Best Matt Poland Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 20 Drummer Fran Breen 1:08:53

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Recored in Nashville TN August 2024 Fran Breen is a polished and veteran drummer who has played with such notables as Lucinda Williams, Nanci Griffith and The Waterboys plus many moreBy Ireland Talks Podcast

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Lahpet Larder, Do Good Brew Co and Archestratus 31:35

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We meet Dan Anton of London’s Lahpet to learn more about his most recent opening, Lahpet Larder, and talk about the appetite for Burmese cuisine. Also on the programme: we’re in Finland to meet the founder of Do Good Brew Co, who tells us about his mission to pair beer with fine dining. Plus: Monocle’s Tomos Lewis heads to Archestratus Books and Fo…

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Episode 19 Singer-Songwriter Ger Wolfe 1:07:43

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Ger Wolfe is an established Irish singer songwriter, a multi-instrumentalist and a poet who composes and performs ”carefully-crafted vignettes of song to all who come to listen” (Irish Times). Releasing nine full albums of his own original work on indie label ‘Raggedy Records’ “Word & Rhyme” (1998), followed by ‘Ragged Ground’ (2000), ‘Heaven Paint…

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Cady North - The Art of Sabbatical 36:10

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Tune in to hear: Did Cady’s recent book, The Art of the Sabbatical, come from a place that was very personal and meaningful to Cady? If so, what was it that made this project so personal for her? In Cady’s experience, are many of those hoping to take a sabbatical doing so to just take a break from work or are they in search of a deeper, transformat…

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Ep. 62 Justified or not? The Airman and the Deputy – Fatal Officer Involved Shooting – Breakdown with Daniel Carr of Police Law News 50:01

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Ep. 62 Justified or not? The Airman and the Deputy – Fatal Officer Involved Shooting – Breakdown with Daniel Carr of Police Law News. Once again, I am turning to Daniel Carr of Police Law News to break down a controversial, tragic incident. This is the incident involving an Okaloosa County Sheriff's Deputy and his response to a domestic disturbance…

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Food Neighbourhoods #401: Mendoza, Argentina 7:13

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Monocle’s Liv Kessler heads to Mendoza, the wine capital of Argentina, to explore the heart of the city’s culinary scene through the lens of its historic food culture.By Monocle Radio

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Savoy Helsinki’s new book, Bleu Tshering Dorji and Catarina Bistrot 29:29

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This week we sit down with Helena Puolakka and Saku Tuominen of Savoy in Helsinki to learn about their new publishing project. Also: we hear from chef Bleu Tshering Dorji, who is looking to bring Bhutanese cuisine to the world stage. Plus: Chiara Rimella explores the intertwined history of religion and food at Catarina Bistrot in Turin.…

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Emily Blue - Humanizing the M&A Process 44:47

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Tune in to hear: What is the disconnect between selling an advisory business, as it is popularly conceived, and as it usually goes down in the real world? What should people know about the process that they may not currently understand? What are the big things that are missing from the “highlight reel” version of selling a business and how can peop…

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How the diploma divide transformed American politics 54:46

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College-educated voters are moving toward the Democrats, with the less educated moving toward the Republicans. Will 2024 continue the pattern or reverse the trend? What will that mean for the culture war that has engulfed the nation and refocused the political parties? David Hopkins breaks down the consequences of the diploma divide, from woke busi…

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Food Neighbourhoods #400: Stoneybatter, Dublin 7:02

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This week we head to the Dublin neighbourhood of Stoneybatter, north of the River Liffey, to sample culinary delights ranging from freshly baked sourdough to authentic Italian fare.By Monocle Radio

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David Carter, Kanaan and our Wine of the Month 30:15

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We speak to restauranter David Carter about the inspiration behind his globally minded venues in London. Also on the programme: we learn more about the ethos of Berlin restaurant Kanaan, which was founded by an Israeli and a Palestinian. Plus: our in-house wine expert, Chloé Lake, crowns her wine of the month.…

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Food Neighbourhoods #399: Grenada, West Indies 8:13

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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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Rambutan, Helsinki culinary walking tour and Bonhams department of Wine and Spirits 29:24

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This week, we meet Cynthia Shanmugalingam, the founder of Sri Lankan Tamil restaurant Rambutan in London’s Borough Market to find out how she brings her memories and voice to the kitchen. Also in the programme, Monocle’s Petri Burtsoff takes to the streets of Helsinki to sample some of the city’s best culinary offerings and we sit down with Amayès …

