We explore whether it’s time for European leaders to re-engage with Vladimir Putin in a bid to secure peace – or if Emmanuel Macon went out on a limb for no reason.

We explore whether it&rsquo;s time for European leaders to re-engage with Vladimir Putin in a bid to secure peace &ndash; or if Emmanuel Macon went out on a limb for no reason.

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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Emmanuel Macron speaks with Vladimir Putin: should other European leaders follow suit?

Robert Bound returns to defend his ‘The Daily Weekly Quiz’ title. We head to the Gulf, North Korea and Australia for tips on how to beat the heat. Plus: stuck at home in August? Book recommendations that will whisk you away. 

Robert Bound returns to defend his &lsquo;The Daily Weekly Quiz&rsquo; title. We head to the Gulf, North Korea and Australia for tips on how to beat the heat. Plus: stuck at home in August? Book recommendations that will whisk you away.&nbsp;

Beating the heat and our recommendations for books that transport you

China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are increasingly co-operating militarily. How steadfast is this alliance and should it worry the West? Plus: Germany’s ‘spy revolution’, Karoline Leavitt leaves and the pros and cons of Unesco’s World Heritage List. 

China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are increasingly co-operating militarily. How steadfast is this alliance and should it worry the West? Plus: Germany&rsquo;s &lsquo;spy revolution&rsquo;, Karoline Leavitt leaves and the pros and cons of Unesco&rsquo;s World Heritage List.&nbsp;

What is Crink and should it worry the West?

Ukraine halts strikes on Russia’s tankers as per JD Vance’s request. Then: Donald Trump’s catering van controversy, French journalists go to war with AI and we get down to “Swissness”. 

Ukraine halts strikes on Russia&rsquo;s tankers as per JD Vance&rsquo;s request. Then: Donald Trump&rsquo;s catering van controversy, French journalists go to war with AI and we get down to &ldquo;Swissness&rdquo;.&nbsp;

Emmanuel Macron speaks with Vladimir Putin: should other European leaders follow suit?

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