Best Ceasefire Ltd Podcasts (2024)

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How monarchs shape our cities 27:45

1h ago27:45

27:45

Throughout history, kings and queens have commissioned buildings all around the world but just how much has their vision shaped the cities of today? We explore the new book, ‘Royalty and Architecture’, with its editor Clive Aslet. Plus: we visit a place that saw everything from coronations to royal funerals and check on the rebuilding efforts of No…

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Considered campers 7:30

2h ago7:30

7:30

Gregory Scruggs looks at the design essentials that can elevate camping to a way to connect with the natural world in comfort From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.By Monocle Radio

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Ukraine’s long game 36:16

1h ago36:16

36:16

As thousands more Russian civilians are evacuated from the border region of Kursk, we examine the ways in which Ukraine hopes to capitalise on its shock success to try to win the war. Plus: is Trump’s campaign starting to stall? What’s next for Venezuela? And would you pay a subscription fee for unlimited flights? From Milan: Salone highlights, int…

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Ukraine’s long game 36:16

9h ago36:16

36:16

As thousands more Russian civilians are evacuated from the border region of Kursk, we examine the ways in which Ukraine hopes to capitalise on its shock success to try to win the war. Plus: is Trump’s campaign starting to stall? What’s next for Venezuela? And would you pay a subscription fee for unlimited flights? See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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Olympics special 10:05

3h ago10:05

10:05

This week on The Global Countdown, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the number-one songs in the most successful countries at the Paris Olympics. Would they also get a gold medal for music? From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.By Monocle Radio

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A push for peace in the Middle East – and what we know about mpox 36:37

3h ago36:37

36:37

As the US tries to bring Israel and Hamas to the negotiating table, we look at the latest efforts to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East. Then, after the World Health Organization declares mpox as a global public health emergency, we ask: how seriously should it be taken? Plus, business news and an Olympic special for The Global Countdown. …

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Israel and the US remain uneasy allies 59:04

2h ago59:04

59:04

The US has agreed another multi-billion-dollar weapons package for Israel, while demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. Plus: Thailand’s government is sent into crisis after a court ruling, why people are leaving New Zealand in record numbers, an interview with Istanbul’s mayor and Toblerone without Swiss milk. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and…

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Vinos Enteros 25:21

3h ago25:21

25:21

Gonzalo Gout and Larissa Lawrence, co-founders of Vinos Enteros, turned their shared passion for wine and hospitality into a successful wine-import business in Mexico City. They discuss how cultural exploration has shaped the company, allowing them to bring unique Old World wines to Mexico’s culinary scene, and the operational challenges of running…

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Port life in Spain 34:40

35m ago34:40

34:40

‘The Concierge’ returns with a three-episode special in partnership with Turespaña. Live from the vibrant terrace of Casa Bonay in Barcelona, episode one explores the varied world of port life and the best excursions and experiences around the Spanish coast. In front of a live audience, our host Robert Bound is joined by Inés Miró-Sans, co-founder …

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Ceasefire hopes fade 40:53

1h ago40:53

40:53

Ahead of tomorrow’s scheduled truce talks in Doha, we discuss the hopes, if any, of achieving a ceasefire in Gaza. Plus: how deaths in record heat are changing Europe and why Melbourne is banning the e-scooter once and for all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Ceasefire hopes fade 40:52

1h ago40:52

40:52

Ahead of tomorrow’s scheduled truce talks in Doha, we discuss the hopes, if any, of achieving a ceasefire in Gaza. Plus: how deaths in record heat are changing Europe and why Melbourne is banning the e-scooter once and for all. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.…

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Explainer 430: Will there be peace in Sudan? 6:48

22m ago6:48

6:48

As peace talks are set to begin in Geneva regarding Sudan’s year-long conflict, Andrew Mueller asks whether optimism about their success is foolhardy. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.By Monocle Radio

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Russia’s Belgorod region declares an emergency and Kishida to step down 33:35

1h ago33:35

33:35

Russia’s Belgorod region declares a state of emergency. Meanwhile, Japan’s prime minister, Fumio Kishida, announces that he will not seek re-election and the US braces itself for an increased chance of recession. Plus, the fate of Mathieu Lehanneur’s Olympic cauldron and Dolce & Gabbana’s perfume for dogs. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews …

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Russia withdraws troops from Ukraine 1:02:45

6h ago1:02:45

1:02:45

Kyiv claims that Russia has had to pull units away from the east of Ukraine in order to defend its own territory. What effect will this have on the war? Plus: Slovakia steps ever closer to authoritarianism and Nathan Thrall on how the West Bank has changed since 7 October. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More in…

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Copenhagen Fashion week, summer series, Spinorama 29:27

1h ago29:27

29:27

We reflect on Copenhagen Fashion week, continue our summer essentials series and highlight an exhibition that focuses on unusual book-spine design. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.By Monocle Radio

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Food Neighbourhoods #397: Belleville, Paris 6:08

25m ago6:08

6:08

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. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.By Monocle Radio

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Ukraine piles pressure on Putin 38:54

