Our weekend programme comes live from Monocle’s radio studio in Zürich, where Tyler Brûlé and a panel of special-guest thought leaders discuss key topics in front of a studio audience.
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Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.
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Robert Bound and his guests discuss what has piqued their interest in our one-stop shop for lively reports and in-depth interviews on the newest and finest in art, film, books and the media business.
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Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.
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Our guide to the world of food, drink and entertaining, The Menu serves up interviews with the world’s most creative chefs, introduces the makers behind the scenes and the ingredients that will soon be landing on your restaurant table.
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Want to hear from the authors, artists, creative thinkers and business leaders shaping your world? The Monocle Weekly presents just that on our longest-running radio programme.
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Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Saturday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose.
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Everything you need to know about the world of design, from furniture to fashion and craft to architecture. Expect fresh stories, new finds and designers and all the latest news from the world’s most exciting studios.
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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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A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by a Monocle editor. The show features informed reporting, prescient business analysis and invaluable industry reports covering everything from technology to aviation and retail to media.
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Delivering insights into the people, places and products shaping the financial week ahead. Hear from the finest minds and freshest thinkers as they take you beyond the numbers and the hype to get to the heart of the day’s big issues.
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Essential listening for anyone who cares about the printed word and developments in publishing. From independent publications, new forms of print media and graphic novels to little-known niche magazines, ‘The Stack’ is Monocle’s take on the world of print, focusing on everything from the glossiest fashion title to the grittiest local newspaper.
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The best of the week on Monocle Radio, compiled into one show.
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Join Fernando Augusto Pacheco for a spin through the hits and misses of the world’s music charts, from the sublime to the ridiculous and everything in between. Whether it’s tropical treats from his native Brazil, a surprise hip-hop smash in Mongolia or the latest Swedish pop sensation, Fernando is on hand every week to ensure you never miss a beat.
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‘Konfekt’ is a sharp, elegant and well-turned-out magazine from the creators of Monocle. ‘Konfekt Korner’ is the podcast: listen now and discover why celebrating chic, understated glamour, seeking out lesser-known stories and opening closed doors has never been more important. Join ‘Konfekt’ editor Sophie Grove and style director Marcela Palek as they take their seats alongside Gillian Dobias every month. Like a really good dinner party, listeners can count on great conversation, insights, i ...
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Launched in February 2007, Monocle is a premium media brand with magazine, web, audio, retail and broadcast divisions. With coverage of forgotten states, alluring political figures, emerging brands, fresh forces in popular culture and inspiring design solutions, our mission is to keep an eye and an ear on the world.
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Long-form conversations about the lives and careers of the world's leading and most exciting names from the worlds of art, design, literature, politics, business and food. We hear from the masters themselves, about their art, their craft, their secrets and successes.
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The perfect soundtrack to your weekend wherever in the world you are. Smart conversation, clever guests and plenty of inspiration for the week ahead.
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Our standalone home of live music presented in a strong 15-minute shot. Recorded in Monocle 24’s studios, the sessions feature established and emerging acts live and in conversation.
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Monocle 24 reports daily from the Starmus science festival in Zürich, featuring exclusive interviews with astronauts, scientists and musicians inspired by space exploration. Tune in to hear conversations with people who see our world as few others do.
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Join us as we venture inside la maison Chanel to hear from some of the legendary figures acting as guarantors of a brand with a truly unique heritage.
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Pour yourself a coffee with Monocle’s ideal weekend companion. Ease into the day with a look at the international newspapers and hear from an array of leading cultural figures, from the ablest architects and auteur film-makers to crafty coffee roasters and the wittiest writers.
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Join Monocle’s editors and guests drawn from our unrivalled pool of international commentators, analysts and experts to unpack the issues dominating the day’s agenda. From diplomatic wrangles and border disputes to big business and frontline politics, this is the programme you need to hear to make sense of a dynamic and sometimes volatile world.
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HP and Monocle have teamed up to ask 10 savvy small businesses from around the world what it takes to build a brand and stay ahead. Tune in for inspiring stories and advice on how to choose the right technology to succeed.
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Take the path less travelled with Monocle’s Robert Bound as your guide on ‘The Road Ahead’ with Audi. This month we tour Hawaii, California and the Scottish Highlands. Stay tuned for more trips to Paris and Chiang Mai in June.
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Tyler Brûlé talks to inspirational chief executives and chief operating officers from the world’s biggest players in finance, retail, healthcare, aviation and more in a special season of Monocle Radio’s flagship, long-form interview programme. Do you want to know how the finest global businesses are successfully navigating a course through the pandemic? Then join Monocle’s editor-in-chief and a stellar cast of c-suite leaders for practical advice on steering a business through unprecedented ...
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Monocle 24’s new series features in-depth interviews with inspirational names in global politics, business, culture and design. Hosted by Tyler Brûlé, Andrew Tuck and Monocle’s senior editors.
