Beste Monocle Podcasts (2025)

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Zelensky arrives in Riyadh before US talks 58:58

3h ago58:58

58:58

As Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Riyadh, we assess the chances of a ceasefire with Russia and the role of backchannel diplomacy. And we ask what Syria’s latest deadly outburst of sectarian conflict means for stability in the region. Plus, we mark 14 years since Japan’s Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, bring you the latest from the Nordics a…

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Changing tone and tactics 39:50

15h ago39:50

39:50

Mark Carney has come out swinging against Donald Trump since being elected leader of Canada’s Liberal Party – will the aggressive approach work? Our panellists Nina dos Santos and Caroline Frost discuss the tone of politics, and whether Romania is right to ban a Russia-friendly candidate. Plus: Midnight Moment, the Times Square secret you’ve never …

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Dispatch from Arco Madrid 2025 29:54

15h ago29:54

29:54

We report from Spain’s biggest contemporary-art fair, Arco Madrid. Every year, exhibition space Ifema Madrid plays host to a rich variety of galleries, curatorial presentations and many beautiful works. It’s here that the art worlds of old Europe and Latin America are brought together under one roof, with the rest of the globe invited too. We hear …

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News from the world and a round-up from Helsinki 58:46

2d ago58:46

58:46

Emma Nelson is joined by Isabel Hilton and Terry Stiastny to discuss the week’s biggest stories. Plus: Monocle’s Helsinki correspondent, Petri Burtsoff, with the latest from his region and Natalie Theodosi on Paris Fashion Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Von Monocle

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Trump and the EU, Arco Madrid and Adelaide Writers’ Week 32:06

3d ago32:06

32:06

EU and far-right politics expert Marta Lorimer joins Emma Nelson to discuss how the bloc can respond to Donald Trump’s new foreign policy. Plus: Monocle’s Robert Bound speaks to the co-founders of the Kyiv and Miami-based Voloshyn Gallery at Spanish art fair Arco Madrid. Finally, Georgina Godwin heads to Adelaide Writers’ Week for the final leg of …

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‘About Consuming Books: The Nijhof & Lee Collection’ 10:17

5d ago10:17

10:17

The current exhibition at the London Centre for Book Arts explores the legacy of the Dutch design bookshop, Nijhof & Lee.Von Monocle Radio

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And the Oscar goes to... 32:44

14d ago32:44

32:44

To celebrate the 97th Academy Awards, Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with the CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Bill Kramer. Plus, we invite film critic Karen Krizanovich to discuss this year’s nominees.Von Monocle Radio

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Dispatch from Arco Madrid 2025 29:53

14h ago29:53

29:53

We report from Spain’s biggest contemporary-art fair, Arco Madrid. Every year, exhibition space Ifema Madrid plays host to a rich variety of galleries, curatorial presentations and many beautiful works. It’s here that the art worlds of old Europe and Latin America are brought together under one roof, with the rest of the globe invited too. We hear …

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Tall Stories 449: Circo Voador, Rio de Janeiro 6:58

15h ago6:58

6:58

Tomas Pinheiro tells us how concert venue Circo Voador became so intertwined with Brazilian music that it was named an intangible cultural heritage site. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.Von Monocle Radio

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Changing tone and tactics 39:50

16h ago39:50

39:50

Mark Carney has come out swinging against Donald Trump since being elected leader of Canada’s Liberal Party – will the aggressive approach work? Our panellists Nina dos Santos and Caroline Frost discuss the tone of politics, and whether Romania is right to ban a Russia-friendly candidate. Plus: Midnight Moment, the Times Square secret you’ve never …

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Who is Mark Carney, Canada’s next PM? 30:59

22h ago30:59

30:59

We examine the stacked in-tray of Canada’s next prime minister. Plus: Is Poland becoming a prewar nation in prewar times? And: Switzerland’s new Eurovision stamp. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.Von Monocle Radio

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US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia 58:57

1d ago58:57

58:57

As US and Ukraine officials meet for the first time since the public spat between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, what might be the diplomatic way forward? Then: we turn to Romania to examine the effects of foreign influence on its election, profile the new leader of Canada’s Liberals and get the latest design news. Plus: our team touches down…

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What’s next for Germany? 16:20

1d ago16:20

16:20

With the post-election direction of political travel more clear, and with chancellor-elect Friedrich Merz having already outlined plans for a major boost in defence and infrastructure spending, what will this mean for investor confidence? Featuring Maximilian Kunkel, strategist at UBS Switzerland; and Sam Adams, economist for UBS in London. From Mi…

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Janet de Neefe’s cultural ventures in Bali 30:38

2d ago30:38

30:38

Janet de Neefe’s explorations of cooking and writing have seen her publish her hybrid memoir-cookbook ‘Fragrant Rice’ and open various restaurants and guesthouses in Bali, Indonesia. Speaking to Georgina Godwin in Ubud, De Neefe discusses her many businesses, including founding the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, her Balinese cultural integration …

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News from the world and a round-up from Helsinki 58:45

