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) Ukraine targets Russia’s Mediterranean shadow fleet as Putin delivers end-of-year address
Ukrainian drones hit a Russian “shadow fleet” tanker off the Libyan coast as Vladimir Putin delivers his end-of-year address. Then: the community sleuthing that led to finding the Brown Un...Show More
3) Venezuela calls on the UN over ‘ongoing US aggression’. Plus: how should governments deal with hate speech?
The latest as the US imposes a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers on Venezuela. Then: following the attack on Bondi Beach, Australia introduces new laws on hate speech. Plus: Santa no longer gets paid...Show More
4) A political scandal shakes the White House. Plus: the UK rejoins the EU’s Erasmus scheme
We discuss the consequences of Donald Trump’s chief of staff's tell-all interview with ‘Vanity Fair’. Then: the UK is set to rejoin the EU’s Erasmus exchange. Plus: artist Sark...Show More
5) European leaders sign treaty to form a commission for Ukraine war damages. Plus: Why is Trump suing the BBC?
Europe’s leaders sign a treaty to establish a commission for Ukraine war damages. Then: we unpack why Trump is suing the BBC. Plus: How AI summaries ruin recipes.See omnystudio.com/listener for ...Show More
6) Israel’s reaction to the Bondi beach shooting
We unpack how Israel is reacting to the shooting at Bondi beach. Then: A flurry of talks in Berlin suggest that progress is being made in ending Russia's war with Ukraine. Plus: Are we all kinder at C...Show More
7) Donald Trump’s approval rating falls to an all-time low. Plus: the latest Gulf news
We discuss the week in Washington as Donald Trump’s approval rating continues to sink over the economy and immigration. Then: we get the latest news from the Gulf and we meet Juliana Ghiotto, CE...Show More
8) The US seizes an oil tanker near Venezuela. Plus: Should countries hold elections during wartime?
Caracas condemns the US's seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. We discuss how this might escalate. Then: Washington suggests tourists could be asked to prove social media history upon ...Show More
9) Europe’s far-right parties split over Trump. Plus: The Gulf states look to Hollywood
Europe’s far-right parties split over whether backing from Trump gives them legitimacy. Then: The Gulf states look to invest in Hollywood as they back Paramount Skydance’s hostile bid for ...Show More
10) Ukraine and the EU finalise a fresh peace plan to present to Trump
Ukraine prepares to show a revised peace plan to the US – what will Donald Trump make of it? Then: France's Lecornu faces a crucial social-security vote. Plus: We speak with A House of Dyna...Show More