Monocle 24: The Curator

We hit the final for the Global Countdown’s World Cup, learn about Japan's new intelligence agency, then head to the bar to meet an award winning Ukrainian bartender and sample some chilled red wine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Count Binface challenges Nigel Farage in a UK by-election, Trump reacts to his $1 coin and football is, unfortunately, not coming home after all. Andrew Mueller on what we learned this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We meet Mexican architect and academic Fernanda Canales. Then: the museum known as the little Louvre and we hear from the Japanese pianist Yumiko Morioka.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US president Donald Trump lobbies Fifa over a red card and says that the ceasefire with Iran is “over”. Plus: Neil the Seal wrecks havoc in Tasmania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor Robert de Niro tells us why his luxury hotel chain Nobu is opening in Egypt. Then: Mexican chef Santiago Lastra discusses the rise of Mexican cuisine in London and we meet the founders of One Track Club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Hollywood to the League of Nations, this special Fourth of July edition of ‘The Curator’ looks at how the US became a hegemon and those first halting steps towards superpower status. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mueller unpacks this week’s America 250 shenanigans, including Vanilla Ice, the reflecting pool and Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair. Plus: how a Swiss yodel festival tackled Europe’s heatwave.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leo Varadkar, former taoiseach of Ireland, reveals how the leaders of Europe felt when the Brexit referendum results were announced 10 years ago. And: we pay tribute to former Federal Reserve chair Alan Greenspan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, UK prime minister Keir Starmer resigned; the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool became increasingly opaque; and we found out who was crowned the loudest person on Earth. Andrew Mueller discusses what we learned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer on how to make electric vehicles more affordable. Then: journalist and author Lyse Doucet discusses her debut book, ‘The Finest Hotel in Kabul’, and we meet Thai musician Notep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mueller reflects on president Trump’s birthday bash and how it compares to the celebrations of previous White House tenants. Plus: Trump gives a lesson in the art of the backhanded compliment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We learn how a perfumery is turning memories and smells of Icelandic nature into scents, we toast the launch of a new champagne vintage from Maison Perrier-Jouët and Tim Wu discusses his new book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week US president Donald Trump attended a Knicks game, pledged peace in the Middle East for the 37th time and the people of New Zealand went bananas at the supermarket.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US special presidential envoy for tourism, exceptionalism and values Nick Adams discusses how to sell America in 2026. Plus: Sue Tilley, one of Lucien Freud’s main muses, recalls her time with the artist in the 1990s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mueller discusses what we learned from this week’s news, including the empty line-up for Freedom 250 and Poland’s new bus route from Krakow to Hel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights including: Estonian prime minister Kristen Michal on the threat from Russia; musical legend Jack White discusses his new exhibition; and writer Judy Blume raises concerns over book bans in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An albino buffalo named Donald Trump, the UFC fight-night venue at the White House and a shock win at Gloucestershire’s cheese-rolling competition. Andrew Mueller discusses the week that was. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The editor in chief of The Wall Street Journal, Emma Tucker, tells us of print’s renewed importance in the age of AI. Then, Dutch couture designer Iris van Herpen discusses a new retrospective on her career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mueller unpacks what we gleaned from US president Donald Trump’s “weaponisation” fund. Plus: avocado farmers break the guacamole record and the legacy of Massachusetts congressman Barney Frank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megan Mulry previews the Santa Fe International Literary Festival. Then we head to Vietnam to explore the country’s booming tourism industry and discuss how the revival of gerrymandering is hurting democracy in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US Coast Guard intercepts a drug boat, UFO files released and Trump Mobile’s updated pre-order terms signal more delays. Andrew Mueller tells us what we learned from the news this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights including: The editor in chief of the new Esquire France, Bruno Danto; the legacy of CNN’s founder, Ted Turner; and we take a tour inside 40 Duke, Selfridge’s latest and most ambitious project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mueller unpacks what we learned from this week’s news, including the latest on the Iran war and the French professor behind the “prestigious” fake Gold Medal of Philology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We report from Salone del Mobile, speak with the founder of ‘Sloft’ magazine and we preview the Venice Biennale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mueller on what we’ve learned from the Trump administration’s latest indictment of former FBI director James Comey. Plus: the world’s longest tiramisu and the European seagull screeching championship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look into what is really going on in the US-Iran situation. We see why Ethiopia’s superstar singer-songwriter is taking aim at the country’s government. And we find out how building bridges can bring communities together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mueller on the eight new Republican bills honouring Trump, the gannet standing in the Scottish elections and the insurance fraud scheme involving fake bear attacks on luxury cars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HE Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, explains the impact of the past six weeks. We examine the global reaction to Péter Magyar’s election win. Plus author Catherine Carr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mueller finds out what we learned from the news in the past seven days, including failed Iran-US talks, Viktor Orbán losing Hungary’s election and Donald Trump’s Jesus meme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We meet a brand championing wines from underrepresented regions. Then: author Maria Semple breaks down the philosophy of stoicism. And: we stop off in Sajos in Finland’s northern Lapland for a tall story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a ceasefire was announced this week between the US, Israel and Iran, Andrew Mueller explains what we learned. Plus: a teleporting US official and Estonia’s first-ever pig impersonation contest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from the past week on Monocle Radio, including: Singer Jessie Ware, publisher Margaret Busby and we follow our nose to Australia’s first luxury fragrance house.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mueller assesses the fallout from the Conservative Political Action Conference. Plus: what we have learned from Operation Epic Fury this week as the Iran war enters its second month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from the past week on Monocle Radio, including: Argentine duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, the founder and CEO of Knatchbull, Daisy Knatchbull, and the Germany-born British composer Max Richter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Kash Patel and Stephen Miller competed to praise Trump, Trump praised Elvis and the European Tree of the Year was announced. Andrew Mueller finds out what we learned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China resumes travel to North Korea. Then: why Cuba might be next on Donald Trump’s list. Plus: we meet the new mayor of Helsinki, Daniel Sazonov. And: the Passenger Terminal Expo, a trip to Mallorca and Japan’s ‘Brutus’ magazine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump urges allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz and reacts to counterterrorism official Joe Kent’s exit. Meanwhile, Indian farmers’ unusual tactic to protect their crops. Andrew Mueller gives his take on the news this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canada’s prime minister Mark Carney on his now-famous Davos speech, Lewes FC’s Karen Dobres on the soft power of football and we head to Mipim to meet Carlos Moedas, the mayor of Lisbon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Iran war enters its second week, Andrew Mueller tells us what we’ve learned. Plus: Trump gifts his cabinet new shoes and the UK defence attaché to the UAE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the conflict in the Middle East escalates, we speak with the UAE’s diplomatic advisor. Plus: literature in Ukraine, we visit Oslo’s New Government Quarter and speak with Oliver Laxe, director of Oscar-nominated film ‘Sirât’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One week on from the first US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Andrew Mueller tells us what we learned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mueller unpacks what we learned from Trump’s State of the Union address, Mumbai’s first musical road and an unusual plan from Thai police to arrest a thief during Lunar New Year celebrations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.