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The Monocle Daily

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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.

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  • Trump lashes out at Nato as Rutte reports defence spend increase

    Trump lashes out at Nato as Rutte reports defence spend increase
    Mar 26 2026

    Trump takes another swipe at Nato for its caution over the Iran war. Then: is Europe’s far-right firewall fading? Plus: the White House hosts an AI robot and the world’s biggest marathon gets even bigger.

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    39 mins
  • Has Iraq joined the war against the US and Israel?

    Has Iraq joined the war against the US and Israel?
    Mar 25 2026

    Why Iraq’s foreign ministry is executing an audacious and rarely seen diplomatic manoeuvre: the double-summoning. Plus: are European holiday makers turning their backs on the beach vacation?

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    37 mins
  • Global travel disruptions and energy price hikes: how are governments responding?

    Global travel disruptions and energy price hikes: how are governments responding?
    Mar 24 2026

    Americans are stuck in hour-long queues at airports while Europeans are battling high fuel prices and Asians are figuring out new ways to get around the Middle East. Nadine Batchelor-Hunt and Isabel Hilton assess the changes to our consumer habits, and government responses.

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    34 mins
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Presented with humor, information and opinion, this is my go-to summary of daily news events. Highly recommended.

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