Best Monocle Podcasts (2024)

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Why vice-president pick JD Vance is making allies nervous 36:08

1h ago36:08

36:08

JD Vance takes to the stage at the Republican National Convention but his past pronouncements on foreign policy are making allies nervous. Also on the programme: as the UK moves to renationalise its railways, we get a European train round-up. Plus: the latest from the European Political Community meeting and ‘The Global Countdown’. From Milan: Salo…

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Democracy in wartime 39:50

1h ago39:50

39:50

How can democracy function in a conflict zone? We explore that question with a focus on Ukraine. Plus: day three of the Republican National Convention and will Portugal force shopping centres to close on Sundays? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Jonathan Tuckey, ‘Irma: A Design Story’, Halima Cassell 30:26

1h ago30:26

30:26

We mark the launch of Monocle’s new paperback, ‘Fifty Ideas for Building Better Cities’, by discussing adaptive reuse with Jonathan Tuckey and find out how a Danish supermarket brought art and design to the masses. Plus: two exhibitions bringing contemporary craft to London offices.By Monocle Radio

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Summer music: Cassandra Jenkins and a new documentary about Blur 29:17

2h ago29:17

29:17

New York-based artist and musician Cassandra Jenkins discusses her new album, ‘My Light, My Destroyer’. The spellbinding new record is a tangle of cranked guitars, close-mic confessionals and wonderfully melodic songwriting. Plus: we celebrate ‘To the End’, a new documentary about Blur, with the film’s director, Toby L. See omnystudio.com/listener …

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Live from London 58:46

4h ago58:46

58:46

Georgina Godwin, is joined by Professor of International Politics, Scott Lucas, and Monocle’s Head of Radio, Tom Edwards, to discuss the Trump assassination attempt. Plus: Alex von Tunzelmann and David Schlesinger on the weekend’s other biggest talking points. We also speak to Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, in Liguria and Monocle’s corr…

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Biden’s turbulent week and the best books of the 21st century 32:14

6h ago32:14

32:14

Charles Hecker joins Georgina Godwin to talk about the Democrats’ dwindling support for Biden, the future of Paris and ‘The New York Times’ list of the best-selling books of the 21st century. Plus: the founder of Weatherglass Books, Neil Griffiths, talks about co-founding a small publishing house and the Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Pr…

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Sally El Hosaini and James Krishna Floyd, ‘Unicorns’ 13:34

10d ago13:34

13:34

Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Sally El Hosaini and James Krishna Floyd, directors of ‘Unicorns’, a cross-cultural romance about an Essex mechanic and a British-Indian drag queen.By Monocle Radio

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What would Ursula von der Leyen’s second term look like? 58:55

4h ago58:55

58:55

EU leaders are deciding today on whether to reappoint Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission president. But what would her second term look like? Then: we examine the reforms being proposed in China’s third plenum and look at Joe Biden’s announcement on Supreme Court changes. Plus: the latest from Dhaka as protests escalate and we discuss the …

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Bloqs and Kabin 33:47

1h ago33:47

33:47

Can the shared-workspace model work in manufacturing? We head to Bloqs, a pay-as-you-go workshop in north London, to hear how founders Arnaud Nichols and Al Parra are redefining the production process by providing creatives and businesses with flexible access to top-tier machinery, tools and a community of makers. Plus: we learn how Kabin founder W…

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Explainer 426: JD Vance 7:57

21m ago7:57

7:57

Ohio senator JD Vance has been announced as Donald Trump’s running mate and potential vice-president. Andrew Mueller explains his background and the likely reasons for his nomination. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.By Monocle Radio

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Democracy in wartime 39:50

1h ago39:50

39:50

How can democracy function in a conflict zone? We explore that question with a focus on Ukraine. Plus: day three of the Republican National Convention and will Portugal force shopping centres to close on Sundays? From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.By Monocle Radio

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Trump endorsements and the mayor of Paris takes a plunge 34:22

1h ago34:22

34:22

Defeated Republican rivals for the presidential nomination offer endorsements in Milwaukee, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo plunges into the Seine ahead of the Olympics and the hidden ties between Google and Amazon’s Project Nimbus and Israel’s military. Plus: Rio de Janeiro, the tale of two airports. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily …

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Will the EU boycott Viktor Orbán? 58:09

1h ago58:09

58:09

Following Viktor Orbán’s ‘peace tour’ to Israel, Moscow and China, European politicians plan to boycott meetings held by the Hungarian leader during his country’s EU presidency. We also have a dispatch from the second day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee and can the French left overcome their impasse and elect a new prime minister…

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Jonathan Tuckey, ‘Irma: A Design Story’, Halima Cassell 30:26

1h ago30:26

30:26

We mark the launch of Monocle’s new paperback, ‘Fifty Ideas for Building Better Cities’, by discussing adaptive reuse with Jonathan Tuckey and find out how a Danish supermarket brought art and design to the masses. Plus: two exhibitions bringing contemporary craft to London offices. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guid…