2d ago58:45

58:45

Emma Nelson is joined by Isabel Hilton and Terry Stiastny to discuss the week’s biggest stories. Plus: Monocle’s Helsinki correspondent, Petri Burtsoff, with the latest from his region and Natalie Theodosi on Paris Fashion Week. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.…

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Highlights from Monocle Radio 50:06

2d ago50:06

50:06

Monocle Radio highlights this week include an interview with the CEO of the Saudi Tourism Authority, a check-in from Spain’s biggest art fair and Louis Vuitton’s move into beauty. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.Von Monocle Radio

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Has the US given up? 37:43

3d ago37:43

37:43

It is clear by now that Donald Trump’s second administration will not be a rerun of the first. Why has the United States tilted away from Europe? Is there any method to the apparent madness? And how should Europe adjust? Leaders from the CIA, Nato and the US military join ‘The Foreign Desk’ to sift through the US’s new reality. From Milan: Salone h…

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‘M International’ and Gail’s magazine, ‘Companion’ 29:41

3d ago29:41

29:41

We speak with the editorial director of ‘M Le Magazine du Monde’, Marie-Pierre Lannelongue, on their new English-language edition: ‘M International’. Plus: the team behind British bakery Gail’s new print magazine. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.Von Monocle Radio

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Trump and the EU, Arco Madrid and Adelaide Writers’ Week 32:06

3d ago32:06

32:06

EU and far-right politics expert Marta Lorimer joins Emma Nelson to discuss how the bloc can respond to Donald Trump’s new foreign policy. Plus: Monocle’s Robert Bound speaks to the co-founders of the Kyiv and Miami-based Voloshyn Gallery at Spanish art fair Arco Madrid. Finally, Georgina Godwin heads to Adelaide Writers’ Week for the final leg of …

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Listening to your food, Filipino barbecue and our wine of the month 32:20

4d ago32:20

32:20

We’re starting off in South London with Rex De Guzman, the founder of Filipino barbecue spot Turo Turo. Also in the programme: Monocle contributor Lucy Hyslop heads to Burdock & Co in Vancouver to find out how the team are transforming their produce’s bioelectric charge into a dinner soundtrack. Plus: Monocle sub-editor and in-house wine expert, Ch…

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What We Learned: Friday 7 March 6:48

4d ago6:48

6:48

A look back at this week’s news stories, including the rebirth of the woolly mammoth, the White House spat between US vice president JD Vance and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, and LGBT+ policies in Lesotho. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.Von Monocle Radio

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Eureka 430: Why materials matter 7:16

4d ago7:16

7:16

Frank Roop shares the story behind The Textilium Project, a platform that curates natural high-quality textiles for creatives who want great design without needing to hire a professional. He shares the sources of his fabrics and why good materials make all the difference in a space. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guid…

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Trump delays tariffs on Mexico and the UK’s not-so-secret soft-power weapon 36:51

4d ago36:51

36:51

We get the latest from Andrew Thompson following Donald Trump’s decision to delay tariffs on many products from Mexico. Also in the programme, Grace Charlton provides highlights from Paris Fashion Week and Nic Monisse on the life of the late architect Ricardo Scofidio. Then: Kate Hutchinson discusses the soft power of the royals as King Charles III…

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Trump delays tariffs on Mexico and the UK’s not-so-secret soft-power weapon 36:50

4d ago36:50

36:50

We get the latest from Andrew Thompson following Donald Trump’s decision to delay tariffs on many products from Mexico. Also in the programme, Grace Charlton provides highlights from Paris Fashion Week and Nic Monisse on the life of the late architect Ricardo Scofidio. Then: Kate Hutchinson discusses the soft power of the royals as King Charles III…

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Court orders Yoon Suk Yeol’s release 32:31

4d ago32:31

32:31

As a South Korean court paves the way for impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol’s release, John Nilsson Wright joins Emma Nelson to discuss. Plus: weekend havoc ensues after a Second World War bomb is discovered at Gare du Nord, Denmark’s 400-year-old postal service announces closure and Nic Monisse brings us the highlights from the Matter and Shape sh…

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The art of costume design with Lisy Christl 30:02

4d ago30:02

30:02

‘Monocle on Fashion’ producer Lily Austin speaks to Oscar and Bafta-nominated costume designer Lisy Christl about her work on ‘Conclave’. Then: we discuss the crossover between luxury fashion and costume design. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.Von Monocle Radio

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How will the EU bolster its defences? 59:10

4d ago59:10

59:10

As EU leaders wrap up a special summit in Brussels, we look at Europe’s plan for defence and for Ukraine. Then: South Korea launches its first bid for an ICJ seat and Ukraine’s intelligence and security woes. Plus: reports from contemporary art fair Arco Madrid and a preview of the Milan Triennale. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a da…

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The Round megadevelopment in London and air pollution in Bangkok 30:46

