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Zelensky stands firm in Brussels as his row with Trump escalates
Oct 16, 2026
37m 19s
Brazil scraps the six-day workweek: A win for workers or an election giveaway?
Oct 15, 2026
39m 22s
Lufthansa wins the battle to buy a stake in Tap Air Portugal
Oct 14, 2026
37m 48s
France is split on the budget and what to do about freezers
Oct 13, 2026
39m 05s
The Paris Auto Show: China introduces itself to the world – how will Europe respond?
Oct 12, 2026
35m 09s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/16/26 |  Zelensky stands firm in Brussels as his row with Trump escalates | 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. | 37m 19s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 | Brazil scraps the six-day workweek: A win for workers or an election giveaway? | 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. | 39m 22s | ||||||
| 10/14/26 | Lufthansa wins the battle to buy a stake in Tap Air Portugal | 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. | 37m 48s | ||||||
| 10/13/26 | France is split on the budget and what to do about freezers | 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. | 39m 05s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 | The Paris Auto Show: China introduces itself to the world – how will Europe respond? | 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. | 35m 09s | ||||||
| 10/9/26 | Can design and fashion events project soft power at a time of political uncertainty? | 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. | 37m 25s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 | Where next for Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes on its infrastructure | 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. | 37m 42s | ||||||
| 10/7/26 | Has Macron’s attempt to contain student protests made things worse? | 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. | 34m 42s | ||||||
| 10/6/26 | Why Britain is fighting to keep its diplomatic foothold in Jerusalem | With Israel expected to close the British consulate in Jerusalem, we explore why Britain is determined to keep its diplomatic foothold in the region. Plus: Would you date in saunas? What Finns understand about communal spaces that the world has forgotten.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 41m 14s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 | Lula vs Bolsonaro, round two: Brazil’s presidential election heads to a runoff | Brazil heads to a runoff between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro. Then: protests in Spain, France and Pakistan – do they work? Plus: should pets be allowed to fly in the cabin?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 35m 55s | ||||||
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| 10/2/26 | The stakes of the Brazilian election and our favourite moments from Paris Fashion Week | Robert Bound joins ‘The Monocle Daily’ Weekly Quiz. We head to São Paulo as Brazilians prepare to head to the polls. Plus: Argentina launches a new citizenship scheme and we’re off to Paris for the very best of fashion week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 43m 22s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 | Iran and the US trade peace proposals and the government sets you up on a date | As Iran and the US trade peace proposals, we examine realistic diplomatic paths forward. Then: the looming Bosnian and Brazilian elections. Plus: don’t tread on my love life – governments get involved in matchmaking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 36m 23s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 | Flydubai flight emergency: what happens now? Plus: Iran tells the US to vote out Trump | After a pilot was stabbed and a plane emergency landed, we get the view from Tel Aviv. Then: has the Iran war’s unpopularity given Tehran sway in US politics? Plus: amid a global museum boom, we visit some of our favourites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 36m 08s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 | The politics of ‘Hope Again’: is optimism back or are voters exhausted by crises? | As Andy Burnham gives his first Labour conference speech as UK leader, will his politics of hope strike a chord or ring hollow? Then: Tucker Carlson sits down with Andrew Tuck in Abu Dhabi. Plus: The beauty of complaining.