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Food Neighbourhoods #393: Sangenjaya, Tokyo 4:41

17h ago4:41

4:41

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. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guid…

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Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention 41:18

1h ago41:18

41:18

In his first public appearance since surviving an assassination attempt, Donald Trump was rapturously received at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Plus: Germany has banned a right-wing magazine and are Danish politicians spending too much time on social media? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention 41:18

2h ago41:18

41:18

In his first public appearance since surviving an assassination attempt, Donald Trump was rapturously received at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Plus: Germany has banned a right-wing magazine and are Danish politicians spending too much time on social media? From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More…

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Jonathan Tuckey, ‘Irma: A Design Story’, Halima Cassell 30:27

3h ago30:27

30:27

We mark the launch of Monocle’s new paperback, ‘Fifty Ideas for Building Better Cities’, by discussing adaptive reuse with Jonathan Tuckey and find out how a Danish supermarket brought art and design to the masses. Plus: two exhibitions bringing contemporary craft to London offices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Republican National Convention kicks off 31:51

37m ago31:51

31:51

Donald Trump makes an emotional entrance to the Republican National Convention and names his running mate. We look at how the weekend’s events might affect the direction of travel for the Republican Party. We also analyse Kaja Kallas’s vision for EU diplomacy as she takes up a foreign-policy role at the bloc after serving as Estonia’s first female …

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RNC 2024: Donald Trump appears wearing a bandage 57:53

2h ago57:53

57:53

We discuss the mood and security measures at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where Donald Trump made his first public appearance following the failed assassination attempt at a campaign event on Saturday. Plus: Monocle’s foreign editor, Alexis Self, explains the UK and EU’s warming relations as government minister Nick Thomas-Symon…

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Summer music: Cassandra Jenkins and a new documentary about Blur 29:17

1h ago29:17

29:17

New York-based artist and musician Cassandra Jenkins discusses her new album, ‘My Light, My Destroyer’. The spellbinding new record is a tangle of cranked guitars, close-mic confessionals and wonderfully melodic songwriting. Plus: we celebrate ‘To the End’, a new documentary about Blur, with the film’s director, Toby L. From Milan: Salone highlight…

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Tall Stories 417: Parque Central, Caracas 5:47

1h ago5:47

5:47

Camille Rodríguez Montilla tells the story of a grand development in Caracas that is emblematic of Venezuela’s decades-long tale of boom and bust. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.By Monocle Radio

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Tensions rise between China and Nato 38:05

1h ago38:05

38:05

Nato has accused China of being a ‘decisive enabler’ of Russia in Ukraine. Beijing has rejected the claim and warned Nato against stirring confrontation. What is the path forward for relations between the two military powers? Plus: the fallout from the attempt on Donald Trump’s life and the Norwegian satellite bringing broadband to the Arctic. From…

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Tensions rise between China and Nato 38:06

1d ago38:06

38:06

Nato has accused China of being a ‘decisive enabler’ of Russia in Ukraine. Beijing has rejected the claim and warned Nato against stirring confrontation. What is the path forward for relations between the two military powers? Plus: the fallout from the attempt on Donald Trump’s life and the Norwegian satellite bringing broadband to the Arctic. See …

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The political aftermath of an assassination attempt 35:50

2h ago35:50

35:50

As Donald Trump heads for the Republican National Convention, we look at whether the attempt on his life might affect the presidential campaign. We also catch up with Latvia’s foreign minister on the sidelines of the Nato Summit and look at whether China can find a fix for its laggardly economic growth as its third plenum kicks off in Beijing. From…

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Donald Trump assassination attempt at a rally 58:58

2d ago58:58

58:58

The former president was speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania when he was shot at, with a bullet reportedly grazing his ear. How will the assassination attempt reshape the presidential race? Then we get the latest from Israel as it intensifies its assault on Gaza, head to Rwanda where incumbent Paul Kagame is poised to win a fourth term in office an…

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UBS Global Wealth Report 2024 15:39

2d ago15:39

15:39

The UBS Global Wealth Report has been at the forefront of insights into household wealth for 15 years and has become a key reference point for all those interested in trends shaping wealth across the world. Featuring analysis from UBS Global Wealth Management chief economist Paul Donovan and Economist Samuel Adams. From Milan: Salone highlights, in…

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Tiffany Murray’s rock’n’roll childhood 28:44

42m ago28:44

28:44

Ever wondered what David Bowie liked to eat for dinner, or how the members of Queen wrote and rehearsed their famous “Galileos”? Tiffany Murray’s new memoir invites us into the lives of 1970s rock nobility. Set at two recording studios, including the legendary Rockfield Studios where she was raised, her mother Joan was a chef for the likes of Black…

