How the war in Iran is changing Qatar’s global standing. And: urban festival Mipim
2026/03/10 | 31 mins.
We head to Doha as Qatar warns of dramatic global consequences if the war with Iran continues. Then: elections in Colombia. Plus: we’re off to Cannes to hear about the latest in affordable housing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Carney on the attractiveness of Canada’s military
2026/03/09 | 30 mins.
Part two of Tyler Brûlé’s interview with Canadian prime minister Mark Carney. Plus: we delve into the appointment of the late Ayatollah Khamenei’s son and consider what it will mean for Iran’s ongoing war with Israel and the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A war of numbers: can the Gulf keep up?
2026/03/06 | 31 mins.
We get the latest on the Iran war from Dubai and discuss how long defensive ammunition in the Gulf will last against Iranian attacks. Plus: the latest business news and cultural headlines from France.
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The US Senate votes against limiting Trump’s war powers
2026/03/06 | 38 mins.
As strikes in Iran continue we get the view from Washington after a bipartisan resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump’s powers fails in the US Senate. Then: Ukraine’s sought-after drone interceptor technology. Plus: China unveils its next five-year roadmap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who will take over from Ayatollah Khamenei? Plus: business news and Paris Fashion Week
2026/03/04 | 20 mins.
Spain leads Europe’s opposition to the US-Israel war with Iran, as speculation grows about who will take over from Ayatollah Khamenei. Plus: business news with Bloomberg and we report from Paris Fashion Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by a Monocle editor. The show features informed reporting, prescient business analysis and invaluable industry reports covering everything from technology to aviation and retail to media.