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A Democratic deluge: What political landscape emerges?
2026/11/07 | 38 mins.
From Texas to Michigan, Democrats have delivered a stunning midterm rebuke to Donald Trump. What does the electoral upheaval mean for the president, the Republican Party and the future of US politics?
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Explainer 542: Why has China shown Kylian Mbappé a red card?
2026/11/04 | 7 mins.
An offhand remark about Mao Zedong has landed Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé in hot water with Beijing. Why has China taken offence so readily and what does it gain from doing so?
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How to retake a captured state: Lessons from Brazil, Serbia and Hungary
2026/10/31 | 33 mins.
Defeating an authoritarian strongman at the ballot box is no small feat. So how did Serbian students do it? Did Brazil’s fandoms swing an election? And how was the seemingly immovable Viktor Orbán toppled?
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Explainer 541: Is Algeria the new military powerhouse of Africa?
2026/10/28 | 7 mins.
Algeria’s army is venturing beyond its border for the first time in more than 50 years to address conflicts in neighbouring Niger. Why does Niger need the help? And what does Algeria’s revitalised army mean for Africa?
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Israelis head to the polls: The stakes for Benjamin Netanyahu, Palestine and beyond
2026/10/24 | 30 mins.
The Israeli general election is poised to be one of the most consequential in the country's history. Can Netanyahu cobble together another government? What can those in Palestine, Lebanon and beyond expect if he does?
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Presented by Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features expert guests and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

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