Beste Monocle Podcasts (2025)

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A tribute to Oliviero Toscani, ‘hellofrom’ and ‘Dogue’ 27:25

3h ago27:25

27:25

We pay tribute to legendary Italian photographer Oliviero Toscani. Plus: the team behind ‘hellofrom’ on their city guides and kiosks. Then: ‘Dogue’ magazine, a fashion and lifestyle publication for dogs.\n\n From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.Von Monocle Radio

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News and culture round-up 33:53

4h ago33:53

33:53

Georgina Godwin and Charles Hecker discuss the week’s top global stories, delve into cultural highlights and a chat with Peter Florence about his two exciting initiatives: The Conversation and European Festivals Forest.\n\nVon Monocle Radio

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Will Biden’s legacy be defined by his determination to run again? 35:06

14h ago35:06

35:06

We discuss Joe Biden’s presidency and debate whether his determination to run again will overshadow his achievements in office. Plus: we look ahead to next week’s World Economic Forum in Davos. Then: Andrew Mueller’s ‘What We Learned’ and a tribute to the late, great David Lynch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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‘Lester Beall & A New American Identity’ 11:03

1d ago11:03

11:03

This exhibition at Poster House in New York explores how the US graphic designer translated concepts of European modernism into art for local audiences. Curator Angelina Lippert explains the importance and techniques used in three series of Beall posters produced for the Rural Electrification Administration in the 1930s.…

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The best cultural releases of 2025 36:31

5d ago36:31

36:31

We look ahead to the most exciting books, films and exhibitions in 2025, from the first international retrospective of a beloved US artist to a political thriller so potent that its director was forced to flee his home country. John Mitchinson, Francesca Gavin and Simran Hans join Robert Bound in the studio to let you know what should be on your cu…

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Breaking down the week’s top stories 58:41

6d ago58:41

58:41

Isabel Hilton joins Emma Nelson for a look through the week’s news. Plus: we head to St Moritz to get the latest from our editorial director, Tyler Brûlé. Then: Monocle’s Balkans correspondent, Guy De Launey, gives us the latest news from the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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News and culture round-up 33:53

4h ago33:53

33:53

Georgina Godwin and Charles Hecker discuss the week’s top global stories, delve into cultural highlights and a chat with Peter Florence about his two exciting initiatives: The Conversation and European Festivals Forest.\n\n From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.…

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Eat your greens! Plus: the popularity of non-alocholic drinks 30:31

12h ago30:31

30:31

It’s only natural to spend time reflecting on your habits at the beginning of the new year – and that includes eating and drinking too. In this episode we speak to the author tracing the philosophy of food systems around the world and drop in to a mocktail bar in Canada. Plus: we sit down with the Danish “gastrophysicist” on a mission to get the co…

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Eureka 423: How Art SG became a key date on the global art calendar 8:07

13h ago8:07

8:07

Magnus Renfrew, co-founder of Art SG, shares the inspiration behind Southeast Asia’s leading international art fair, highlighting Singapore’s emerging art ecosystem and its unique role in attracting global collectors, artists and galleries.\n\n From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.…

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What We Learned: Friday 17 January 7:49

13h ago7:49

7:49

A look back at the week’s news, including a wrap-up of Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing and the latest on the war between pineapple on pizza.\n\n From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.Von Monocle Radio

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Will Biden’s legacy be defined by his determination to run again? 35:04

14h ago35:04

35:04

We discuss Joe Biden’s presidency and debate whether his determination to run again will overshadow his achievements in office. Plus: we look ahead to next week’s World Economic Forum in Davos. Then: Andrew Mueller’s ‘What We Learned’ and a tribute to the late, great David Lynch. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. …

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How inauguration fashion makes a statement 30:48

16h ago30:48

30:48

Fashion historian Summer Anne Lee discusses the meaning behind presidential fashions ahead of the inauguration, from Washington to Trump. We are also joined by Chiara Rimella to compare the inauguration looks of three notable women. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.…

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Israel’s cabinet votes on the ceasefire deal 35:14

20h ago35:14

35:14

We discuss the aftermath of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Then: Tiktok’s parent company Bytdance, has until Sunday to sell the social media platform to a US company, Austrian far-right lawmakers win defamation case against a newspaper and a new hotel opens in an iconic department-store building. Plus: we check in at Maison et Objet in Par…

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Damian Woetzel 25:40

22h ago25:40

25:40

Damian Woetzel is a former principal dancer at the New York City Ballet and the current president of the world’s most prestigious performing arts conservatory, The Juilliard School. After an illustrious career as one of the world’s foremost male dancers, Woetzel went on to earn a degree from Harvard, serve on Barack Obama’s Committee on the Arts an…

