Ukraine bombs St Petersburg as Russia prepares to host Putin’s ‘Davos’

The Monocle Quality of Life Survey ranks Tokyo first and Copenhagen second

We look at the best the Danish capital has to offer with Monocle’s Michael Booth as our most liveable cities list is released. Plus: we meet leading Australian choreographer Stephanie Lake. And: Fernando Augusto Pacheco talks Angèle, Italo Disco and bikinis.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Live from Almedalen 2026: Defence, intelligence and space technologies

Live from Almedalen 2026 on the island of Gotland in Sweden, Andrew Mueller is joined by Tom Edwards, Andreas Carlson, Pia Sandvik and Seppo Aaltonen to discuss the day’s big stories. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

If Putin is ready for peace talks, who should mediate them?

Ukraine strikes put Putin under pressure – but who could mediate peace talks? Then: President vs PM in Czechia, heated debates in France and our Quality of Life Survey 2026. Plus: Andrew Mueller live from Sweden’s Almedalen. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Live from Almedalen 2026: How important is the gathering to Swedish politics?

Live from Almedalen 2026 on the island of Gotland in Sweden, Andrew Mueller is joined by Tom Edwards, Karin Karlsbro, Henrik Jönsson and Elly Reinolds to discuss the day’s big stories. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Starmer steps aside but will Burnham be better?

Andy Burnham looks likely to be the next prime minister of the UK but what will happen if nothing changes under his leadership? Then: JD Vance walks a tightrope. Plus: Remembering Alan Greenspan. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.