Would a ‘No 10 North’ be a good idea for the UK?
Andy Burnham makes the case for greater devolution if he becomes Britain’s next prime minister. Then: Tensions flare between Afghanistan and Pakistan. And: South Korea invests big in chipmaking and AI...
29 Jun 37min
The Monocle Quality of Life Survey ranks Tokyo first and Copenhagen second
We look at the best the Danish capital has to offer with Monocle’s Michael Booth as our most liveable cities list is released. Plus: we meet leading Australian choreographer Stephanie Lake. And: Ferna...
26 Jun 37min
Live from Almedalen 2026: Defence, intelligence and space technologies
Live from Almedalen 2026 on the island of Gotland in Sweden, Andrew Mueller is joined by Tom Edwards, Andreas Carlson, Pia Sandvik and Seppo Aaltonen to discuss the day’s big stories.See omnystudio.co...
25 Jun 37min
If Putin is ready for peace talks, who should mediate them?
Ukraine strikes put Putin under pressure – but who could mediate peace talks? Then: President vs PM in Czechia, heated debates in France and our Quality of Life Survey 2026. Plus: Andrew Mueller live ...
24 Jun 37min
Live from Almedalen 2026: How important is the gathering to Swedish politics?
Live from Almedalen 2026 on the island of Gotland in Sweden, Andrew Mueller is joined by Tom Edwards, Karin Karlsbro, Henrik Jönsson and Elly Reinolds to discuss the day’s big stories.See omnystudio.c...
23 Jun 34min
Starmer steps aside but will Burnham be better?
Andy Burnham looks likely to be the next prime minister of the UK but what will happen if nothing changes under his leadership? Then: JD Vance walks a tightrope. Plus: Remembering Alan Greenspan.See o...
22 Jun 40min
Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Midori House weighs in on its World Cup teams
Georgina Godwin speaks to former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar about how Europe views Brexit 10 years on. Plus: Monocle staff share their World Cup hopes and fears. Is it coming home to England? Will Brazil ...
19 Jun 43min
Ukraine targets Moscow with its biggest drone strike of the war
Ukraine’s president calls the overnight strikes on Moscow a totally just response to Russia’s recent attacks as senior EU officials hold calls with the Kremlin. Then: the US defense secretary scorns N...
18 Jun 37min
