The Globalist show

The Globalist

Summary: 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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Podcasts:

 Friday 13 December | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:60:00

In our UK general election special, we discuss the Conservatives’ landslide victory. Join us for analysis on the results and to hear what a panel of experts thinks the result means for the future of the country.

 Thursday 12 December | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:60:00

As the UK heads to the polls in a general election we bring you the latest analysis and predictions. Also in the programme: why the Faroe Islands find themselves in the middle of the Huawei battle, plus a round-up of the day’s top business news.

 Wednesday 11 December | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:60:00

As Hong Kong’s chief executive Carrie Lam reflects on Sunday’s protests, we get an update from our team in the city-state. Plus: the latest news from the Americas, a new study on reliable news sources and all the developments in the world of retail.

 Tuesday 10 December | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:60:00

We bring you the reaction from the Kremlin after Russia gets banned from all global sporting events. Also in the programme: will tactical voting bring surprise results in the UK general election, plus the most surprising nominations at the Golden Globe awards.

 Monday 9 December | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:60:00

We report on the case being brought against Myanmar at the International Criminal Court, as Aung San Suu Kyi travels to The Hague. Plus, we look ahead to the final week of campaigning before the UK’s general election and wrap the latest news from the world of technology.

 Friday 6 December | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:60:00

France is paralysed by pension strikes; is this the straw that breaks Macron’s back? Plus: US-North Korea diplomacy breaks down again, Alitalia is on its last legs, Design Miami and the oldest Christmas card.

 Thursday 5 December | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:60:00

As Nato’s anniversary summit ends, we ask if the diplomatic soap opera had anything positive to offer. Plus: what Netanyahu’s up to in Lisbon, Italy’s latest grassroots political movement and why a new documentary is celebrating the appeal of 1990s movie ‘Showgirls’.

 Wednesday 4 December | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:60:00

As Nato’s anniversary summit continues we discuss Turkey’s participation. Plus: new defence alliances, Algeria’s elections, South Korea's film industry bites back at Disney dominance and Art Basel Miami Beach.

 Tuesday 3 December | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:60:00

Nato’s 70th anniversary summit begins in London but sparring could dampen the party atmosphere. Plus: the Cop25 climate summit, an unfolding crisis in Malta, gentrification in London and the death of the apostrophe.

 Monday 2 December | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:60:00

As Trump takes on the military, we wonder where his meddling will lead this time. Plus: we look ahead to this week’s climate talks in Madrid, reveal what Monocle’s been up to in Zürich and ask whether the EU is starting to take a harder line on China.

 Friday 29 November | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:60:00

Two weeks before the UK’s election, we assess the leaders’ debate on climate change and ask whether Boris Johnson was missed. Plus: why Hungary doesn’t understand Eurovision and why France wants to ban Black Friday.

 Thursday 28 November | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:60:00

As Lebanon enters its seventh week of protests, we ask if the media has exaggerated the violence. Plus: the latest from Hong Kong, how to infiltrate a spy into a foreign government and the enduring popularity of mafia films.

 Wednesday 27 November | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:60:00

Anti-government protesters push for political reform in Georgia. Plus: US Democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg fires up his tech-savvy base, Netflix moves into real estate and why beauty isn’t enough to win Miss France.

 Tuesday 26 November | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:60:00

As Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visits Qatar, we look at Turkey’s relationship with the Gulf states. Plus: press freedom in Egypt and why Sweden questioning whether Finland should really be the official home of Santa Claus.

 Monday 25 November | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:60:00

Why the new generation of Russian diplomats are different from their predecessors, the systematic faults behind the Venice floods and why s0 many K-pop fans are particularly upset.

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