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 33m 45s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 | What’s the true cost of co-operation? | As the UK investigates an incident near an RAF base that’s used by the US military and the EU discusses incorporating a Nato-style defence pact, Andrew Mueller asks his guests about the hidden risks of alliances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 42m 29s | ||||||
| 9/25/26 | Is neutrality all that it’s cracked up to be? | As Switzerland prepares to vote on enforcing its neutral status, Benno Zogg from the Swiss Federal Department of Defence explains what this would mean for security. Plus: will Rob Bound actually win the weekly quiz this time?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 36m 56s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 | Diesel shortages: How seriously should we take a potential US exports ban? | Carole Walker and Anand Menon discuss Donald Trump’s threat to ban diesel exports. Plus: Australia’s OpenAI hack and the best places to retire. And: a preview of our new podcast, Konfekt Conversations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 38m 57s | ||||||
| 9/23/26 | What can the US achieve by grounding Iranian flights? | Will paralysing Iran’s airports help Washington? Then: Donald Trump calls Cuba a “failed state” and Bordeaux residents get a say in how their city’s money is spent. And: a novel way for bookworms to fall in love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 39m 31s | ||||||
| 9/22/26 | Donald Trump speaks at the UN General Assembly – but is anyone still listening? | The US president addresses the UN General Assembly amid a row over press freedom. Then: France responds to fuel protests and Seoul’s mayor pushes for more green city spaces. And: Do you feel younger than your actual age?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 36m 58s | ||||||
| 9/21/26 | A diplomacy special: the 81st UNGA, the Urban 20 Summit and lobbying in lobbies | Leaders of the world flock to New York for the 81st edition of the United Nations General Assembly. Then: are US sanctions any more effective, or ethical, than military might? Plus: mayors of the world gather to swap urbanism tips. And: which hotel lobbies are best for lobbying? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 33m 54s | ||||||
| 9/18/26 | Why the first Duma elections since the outbreak of the Ukraine war matter to Russia | Russians go to the polls across three days to elect a new State Duma. Then: The Michelin Keys list 2026, Burberry’s trench coat at the V&A and What We Learned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 28m 26s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 | Live from the Arab Media Summit 2026: Is there a future for the old-school news anchor? | The Monocle Daily team broadcast live from the World Trade Centre for the Arab Media Summit. Tonight we ask: can foreign news organisations flourish in the UAE’s media landscape? Is there a future for the old-school news anchor and if so, what does it look like?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 41m 18s | ||||||
