The Monocle Daily

Ukraine, the US and Russia are holding peace talks in Abu Dhabi. What is Europe risking by not being at the table? Then: the AI sector sheds billions amid an ongoing spy scandal and a looming Democrat Congress. Plus: we confess to our sweetest moments of revenge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will seismic government rebuilds in Washington and Tel Aviv create a rift between allies? Then: a new White House chief of staff. How has the role evolved in the Trump era? Plus: Booker Prize-winner Marlon James. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get the latest from the ground as New Zealanders wake up to vote in a hotly contested election. Then: former political prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza explains how lessons from South Africa can be applied to Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is hoax warfare behind the bomb threats that have affected at least 27 flights? Then: Serbia’s “system breakdown” and Denmark’s cancelled prank series. Plus: does the thought always count when it comes to gifting?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As blue voters celebrate across the US, we discuss the midterms’ impact. Then: is the Aukus submarine deal bad for Australia? Plus: should all cities have outdoor gyms? And: will Nasa’s falling telescope land on our heads? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bomb threats coincide with attacks on Europe’s fridges. Then: the US midterms’ impact on the two-party system and the coalition of the willing’s first joint military drills. Plus: can “bloomscrolling” save the internet? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Schuster explains why Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers ahead of the midterms. Then: Zoë Grunewald and Nik Gowing discuss endorsements, budgets and immigration. Plus: author Scott Anderson on the Shah’s fall in Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at what’s driving Italy’s strikes as students and workers take to the streets. Then: what we learned in the last seven days and our weekly quiz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss why European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen continues to push for associate membership for Canada after dropping the title from a statement. Plus: how can London embassies make nice with the neighbours? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘The New York Times’ reports that Democrats intended to stack the Alaska ballot with Dan Sullivans. Then: can Gulf states prevent fresh attacks on Iran by the US and Israel? Plus: could Viktor Orbán be the next UN secretary-general? And: should you break up with streaming services? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China’s Xi looks for ‘rigorous party self-governance’, while Trump’s DoJ violates political neutrality ahead of midterms. Then: ‘You Can See Everything’ captures global attention. And: what’s in your crisis-ready stockpile?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Antônio Sampaio and Alex von Tunzelmann on Lula’s surprise win and whether he can govern Brazil. Plus: Can Europe’s protests be policed? Oxford Street goes car-free, and mayoral elections in Toronto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco brings us the latest as Brazil heads to the polls. Plus: what we learned this week. And: who will take the quiz crown? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A flaw in computer language led to the shutdown of websites worldwide this week. We examine the long tail of a mass cyber-security event. Plus: Can governments get out of the debt ‘doom loop’ ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inzamam Rashid explains why UK fighter jets are being sent to protect Saudi cities. Then: Phil Clark and Erin O’Halloran explore whether troops on the ground in France and Italy will quell protests or fan the flames.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albertans reject a referendum on independence by a clear margin. Has the tide turned against separatists in the West? And: we hear from Lars Bevanger in Oslo on the latest US-Ukraine talks. Plus: comedian Shawn Chidiac. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Antoine Goullin reports from Paris and our panellists Charles Hecker and Zoë Grunewald discuss whether voters ever take their lead from protesters. Plus: Russia wants a US-China summit to end the war in Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zelensky’s €70bn ask exposes Europe’s fight over money and priorities. Then: what Frieze got right this year and the hospitality that keeps it running. Plus: Andrew Mueller’s What We Learned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brazil scraps the six-day workweek, BMW pulls a car offer from a far-right politician and Cyprus’s stalled Schengen bid. Plus: would you live rent-free in the Arctic? And: São Paulo’s Pulso Hotels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lufthansa wins the fight for Tap, Ukraine’s access to Starlink is curbed and the Houthis strike Aramco’s HQ in Saudi Arabia. Plus: Frieze Masters and a 1930 kidnapping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from Paris: Alexandre Kouchner and Florence Biedermann discuss the freezer fiasco and protests. Will French politicians be able to agree on a 2027 budget? Plus: Alfa Romeo CEO Santo Ficilli on branching out into sailing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from the Paris Auto Show: We speak with the CEO of Dacia and the chief designer of Zeekr. We also get the perspective of the US and from auto analyst and expert Felipe Munoz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special design and fashion edition of ‘The Monocle Daily’. Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton discuss Paris Fashion Week during protests, Salone del Mobile 2027, improving our architectural diets and next week’s episode of ‘Monocle on Design’.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Houthis warning Saudi Arabia to stay away from oil facilities, we consider how the Kingdom will respond. Plus: the Arctic Circle Assembly begins. Who gets to share in the new theatre of global competition? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aliona Hlivco and Charles Hecker join to discuss why the Paris school protests have expanded beyond France. Then: Russia strikes a Ukraine apartment block on Vladimir Putin’s birthday. Plus: AI turns on tech creators. And: do important people have worse manners?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.