As France’s Emmanuel Macron and the UK’s Keir Starmer visit the White House this week, we unpack how European leaders will approach Trump when it comes to Ukraine and other defence issues. Also in the programme: we assess the future of Russia and China’s relationship as relations between Washington and Moscow warm. Then: as Rio de Janeiro’s carnival kicks off this week, why is it so important for qualified journalists and experts to cover such events? Plus: Elon Musk’s micromanagement of US federal agencies.

<p>As France&rsquo;s Emmanuel Macron and the UK&rsquo;s Keir Starmer visit the White House this week, we unpack how European leaders will approach Trump when it comes to Ukraine and other defence issues. Also in the programme: we assess the future of Russia and China&rsquo;s relationship as relations between Washington and Moscow warm. Then: as Rio de Janeiro&rsquo;s carnival kicks off this week, why is it so important for qualified journalists and experts to cover such events? Plus: Elon Musk&rsquo;s micromanagement of US federal agencies.</p>

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. 

<p>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. </p>