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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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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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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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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The best of the week on Monocle, compiled into one show.
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Don’t miss the week’s most interesting stories from around the world. Join Georgina Godwin every week on Monocle on Saturday to delve into the latest global news and culture, with reports from regular guests in Monocle’s London studio and our international correspondents.
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Monocle Radio’s weekly tour of the most inspiring people, companies and ideas in global business, from startups to heritage brands, covering the best in hospitality, design, fashion and retail.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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A fresh selection of new tracks chosen by guest DJs and friends of Monocle 24 from around the world.
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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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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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Tune in live to all the best debates and exclusive interviews from the conference. To find out more visit conference.monocle.com
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We review, discuss and talk the latest on video games, anime, movies and other entertainments around. Meow.
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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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Podcast by Monocle 24: The Masters
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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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The pop-up exhibition at the South London Gallery asks designers and artists to reinterpret the traditional birdhouse. Designer and exhibit curator Andu Masebo, along with creative director Ollie Olanipekun, share more about the project. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.…
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Palestinian life has been pushed to the edge by Israel’s largest military assault in the occupied West Bank in decades. William Patey and Alex von Tunzelmann join Georgina Godwin in the studio to discuss why this is happening now and why the aim of the IDF’s latest actions are so unapparent. Plus: how far would you go to get some in-flight peace an…
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As the occupied West Bank endures further lethal strikes by the IDF and extremist settlers, John Everard and Patricia Cohen join Andrew Mueller to discuss why violence is rising in the region. Plus: could a BRICS membership be on the cards for Palestine? And which billionaire is taking one small, very expensive, leap for mankind? See omnystudio.com…
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German architect Ole Scheeren joins us in the studio, and we discuss the importance of simplicity and utility in design with London-based studio Industrial Facility. Plus: the last instalment of our summer series.By Monocle Radio
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We explore the new film ‘Sing Sing’, which follows a group of incarcerated men taking part in the Rehabilitation Through the Arts theatre programme at a notorious prison. The film stars Colman Domingo alongside a cast largely made up of the programme’s former participants. Robert Bound sits down with director Greg Kwedar to find out more about the …
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Juliet Linley, Myriam Zumbühl and Florian Egli join Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, to discuss the weekend’s hottest topics. We also speak to Monocle’s senior news editor, Christopher Cermak, on the highlights from the Democratic National Convention and get the latest news from Thailand with Monocle’s Bangkok correspondent, Gwen Robinson…
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We look at Kamala Harris’s rousing speech at the Democratic National Convention, discuss the new music on Monocle Radio and pay a visit to Lithuania’s Song Celebration festival.By Monocle Radio
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Monocle’s creative director, Indiecon 2024 and mid-century modern delights
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We speak with Monocle’s creative director, Richard Spencer Powell, about the September issue and its stunning cover, which asks us, “Where next?” Also on the programme: Nina Prader, the curator of Indiecon, tells us what to expect at next month’s event in Hamburg and journalist Dominic Bradbury on his new book, ‘Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Masterpi…
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The DNC, graffiti in politics and music in cinema
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The Democratic National Convention ended on Thursday; political analyst Charles Hecker returns to ‘Monocle on Saturday’ to discuss the highlights from the event and flick through the global papers. Plus: Bristol-born street artist Sickboy discusses the link between graffiti and political unrest, and music producer Oscar Osicki talks about translati…
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For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top songs in Lithuania. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.By Monocle Radio
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The pop-up exhibition at the South London Gallery asks designers and artists to reinterpret the traditional birdhouse. Designer and exhibit curator Andu Masebo, along with creative director Ollie Olanipekun, share more about the project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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In our final instalment in partnership with Turespaña we visit our favourite Spanish islands from Ibiza in the Balearics to Tenerife in the Canaries. Hosted by Robert Bound, we highlight hidden gems and share the unmissable experiences each island has to offer. We join Monocle’s Spain correspondent Liam Aldous in Ibiza, meet hotelier Alberto del Ho…
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Why is Egypt getting between Somalia and Ethiopia?
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US national security adviser Jake Sullivan concludes a three-day trip to China by meeting president Xi Jinping. But what does the visit signify for the future of US-China relations? Then: Egypt sends military aid to Somalia as tensions with Ethiopia soar. Plus: fashion and retail news along with our weekly Global Countdown. From Milan: Salone highl…
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Why is Egypt getting between Somalia and Ethiopia?
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US national security adviser Jake Sullivan concludes a three-day trip to China by meeting president Xi Jinping. But what does the visit signify for the future of US-China relations? Then: Egypt sends military aid to Somalia as tensions with Ethiopia soar. Plus: fashion and retail news along with our weekly Global Countdown.…
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Why is Egypt getting between Somalia and Ethiopia?
