Best Harry Venice Podcasts (2024)

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

1h ago30:15

30:15

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. From Milan: Salone highlights, intervi…

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Eureka 405: Alpagota 16:27

9m ago16:27

16:27

Gaëtan Gaye launched Alpagota in October 2023 after spotting a gap in the €130bn eyewear market. Less than a year later, the brand is growing rapidly across Europe and Asia, bringing a fresh approach to eyewear maintenance. Gaye stops by Midori House to tell us how it happened. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. Mo…

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The future of skincare, Sauna Social Club and the colour blue 54:47

2h ago54:47

54:47

As crisp, golden leaves begin swirling in the air, it’s time to reboot our energy. That’s why this episode has a restorative theme: we discuss the future of dermatology with pioneering doctor Emma Craythorne, join the Sauna Social Club in London as it brings music to the hot-box and talk about the legacy of nurse Florence Nightingale. Plus: the bea…

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What We Learned: Friday 30 August 7:30

22m ago7:30

7:30

A round-up of this week’s news stories, including Robert F Kennedy Jr’s exit from the US presidential race. Plus: Donald Trump returns with more memorabilia and an extra-special incentive, and a message from beyond the grave from Lord Sainsbury to the National Gallery. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.…

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From Prague to Venice 40:05

4h ago40:05

40:05

Monocle’s finest staffers and correspondents discuss the day’s big stories: a high-profile gathering of world leaders in Czechia, the latest from the Middle East, municipal elections in Brazil and why in Japan it’s now illegal to ride a bicycle while drunk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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From Prague to Venice 40:04

3h ago40:04

40:04

Monocle’s finest staffers and correspondents discuss the day’s big stories: a high-profile gathering of world leaders in Czechia, the latest from the Middle East, municipal elections in Brazil and why in Japan it’s now illegal to ride a bicycle while drunk. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.…

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Australia and Indonesia deepen military ties 36:40

2h ago36:40

36:40

Australia and Indonesia have significantly upgraded their military relationship but what does this new defence agreement entail? Then: the EU says that it won’t recognise the “democratic legitimacy” of Venezuela’s election and we sit down with former president of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid at Globsec. Plus: the latest business news and next year’s Eu…

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Harris and Walz’s first major interview 58:52

38m ago58:52

58:52

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz sit down for their first joint TV interview while Donald Trump reposts lewd comments. Then: we discuss the state of the free press in Hong Kong as editors face sedition charges. Plus: we examine Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II’s unlikely relationship. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide…

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Adaptive reuse in Nigeria & safer streets in London 29:37

1h ago29:37

29:37

How does adaptive reuse differ around the globe? We speak to an expert to uncover how Africa does things differently when it comes to giving a building a second life. We also discuss the feeling of safety for women in cities by way of a recent study into our physical and emotional responses to urban environments. From Milan: Salone highlights, inte…

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Dwellings 8:09

13m ago8:09

8:09

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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On the brink 35:11

10h ago35:11

35:11

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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On the brink 35:11

3h ago35:11

35:11

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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The Global Countdown – Lithuania 7:16

1h ago7:16

7:16

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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Living on Earth: How Life Shapes Our Planet with Peter Godfrey-Smith 50:38

35m ago50:38

50:38

Episode Description: In this episode, host Francesca Rheannon sits down with philosopher Peter Godfrey-Smith to discuss his latest book, Living on Earth: Forests, Corals, Consciousness, and the Making of the World. Godfrey-Smith offers a fresh perspective on how life forms, from the simplest bacteria to complex animals, have actively shaped our pla…

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Living on Earth: How Life Shapes Our Planet with Peter Godfrey-Smith 50:38

3h ago50:38

50:38

Episode Description: In this episode, host Francesca Rheannon sits down with philosopher Peter Godfrey-Smith to discuss his latest book, Living on Earth: Forests, Corals, Consciousness, and the Making of the World. Godfrey-Smith offers a fresh perspective on how life forms, from the simplest bacteria to complex animals, have actively shaped our pla…

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Venice Film Festival: Report 1. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 28:04

2h ago28:04

28:04

David Mouriquand from EuroNews and Nicholas Bell from Eye on Cinema join John Bleasdale to talk about Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the opening film of the 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/writers-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Spain’s islands 32:15

4h ago32:15

32:15

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? 29:44

1h ago29:44

29:44

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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Eastern Ukraine braves bombings 58:58

1h ago58:58

58:58

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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Northvolt and Dexory 29:52

3h ago29:52

29:52

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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West Bank woes 39:00

2h ago39:00

39:00

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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Explainer 432: The theatre of war 6:10

1d ago6:10

6:10

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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West Bank woes 39:00

1h ago39:00

39:00

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 30:43

2d ago30:43

30:43

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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Trading tit-for-tat 59:00

1h ago59:00

59:00

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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Industrial Facility and Ole Scheeren 29:06