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Are American parties reviving or hollow? 58:30

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After years of signs that the American parties were institutionally weak and vulnerable to takeover, Democratic Party elites coalesced to quickly replace their presidential candidate. But a longer historical sweep suggests it will not be a quick return to parties’ traditional roles. Daniel Schlozman and Sam Rosenfeld find that Democrats and Republi…

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Ep. 61 Lawful but awful? Unjustified? The Deputy Grayson – Sonya Massey incident: a breakdown with Drew Breasy and Daniel Carr 59:41

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Ep. 61 Lawful but awful? Unjustified? The Deputy Sean Grayson – Sonya Massey incident: a breakdown with Drew Breasy, host of The Comm Center and Daniel Carr of Police Law News. We are covering this together because this is a tough one and it requires thoughtful and thorough analysis. Both Drew and Daniel are returning guests. As many of you know, D…

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Food Neighbourhoods #398: Vilnius, Lithuania 8:04

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Lithuania might not be the first place that you think of when it comes to gastronomic prowess but its ranking as number one on the World Happiness Index for under-thirties shows the country’s strength as a soft-power player. Here, Monocle’s Lily Austin heads to its capital, Vilnius, to get a taste of its burgeoning culinary scene.…

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Exploring culinary heritage 29:57

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This week we look at how cooking can reconnect you with your culinary and family heritage. Author and cook Karla Zazueta tells us about the distinctiveness of northern Mexican cuisine and her memories of her childhood in Baja California. Plus, Monocle’s David Plaisant meets Marie Mitchell to gather ingredients for recipes from her highly personal c…

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Dr. Charles Eckhart - Family Wealth Dynamics 38:47

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Tune in to hear: What got Dr. Eckhart into Psychology in the first place, and how did he end up moving into family wealth consulting? What are some of the significant differences in family dynamics among upper middle class families and ultra high net worth families? What does Dr. Eckart mean, exactly, when he refers to family mythology and how migh…

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Food Neighbourhoods #397: Belleville, Paris 6:08

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If you’re sticking around in Paris after the Olympic Games, drop by the multicultural neighbourhood of Belleville. Monocle’s Claudia Jacob takes us on a tour of her favourite spots.By Monocle Radio

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‘Verdura’, Alouette and Chotto Matte 34:50

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We speak to chef Theo Randall to learn about his new cookbook, ‘Verdura, which is dedicated to his penchant for Italian cuisine and cooking with vegetables and Monocle’s Copenhagen correspondent, Michael Booth, meets Nick Curtin and Camilla Hansen of recently reopened fine dining spot, Alouette. Plus: hospitality patron Kurt Zdesar talks to us abou…

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Clare Flynn Levy - Good Behavior, Good Returns? 34:07

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Tune in to hear: What does Clare and her team at Essentia Analytics focus on specifically? How can one score the decision making skill involved in stock picking when so much is relative to timing? How does Essentia Analytics score all 7 data points they lay out on their website? One of the trick things about behavioral investing is you can get a go…

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What research on Black women candidates means for Kamala Harris 52:49

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Vice President Kamala Harris has replaced Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee. And the conversation has immediately turned to race and gender. What do we know about how Black and Asian women candidates are treated by parties and voters? How does the Harris experience compare to others running for office? What does it mean for her ability to win in …

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Food Neighbourhoods #396: Johor Bahru, Malaysia 6:45

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This week, we head to Malaysia’s second-largest city, Johor Bahru, with Monocle’s Gabriella Wong to explore its historically rich and vibrant food scene.By Monocle Radio

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A tour of the Mediterranean 33:16

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With summer in full swing, we head to the Mediterranean and the Greek island of Sifnos to discover its gastronomic credentials. Also on programme: Monocle’s Milan correspondent, Ivan Carvalho, is in Palermo to meet Fabrizia Lanza to learn about her cooking school Anna Tasca Lanza. Plus: Cookbook author Yasmin Fahr dials in from Menorca to tell us a…

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Tim Holland - The Election and Your Money 35:48

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Tune in to hear: How should we think about the “presidential election cycle pattern” as a forecasting tool? Does it have much merit and how is it playing out so far in 2024? How should we think about time effects in an election year? Also, what is the trend for election year market performance like as you move through the year? What would Tim tell …

