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The Briefing

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European Union
China
Israel
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
Hamas
Ukraine
Expo City Dubai
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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United States
Haiti
Russia
Super Tuesday
Gaza
Democracy
United States Congress
Bytedance
Palestinian Detainees
Chuck Schumer

A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by a Monocle editor. The show features informed reporting, prescient business analysis and invaluable industry reports covering everything from technology to aviation and retail to media.

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France’s prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, gets a budget passed after months of deadlock. Then: Monocle in Dubai for the World Governments Summit. Plus: Is China’s luxury market in recovery?

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Israel accepts Gaza health authority’s death-toll figures in U-turn, as the Rafah border crossing tentatively reopens to Palestinians. Plus: Germany’s public-transport workers strike and the Melania documentary falls short.

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Donald Trump has warned Iraq that it would lose all American support if controversial former prime minister Al-Maliki retakes office. Plus: a tourism uptick in Mongolia and Cape Town’s public pool upgrades.

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Milan’s mayor has said that ICE agents are not welcome in his city for the Winter Games. Plus: we look at Monocle’s February issue and hear about high jewellery in Paris, AI tourism blunders and ‘The Global Countdown’.

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Jamie Prentice
Lebanon correspondent at The National
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Episode: Former Iraq prime minister Nouri al-Maliki rejects US threats over potential comeback
Jaime Britto
Executive Director of Oil Markets at Chemical Market Analytics, Dow Jones
Dow Jones
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Rinika Van Zanten
Interim Executive Director of Radio Zamaneh and founder of Dendizo Media Support and Productions
Radio Zamaneh
Episode: How Iranians are receiving information during a brutal crackdown on protests
Anita Menderada
Aviation expert, author and global strategic advisor
Episode: How Iranians are receiving information during a brutal crackdown on protests
James D. Brown
Professor of Political Science at Temple University's Japan Campus
Episode: How Iranians are receiving information during a brutal crackdown on protests
Prashant Shanmugan
President of the Australian Council on Foreign Relations
Australian Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Live from Davos: Albin Kurti, the prime minister of Kosovo, and day four of the WEF
Albin Kurti
Prime Minister of Kosovo
Government of Kosovo
Episode: Live from Davos: Albin Kurti, the prime minister of Kosovo, and day four of the WEF
Parag Khanna
Strategy advisor, founder and CEO of AlphaGeo
AlphaGeo
Episode: Live from Davos: Trump touches down and markets react to geopolitics
Marcus De Meyer
Editor-in-chief of Handel Zeitung
Handel Zeitung
Episode: Live from Davos: Trump touches down and markets react to geopolitics

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Tom Edwards
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Chris Cermak
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Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 488 ratings
  • Excellent

    Excellent reporting and journalism. Enjoy the hosts sense of humor. I am a big fan of everything Monocle !

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    5
    PepoPepa69
    United States8 months ago
  • What BBC radio 4 should be

    Monocle entertains, educates and provides inspiration in a Reithian mix of content. Something that Lord Reith’s own BBC now fails to do.

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    5
    Our boy Ged
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Smug and Boring

    Yawn

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    1
    lolololol 12334
    United Statesa year ago
  • Disappointed

    I have adored Monocle for years, however I have found its neutral, almost pro-Zionist coverage of the genocide in Gaza incredibly disappointing. I listen to The Briefing every morning and feel frustrated most days. I thought Monocle stood for more and wanted to see the world a better place.

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    2
    Clickalick
    Australia2 years ago
  • Outstayed Welcome

    I was fine with the pithy elitism of this show until it became interspersed with pro-Israeli propaganda regularly. I now find it abhorrent.

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    Dean Mack
    United States2 years ago

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#20
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Greenland and Denmark’s leaders in Paris: What’s on the menu for the working lunch with Macron?
Q: How much difference might the investments from World Bank and Qatar make to Lebanon?
While the funds are significant, they are still just a start compared to the $14 billion needed for rebuilding efforts.
Greenland and Denmark’s leaders in Paris: What’s on the menu for the working lunch with Macron?
Q: What do you expect they'll be talking about? What is the next step here for Europe?
A focus on European self-defense and reducing reliance on the United States amidst rising geopolitical concerns.
Former Iraq prime minister Nouri al-Maliki rejects US threats over potential comeback
Q: What are the implications of Chinese refiners no longer being able to source Venezuelan oil?
It could significantly limit the flexibility and diversity of suppliers to China, impacting its energy strategy and economic margins.
Former Iraq prime minister Nouri al-Maliki rejects US threats over potential comeback
Q: What is the economic situation on the ground in Lebanon at the moment?
The local currency has collapsed by 98%, leading to widespread insolvency among banks and significant shortages of fuel and electricity.
Live from Davos: WEF gets underway, what makes a strong passport and redefining the office
Q: What do you think has prompted the increased interest in citizenship by investment among Westerners?
General uncertainty and insecurity in the West has driven demand for security through additional citizenships.

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A dynamic and engaging podcast featuring concise round-ups of significant daily news stories, offering listeners a structured perspective on global affairs. It frequently covers a diverse range of topics including politics, technology, fashion, and media, often focusing on the latest trends and insights that impact both local and international contexts. Unique in its approach, the show combines informed reporting with analysis from industry experts, making it appealing to listeners who appreciate a fast-paced and knowledgeable discussion of current events.

Listeners can expect a blend of detailed industry insights with commentary on larger political dynamics, highlighting the intersection between news and business. This format not only inf... more

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2. Jaime Britto
3. Rinika Van Zanten
4. Anita Menderada
5. James D. Brown
6. Prashant Shanmugan
7. Albin Kurti
8. Parag Khanna

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