Will paralysing Iran’s airports help Washington? Then: Donald Trump calls Cuba a “failed state” and Bordeaux residents get a say in how their city’s money is spent. And: a novel way for bookworms to fall in love.

Will paralysing Iran&rsquo;s airports help Washington? Then: Donald Trump calls Cuba a &ldquo;failed state&rdquo; and Bordeaux residents get a say in how their city&rsquo;s money is spent. And: a novel way for bookworms to fall in love.

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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 What can the US achieve by grounding Iranian flights? 

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After a pilot was stabbed and a plane emergency landed, we get the view from Tel Aviv. Then: has the Iran war&rsquo;s unpopularity given Tehran sway in US politics? Plus: amid a global museum boom, we visit some of our favourites.

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As Andy Burnham gives his first Labour conference speech as UK leader, will his politics of hope strike a chord or ring hollow? Then: Tucker Carlson sits down with Andrew Tuck in Abu Dhabi. Plus: The beauty of complaining.

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As the UK investigates an incident near an RAF base that’s used by the US military and the EU discusses incorporating a Nato-style defence pact, Andrew Mueller asks his guests about the hidden risks of alliances.

As the UK investigates an incident near an RAF base that&rsquo;s used by the US military and the EU discusses incorporating a Nato-style defence pact, Andrew Mueller asks his guests about the hidden risks of alliances.

What can the US achieve by grounding Iranian flights?

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