2h ago38:54

38:54

As Ukraine’s extraordinary incursion into Russian territory continues, we consider its implications. Plus: the latest developments in the US presidential race, an Anglo-Italian plan to overhaul Europe’s police force and Hong Kong’s cabbies launch a charm offensive. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.…

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Ukraine piles pressure on Putin 38:54

1d ago38:54

38:54

As Ukraine’s extraordinary incursion into Russian territory continues, we consider its implications. Plus: the latest developments in the US presidential race, an Anglo-Italian plan to overhaul Europe’s police force and Hong Kong’s cabbies launch a charm offensive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Ukraine claims Russian territory 32:06

1h ago32:06

32:06

The latest on Ukraine’s cross-border offensive, as Volodymyr Zelensky says that the ‘war is coming home’ to Russia. Then: what did we learn from Elon Musk’s discussion with Donald Trump, and why has Italy decided to sell off 33 heritage sites, from castles to army barracks, to tackle its growing public debt? Plus: business news with Bloomberg and w…

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Is an Iranian attack on Israel imminent? 58:45

4h ago58:45

58:45

As the UK, France and Germany warn Iran against attacking Israel, the US ramps up military deployment in the region. But just how imminent is an attack? Then: Pakistan’s former spy chief is arrested, Indonesia’s Joko Widodo holds a cabinet meeting in the nation’s unfinished new capital and we sit down with Ukraine’s defence industry chief, Alexande…

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Review: ‘Tuesday’ 24:34

15h ago24:34

24:34

Film critics Caspar Salmon and Leila Latif join Robert Bound in the studio to review A24’s latest film, ‘Tuesday’, directed by Daina O Pusić. Julia Louis-Dreyfus stars as a mother whose daughter, played by Lola Petticrew, has a terminal illness. A difficult situation becomes more painful – and far stranger – with the arrival of death in the form of…

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Escalating conflict in the Middle East and Europe 37:29

17h ago37:29

37:29

As Ukraine continues its surprise offensive inside Russian territory, the US is accelerating its military deployment to the Middle East amid reports that Iran might attack Israel within days. Our expert panel considers what can be done to stop things escalating further. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.…

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Escalating conflict in the Middle East and Europe 37:30

3d ago37:30

37:30

As Ukraine continues its surprise offensive inside Russian territory, the US is accelerating its military deployment to the Middle East amid reports that Iran might attack Israel within days. Our expert panel considers what can be done to stop things escalating further. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Tall Stories 421: Le Carreau du Temple, Paris 3:35

18h ago3:35

3:35

David Stevens visits a historic part of Paris that has been a celebrated example of a mixed-use space for centuries. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.By Monocle Radio

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The Middle East prepares for escalation and Mahmoud Abbas visits Moscow 34:51

23h ago34:51

34:51

The US sends reinforcements to the Middle East as Israel prepares for a possible retaliation by Iran. Mahmoud Abbas, the president of Palestine, is in Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin as Russia fends off a Ukrainian incursion and Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the Philippines’ president, warns China against aggression in the South China Sea. Plus: An Oly…

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France: back to reality 59:51

1d ago59:51

59:51

As the Olympic Games wrap up in Paris, France is forced to face the political crisis that has been brewing in the background. We also discuss the latest efforts to bring peace to war-torn Sudan, what’s next for Rwanda as Paul Kagame is sworn in yet again and why the prime minister of Fiji is on a week-long trip to China. Plus: news from the Balkans…

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The meaning of craft, part one 21:21

3d ago21:21

21:21

The first in a special series exploring the meaning of craft in today’s world. Craft is not just about what you do but also how you go about doing it: the ability to gaze both backwards and forwards; to recognise heritage and skill, and combine it with a compelling vision. In this series, Monocle and UBS are interrogating how these tenets come to l…

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Elif Shafak 29:25

2d ago29:25

29:25

Best-selling author Elif Shafak is the most widely read female author in Turkey and her work has been translated into a staggering 57 languages. Her 2019 novel ‘10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World’ was nominated for the Booker Prize and her novels have been shortlisted in the Costa Award, the British Book Awards and the Women’s Prize for Fi…

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Live in Paris 54:21

2d ago54:21

54:21

Colette Davidson and Francis Collings join Emma Nelson to discuss the latest news from Paris for our last programme at Maison Allianz. We also discuss the technology of sportswear with the co-founder of Fusalp, Sophie Lacoste, and the former head of programming at La Machine du Moulin Rouge talks music and sports at the Olympic Games. Plus: Monocle…

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Highlights from Monocle Radio 58:23

2d ago58:23

58:23

We hear from Christophe Dubi, the executive director of the Olympic Games, we discuss the revival of Japanese city-pop and profile Tim Walz. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.By Monocle Radio

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What now for France? 33:18

4d ago33:18

33:18

The Olympics provided some welcome respite for Emmanuel Macron and the French from their political headache. Have they learned anything about unity from the Games? In part two of our broadcasts live from Paris, Andrew Mueller speaks with French sports ambassador Laurence Fischer, Le Monde ‘M’ magazine editor Marie-Pierre Lannelongue and Paris-based…

