The Monocle Daily
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Has the US found a way to beat Iran at its own game?
Sep 2, 2026
36m 32s
Putin the puppeteer and, the art of being helpful
Sep 1, 2026
35m 07s
Has Germany lost its aversion to war?
Aug 31, 2026
37m 50s
How brands can overcome prestige dilution and Monocle’s weekly quiz
Aug 28, 2026
38m 18s
John Ratcliffe’s in-person Moscow meeting: could it have been an email?
Aug 27, 2026
39m 58s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 9/2/26 | Has the US found a way to beat Iran at its own game? | As strikes resume, we discuss whether the Iran war could stretch on forever. Then: are democratic socialists going to ruin US capitalism? Could a new secretary-general rebrand the UN? And what the hell is an “aura battle”?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 36m 32s | ||||||
| 9/1/26 | Putin the puppeteer and, the art of being helpful | As Vladimir Putin tells Iran it has Moscow’s support, what is he saying to Washington? Then: is the UAE trying to make itself indispensable around the world? Plus: has the price of gold made museum heists less sophisticated?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 35m 07s | ||||||
| 8/31/26 | Has Germany lost its aversion to war? | As Chancellor Merz prepares to point the finger at Moscow for hybrid attacks in Leipzig, how has Germany’s foreign policy changed over the last few years? Plus: When does Japanese etiquette go too far?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 37m 50s | ||||||
| 8/28/26 | How brands can overcome prestige dilution and Monocle’s weekly quiz | We examine the steep decline of the loyalty scheme and spotlight two luxury brands that are bucking the trend. Plus: Andrew Mueller defends his title in the weekly quiz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 38m 18s | ||||||
| 8/27/26 | John Ratcliffe’s in-person Moscow meeting: could it have been an email? | As Moscow confirms the director of the CIA’s not-so-clandestine visit, we discuss what was on the agenda. Then: The Butcher of Bosnia dies and Syria starts shopping. Plus: Should you consider hotel-first trips?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 39m 58s | ||||||
| 8/26/26 | Oman and Pakistan are rewriting the rules of mediation – will this help or hinder a US-Iran deal? | Amid Oman’s negotiations with Iran, how is mediation changing? Then: Can a national crisis have a silver lining for soft power? Plus: Is Trump hoping to give 1968 a run for its money when it comes to the US convention?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 40m 07s | ||||||
| 8/25/26 | Will the West normalise relations with Syria? | The US has removed Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism after 47 years. What will this actually mean in practice? Then: does the way political parties are funded affect democratic integrity? Plus: why is the Middle East investing in Europe’s leisure economy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 35m 30s | ||||||
| 8/24/26 | The war of propaganda: how to read between the lines | Guy de Launey and the panellists discuss how to understand the reality of a situation when two sparring countries are bloviating. Plus: is fishing the EU’s downfall? And: a book revealing the hidden characters of Cuba.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 45m 22s | ||||||
| 8/21/26 | Live from Zürich: How will the upgraded China trade deal affect Swiss business? | Emma Nelson is joined by Erich Hoesli and Eveline Rosa to discuss the elimination of tariffs on almost all Swiss exports to China and whether learning a new language can AI-proof your career. Plus: Swiss trends in the travel and hospitality industry and Andrew Mueller’s ‘What We Learned’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 38m 33s | ||||||
| 8/20/26 | How would the US pulling troops from the Gulf shift regional power dynamics? | The US is mulling a major troop pull-back from the Gulf – is this a victory for Iran? Then: What will Latin Americans give up for security? Plus: Monocle’s September issue has some useful life lessons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 33m 39s | ||||||
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| 8/19/26 | Is the Gordie Howe International Bridge a symbol of all that’s going wrong between the US and Canada? | Are Trump’s tariff threats against Canada burning bridges with the US’s favourite neighbour? Then: Meta on trial, hardship bonuses for diplomats and does bigger mean better when it comes to airports?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 31m 12s | ||||||
| 8/18/26 | Press freedoms in Afghanistan on the fifth anniversary of the Taliban takeover | In August 2021, Taliban fighters took control of the presidential palace in Kabul and re-established control over the whole country. Five years on, we look at how media access and the freedom of expression continue to be eroded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 35m 47s | ||||||
| 8/17/26 | What’s in a university ranking? How the US and UK still dominate | China is a budding superpower but the US and UK still dominate global university charts, even those by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy. We hear from economist Guy Standing, plus our panel of Alex von Tunzelmann and Mark Earls weigh in on why autocrats still send their kids to Harvard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 38m 41s | ||||||