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US national security adviser Jake Sullivan concludes a three-day trip to China by meeting president Xi Jinping. But what does the visit signify for the future of US-China relations? Then: Egypt sends military aid to Somalia as tensions with Ethiopia soar. Plus: fashion and retail news along with our weekly Global Countdown. See omnystudio.com/liste…
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For this week’s Global Countdown, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top songs in Lithuania. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Russia doubles down on its bombardments of eastern Ukraine following what president Zelensky called “one of the largest strikes” of Putin’s invasion. Where does that leave the hopes of peace talks? Then: we break down a new regional policing plan put forward by Pacific leaders. Plus: the Venice Film Festival gets under way. See omnystudio.com/liste…
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Russia doubles down on its bombardments of eastern Ukraine following what president Zelensky called “one of the largest strikes” of Putin’s invasion. Where does that leave the hopes of peace talks? Then: we break down a new regional policing plan put forward by Pacific leaders. Plus: the Venice Film Festival gets under way. From Milan: Salone highl…
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Monocle’s Petri Burtsoff tours the Northvolt Ett factory in Sweden, one of the largest EV battery plants in the world, to explore the company’s mission to revolutionise green energy. Plus: Andrei Danescu, co-founder and CEO of Dexory, discusses how his business’s autonomous robots and AI-powered platform are transforming warehouse operations for ma…
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Monocle’s Petri Burtsoff tours the Northvolt Ett factory in Sweden, one of the largest EV battery plants in the world, to explore the company’s mission to revolutionise green energy. Plus: Andrei Danescu, co-founder and CEO of Dexory, discusses how his business’s autonomous robots and AI-powered platform are transforming warehouse operations for ma…
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Andrew Mueller explains why the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah seems to have peaked – and promptly fizzled out – over the weekend.By Monocle Radio
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Andrew Mueller explains why the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah seems to have peaked – and promptly fizzled out – over the weekend. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.By Monocle Radio
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As the occupied West Bank endures further lethal strikes by the IDF and extremist settlers, John Everard and Patricia Cohen join Andrew Mueller to discuss why violence is rising in the region. Plus: could a BRICS membership be on the cards for Palestine? And which billionaire is taking one small, very expensive, leap for mankind? From Milan: Salone…
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Israel launches major operation in the West Bank
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Israel has launched a major operation in the West Bank targeting at least four Palestinian cities. Then: Turkey’s foreign minister is heading back to Brussels to meet with the European Union after a five-year absence and Japan announces plans to build its biggest-ever patrol ship as regional tensions grow. Plus: the Venice Film Festival begins. Fro…
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Israel has launched a major operation in the West Bank targeting at least four Palestinian cities. Then: Turkey’s foreign minister is heading back to Brussels to meet with the European Union after a five-year absence and Japan announces plans to build its biggest-ever patrol ship as regional tensions grow. Plus: the Venice Film Festival begins. See…
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China, the US and its allies continue imposing punitive restrictions on each other’s goods as a global trade dispute gathers steam. In the crosshairs? Everything from electric vehicles to your favourite butter. We then cross to Libya, where a struggle for control of the country’s central bank has interrupted oil output. Plus: who will be Japan’s ne…
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China, the US and its allies continue imposing punitive restrictions on each other’s goods as a global trade dispute gathers steam. In the crosshairs? Everything from electric vehicles to your favourite butter. We then cross to Libya, where a struggle for control of the country’s central bank has interrupted oil output. Plus: who will be Japan’s ne…
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German architect Ole Scheeren joins us in the studio, and we discuss the importance of simplicity and utility in design with London-based studio Industrial Facility. Plus: the last instalment of our summer series. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.By Monocle Radio
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Food Neighbourhoods #399: Grenada, West Indies
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Mandy Sinclair heads to the Dodgy Dock Restaurant & Bar food market on Grenada in the West Indies to meet some of the nation’s gastronomic pioneers and taste test the local cuisine.By Monocle Radio
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Food Neighbourhoods #399: Grenada, West Indies
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Mandy Sinclair heads to the Dodgy Dock Restaurant & Bar food market on Grenada in the West Indies to meet some of the nation’s gastronomic pioneers and taste test the local cuisine. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.By Monocle Radio
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As Russia’s huge wave of strikes across Ukraine results in yet more deaths, Zelensky has vowed to respond. Joining us in the studio to discuss what this response could look like is former VICE editor in chief, Zing Tsjeng, and political journalist, Terry Stiastny. Plus: can the latest talks between the US and China help ease global tensions? And wh…
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As Russia’s huge wave of strikes across Ukraine results in yet more deaths, Zelensky has vowed to respond. Joining us in the studio to discuss what this response could look like is former VICE editor in chief, Zing Tsjeng, and political journalist, Terry Stiastny. Plus: can the latest talks between the US and China help ease global tensions? And wh…
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Food Neighbourhoods #399: Grenada, West Indies
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Mandy Sinclair heads to the Dodgy Dock Restaurant & Bar food market on Grenada in the West Indies to meet some of the nation’s gastronomic pioneers and taste test the local cuisine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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German architect Ole Scheeren joins us in the studio, and we discuss the importance of simplicity and utility in design with London-based studio Industrial Facility. Plus: the last instalment of our summer series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Jake Sullivan visits China and Russia launches more air attacks on Ukraine
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As US national security advisor Jake Sullivan starts his three-day trip to China, we discuss what to expect from crucial talks between the two countries on issues including Taiwan, trade and the South China Sea. Plus: Ukrainian member of parliament, Kira Rudik, joins Andrew Mueller to discuss Russia’s relentless attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastr…
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