The 10 Best Monocle 24: The Foreign Desk Podcast Episodes
1) Centrism: the new populism?
As Brexit draws nearer, British politics is facing another shake-up. This week, several members of both the Conservative and Labour parties left the government and opposition benches to form a new Ind...Show More
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This was an interesting discussion on the viability of “centrism” and the Independents group in the UK as a response to populism.
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) Above the law?
In democracies, it is an article of faith that nobody – not even the national leader – is above the law. As with most articles of faith, expedient exceptions are made. What impact does acc...Show More
3) Explainer 485: The aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s murder
As information about Charlie Kirk’s killer slowly begins to emerge, the Republican Party’s response has been far more prompt. Andrew Mueller assesses the fallout. See omnystudio...Show More
4) White House vs City Hall
Following President Trump’s National Guard deployment in Los Angeles and Washington, cities across the US are bracing themselves. What is he trying to accomplish? And how can a city mayor prepar...Show More
5) Explainer 484: Nepal’s war on social media
As many as 22 people are dead and hundreds injured in Nepal during riots against corruption and a social media ban. But is the government’s ruling as pure-hearted as they want it to appear? ...Show More
6) Does the immigration debate have to be like this?
As the right engages in fearmongering and the left struggles with coherent messaging, can immigration be reformed? Is shutting the door effective? And how does anyone win against those who want to shu...Show More
7) Explainer 483: Labour’s England flag frenzy
There has been an uptick in St George’s flags festooned on buildings and spray-painted over road signs in England. But why, despite right-wing associations, is Labour endorsing the practice?See ...Show More
8) Shadow boxing in the Caribbean: Why is the US cornering Venezuela?
The US Navy sets sail for Venezuela. What does president Trump hope to accomplish with this gunboat diplomacy? How has president Maduro clung to power and will the US ever leave South America alone?Se...Show More
9) Explainer 481: Why has Australia thrown out Iran’s ambassador?
For the first time ever, Australia has expelled an ambassador. But why is Iran’s Ahmad Sadeghi packing his bags and what does it have to do with antisemitic attacks?See omnystudio.com/listener f...Show More
10) Who will run the world if the US doesn’t want to anymore?
As president Trump’s isolationist leanings become US foreign policy, is the era of the American hegemony over? Did the US lead us somewhere worthwhile? And if the US recedes, who steps up?See om...Show More