The Globalist Podcast, Friday, August 25: After the suspected death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, we look at the history of Russia’s relationship to its dissidents with Charles Hecker and the knock-on effect for African nations with Mark Galeotti.
We also discuss Donald Trump’s surrender to authorities in Atlanta, Georgia and examine the rise of country music in the US. Plus: the newspapers from Zürich and the latest fashion and TV news.
The Globalist Podcast, Thursday, August 24: Republican presidential candidates have their first debate in Milwaukee without Donald Trump, the latest from the BRICS summit in South Africa, after Putin addresses the bloc leaders virtually.
Plus: the Zimbabwe elections, a literary celebration of Ukrainian Independence Day and a Scandinavian shortage in Brussels.
The Globalist Podcast, Tuesday, August 22: We discuss the Brics summit in Johannesburg, the US sale of Tomahawk missiles to Australia and why Georgians are frustrated with Russian business owners.
Also, the latest developments in technology, a round-up of the news from Zürich and the backlog of ships in the Panama Canal.
‘Editor’s Picks’ Podcast (August 21, 2023) – Three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, is Germany once again the sick man of Europe? Also, China’s disillusioned youth (10:50) and why AI could make it less necessary to learn foreign languages (17:35).
The Globalist Podcast, Monday, August 21: The latest from Niger, as Ecowas again threatens military action, a crackdown on journalists ahead of elections in Zimbabwe and Russia weaponizing Ukrainian passports.
Plus: the latest from the Balkans and how the World Cup Final has changed women’s football.
August 20, 2023 – Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, Emma Nelson, Juliet Linely and Florian Egli discuss the weekend’s hottest topics. Plus: check-ins with our correspondents in London, Helsinki and Copenhagen.
Monocle on Saturday, August 19, 2023: A look at the week’s news and culture, with Georgina Godwin.
Also, Charles Hecker flicks through the morning’s papers and Monocle’s Washington correspondent, Christopher Cermak, examines the conspiracy theories perpetuated by Donald Trump media supporters.
The Globalist Podcast, Friday, August 18: The US, Japan and South Korea gather for unprecedented trilateral talks, Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, makes a deal with the Catalan separatist party and World Cup fever takes over Brisbane ahead of Sunday’s final.
Plus: the latest papers from Zürich, a roundup of the climate news with Monocle’s Edmonton correspondent, Sheena Rossiter, and the rise of Brazilian wine.
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