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Live from London 58:46

34m ago58:46

58:46

Georgina Godwin, is joined by Professor of International Politics, Scott Lucas, and Monocle’s Head of Radio, Tom Edwards, to discuss the Trump assassination attempt. Plus: Alex von Tunzelmann and David Schlesinger on the weekend’s other biggest talking points. We also speak to Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, in Liguria and Monocle’s corr…

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Highlights from Monocle Radio 57:00

3h ago57:00

57:00

We look back at Keir Starmer’s first week as UK prime minister and our team reports from the Nato summit in Washington. Plus: we speak with Apple’s Lisa Jackson and pay a visit to an icon of the French Riviera. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.By Monocle Radio

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Nato comes to Washington 43:04

3h ago43:04

43:04

‘The Foreign Desk’ broadcasts from Washington for Nato’s 75th anniversary summit, with Joe Biden playing host under an intense spotlight. Andrew Mueller speaks to ministers from Estonia, Latvia and Moldova, as well as Ian Bremmer and former US defence official Ian Brzezinski. Plus: the story of Nato’s longest-serving spokesperson, Oana Lungescu. Fr…

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‘Manera’ in Mexico, ‘The Journal of the Hydra Book Club’ and ‘The Warp of Time’ 35:15

5h ago35:15

35:15

This week we speak with Enric Pastor and María Alcocer from design title ‘Manera’ about their new edition ‘Manera México’. Plus: we head to the Greek island of Hydra to speak with Josh Hickey and Filip Niedenthal about the second edition of ‘The Journal of the Hydra Book Club’. We also chat to Megan Wray Schertler, publisher of ‘The Warp of Time’, …

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Biden’s turbulent week and the best books of the 21st century 32:14

6h ago32:14

32:14

Charles Hecker joins Georgina Godwin to talk about the Democrats’ dwindling support for Biden, the future of Paris and ‘The New York Times’ list of the best-selling books of the 21st century. Plus: the founder of Weatherglass Books, Neil Griffiths, talks about co-founding a small publishing house and the Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Pr…

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

19h ago29:44

29:44

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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What We Learned: Friday 12 July 6:57

19h ago6:57

6:57

This week’s whimsical news monologue focuses on stories including Marjorie Taylor Greene’s 4 July blunder, Trump-approved memorabilia and Jacob Rees-Mogg’s venture post MP-life: reality TV. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.By Monocle Radio

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Eureka 398: Pierre Lou des Alpes 6:14

19h ago6:14

6:14

We meet Pierre-Lou Million, the founder of Pierre Lou des Alpes, a Swiss brand known for its whimsical and sustainable socks. Million shares how his joyful Alpine upbringing inspired his unique designs and his aim to spread the positive feeling of the mountains through his products. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guid…

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Ukrainian literature in wartime 34:56

21h ago34:56

34:56

We speak to writer Anna Romandash about how Ukrainian literature has evolved over the course of the conflict with Russia. We also check in with Andrew Mueller on the final day of the 75th Nato summit in Washington and hear a live session from American singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running…

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Ukrainian literature in wartime 34:57

21h ago34:57

34:57

We speak to writer Anna Romandash about how Ukrainian literature has evolved over the course of the conflict with Russia. We also check in with Andrew Mueller on the final day of the 75th Nato summit in Washington and hear a live session from American singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Nato summit and Biden’s blunders 32:46

1d ago32:46

32:46

As the Nato summit draws to a close, we analyse Joe Biden’s performance and his political future. Then: we head to Kenya to examine the political situation there as president William Ruto dismisses most of his cabinet. Plus: the latest business news, a look at Narendra Modi’s move to cosy up to Moscow and the “wedding of the century”. From Milan: S…

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Leading the charge: a journey down the French riviera in the Cadillac Lyriq, part two 23:36

6d ago23:36

23:36

Alongside General Motors, partner of ‘Monocle on Culture’, we share the second in our three-part series of special programmes. In this episode, we continue our journey down the Côte d’Azur, with time to ponder a quick dip at the Club Dauphin. Along the way we tap into the design world of the Cadillac Lyriq with designer Magalie Debellis. Plus: we h…

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Ziya Tong 33:06

1d ago33:06

33:06

Science broadcaster and author Ziya Tong sits down with Andrew Mueller to discuss her new documentary film, ‘Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics’, her stint as one of Canada’s top encyclopaedia salespeople and the struggle to communicate important science issues to the public. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily run…

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Leading the charge: a journey down the French Riviera in the Cadillac Lyriq, part two 23:37

5d ago23:37

23:37

Alongside General Motors, partner of ‘Monocle on Culture’, we share the second in our three-part series of special programmes. In this episode, we continue our journey down the Côte d’Azur, with time to ponder a quick dip at the Club Dauphin. Along the way we tap into the design world of the Cadillac Lyriq with designer Magalie Debellis. Plus: we h…

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