| 9/16/26 | Live from the Arab Media Summit 2026 | The Monocle Daily team broadcasts live from the World Trade Centre for the Arab Media Summit, taking the temperature of the region’s largest media gathering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 36m 09s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 | What’s preventing progress when it comes to Israel negotiations? | Ambassadors from Israel and Lebanon head to Washington for talks unlikely to produce a result. Then: Can Hungary’s fresh start be a blueprint for Europe? Plus: Monocle at the Arab Media Summit and would you buy a dupe design?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 36m 13s | ||||||
| 9/14/26 | Do North Korean rockets and threats have new implications for South Korea and the US? | Pyongyang boasts of new powers after Saturday's missile launches. Then: Is Rubio playing the right game; is Trump the “smart president” who can save us from AI; and could department-store sales hold hope for humanity?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 37m 34s | ||||||
| 9/11/26 | September 11anniversary+4 | Anita RiottaChris Cermak | — | LondonNew York | September 11anniversary+5 | — | 52m 28s | ||
| 9/10/26 | Ukraine conflictBayeux Tapestry+4 | — | Bayeux TapestryKonfekt’s Autumn issue | UkraineRussian Arctic+2 | UkraineRussian Arctic+5 | — | 36m 58s | ||
| 9/9/26 | South KoreaIran+5 | — | RepublicansTrump+1 | South KoreaIran | South KoreaIran+6 | — | 36m 18s | ||
| 9/8/26 | international relationspolitics+4 | — | — | IsraelUK+4 | IsraelUK+8 | — | 32m 40s | ||
| 9/7/26 | far-right politicsGermany+3 | — | AfD | GermanySaxony-Anhalt+2 | Germanyfar-right+5 | — | 39m 29s | ||
| 9/4/26 | far-right politicsEuropean government+4 | — | Italy | — | Giorgia Melonifar-right+5 | — | 32m 30s | ||
| 9/3/26 | Russian interferenceEuropean elections+4 | — | Russia | EuropeFrance+3 | RussiaEurope+7 | — | 37m 25s | ||
| 9/2/26 | Iran warUS capitalism+3 | — | UN | USIran | IranUS+5 | — | 36m 32s | ||
| 9/1/26 | geopoliticsinternational relations+3 | — | goldIran+2 | — | PutinIran+5 | — | 35m 07s | ||
| 8/31/26 | Germany's foreign policywar aversion+2 | — | Germany | MoscowLeipzig+1 | Germanyforeign policy+5 | — | 37m 50s | ||
| 7/20/26 | politicsleadership+4 | Jack Watling | Farnborough International AirshowStatecraft | — | Andy BurnhamSir Keir Starmer+5 | — | 39m 28s | ||
| 7/17/26 | politicsprotests+4 | Julia Jenne | Mind Enterprises | UkraineRussia | Vladimir Putinapproval rating+5 | — | 35m 41s | ||
| 7/16/26 | UkraineTurkey+5 | — | China | UkraineTurkey | UkraineTurkey+5 | — | 38m 40s | ||
| 7/15/26 | US-Iran conflictwar+3 | Daniella PeledAsh Bhardwaj | IRGCTrump administration | USIran | US-Iran conflictwar+3 | — | 35m 06s | ||
| 7/14/26 | military paradesBastille Day+4 | Michael BinyonElisabeth Braw | — | France | military paradeBastille Day+3 | — | 41m 34s | ||
| 7/13/26 | diplomacyUS-Iran relations+3 | Negah AnghaJohn Everard | JapanFrance+1 | — | diplomacyIran+6 | — | 39m 55s | ||
| 7/10/26 | World Cuppolicing+3 | — | Fifa International Police Co-operation Center | — | World CupFifa+3 | — | 35m 16s | ||
| 7/9/26 | US-Iran relationsMiddle East politics+3 | — | IndiaAustralia | — | Ali KhameneiUS strikes+7 | — | 34m 30s | ||
| 7/8/26 | tradedefence spending+3 | — | Nato | Spain | Trumptrade+5 | — | 38m 47s | ||
| 7/7/26 | defense spendingNato conference+3 | — | €10bn eurosNato | EstoniaAnkara | EstoniaNato+3 | — | 36m 21s | ||
| 6/12/26 | SpaceX IPOdesign+3 | Grace CharltonNic Monisse | SpaceXKonfekt | New York Stock ExchangeCopenhagen | SpaceXIPO+4 | — | 49m 06s | ||
| 6/12/26 | immigrationfar-right rhetoric+4 | — | British far-right | BelfastRussia+1 | Belfastfar-right+5 | — | 36m 32s | ||
| 6/10/26 | US-Iran relationsRussia sanctions+3 | — | Russia | IranEurope+1 | Donald TrumpIran+3 | — | 36m 50s | ||
| 6/9/26 | World Cupvisa issues+4 | — | NasaPrada | France | World Cupvisas+6 | — | 36m 33s | ||
| 6/8/26 | Iran-Israel relationsArmenia elections+3 | — | Russia | IranIsrael+1 | IranIsrael+8 | — | 38m 52s | ||
