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Thirty years ago, it was assumed that the internet would be an engine of liberal democracy. Now, Silicon Valley's massive wealth is embracin...
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20 of 129 episodesExplainer 528: Does India’s Cockroach party have legs?
India's youth-led Cockroach Janta Party is scuttling onto the political stage. It has already claimed one minister's resignation but can con...
How can we ensure that the politics of heatwaves doesn’t cool off?
As Canada battles wildfires, Spain declares a national climate emergency and France evacuates tens of thousands, where do the politics aroun...
Explainer 527: Andy Burnham and the revolving door of UK politics
Andy Burnham became the UK's seventh prime minister in 10 years this week. Why has Britain adopted Italian-style political turbulence and is...
When politics kicks off at the World Cup: what separates the screamers from the own goals?
The World Cup has always been political, including previous editions hosted by juntas and dictatorships. This year, presidents thumbed the s...
Explainer 526: Why Japan has been spooked into launching an intelligence service
Japan announced plans this week to establish its own intelligence agency, its first since the Second World War. But why now?
Powering Purpose in London
A special episode in association with Hitachi Energy, recorded at Midori House in London. Andrew Mueller discusses the challenges and opport...
The scramble for critical minerals
As the global competition for minerals intensifies, we consider the geopolitics at play. How did China emerge as a dominant force? And will...
Explainer 525: You can’t keep a Le Pen down
Far-right French firebrand Marine Le Pen's sentence for embezzlement was reduced this week, allowing her to stand in next year's presidentia...
Does the US still have a free press?
As the US marks 250 years, is one of the pillars of its democracy, a free press, under threat? Guests including White House correspondent Ma...
Explainer 524: Why is Marco Rubio trying to unify Libya?
This week Marco Rubio hosted the latest round of talks between rival Libyan factions in an attempt to unify the country. But what's in it fo...
Live from Almedalen 2026: The state of Swedish politics
Monocle reports from Almedalen Week, the annual political summit on the island of Gotland. We assess the state of Swedish politics in an ele...
Explainer 523: Flight of the White Eagle
Poland has been one of Ukraine's biggest allies since the full-scale invasion by Russia. But will that continue after Ukrainian president Vo...
‘El juego bonito’: Can the beautiful game help Mexico win off the pitch?
Mexico has made a promising start on the pitch but what other victories is the nation eyeing up? Andrew Mueller is joined by former ambassad...
Explainer 522: The World Cup seat France won’t fill
While Fifa faces reports of unsold tickets, one seat at France's World Cup matches is being deliberately left empty. But why?
Live from Odesa: Ukraine’s journey from needing help to providing it
Live from the Black Sea Security Forum, we hear from Ukrainian MPs on the country's future and the state of warfare. As Ukraine fights on, i...
Explainer 521: Trump Island
Ivanka Trump has revealed extensive plans to redevelop Albanian island Sazan into a luxury resort. But after thousands gathered in protest,...
Lessons from Odesa: the changing landscape of war
Live from the Black Sea Security Forum, we hear stories from both the front line and surrounding regions in the war against Russia, includin...
Explainer 520: Is it the end of the road for Ferrari’s new electric vehicle?
Italians are up in arms about the newly unveiled Ferrari Luce, the luxury carmaker's first electric vehicle. But why the controversy? Andrew...
Upping the ante: How prediction markets are shaking geopolitics
The rapid rise of prediction markets is prompting questions about their influence on politics, military operations and the way we consume ne...