5d ago30:46

30:46

We explore The Round, a new almost 93,000 sq m landmark development in London, to hear how developers are putting community at its core. Plus: we’re in Bangkok to discover how the city is tackling its suffocating air pollution. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.…

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‘About Consuming Books: The Nijhof & Lee Collection’ 10:17

5d ago10:17

10:17

The current exhibition at the London Centre for Book Arts explores the legacy of the Dutch design bookshop, Nijhof & Lee. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.Von Monocle Radio

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EU summit recap: time to go it alone? 38:47

5d ago38:47

38:47

Marion Messmer and Daniella Peled on the EU’s plans for firming up Ukraine, a “coalition of the willing” and an extended nuclear umbrella. Then: Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Hamas; Syria gives up chemical weapons; and why Swiss palace police aren’t allowed chairs. Plus: a letter from Damascus by Hannah Lucinda Smith. See omnystudio.com/listener for …

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EU summit recap: time to go it alone? 38:47

5d ago38:47

38:47

Marion Messmer and Daniella Peled on the EU’s plans for firming up Ukraine, a “coalition of the willing” and an extended nuclear umbrella. Then: Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Hamas; Syria gives up chemical weapons; and why Swiss palace police aren’t allowed chairs. Plus: a letter from Damascus by Hannah Lucinda Smith. From Milan: Salone highlights, i…

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‘About Consuming Books: The Nijhof & Lee Collection’ 10:18

5d ago10:18

10:18

The current exhibition at the London Centre for Book Arts explores the legacy of the Dutch design bookshop, Nijhof & Lee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Von Monocle

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Spring playlist 8:24

5d ago8:24

8:24

Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates spring with a few new tunes from the Monocle Radio playlist. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.Von Monocle Radio

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EU leaders meet to discuss the future of Ukraine 30:00

5d ago30:00

30:00

As a special council is held in Brussels to address the rapidly shifting Ukraine-Russia war, Oleksii Goncharenko joins Chris Cermak to discuss how European leaders may respond. Plus: Cyclone Alfred shuts down Brisbane, highlights from Acro Madrid, ‘Mickey 17’ in cinemas and ‘The Global Countdown’ with Fernando Augusto Pacheco. From Milan: Salone hi…

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Macron on Europe, the US and Ukraine 58:35

5d ago58:35

58:35

As Emmanuel Macron makes a televised speech to address concerns over support for Ukraine and European relations with the US, Simon Bouvier joins Emma Nelson to discuss the French president’s priorities. Then: is the annexation of Greenland by the US inevitable? Plus: the first non-Japanese studio to design a bullet train and Louis Vuitton launches …

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Why boutique hospitality is booming 28:59

6d ago28:59

28:59

We meet Priya Paul, a hotelier who set out to redefine boutique hospitality in India by building a thriving group with dozens of locations. Plus: Christoph Hoffmann talks about how the 25hours Hotel brand maintains its DNA while growing and the importance of individualised products in hospitality. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a dai…

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Explainer 457: What does Ukraine do now? 7:00

6d ago7:00

7:00

What shape will the war in Ukraine take now that president Trump has paused all military aid? Andrew Mueller unpacks the nation’s prospects following Friday’s showdown in the Oval Office. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info.Von Monocle Radio

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How can Europe save for defence? 39:58

6d ago39:58

39:58

Panellists Andrew Tuck and Julie Norman discuss Germany and Europe’s plan to rearm and where Europe should save money instead. Then: the lost art of decorum in politics and Congress; how to clean up our cities; and who you would pay the most money to have dinner with. Plus: Peter Sparding’s book, ‘No Better Friend? The United States and Germany Sin…

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How can Europe save for defence? 39:57

6d ago39:57

39:57

Panellists Andrew Tuck and Julie Norman discuss Germany and Europe’s plan to rearm and where Europe should save money instead. Then: the lost art of decorum in politics and Congress; how to clean up our cities; and who you would pay the most money to have dinner with. Plus: Peter Sparding’s book, ‘No Better Friend? The United States and Germany Sin…

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How to respond to Trump 2.0 36:56

6d ago36:56

36:56

As president Trump sets out his second-term vision before Congress, we hear from Kyiv, Paris and Hong Kong on how the world is responding to the White House’s pivots in defence and economics. Plus: how the UK is marking the bicentennial of modern railways and who won this year’s Pritzker Architecture Prize? From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews…

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Trump’s annual address to Congress 58:57

6d ago58:57

58:57

The US president answers his critics in a speech before Congress after a whirlwind day of tariffs and suspended Ukraine aid. Then: the Arab summit’s plan for Gaza, the 13th Global Terrorism Index, aviation news and how chardonnay sales are benefiting from ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily runn…

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Collect 2025, Christopher Dresser, Jaipur Rugs and Shyam Ahuja 29:56

7d ago29:56

29:56

Highlights from the most recent edition of the Collect 2025 art and design fair, and we preview one of the stories in Monocle’s latest March issue. Plus, we find out more about the designer and theorist Christopher Dresser as a trove of his works go to auction in London. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. More info…

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