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Biden’s final days in the Oval Office and the Iran-Russia partnership 58:57

1d ago58:57

58:57

Julie Norman joins Emma Nelson to discuss US president Joe Biden’s final days in the Oval Office. Plus: presidents Putin and Pezeshkian of Russia and Iran sign a historic partnership treaty, then we explore Southeast Asia’s biggest international art fair, Art SG, and look back at the life and legacy of director David Lynch. From Milan: Salone highl…

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Materials matter 30:06

1d ago30:06

30:06

How can the materials with which we choose to build affect the economics, sustainability and resilience of our built environment? We explore the material world through a recent title about available resources, an explainer on using soil for structures and a visit to the world’s leading trade fair for architecture, materials and systems. From Milan:…

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Joe Biden’s ominous farewell address 35:24

1d ago35:24

35:24

We discuss Qatar’s diplomatic strategy as the Gulf state positions itself as a key player in global conflict resolution. Plus: Joe Biden sounds the alarm over the growing power of “oligarchy” in the US, Keir Starmer visits Ukraine and Andrew Mueller’s letter from Melbourne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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‘Lester Beall & A New American Identity’ 11:03

1d ago11:03

11:03

This exhibition at Poster House in New York explores how the US graphic designer translated concepts of European modernism into art for local audiences. Curator Angelina Lippert explains the importance and techniques used in three series of Beall posters produced for the Rural Electrification Administration in the 1930s. From Milan: Salone highligh…

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Joe Biden’s ominous farewell address 35:24

1d ago35:24

35:24

We discuss Qatar’s diplomatic strategy as the Gulf state positions itself as a key player in global conflict resolution. Plus: Joe Biden sounds the alarm over the growing power of “oligarchy” in the US, Keir Starmer visits Ukraine and Andrew Mueller’s letter from Melbourne. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More i…

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‘Lester Beall & A New American Identity’ 11:04

1d ago11:04

11:04

This exhibition at Poster House in New York explores how the US graphic designer translated concepts of European modernism into art for local audiences. Curator Angelina Lippert explains the importance and techniques used in three series of Beall posters produced for the Rural Electrification Administration in the 1930s. See omnystudio.com/listener…

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Sounds of South Africa 7:17

1d ago7:17

7:17

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the best music from South Africa. Expect sultry amapiano mixes and dancefloor-ready tunes. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.Von Monocle Radio

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Israel delays cabinet vote and Mark Carney’s campaign 35:20

2d ago35:20

35:20

Benjamin Netanyahu stops the Israeli cabinet from meeting to approve the ceasefire deal, a rise in drug trafficking in Ecuador destabilises state institutions and the economy, and Mark Carney is expected to announce his candidacy to replace Justin Trudeau as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. Then: we check in at Paris Design Week and Maison et Obje…

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Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal reached 1:03:20

2d ago1:03:20

1:03:20

As the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is agreed after 15 months of war, Ksenia Svetlova and Yossi Mekelberg join Emma Nelson to discuss. Plus: Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial continues post arrest, the ECR hands over leadership and we flick through ‘Greece: The Monocle Handbook’. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily runn…

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Greece special 29:56

3d ago29:56

29:56

We meet former corporate lawyer Alexia Karides, who left the legal briefs behind to launch Ysso, a jewellery brand crafting handmade pieces. Then: we take a peek inside the pages of our latest title, ‘Greece: The Monocle Handbook’. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.…

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Explainer 450: What is Lebanon’s new government up against? Spoiler: itself 6:17

3d ago6:17

6:17

As Lebanon welcomes a new president and prime minister, Andrew Mueller explains the peculiarities of the country’s 1943 political settlement and why it has proved to be an inhibitor to actual governance. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.Von Monocle Radio

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Israel and Hamas reach a ceasefire deal 43:24

3d ago43:24

43:24

After 15 months of conflict, Israel and Hamas reach a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza; Nimrod Goren is in Jerusalem to update us on the latest. Also in the programme: new polls show the UK public aren’t happy with the current Labour government, Spain announces plans to impose a tax of up to 100 per cent on the value of properties bought by non-EU resi…

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Israel and Hamas reach a ceasefire deal 43:23

3d ago43:23

43:23

After 15 months of conflict, Israel and Hamas reach a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza; Nimrod Goren is in Jerusalem to update us on the latest. Also in the programme: new polls show the UK public aren’t happy with the current Labour government, Spain announces plans to impose a tax of up to 100 per cent on the value of properties bought by non-EU resi…

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The arrest of Yoon Suk Yeol and the glow up of Lux Helsinki 35:49

