Thirty years ago, it was assumed that the internet would be an engine of liberal democracy. Now, Silicon Valley’s massive wealth is embracing power and promoting right-wing ideology. How did we get here?

Thirty years ago, it was assumed that the internet would be an engine of liberal democracy. Now, Silicon Valley&rsquo;s massive wealth is embracing power and promoting right-wing ideology. How did we get here?

​Presented by ​Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features​ expert guests ​and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards. 

​Presented by ​Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features​ expert guests ​and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

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India’s youth-led Cockroach Janta Party is scuttling onto the political stage. It has already claimed one minister’s resignation but can continued protests force the government to give up more ground?

India&rsquo;s youth-led Cockroach Janta Party is scuttling onto the political stage. It has already claimed one minister&rsquo;s resignation but can continued protests force the government to give up more ground?

Explainer 528: Does India’s Cockroach party have legs?

As Canada battles wildfires, Spain declares a national climate emergency and France evacuates tens of thousands, where do the politics around climate change stand? Is denialism gaining traction or is diplomacy winning the day?

As Canada battles wildfires, Spain declares a national climate emergency and France evacuates tens of thousands, where do the politics around climate change stand? Is denialism gaining traction or is diplomacy winning the day?

How can we ensure that the politics of heatwaves doesn’t cool off?

Andy Burnham became the UK’s seventh prime minister in 10 years this week. Why has Britain adopted Italian-style political turbulence and is it here to stay?

Andy Burnham became the UK&rsquo;s seventh prime minister in 10 years this week. Why has Britain adopted Italian-style political turbulence and is it here to stay?

CTRL + ALT + RIGHT: Has technofascism taken over Silicon Valley?

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