Rebecca Tinsley and Lewis Lukens discuss Russian opposition channel TV Rain, which has had its Latvian broadcast licence revoked. Also on the programme: Georgians vote for their next senator, Sudanese leaders move to resolve the country’s political crisis, and wanted: a “somewhat bloodthirsty” rat tsar to deal with New York City’s vermin problem. Finally, a new documentary on the Opportunity Mars rover and the team behind it.

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>

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