1h ago29:06

29:06

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 8:13

1h ago8:13

8:13

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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Ukraine under fire 40:00

2h ago40:00

40:00

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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Ukraine under fire 40:00

2h ago40:00

40:00

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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Jake Sullivan visits China and Russia launches more air attacks on Ukraine 30:00

3h ago30:00

30:00

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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Telegram CEO arrest and the many fronts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine 58:58

19h ago58:58

58:58

We discuss the latest developments from the multiplying fronts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and how the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov will play into the conflict. Then, as North Korea continues its ‘suicide drone’ tests, will South Korea push to go nuclear? And, what’s behind Trinidad & Tobago’s new coat of arms. From Milan: Salone highligh…

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‘Sing Sing’ 26:50

2d ago26:50

26:50

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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Tall Stories 423: Rothko Chapel, Houston 5:19

19h ago5:19

5:19

Gregory Scruggs takes us to a non-denominational chapel that has been a spiritual sanctuary and design lover’s dream for decades. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.By Monocle Radio

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Decisive action 41:39

1h ago41:39

41:39

Russia’s latest barrage of strikes on Ukraine has prompted Zelensky to issue a fresh plea for direct military interventions from the West. Our panellists today, Robin Brant and Carole Walker, join Andrew Mueller to discuss Ukraine’s latest call to arms. Plus: What the future looks like for the controversial message app Telegram, and can the \"right…

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Decisive action 41:40

4h ago41:40

41:40

Russia’s latest barrage of strikes on Ukraine has prompted Zelensky to issue a fresh plea for direct military interventions from the West. Our panellists today, Robin Brant and Carole Walker, join Andrew Mueller to discuss Ukraine’s latest call to arms. Plus: What the future looks like for the controversial message app Telegram, and can the "right …

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Crossfire between Israel and Hezbollah, and missiles over Ukraine 37:15

1d ago37:15

37:15

How will the military escalation between Israel and Hezbollah affect the ongoing hostage negotiations with Hamas? Plus; Russia launches an attack over Ukraine, Indonesian's protest against a political dynasty, the far-left makes big gains in Eastern Germany and Monocle's Senior Correspondent brings us a roundup of the Brazilian newspapers. From Mil…

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The Middle East and France’s political crisis 58:58

7h ago58:58

58:58

‘The Globalist’ is live from Zürich: we get the Swiss take on the Middle East, check in on France’s political crisis, explore the Asian view of the Democratic National Convention and wrap up the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.…

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The meaning of craft, part three 14:30

2h ago14:30

14:30

The final part of our 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, and in this series, Monocle and UBS have been interrogating how this idea comes to life across different industries. Part three features the globally minded, Zürich-based designer, architect a…

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Jewel of the South, New Orleans with Partner John Stubbs Part 1 8:33

1h ago8:33

8:33

We graciously stepped aside this Saturday morning for Angels Baseball at 11:30 a.m. (in Toronto versus the Blue Jays) so we got right to it this morning. “Jewel of the South, the 2024 recipient of the prestigious James Beard Award for Outstanding Bar, is a classic New Orleans tavern, reimagined. The Proprietors are in this business because they lov…

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Jewel of the South, New Orleans with Partner John Stubbs Part 2 13:36

1h ago13:36

13:36

“Jewel of the South, the 2024 recipient of the prestigious James Beard Award for Outstanding Bar, is a classic New Orleans tavern, reimagined. The Proprietors are in this business because they love hospitality. The Owners love to host, love to serve, and mostly love the power of hospitality to bring people together to celebrate, commiserate, and co…

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Sherry Yard, Culinary Personality, Chef, Restaurateur and Cookbook Author Part 1 12:01

2d ago12:01

12:01

“Brooklyn-born Sherry Yard of Bakery by the Yard is a nationally acclaimed chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, teacher and presenter, who has spent her extensive career making a mark as a disruptor in the hospitality industry. Her innovative and uncompromising approach has garnered three James Beard Awards and an induction into their Who’s Who of …

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Sherry Yard, Culinary Personality, Chef, Restaurateur and Cookbook Author Part 2 12:09

1h ago12:09

12:09

“Brooklyn-born Sherry Yard of Bakery by the Yard is a nationally acclaimed chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, teacher and presenter, who has spent her extensive career making a mark as a disruptor in the hospitality industry. Her innovative and uncompromising approach has garnered three James Beard Awards and an induction into their Who’s Who of …

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Nathan Thrall 30:35

1h ago30:35

30:35

Life for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank is often stalked by violence, heightened by the events following 7 October. When US journalist Nathan Thrall decided to write about their experience, he wanted to unveil the sheer catastrophe that they live through daily. The Pulitzer Prize-winning book, ‘A Day in the Life of Abed Salama’, focuses on …

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Live from Zürich 55:09

1h ago55:09

55:09

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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Monocle Radio highlights 57:28

2h ago57:28

57:28

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

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