| 8/14/26 | Beating the heat and our recommendations for books that transport you | Robert Bound returns to defend his ‘The Daily Weekly Quiz’ title. We head to the Gulf, North Korea and Australia for tips on how to beat the heat. Plus: stuck at home in August? Book recommendations that will whisk you away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 47m 26s | ||||||
| 8/13/26 | What is Crink and should it worry the West? | China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are increasingly co-operating militarily. How steadfast is this alliance and should it worry the West? Plus: Germany’s ‘spy revolution’, Karoline Leavitt leaves and the pros and cons of Unesco’s World Heritage List. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 35m 32s | ||||||
| 8/12/26 | Why has the US asked Ukraine to curb strikes on Russia? | Ukraine halts strikes on Russia’s tankers as per JD Vance’s request. Then: Donald Trump’s catering van controversy, French journalists go to war with AI and we get down to “Swissness”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 36m 34s | ||||||
| 8/11/26 | The ‘Ice Silk Road’: China’s new shipping route | Sea Legend shipping company is launching the first regular container service along Russia’s northern Arctic coast. Then: the World Bank helps Lebanon with its digital transformation. And: France says ‘non’ to unsolicited telemarketing calls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 35m 47s | ||||||
| 8/10/26 | Is the Iran war exposing the limits of US dominance in the Middle East? | Rejected by Israel and left out by Oman: is Donald Trump losing influence in the Middle East? Then: plans to change the French parliament spark outrage. And: would you wear air-conditioned clothing? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 38m 58s | ||||||
| 8/7/26 | How big of a deal is the Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan defence deal? | We examine the significance for the region and the world at the announcement of a new Middle East security deal. Then: our weekly quiz, chairs to make the neighbours jealous and ‘What We Learned’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 43m 28s | ||||||
| 8/6/26 | Are the FBI, the FSB and China’s Ministry of Public Security now all on the same side? | Russia, China and the US are teaming up for global law enforcement. Then: the left’s media machine, London’s pigeon war and we settle the debate over packing light versus packing heavy once and for all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 34m 41s | ||||||
| 8/5/26 | What lessons is the European centre-left taking from the Michigan Senate primary? | As the Democratic Party redefines itself, Tira Shubart and Phil Tinline explore what lessons European centre-left parties are taking from the US. Plus: who is responsible for protecting the lunar environment?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 39m 10s | ||||||
| 8/4/26 | How will Taiwan respond to limited internet connectivity as it begins its annual defence drills? | As Taiwan tests how the public responds to limited internet connectivity, Mark Leonard and Aliona Hlivco look into how to prepare a society to function when it’s suddenly offline. Plus: Brazilian designer Duda Lopes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 41m 16s | ||||||
| 8/3/26 | How Oman has turned mediation into part of its foreign-policy identity | Iran’s foreign ministry is discussing a new Strait of Hormuz shipping route with Oman. Julie Norman and Mark Earls explore Oman’s soft-power influence. Plus: what makes residents spend a weekend in their own city?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 40m 28s | ||||||
| 7/31/26 | Packing up the car for your summer holidays? Here’s the Monocle guide to sunny road trips | Our weekly quiz dives into Anthony Fauci’s diary and public nuisances in Singapore. Then: as Europeans drive off on their holidays, our Monocle contributors give you their recommendations for the best food, tunes and etiquette while on the road. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 42m 25s | ||||||
| 7/30/26 | Iceland’s EU referendum and our shortcuts to a happier summer | Inga Thordar and Alexander Görlach on Iceland’s looming EU referendum and why the organisation is popular again. Plus: an aerial-firefighting CEO and shortcuts to a happier summer from our ‘Med, Mountains & More’ newspaper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 34m 34s | ||||||
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Chart history for The Monocle Daily
Peaked at #24 in CL, currently #24 in CL.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL | — | #24 | #24 | — |
| IS | — | #25 | #25 | — |
| MY | — | #25 | #25 | — |
| PT | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| SG | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| HK | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| South Africa | — | #39 | #39 | — |
| TH | — | #40 | #40 | — |
| PH | — | #40 | #40 | — |
| Canada | — | #41 | #41 | — |
| AE | — | #45 | #45 | — |
| TW | — | #46 | #46 | — |
| CZ | — | #51 | #51 | — |
| Australia | — | #52 | #52 | — |
| Ireland | — | #54 | #54 | — |
| Finland | — | #54 | #54 | — |
| Sweden | — | #56 | #56 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #57 | #57 | — |
| Norway | — | #59 | #59 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 44 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 44 markets.