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Food Neighbourhoods #395: Helsinki 8:23

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Robert Prendergast heads to Helsinki to learn about the city’s culinary traditions.By Monocle Radio

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Kolae, Mabruka and Wine of the Month 33:02

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We sit down with Andy Oliver and Mark Dobbie of Kolae in London to hear their take on southern Thai cooking. Elsewhere, our Copenhagen correspondent, Michael Booth, meets Safa Jemai, the woman dedicated to bringing authentic Tunisian spices to the Nordics. Plus: Monocle sub editor and in-house wine expert Chloé Lake picks her Wine of the Month.…

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Can American identity reduce partisan animosity? 42:27

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In the midst of a harrowing political campaign, can Americans tone down their partisanship and unify around their common American values? Matthew Levendusky finds that Americans misperceive those in the other party and can improve their views if they are reminded of our shared national identity. From the Olympics to the 4th of July, some moments re…

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Food Neighbourhoods #394: Annecy, France 7:13

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Monocle’s Gunnar Gronlid takes us on a gastronomic tour of the charming savoyard city of Annecy.By Monocle Radio

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Fintech is Femme: Empowering Fintech, Financial Inclusion and Equity with Nicole Casperson | PayTech Talk 22:41

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PayTech Talks welcomes Nicole Casperson to the Money Pot at this year’s edition of Money 20/20. Nicole is a journalist and entrepreneur on a mission to shape the future of economic equity. Nicole is the founder of Fintech is Femme, a media agency dedicated to empowering and elevating women’s voices within the fintech industry. Nicole joins PayTech …

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Wasted Wine Club, July and Sophie Wyburd 33:14

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We meet Angelo van Dyk, the man looking to give surplus wine a second life with Wasted Wine Club. Plus: Alistair MacQueen pays a visit to Holly Hayes, head chef at new London opening July and Paige Reynolds sits down with Sophie Wyburd to learn about her new comforting cookbook ‘Tucking In’.By Monocle Radio

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Matt Ackermann - Center Stage: What Music Can Teach Advisors About Practice Management 35:30

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Tune in to hear: What can Elton John’s stage name teach advisors about how to make and set goals? What can Weezer teach advisors about workflows? What is the DICE acronym that can help advisors create a process around their practice? How can advisors find a partner best suited for their practice and how can this power growth? Also, how should advis…

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Ep. 60 ATF Agent Pete Forcelli (Ret) turned whistleblower on Operation Fast and Furious and his new book "The Deadly Path" – Part Two 54:04

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Ep. 60 In Part Two with Pete Forcelli, we discuss his promotion in 2007 to ATF Deputy Assistant Director of the Phoenix Division and the series of events that led him to turn whistleblower on the scandal known as Operation Fast and Furious. Pete documents it all in his new book “The Deadly Path: How Operation Fast and Furious and Bad lawyers Armed …

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Food Neighbourhoods #393: Sangenjaya, Tokyo 4:41

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Tokyo’s Sangenjaya neighbourhood is often overlooked due to the bright lights of nearby Shibuya. But its diverse food scene, cosy coffee shops and tucked-away speakeasies make it well worth the visit. Hanna Pham takes us on a full-day culinary tour of this sleepy corner of the city.By Monocle Radio

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Food on screen: ‘The Bear’ and ‘Omnivore’ 29:44

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This week, we switch on for a show dedicated to food on screen. We sit down with Lionel Boyce from hit Hulu television drama ‘The Bear’ to discuss how he channels the pace and perfectionism required in the kitchen and where acting and cooking intertwine. Also on the programme: we speak to acclaimed chef René Redzepi of Noma in Copenhagen and produc…

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Phil Bray - Effective Marketing in a Noisy World 47:47

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Tune in to hear: How did Phil pivot from a financial advisor position to roles focused on marketing? Why is a clearly established marketing strategy so critical as a starting point and what does this look like, practically? How important is it to have an affinity for, or direct tie with, the niche client group you may serve (e.g. first responders o…

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How think tanks drive polarization and policy 56:43

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Democrats and Republicans rely on partisan think tanks for policy proposals, along with the numbers and findings that justify them. How did think tank research reach a central place in our politics and how influential are they? E. J. Fagan finds that partisan think tanks like the Heritage Foundation helped polarize the congressional issue agenda an…

