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Violence erupts in Mexico after killing of cartel boss. Plus: is Hungary a thorn in Europe’s side?
23/02/2026 | 36 mins.
Violence sweeps across Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho is killed in military custody. Then: we ask why Hungary is causing problems for Europe’s Russia sanction plans. Plus: Singapore’s new dating scheme.
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The US Supreme Court rules against Trump’s sweeping tariffs
20/02/2026 | 28 mins.
What is the future of US tariffs after the Supreme Court’s ruling? Then: is the future of European defence in doubt? Plus: Monocle signs off after two weeks in Milan.
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The Board of Peace gets under way while Iran is on tenterhooks
19/02/2026 | 37 mins.
Yossi Mekelberg and Isabel Hilton discuss Donald Trump inaugurating the Board of Peace as potential conflict with Iran continues to linger. Plus: Venezuela’s return to diplomacy and the Chinese-Americans at the Winter Olympics.
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Social-media addiction, under-16s and European investigations
18/02/2026 | 36 mins.
We discuss Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony on social-media addiction and whether under-16s should be banned. Plus: Can politics, sports and culture mix and should rickshaw drivers get licences?
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Geneva hosts talks on Ukraine-Russia and Iran. Plus: will Europe increase defence spending?
17/02/2026 | 37 mins.
Guests Alex von Tunzelmann and David Brennan discuss peace talks in Geneva and the UK’s defence spending. Then: we remember civil-rights icon Jesse Jackson. Plus: how the Vatican will use AI to translate mass.
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Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

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