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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Israel strikes tanks in Syria amid violent clashes between Druze and Bedouin factions
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40:28As violence breaks out in Syria again, Tara Kangarlou and Olga Tokariuk join Andrew Mueller to discuss what this spells out for the future of the country and relations with Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Qing Wang’s Chinese podcast on relations with Europe and the West
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22:32Her podcast, ‘The Weirdo’, has attracted millions of particularly younger Chinese listeners. She speaks with Monocle’s Chris Cermak about differing perceptions of politics in China, Europe and the West. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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We’re heading to Lille in northern France, where the cobbled streets, vibrant markets and historic architecture showcase a unique blend of French and Flemish culture. Here, Monocle’s Flynn Symonds takes us on a tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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The Ralph Saltzman Prize 2025, ‘Xisto’ and Bogdan Ciocodeica
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31:11Lulu Harrison, winner of The Ralph Saltzman Prize 2025, discusses her ‘Thames Glass’ project. We also head to Lisbon’s Made in Situ gallery to see its ‘Xisto’ collection. Plus: Romanian designer Bogdan Ciocodeica. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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The sound of summer: Cecil Beaton, sonic installations and the ‘Feel the Sound’ exhibition
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39:36We delve into summer’s sensory landscape. We speak to architect Alice Loumeau about sound in design, hear how the garden inspired photographer Cecil Beaton and visit the Barbican Centre’s ‘Feel the Sound’ exhibition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Air India investigation prompts aviation authorities in at least two countries to check Boeing fuel switches
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32:26We discuss the latest from the Air India crash investigation as the country’s aviation regulator tells its airlines to inspect the fuel switches on several Boeing planes, despite US regulators insisting that they’re safe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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US to deliver “top of the line” weapons to Ukraine
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57:51Donald Trump hosts Mark Rutte at the White House and announces a new weapons deal for Ukraine. We get the view from Kyiv. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Deal or no deal? Trump gives Russia 50 days to make peace
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36:24The latest as Donald Trump gives Russia a ceasefire deadline, threatening secondary tariffs. Plus: reactions to his plan to arm Ukraine via Europe, announced at a White House meeting with Nato chief Mark Rutte. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Summer exhibitions: Jenny Saville and ‘Once Upon a Time in London’
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26:11We head to two major exhibitions taking place this summer: ‘Once Upon a Time in London’ at Saatchi Yates and ‘Jenny Saville: The Anatomy of Painting’ at the National Portrait Gallery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Bastille Day military parade yields Macron promises on defence spending
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32:02France’s president pledges to double defence spending by 2027 as Paris prepares for its Bastille Day parade at a time when Russia continues to pummel Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Petra Costa’s documentary, ‘Apocalypse in the Tropics’, on the rise of evangelical influence in Brazil
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12:15We speak with Petra Costa about her new Netflix documentary, ‘Apocalypse in the Tropics’, a look at the rising evangelical influence in Brazilian politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Trump’s Ukraine U-Turn and the Moomins turn 80
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58:30We unpack the reasoning behind Trump’s change of heart on Ukraine. Then: we address Turkey’s cultural clampdown as streaming platform Spotify threatens to pull out of the nation. Plus: Finland’s Moomins turn 80. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Scapegoat economics and the cost of prejudice politics
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13:54Scapegoat economics wrongly blames a particular group for problems, while prejudice politics promises to reduce that group’s influence. Paul Donovan of UBS explains what happens when prejudice fails to solve the underlying issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Damian Le Bas joins Georgina Godwin to discuss his latest work, ‘The Drowned Places’, which delves into the myth of Atlantis and the sunken worlds beneath the ocean’s surface. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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The Monocle Shop in Merano turns 10, plus dispatches from Zürich and Helsinki
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58:45David Bodanis and Terry Stiastny join Emma Nelson to discuss the week’s news. We celebrate 10 years of The Monocle Shop in Merano and hear updates from Zürich and Helsinki. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Monocle Radio highlights: the race for the Arctic, forensic architecture and pop singer Charlotte Cardin
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50:17Russia recognises the Taliban as Afghanistan’s government, the race for icebreakers in the Arctic, Pulitzer Prize-winner Tim Weiner, forensic architecture, Haute Couture Week and pop singer Charlotte Cardin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Recent Filipino elections were, arguably, a political episode of family feud. We examine the creation and durability of political dynasties. Plus: a banned would-be Thai leader explains how to run against a prime minister. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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‘Not a Playbook’, ‘Open Tennis’, ‘The Monocle Companion’ and Harry Nuriev’s latest installation
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42:31We speak with WeTransfer’s co-founder Damian Bradfield about his new book. Then: David Shaftel from ‘Open Tennis’, Harry Nuriev’s installation celebrating 25 years of 032c and Telekom Electronic Beats. Plus: ‘The Monocle Companion’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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London’s Trullo turns 15, Finnish potato porridge and the UK connection to Saint Émilion’s wines
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32:52The trio behind London’s Trullo tell us how they turned their restaurant into a stalwart. Plus: we rediscover a Finnish heritage recipe and head to Bordeaux to unpack its historic relationship with Britain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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What We Learned: The Epstein files debrief, African leaders stun Trump and Elon Musk’s America Party
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6:16A look back at this week’s news with Andrew Mueller, including the US Department of Justice’s Epstein files memo, Donald Trump’s lunch for African leaders and the birth of Elon Musk’s America Party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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What’s next for US-Ukraine relations as world awaits Trump’s announcement
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42:56Chris Cermak and Julia Lasica analyse whether this time is different for US-Ukraine relations as Trump telegraphs a major announcement for Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Trump’s letter to Canada threatening a 35 per cent tariff rate
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38:13Another day, another letter from the Trump administration spelling out tariff rates and sending markets into confusion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Europe weighs Ukraine’s reconstruction and lessons from Bosnia and Herzegovina
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1:01:07Global leaders meet in Rome to explore the reconstruction of Ukraine and its eventual accession to the EU. Then: lessons from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Portuguese art fairs and a pop star drops by. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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The UK and France reach historic nuclear-cooperation deal – and other agreements
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40:41Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer reached a series of deals on nuclear cooperation, defence and migration. We analyse the negotiations that suggest there’s life yet in the Anglo-French relationship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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