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Food Neighbourhoods #392: Wellington, New Zealand 6:26

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New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, might not be the first place that you think of when you’re looking for a culinary escape – but its award-winning restaurants, booming coffee culture and focus on seasonal ingredients make it well worth a visit. Here, Monocle’s Flynn Symonds takes us on a tour of his hometown.…

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Ep. 59 ATF Agent Pete Forcelli (ret) and NYPD Homicide Detective (ret) on turning whistleblower on the Operation Fast and Furious scandal and his book The Deadly Path. 47:04

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Ep. 59 ATF Deputy Assistant Director (Ret) and NYPD Homicide Detective (Ret) Pete Forcelli joins me to talk about testifying before Congress as a whistleblower in the Operation Fast and Furious scandal. Pete documents it all in his new book “The Deadly Path: How Operation Fast and Furious and Bad lawyers Armed Mexican Cartels.” In this episode, Par…

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Guest Episode: Council Watch on Council Insights & Election Essentials 54:32

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*Note: This episode is an upload of an Instagram live recording. In this episode, I am again joined by Dean Hurlston, President of Council Watch, to host an online info session event for people who want to understand their local council operations better and may be thinking about running in the upcoming Victorian council elections in October 2024. …

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‘Steak’, Tabar and Cenk Debensason 33:21

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This week, we speak with Tim Hayward, author of a new book all about steak. Also on the programme: Monocle’s Guy de Launey heads to Tabar’s new location in a former bike factory in Ljubljana to sample Slovenian-inspired tapas and we meet Cenk Debensason of Arkestra in Istanbul.By Monocle Radio

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Guest Episode: Hotel Quarantine Class Action Special 39:44

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In this episode I am joined by Damian Scattini, partner at Quinn Emanuel and the lawyer on record for the Hotel Quarantine Class Action. In this class action, Damian is representing thousands of businesses that suffered losses because of the months long lockdown following the State of Victoria’s botched operation of hotel quarantine. In this episod…

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Andy Baxley - The Power of Financial Purpose 43:21

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Tune in to hear: Why do humans seem to have such limited access to understanding what they want, from a financial perspective? Andy believes that the ethos of financial planning is the marriage of capital and purpose. What, specifically, does he mean by this and why does he think it is so critical? Should we try to expand our clients’ notion of cap…

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Food Neighbourhoods #391: Trastevere, Rome 11:08

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There’s no denying that Rome is a well-trodden and well-travelled culinary hotspot. From carbonara and cacio e pepe to gelato, you’ve probably tasted its famous delights. But even among the most touristy spots, family run eateries continue to supply authentic produce to its residents. Gabi di Vita, founder of Di Vita Experience, a tour company spec…

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Jean-Georges Vongerichten, ‘Sift’ and wine of the month 30:53

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This week, celebrated chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten joins us in the studio to discuss his latest opening, ABC kitchens. Plus: we learn about the new book ‘Sift’ by Nicola Lamb and our in-house wine expert, Chloé Lake, picks her wine of the month.By Monocle Radio

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White racial sympathy 45:08

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The impact of racial attitudes in American politics isn’t just about the presence or absence of anti-Black prejudice. Some White Americans say they are highly sympathetic to the plight of Black Americans. Are they just placing Black Lives Matter signs in their yards or does it translate into political views and actions? Jennifer Chudy finds that ma…

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Food Neighbourhoods #390: Reggio Emilia 13:11

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Monocle’s Ivan Carvalho takes a culinary tour of Reggio Emilia in the northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna.By Monocle Radio

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Abby Lee, Champagne & Friends and L’abeille 28:40

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This week we sit down with Abby Lee, head chef and founder of Mambow in East London which champions the fiery food of Malaysia. Also on the programme, we raise a glass of bubbly with Dan Roznov at his Champagne & Friends event in Zürich and we grab a seat at New York restaurant, L’abeille, which brings together Japanese and French cuisine.…

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Nuala Wash - Ten Steps to Better Decision Making 59:15

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Tune in to hear: What drove Nuala to write her new book, Tune In: How to Make Smarter Decisions in a Noisy World ? In her book, Nuala talks about four factors that amplify the risk of noise, obscuring our ability to arrive at the truth. What are these factors and why are they so important? How do we overcome the very entrenched obstacles we face wh…