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The Monocle Daily

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Ukraine
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Vladimir Putin
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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.... more

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Latest Episodes

World Cup embarrassment before kick-off with visas blocked, a referee barred and tickets unsold with prices unaffordable for many. Then: are French workers really away from their desks as much as we think? And: we look at Prada’s new undergarments fo... more

Iran and Israel agree to halt strikes after exchanging fire for the first time since April. Then: we look at what Armenia’s parliamentary election tells us about its ties to Russia. Plus: will a lawsuit disrupt Trump’s birthday party? And: why are Ka... more

With just days until kick-off, we look at how Canada is hoping to build a World Cup tourism legacy. Then: we speak to the Ukrainian NGO Superhumans, which helps injured soldiers and civilians. And: our weekly quiz with Rob Bound.

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Hezbollah rejects a new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as the US House seeks to stop the Iran war in a vote called ‘unpatriotic’ by Donald Trump. Plus: Albanians take to the streets in anger at plans for a new luxury resort. And: what strange items do Uber... more

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Gloria Lori
Senior Vice President, Marketing Strategy and Chief Marketing Officer at Destination Canada
Destination Canada
Episode: World Cup fever builds with Canada hoping for a tourism legacy
Olga Rudneva
Co-founder and CEO of Superhumans
Superhumans (Ukrainian NGO)
Episode: World Cup fever builds with Canada hoping for a tourism legacy
Mary Fitzgerald
North Africa correspondent
Monocle
Episode: Hezbollah rejects new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as US House seeks to stop war in Iran
Karim Shaifi
Chairman of Al Ismailia Property Investment Fund
Al-Ismailiya Property Investment Fund
Episode: Hezbollah rejects new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as US House seeks to stop war in Iran
Patty Cohen
Global Economics Correspondent with The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: Ukraine bombs St Petersburg as Russia prepares to host Putin’s ‘Davos’
Nick Manise
Design editor
Monocle
Episode: Ukraine bombs St Petersburg as Russia prepares to host Putin’s ‘Davos’
Ash Bardouage
Journalist and author
Episode: Are strikes against civilians ‘the new paradigm’ in the Ukraine war?
Katie Gritt
Head of Marketing for Sport at Panini
Panini
Episode: Are strikes against civilians ‘the new paradigm’ in the Ukraine war?
Edmund Lewis McClough
Author of The Majority Myth, interviewed about his book
Author, The Majority Myth
Episode: Netanyahu orders fresh strikes in southern Beirut as Washington tables a new Israel-Lebanon peace plan

Hosts

Andrew Mueller
Host of The Monocle Daily + primary moderator across episodes
Rob Bound
Contributing editor, appears as co-host on multiple episodes

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 388 ratings
  • Agree with previous review BBC mark2

    Enjoyable but biased ,as most news.

    Belittling student and municipal actions was petty.

    Another BBC.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    veganman1961
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Saucy Take on World News

    Exactly the right balance of searing insight and snark. This is a daily must-listen. Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pesky Canadian
    Canadaa year ago
  • Andrew is tiresome and self-indulgent

    Between his desperate attempts to sound like Alan Partridge on the weekly “what we learned” monologues, and his verbose, exhausting speeches that overwhelm any of his interview subjects, this is another Monocle podcast I can’t listen to unless I’m trying to torture myself. With so many great hosts, like Fernando, Emma and Georgina, why do listeners have to put up with this bloated, boring sideshow?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Cat_Run_Run
    Australia2 years ago
  • Smug and Boring

    I listened to this for 15 minutes but that was all I could take. The number one thing that makes podcasting interesting and informative is when the broadcaster tries to see all sides of issues and has a sense of nuance. This show and the hosts are boring, self-referential, narcissistic, and smug, unfortunately typical for modern “progressives”. It could pass for satire it’s so bad.

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    lolololol 12334
    United States2 years ago
  • Just an idea

    Dear Monocole Radio,

    Really listen you gladly and always awaiting for a good news your provide us.

    Lately we have been listening a lot about ongoing Ukraine war, a fresh conflict in Israel, and Africa as well.

    I wanted to ask you if you could possibly touch a bit on a subject of a lack of weapons in Europe in general, as we all know very well how Ukraine war has been draining Europe supplies, how what they monthly use Germany needs a few years to produce the same. How is Europe tackling the is... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Snjez71
    Switzerland2 years ago

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Some listeners feel the show is biased at times, but most praise the depth and guests.
Enjoyable, insightful and well-produced daily coverage.
High-quality interviews with a strong European viewpoint and culture segments.
Q&A and interview quality are generally engaging, with occasional critiques about pacing.
Balanced, intelligent and witty insights on global affairs.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#119
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#45
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#49
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#213
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#55
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#110
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Ukraine bombs St Petersburg as Russia prepares to host Putin’s ‘Davos’
Q: How are Western politicians using culture-war rhetoric in response to these events?
The panel suggests politicians like Farage leverage incidents to push grievance politics, but there is little evidence backing his broader claims, indicating a risk of inflaming tensions without solving underlying issues.
Ukraine bombs St Petersburg as Russia prepares to host Putin’s ‘Davos’
Q: What does the attack on St. Petersburg mean for the upcoming summit and Western investment in Russia?
It signals that Russia remains vulnerable and that Western business optimism about Russia is likely overstated; investments may be deterred while Russia uses the event for propaganda and asserting resilience.
World Cup fever builds with Canada hoping for a tourism legacy
Q: Have you also had to make maybe extra effort beyond what most host countries would have to make to get the locals interested in football rather than hockey?
Lori notes trophy tours, national engagement, and outdoor celebrations as ways to widen appeal beyond traditional hockey fans, highlighting city-level infrastructure and visitor experiences to draw new audiences.
World Cup fever builds with Canada hoping for a tourism legacy
Q: Gloria, welcome to The Daily. First of all, can you give us a sense of how big a deal this has been for Destination Canada and Canada tourism generally over the last few years as you've built towards this moment?
Gloria Lori describes the World Cup as a historic opportunity, building on the momentum from the 2010 Winter Olympics, with increased exposure and a focus on animated city experiences, watch parties, and sustained engagement throughout the tournament.
Decoding the Venice Biennale
Q: What was the press conference statement from the Biennale president about dialogue and autonomy?
The president framed the Biennale as a garden of peace that prioritizes dialogue over paperwork, emphasizing autonomy and boldness while avoiding definitive resolutions to geopolitical tensions.

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7. Ash Bardouage
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