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and ambassador for the Science Museum
Science Museum
Episode: Democrats have won Congressional power. What will they do with it?
Elizabeth Beattie
Asia Business and Economics correspondent for The Japan Times
The Japan Times
Episode: Democrats have won Congressional power. What will they do with it?
Tyler Brulé
Editorial director
Monocle
Episode: Democrats have won Congressional power. What will they do with it?
Charles Hecker
Author and Russia expert
Episode: US Democrats regain control of both houses of Congress in surprise landslide

Hosts

Georgina Godwin
Host with deep coverage of global affairs and anchor presence across episodes.
Emma Nelson
Co-host and journalist with expertise across international politics and culture.
Fenella Sweeney
Co-host; regular continuity and on-the-ground reporting.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 844 ratings
  • Good for general overview but one moderator lacks depth

    The main reason I listen to this is to get the general overview on as many topics as possible. What puts me off is that one moderator comes across as naive or is out of her depth even as she seeks to lead guests down her fixed political line. Aside from that, I like the range.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    LvdTeich
    Germany7 months ago
  • Curate’s egg

    This can be really good- but Latina Burke is just that!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    BradyDaSilveira
    Australiaa year ago
  • Required listening

    I listen everyday. Monocle is lifeblood. Georgina Godwin is easily the most underrated and greatest host of all time.

    Andrew Mueller is also extremely good!

    Listen. Learn. Get smarter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DJ1966pgh
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good but also buys the pitch

    While this podcast’s team does bring some excellent guests to cover a wide spectrum of topics, they repeat some of the political rhetoric and terminology spewed by certain segments of the political right. If the producers could fix that, The Globalist would make for a more balanced listen.

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    gregblake
    Canadaa year ago
  • Subpar

    Unfortunately there is no escape from biased news reporting. I listen to get a full spectrum view of global news, but it can be challenging at times to get through. Some of the segments have blatant bias in commentary, where reporters put zero to nil effort in substantiating the premises, and just assume the audience will accept their position without question. The host does a better job of masking her leaning on events, which I appreciate

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    Blaggarth
    United Statesa year ago

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A portion of feedback calls for more balanced perspectives and critique of bias.
High-quality guests and on-the-ground reporting are frequently praised.
Some critics point to perceived bias or slant in commentary.
Listeners value the global scope and variety of topics covered.

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#109
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#204
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#239
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#32
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Brazil has made its choice. What comes next for Latin America’s biggest economy?
Q: Could you find today some issues to work on that would help make the relationship safer?
Joshua Cooper Ramo identifies nuclear proliferation and AI safety as shared interests where cooperation could stabilize US-China relations, despite broader competition and risks.
Brazil has made its choice. What comes next for Latin America’s biggest economy?
Q: It seems to have been going on for ages, Faye. We were looking at a victory by Flavio Bolsonaro, and then neck and neck. And then this is a huge turnaround for Lula.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco says Lula's victory was unprecedented because he came second in the first round before winning the runoff, after gaining support in major cities as well as his traditional strongholds.
Israel votes: Can Benjamin Netanyahu hold on to power?
Q: When you look at, let's say, the cancellation or the postponement of a service, would you be thinking six months, two years, five years ahead and thinking, actually, we pivot away on a more permanent basis?
Anita Mendiratta says airlines prioritize safety and may change routes in the short term, but continually reassess decisions as conditions and the economics of a route change.
Israel votes: Can Benjamin Netanyahu hold on to power?
Q: So how do we begin to even predict this today?
Ruth Michaelson says the tight polling and fractured party system make a coalition government the likeliest outcome, with coalition negotiations expected after voting ends.
With no clear winner in Israel’s election, what happens next?
Q: So for those of us who don't do it regularly, what is cloud seeding?
Ulrike Lohmann explains that cloud seeding introduces a substance into a cloud to encourage precipitation, dissipate cloud or prevent hail. Its effectiveness depends on cloud conditions, and it cannot create water.

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What is The Globalist about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show offers a global, issue-driven view of current affairs with on-the-ground reporting from multiple regions, anchored by a core team of editors who synthesize geopolitics, economics, and culture into concise briefings. Episodes weave between regional conflicts, energy security, and macroeconomics, while also featuring culture, design, and luxury markets segments to provide a broad, worldly perspective. Noteworthy is the consistent blend of on-site reporting, expert commentary, and cross-border context, which helps listeners understand how distant events connect to everyday life and business outcomes. This makes it particularly useful for decision-makers who need rapid, comprehensive international briefing and diverse perspectives in o... more

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2. Adam Labore
3. Alexei Korolov
4. Justin Quirk
5. James D. Brown
6. Tira Schubert
7. Elizabeth Beattie
8. Tyler Brulé

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