Trump sanctions two of Russia’s big oil companies. How big will the impact be? Then: China’s religious charm offensive on Taiwan. Plus: Vienna’s surprising history with voice messages.

Trump sanctions two of Russia&rsquo;s big oil companies. How big will the impact be? Then: China&rsquo;s religious charm offensive on Taiwan. Plus: Vienna&rsquo;s surprising history with voice messages.

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. 

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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Are Trump’s sanctions on Russia’s oil companies enough to send a message? 

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. 

What is the future of US tariffs after the Supreme Court&rsquo;s ruling? Then: is the future of European defence in doubt? Plus: Monocle signs off after two weeks in Milan.&nbsp;

The US Supreme Court rules against Trump’s sweeping tariffs 

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.

Yossi Mekelberg and Isabel Hilton discuss Donald Trump inaugurating the Board of Peace as potential conflict with Iran continues to linger. Plus: Venezuela&rsquo;s return to diplomacy and the Chinese-Americans at the Winter Olympics.

The Board of Peace gets under way while Iran is on tenterhooks

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?

We discuss Mark Zuckerberg&rsquo;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?

Are Trump’s sanctions on Russia’s oil companies enough to send a message?

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