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‘Italy Segreta’, ‘M Le magazine du Monde’, ‘BSKT’ and the Olympic Broadcasting Services 47:23

3d ago47:23

47:23

We speak with the founder of ‘Italy Segreta’, a title about all things Italy. Plus: Marie-Pierre Lannelongue from ‘M Le magazine du Monde’; ‘BSKT’, which is all about basketball culture; and Yiannis Exarchos, the CEO of the Olympic Broadcasting Services. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.…

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What will be the legacy of the Paris Olympics? 46:33

3d ago46:33

46:33

Live from Maison Allianz. Andrew Mueller is joined by Olympic historian Philip Barker to discuss the legacy of this year’s Olympic Games, and Joachim Roncin, director of design for Paris 2024. Plus: Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, joins from Gstaad, our roving Olympics correspondent, Kieran Pender, talks about the few marquee events rema…

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‘Verdura’, Alouette and Chotto Matte 34:50

4d ago34:50

34:50

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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Eureka 402: Janaïna Milheiro 7:00

4d ago7:00

7:00

Janaïna Milheiro shares the story behind her specialisation in featherwork and her mission to rethink luxury design through materials. She talks about her creative process, the sustainability of using feathers as a byproduct and the growing interest in the discipline among young designers. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily runni…

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What We Learned: Friday 9 August 7:48

6d ago7:48

7:48

A wry look at this week’s political stories, including Kamala Harris’s running-mate pick Tim Walz and the Minnesota flag dilemma, the New Zealand prime minister’s swipe at Australians and a decade-old mystery that has finally been solved in New York, thanks to Robert F Kennedy Jr. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide.…

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What awaits Emmanuel Macron on the other side of the Olympics? 30:03

4d ago30:03

30:03

With the Olympics concluding this weekend, can Emmanuel Macron leverage the favourable glow of the Games to shift France’s political landscape? We discuss what’s next for the country’s divided parliament and whether it can build a coalition. Plus: Martin ‘MGbility’ Gilian talks about making the sport of breaking an Olympic event. Live from Maison A…

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What awaits Emmanuel Macron on the other side of the Olympics? 30:04

5d ago30:04

30:04

With the Olympics concluding this weekend, can Emmanuel Macron leverage the favourable glow of the Games to shift France’s political landscape? We discuss what’s next for the country’s divided parliament and whether it can build a coalition. Plus: Martin ‘MGbility’ Gilian talks about making the sport of breaking an Olympic event. Live from Maison A…

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Thailand’s new opposition party. Same as the old? 39:51

4d ago39:51

39:51

Thailand’s most popular party, which disbanded on Wednesday, is reconstituted as the People’s Party. And the US becomes Germany’s largest trading partner. We’ll also check in with our correspondents in Ukraine and at Copenhagen Fashion Week. Plus: Disney animator extraordinaire Glen Keane. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily runni…

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Adrian Edmondson 30:28

4d ago30:28

30:28

British comedy veteran of ‘The Young Ones’ and ‘Bottom’ fame Adrian Edmondson sits down with Andrew Mueller to talk about his memoir ‘Berserker!’, his often violent skits with late collaborator Rik Mayall and using humour to deal with trauma. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.…

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Animation with Glen Keane and BMXing with Carlos Ramírez 1:08:06

4d ago1:08:06

1:08:06

Day 10 and the final of our residency at Maison Allianz. Allianz is a Worldwide Insurance Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. We flick through the Parisian papers with Francis Collings, take a look at sports marketing with Puma’s Johan Adamsson, explore sports and film with legendary animator Glen Keane, Olympic culture with Angelita Teo a…

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Lebanon braces for an attack and Puigdemont returns 58:56

4d ago58:56

58:56

As Lebanon braces for an attack, we ask what plans are being made in the event of an Israeli invasion, Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont returns to Spain for the first time in seven years and a diplomatic rift over Israel’s exclusion from Japan’s Nagasaki bomb commemoration. Plus: fashion news, a flick through the papers and a check-in fr…

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Paris: the Olympics and the city 30:12

5d ago30:12

30:12

Hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games can be a great catalyst for urban transformation. This week we report from the French capital as it plays host to the world to find out more about its green initiatives, housing policies and sustainable architecture. Plus: what sort of city will be left for Parisians once the Games leave town? From Milan: Sa…

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Fashioning fabric 5:41

5d ago5:41

5:41

Genevieve Bennett, head of design at Liberty Interiors, shares the in-house team’s approach to pattern and colour when producing new textile collections. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.By Monocle Radio

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US Olympians Regan Smith and Rowdy Gaines on a winning mentality 36:38

5d ago36:38

36:38

Regan Smith and Rowdy Gaines, two multiple medallists in Olympic swimming, pop by Maison Allianz to discuss what it takes to take home gold at the Games and dealing with losses. Plus: We meet the design team behind Paris’s new Aquatics Centre in Saint-Denis and Nyetimber’s Helen Gunn talks about its partnership with Team GB and the British sparklin…

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