| 6/5/26 | World Cuptourism+4 | Rob BoundSuperhumans | Superhumans | Canada | World CupCanada+5 | — | 37m 31s | ||
| 6/4/26 | Israel-Lebanon ceasefireUS House+3 | — | UberHezbollah+1 | IsraelLebanon+2 | HezbollahIsrael+6 | — | 35m 00s | ||
| 6/3/26 | Ukraine conflictRussian economy+3 | — | UK police | UkraineSt Petersburg | UkraineSt Petersburg+5 | — | 37m 44s | ||
| 6/2/26 | Ukraine warcivilian strikes+3 | — | ObsessionBackrooms | UkraineRussia | UkraineRussia+5 | — | 36m 08s | ||
| 6/1/26 | Israel-Lebanon conflictEuropean politics+2 | — | HezbollahRussia | LebanonEurope+2 | NetanyahuBeirut+6 | — | 38m 55s | ||
| 5/8/26 | Venice Biennaleart controversies+4 | Sophie Monaghan-Coombs | — | — | Venice Biennaleart+5 | — | 47m 53s | ||
| 5/7/26 | Middle East conflictpeace negotiations+4 | — | US | IsraelBeirut+2 | IsraelBeirut+5 | — | 39m 33s | ||
| 5/6/26 | Ted TurnerFriedrich Merz+4 | Fionnuala SweeneyQuentin Peel+1 | CNN | — | Ted TurnerFriedrich Merz+6 | — | 39m 32s | ||
| 5/5/26 | asymmetric warfaredrones+5 | Isabel HiltonSomnath Batabyal | Hezbollah | IranUkraine+2 | asymmetric warfaredrones+6 | — | 38m 46s | ||
| 5/4/26 | American troop drawdownEuropean Political Community+3 | Alex von Tunzelmann | Farewell to Russia | GermanyCanada+1 | American troopsGermany+5 | — | 38m 08s | ||
| 5/1/26 | quizKing Charles+4 | Charlotte McDonald-Gibson | US Congressmusic from Corb Lund and Hayes Carll | — | quizKing Charles+5 | — | 42m 04s | ||
| 4/30/26 | international relationsdrone cooperation+3 | — | — | GreeceUkraine | TrumpPutin+5 | — | 36m 21s | ||
| 4/29/26 | Russiamilitary+5 | — | Trump administration | RussiaAfghanistan+1 | RussiaVictory Day+6 | — | 37m 31s | ||
| 4/28/26 | politicsgovernment+3 | — | UAEOpec | — | Keir StarmerFriedrich Merz+5 | — | 41m 12s | ||
| 4/27/26 | royaltyinternational relations+3 | James D Boys | Bundeswehr | WashingtonFrance+2 | King Charles IIIJordan Bardella+6 | — | 37m 30s | ||
| 4/25/26 | quizSalone del Mobile+3 | Rob Bound | — | — | quizSalone del Mobile+3 | — | 45m 53s | ||
| 4/23/26 | economic shockspolitics+3 | — | — | Strait of HormuzIran | economic shocksIran+3 | — | 36m 01s | ||
| 4/22/26 | IranUS politics+4 | — | Islamabad | Iran | IranDonald Trump+4 | — | 35m 17s | ||
| 4/21/26 | EU loanUkraine+5 | Simon Piovesan | United Nations | HungaryUkraine+2 | EU loanUkraine+7 | — | 41m 22s | ||
| 4/20/26 | UK leadershipdemocracy+3 | — | — | AucklandUK | Keir StarmerPeter Mandelson+4 | — | 40m 24s | ||
| 4/17/26 | quizdesign+4 | — | Donald Trump | — | quizSalone del Mobile+5 | — | 44m 09s | ||
| 4/16/26 | international relationsmilitary strategy+3 | — | USEU | Strait of Hormuz | MacronStarmer+5 | — | 39m 03s | ||
| 4/15/26 | diplomacyIsrael+5 | — | Hezbollah | IsraelLebanon | IsraelLebanon+5 | — | 42m 35s | ||
| 4/14/26 | US-Iran negotiationsStrait of Hormuz+3 | — | US-Iran | WashingtonStrait of Hormuz+2 | US-Iran talksViktor Orbán+5 | — | 35m 31s | ||
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Chart history for The Monocle Daily
Peaked at #32 in HK, currently #32 in HK.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK | — | #32 | #32 | — |
| PH | — | #32 | #32 | — |
| PT | — | #37 | #37 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #39 | #39 | — |
| CL | — | #42 | #42 | — |
| South Africa | — | #45 | #45 | — |
| ID | — | #46 | #46 | — |
| TH | — | #47 | #47 | — |
| Australia | — | #51 | #51 | — |
| Denmark | — | #51 | #51 | — |
| France | — | #52 | #52 | — |
| Canada | — | #55 | #55 | — |
| Finland | — | #55 | #55 | — |
| Norway | — | #59 | #59 | — |
| Sweden | — | #60 | #60 | — |
| PL | — | #61 | #61 | — |
| AE | — | #63 | #63 | — |
| AT | — | #66 | #66 | — |
| KE | — | #67 | #67 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #70 | #70 | — |
Chart Positions
46 placements across 43 markets.
Chart Positions
46 placements across 43 markets.