3d ago35:49

35:49

Yoon Suk Yeol becomes South Korea’s first sitting president to be arrested and Mozambique inaugurates president Daniel Chapo despite deadly unrest over his disputed election. Then: we head to Finland to learn more about Lux Helsinki, a popular light art festival. Plus: Paris Design Week and Maison&Objet kicks off today in the French capital. From M…

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François Bayrou’s first policy speech and Poschiavo’s gold medal 58:53

3d ago58:53

58:53

France’s prime minister, François Bayrou, gives his first key policy speech and Poschiavo receives the 2025 Wakker Prize. Also on the programme: why K-Pop group NewJeans are embroiled in a row with their record label and a review of two of the year’s biggest musical openings. Plus: we check in with Pitti Immagine Uomo, the men’s fashion trade fair …

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Clay special 30:29

4d ago30:29

30:29

We take a closer look at the earth beneath our feet. Writer Jennifer Lucy Allan delves into the human history of this ancient material, and we visit the maker Bisila Noha at her London studio. Then: Adam Weismann, co-founder of Clayworks, reflects on his journey working with clay as a building material and wall finish. From Milan: Salone highlights…

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Clay special 30:29

4d ago30:29

30:29

We take a closer look at the earth beneath our feet. Writer Jennifer Lucy Allan delves into the human history of this ancient material, and we visit the maker Bisila Noha at her London studio. Then: Adam Weismann, co-founder of Clayworks, reflects on his journey working with clay as a building material and wall finish.…

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Food Neighbourhoods #417: Lagos, Portugal 9:32

4d ago9:32

9:32

We head to Lagos in the Algarve region of southern Portugal, a busy summer-tourist destination known for its golden beaches and limestone cliffs. Here, in the quieter months, Angelica Jopson takes us for a walk through town in search of the best spots to enjoy the local cuisine’s delicious simplicity. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a…

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Are world leaders above the law? 41:24

4d ago41:24

41:24

Special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into Donald Trump finds that he would have been convicted of crimes over his attempts to cling to power in 2020 if it wasn’t for his recent presidential win. Also on the programme: we discuss the future of Los Angeles as wildfires continue to rage. Then: as the statue of Ghana’s ex-president is torn down, …

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Clay special 30:30

4d ago30:30

30:30

We take a closer look at the earth beneath our feet. Writer Jennifer Lucy Allan delves into the human history of this ancient material, and we visit the maker Bisila Noha at her London studio. Then: Adam Weismann, co-founder of Clayworks, reflects on his journey working with clay as a building material and wall finish. See omnystudio.com/listener f…

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Are world leaders above the law? 41:24

4d ago41:24

41:24

Special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into Donald Trump finds that he would have been convicted of crimes over his attempts to cling to power in 2020 if it wasn’t for his recent presidential win. Also on the programme: we discuss the future of Los Angeles as wildfires continue to rage. Then: as the statue of Ghana’s ex-president is torn down, …

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‘Never At Home’ 8:10

4d ago8:10

8:10

We meet the team behind the art initiative that transforms vacant sites for temporary artistic use. Among these is the Funkhaus, a former radio building of Austria’s national broadcaster, ORF. Alexei Korolyov reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Von Monocle

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The Jack Smith report and Lebanon’s new PM 32:10

4d ago32:10

32:10

Andrew Mueller is joined by Chris Cermak to discuss the damning conclusions of the Jack Smith report. Plus: does Lebanon’s new PM signal a brighter future for the country and does Brazilian country star Gusttavo Lima want to become president? From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.…

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Yoon Suk Yeol’s trial begins in Seoul 58:58

4d ago58:58

58:58

The impeachment trial for South Korea’s embattled president, Yoon Suk Yeol, gets under way with the first hearings in Seoul. Also on the programme: Pope Francis’s biography is published and leaders of Nato’s Baltic nations talk defence. Then: has there been a “breakthrough” in a deal between Israel and Hamas? Plus: the life and legacy of Italy’s Ol…

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The best cultural releases of 2025 36:30

5d ago36:30

36:30

We look ahead to the most exciting books, films and exhibitions in 2025, from the first international retrospective of a beloved US artist to a political thriller so potent that its director was forced to flee his home country. John Mitchinson, Francesca Gavin and Simran Hans join Robert Bound in the studio to let you know what should be on your cu…

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Tall Stories 441: Shuri Castle, Okinawa 7:14

5d ago7:14

7:14

Tomás Pinheiro describes the recent renovation of one of Okinawa’s Unesco World Heritage Sites after a devastating fire in 2019, as well as the history of reconstructions that this castle has undergone. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.Von Monocle Radio

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