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Do you want to spice things up in your life? Well, we're whipping up something tasty. World-renowned chef, Food Network host, restaurateur, Tyler Florence is heating things up with amateur chef, fake bartender, bachelorette contestant, dog dad and newlywed Wells Adams. These two dudes are heading in to the kitchen to help us, talk to us, teach us, eat with us, laugh and cry with us. If you eat food, this show is for you. Do you want to have your cake and eat it too? Tyler and Wells are the s ...
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Architect Marina Tabassum discusses her inspiration for this year’s Serpentine Pavilion. Then: a report from the third edition of Lisbon Design Week. Plus: we meet Dan Thawley, artistic director of Matter and Shape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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The UK’s major defence review and US-Iran nuclear talks
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40:54Nuclear talks between Iran and the US, the UK’s major defence-review programme, the collapse of the Dutch coalition government and should child-free hotels exist? Plus: Alexis Lerner on her book ‘Post-Soviet Graffiti’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Food Neighbourhoods #437: MAD Symposium, Copenhagen
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12:28Copenhagen hosted the seventh MAD Symposium last week, uniting chefs, farmers and restaurateurs to explore ways of improving the food sector. This year’s theme is “Build to Last”. Michael Booth tells us more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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The Dutch government collapses as far-right leader Geert Wilders pulls his far-right PVV party out of a coalition. We have the latest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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We bring the latest from the second round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Istanbul. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Art books at the Warburg Institute and Tate
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31:05We explore the genre of art books at a new exhibition at London’s Warburg Institute, which explores art publishing and libraries. Plus: we meet the head of book sales and buying at the Tate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Ukraine-Russia peace talks and Maga’s world tour
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37:23Ukraine and Russia agree to a prisoner swap but little else in Istanbul. And: Poland’s presidential election shows Maga sentiments are alive and well in Europe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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What to expect from Ukraine-Russia second-round talks
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31:44After a series of air strikes over the weekend, Ukraine and Russia sit down for a second round of talks in Istanbul. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Poland's presidential election comes to a close and Dior announces their new creative director. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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This week in New York, UBS and Dior present House of Craft, an exclusive exhibition curated by Carine Roitfeld and dedicated to the craft of couture. With photographer Brigitte Niedermair and UBS’s John McDonald. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Ewan Morrison joins Georgina Godwin to discuss the inspiration behind his ninth book, For Emma. His first science-fiction novel follows a grieving father in search of answers after the death of his daughter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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World news with check-ins from Lisbon and Istanbul
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58:45Emma Nelson is joined by Alex von Tunzelmann and Charles Hecker to unpack the week’s headlines. Plus, check-ins from Tyler Brûlé in Lisbon and Hannah Lucinda Smith in Istanbul. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Monocle Radio highlights this week include Lisbon Design Week and a podcast-turned-print publication. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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At least 124 journalists and media workers were killed in 2024, about two-thirds of whom were Palestinian. Why is reporting becoming more dangerous and what can we do to protect journalists? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Mubi Editions, ‘i-D’ back in print and ‘The Eater Guide to Paris’
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37:38We speak with Thom Bettridge, editor in chief of ‘i-D’, on its return to print. Plus: the launch of Mubi Editions, a publishing arm from the streaming platform, and ‘The Eater Guide to Paris’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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‘Umai’, London Coffee Festival and our wine of the month
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28:39Millie Tsukagoshi Lagares on opening the door to the Japanese home kitchen in her new book, ‘Umai’. Then: this year’s London Coffee Festival and we pop the cork on our wine of the month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Tariff troubles and the Shangri-la Dialogue
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43:24As Donald Trump accuses Beijing of violating the China-US trade deal, we discuss what’s next for the tariff turbulence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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What We Learned: South Korea’s coffee politics and a UK cheese-rolling competition
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6:47A look back at the week’s news with Andrew Mueller. A coffee chain in South Korea gets political, Trump makes a commencement address and a cheese-rolling winner is crowned in the UK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Speaking in Singapore ahead of the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, called on European leaders to harden their collective position on Israel if the humanitarian situation in Gaza doesn’t improve soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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From Chopped and Celebrity Cook Off, comedian Judy Gold takes a seat at Luke’s Diner this week! Don’t mess with the chef! Judy and Scott agree on one major detail about cooking at home. Plus, what common necessity and love does Judy share with Lorelai Gilmore? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Perfumer Maya Njie, Claridge’s archivist Kate Hudson and Khadija Aisha Ba of L’Artisane
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50:17We’re in Dakar with designer Khadija Aisha Ba of L’Artisane. Then: we speak with Claridge’s archivist, Kate Hudson, about the hotel’s art-deco heritage. Plus: perfumer Maya Njie, who blends precision with deep personal narratives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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As Trump’s sweeping global tariffs are ruled unlawful, we discuss the reactions from the US and Europe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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‘Visibly Invisible – Artek’s Drawing Office 1936–2004’
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8:46The in-house design team at Finnish furniture company Artek is the focal point of The Alvar Aalto Museum’s summer exhibition. Petri Burtsoff reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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As the Chega party is confirmed to lead the opposition in Portugal, we discuss the implication of rising hard-right sentiment across Europe. Plus: what’s next for Sudan and the winners of Trump’s Harvard crackdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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