

Andrew Muller
Presenter of the 'What We Learned' segment on Monocle Radio, providing a weekly news review and satirical commentary.
Top 10 podcasts with Andrew Muller
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27 snips
Jan 23, 2026 • 39min
Rare trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and the US cap a week of geopolitical change
Andrew Muller, satirical world-commentator; Fernando Augusto Pacheco, culture and film aficionado; Carlotta Rebello, Davos-based foreign correspondent; Mark Edelman, US political strategist; Charles Hecker, Russia analyst. They unpack the rare US-Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi, the limits of concessions, Trump-era envoys and US leverage, Davos diplomacy, China and India’s presence, and weekend culture picks.

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Feb 13, 2026 • 39min
The Munich Security Conference begins. Plus: week one of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina
Andrew Muller, satirical weekly commentator. Julia Jen, security analyst focused on Ukraine. Carlotta Rebello, on-the-ground correspondent at Munich. They cover the Munich Security Conference mood and transatlantic defence debates. They explore Ukraine’s battlefield tech and tactics. They report lively scenes, protests and sponsorship angles from week one of the Milan Cortina Winter Games.

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Feb 6, 2026 • 59min
US-Iran talks begin in Oman. Can common ground be found?
Benoit Foucault, WSJ Middle East correspondent reporting from Muscat, explores the start of US‑Iran talks and regional security ramifications. Titinen Pong Sudarak, Thai political scientist, breaks down Thailand’s high‑stakes election dynamics. Julia Jen, Monocle writer, covers Ukraine updates and tech supply pressures. Andrew Muller, Monocle commentator, delivers a sardonic weekly roundup of cultural and political oddities.

Mar 27, 2026 • 59min
Will the war in Iran push Europe into stagflation? Plus: Art Basel Hong Kong
Andrew Muller, witty news satirist; Alexei Korilov, Central Europe reporter; Yossi Mecklenburg, Middle East analyst; Ash Badwaj, aviation expert; Karsten Brzezki, European macro economist. They discuss how the Iran war could spike energy and food prices, ripple through European growth and fiscal choices, and force airlines to reroute, cut capacity and rethink connections. Art Basel in Hong Kong and cultural stories round out the conversation.

Mar 20, 2026 • 59min
Why the US is pressing Japan for help with Iran
Lars Bavanger, Oslo correspondent covering royal affairs and energy markets. Andrew Muller, satirical commentator with sharp weekly takeaways. Gorana Gerjic, security correspondent reviewing international press. They discuss Trump pressing Japan to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic rituals and costs in the US–Japan alliance, renewed Gulf attacks and the munitions toll, plus reactions across Europe.

Mar 6, 2026 • 59min
Lebanon plunged into crisis by Israel’s attacks as the war on Iran expands
Kim Ghattas, Beirut-based journalist covering Iran, Lebanon and regional geopolitics. H.J. Meyer, Washington reporter on US politics and congressional reactions. Oscar Guardiola Rivera, professor on Colombian politics and drug-trafficking. Andrew Muller, Monocle commentator offering satirical takes. They discuss intensified Israeli strikes in Lebanon, risks of wider US-Israeli action against Iran, congressional splits over strikes, and Colombia’s electoral and narcotics dynamics.

Feb 20, 2026 • 59min
Trump convenes the Board of Peace
Andrew Muller, satirical Monocle commentator; Matt Wolfe, International NYT theatre critic; Gorana Gerjic, Monocle security correspondent; Volker Perthes, former UN special representative on Sudan; Zizet Dhaka-Zali, former UN adviser on multilateral diplomacy. They discuss Trump’s Board of Peace and who joined, the harsh reality in Gaza, how diplomacy could push a Sudan ceasefire, fractures in multilateralism, plus a roundup of global headlines and theatre picks.

Feb 13, 2026 • 1h 1min
What’s on the agenda at this year’s Munich Security Conference?
Thangam Debonair, cultural strategist and prize chair, talks about the Women's Prize for Non-Fiction long list. Brendan von Essen, analyst at Africa Risk Consulting, outlines Zimbabwe's proposed constitutional changes. Alexandre Kushner, Paris-based political analyst, reviews French politics and front pages. Andrew Muller, Monocle contributor, delivers a satirical weekly round-up of culture and politics.

Jan 9, 2026 • 42min
Colombia’s fears of potential US intervention. Plus: a preview of this year’s Golden Globes
Oscar Guardiola Rivera, a professor of international law and affairs, analyzes the potential threats of US military intervention in Colombia, discussing the implications for regional geopolitics. Julia Jen, a military expert, provides insights into the Oreshnik hypersonic missile used by Russia in Ukraine and the civilian impacts of ongoing conflicts. Deborah Honig from Samsung explores decision fatigue and AI’s role in enhancing user experience. Plus, Andrew Muller delivers a humorous news roundup, touching on global tensions and diplomatic dialogues.

Dec 12, 2025 • 59min
The global reaction as the US seizes a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
Ed Stocker, a seasoned journalist covering the Americas, discusses the US seizure of a sanctioned oil tanker and the ensuing tensions with Venezuela. He dives deep into the country's economic collapse and the potential political figures rising amidst public discontent. Ash Bardwaj examines the slump in US inbound tourism, attributing it to visa challenges and shifting sentiments, while highlighting regions most affected. Andrew Muller adds a humorous twist with his satirical news commentary, and Fabrizio Casiraghi shares insights on his design approach to the new Sant'Ambrose in Paris.


