Monocle 24: The Monocle Daily Podcast
1) Friday 22 December
We unpack the biggest stories of the day from the Americas, Europe and beyond. Plus: our usual review of the Asian frontpages.
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) Travel trends and tales from the World Travel Market in London
Monocle Radio’s Tom Webb brings us stories and interviews with tourism ministers at the World Travel Market in London this week. Plus: A review of US politics and Syria with Tara Kangarlou; and ...Show More
3) Where will Trump's fight with Venezuela go next?
Our panel assess reports that US action against the Bolivarian republic might be imminent after all, possibly against targets believed or alleged to be associated with Venezuela’s drugs cartels....Show More
4) Donald Trump doubles down on calls for an end to the filibuster after Democrat wins
The US president demands a vote change after Democrats claim sweeping victories. Plus: Babiš and the Czech coalition deal, AI bubble trouble and can a cheese-fire deal be reached between S...Show More
5) Dick Cheney dies: a look back at his towering influence on Republican politics
We discuss the life and legacy of former US vice-president Dick Cheney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6) Can Syrians return home? Germany’s foreign minister thinks not
Our panel discusses whether Syrians should be returned home or if Germany’s foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, has a point. Plus: Dr Nicholas Wright on the psychology of warfare.See omnystudio.c...Show More
7) Will organised crime be a key issue for Brazil’s upcoming elections? Plus: The Burberry and Monocle collaboration
We discuss Brazil’s deadly operation against drug gangs. Will this be a key issue in next year’s elections? Then: Burberry and Monocle collaborate, why rap music is losing its chart share ...Show More
8) How long will the détente in Trump and Xi’s trade war last?
As Trump and Xi seemingly settle their trade dispute, we discuss how solid their agreement is. Then: the Netherlands is set to elect a centre-left prime minister – is the pendulum finally swingi...Show More
9) The Gaza ceasefire faces further tests. Plus: how important is a leader’s sense of style?
Despite overnight strikes, Israel and Trump insist that the ceasefire still holds – what’s next for the shaky truce? Then: the relevance of celebrity endorsements in politics and we ask ho...Show More
10) Is Donald Trump getting softer on trade? The cases of Japan and China
The US president indulges in Japanese pageantry ahead of a key meeting with China’s Xi Jinping. Our panel of Patti Cohen and Simon Brooke asks whether Trump is finally ready to make a deal. Plus...Show More