Extremism on the rise in Germany and France: can courts or governments stall its march?
Germany’s AfD prepares for its annual political conference, as France’s Marine Le Pen waits for a court ruling on her presidential candidacy. Then: Why visit the Bayeux Tapestry in London when you cou...
2 Juli 34min
What’s in an anti-corruption drive? And Canada joins Eurovision
Our panel looks at the successes and failures of anti-corruption drives in Iraq and Hungary. Plus: Fernando Augusto Pacheco on the announcement that Canada is joining Eurovision.See omnystudio.com/lis...
1 Juli 40min
Better late than never? Keir Starmer finally unveils plans to modernise the UK’s armed forces
The UK government published its long-delayed defence spending plans, investing £270bn (€313bn) over the next four years. Plus: yet more conflicting narratives from Iran and the US. And: from scoring g...
1 Juli 39min
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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 34min
