Ewan Potts

Mark Carney, former Bank of England and current Canadian prime minister, on defence strategy, procurement and tech investment. Ewan Potts, Bloomberg energy and commodities reporter, on market moves. Laura James, Oxford Analytica Middle East analyst, on Iran’s new supreme leader. They discuss recruitment, unmanned systems, AI, hypersonics, Arctic and defence industrial resilience.

Thomas Harding, Middle East security expert with deep Iran knowledge; Ewan Potts, Bloomberg markets correspondent tracking oil and market moves; Alexis Self, Monocle foreign editor on European diplomacy. They discuss who might succeed Ayatollah Khamenei, how Iran’s military options shape risk, European leaders’ diplomatic tightrope, Spain’s refusal to allow base use, and oil-driven market reactions.

Lynne O'Donnell, Afghanistan expert at Foreign Policy, unpacks Pakistan's airstrikes and regional fallout. June Harpac, Korea Risk Group correspondent in Seoul, dissects North Korea's muted parade and diplomatic signals. Ewan Potts, Bloomberg markets reporter, delivers business headlines and takeover drama. Gregor Muir, Tate Director of Collection, explores British art showcased in Tokyo.

Grace Charlton, Monocle’s design and fashion editor reporting from Milan Fashion Week. Liana Fix, CFR senior fellow on European security and German rearmament. Ewan Potts, Bloomberg business reporter with market and corporate updates. H.J. Mai, Washington reporter covering Trump’s State of the Union. They discuss Trump’s long address and political framing. German defence shifts and risks for Europe. Milano shows, front-row culture and key designer debuts.

Richard Lloyd Parry, Asia editor with on-the-ground Hong Kong reporting; Ewan Potts, Bloomberg business reporter covering markets and AI; Marco Balic, creative lead for the Milano Cortina 2026 opening ceremony. They discuss the mood in Hong Kong after a landmark sentencing, international diplomatic fallout, market and AI-driven tech volatility, and the design and logistics of a major Olympic spectacle.

Robert Hammond, co-founder of the High Line and organiser of NYC’s Culture of Bathing Festival, talks urban social infrastructure and sauna culture. Ewan Potts, Bloomberg reporter, covers market moves and software sell-offs plus Novo Nordisk’s forecast. Andrew Tuck, Monocle editor, and Tom Edwards, Monocle radio lead, report on architecture, AI debates and on-the-ground summit scenes. Inzban Rashid adds live color from Dubai.

Julie Norman, UCL politics scholar on Gaza and the Rafah crossing. Karsten Brzezki, ING macro chief on Germany’s transport strike and economic strain. Ewan Potts, Bloomberg markets reporter on the metals sell-off and Fed implications. Fernando Augusto Pacheco, Monocle culture correspondent on the Grammys and a lackluster Melania documentary. They discuss Rafah’s tight reopening, strike disruption, market reactions to Fed moves, and cultural headlines.

Tomohiko Taneguchi, former special advisor to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, discusses Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s upcoming snap election and her strong public support driven by youth engagement. Ewan Potts analyzes China’s impressive trade surplus and the implications of U.S. tariffs facing legal challenges. Austin Ramsey reveals China's strategic ties with Iran amidst protests, highlighting economic collaboration. Caroline Avedon shares insights into her grandfather Richard Avedon's impactful photography series, emphasizing its lasting human resonance.

Ed Stocker, Monocle's Europe editor, shares insights on the recent release of political prisoners in Venezuela and the implications for US-Venezuela relations. Ewan Potts, a Bloomberg journalist, discusses the pressures on the US Federal Reserve and the challenges facing American retail amid a mall crisis. Fernando Augusto Pacheco, Monocle's senior correspondent, highlights the success of Brazilian cinema at the Golden Globes and reflects on cultural icons like Wagner Moura, enriching the discussion on Brazil's cinematic landscape.

Nada Al-Tahar shares on-the-ground insights about the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, discussing roadblocks to the US-imposed ceasefire. Shaina Loh highlights the dire conditions, mentioning flooding and urgent needs for aid. Ewan Potts warns of financial risks in AI infrastructure investments. Dr. Sin Sam provides a Cambodian perspective on the Thailand-Cambodia border clashes, emphasizing historical tensions and calls for international mediation. Meanwhile, Natalie Theodosi shares stylish winter gift ideas, blending fashion with the season's spirit.