Monocle 24: The Curator

Zohran Mamdani is New York’s new mayor-elect, but how realistic are his housing policies? Plus: the race to clean up space, modernising the wristwatch and the international edition of ‘M Le Magazine du Monde’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which celebrity thinks the moon landing is a hoax? Why is Trump threatening to invade Nigeria? And could you guess the Louvre’s security password? (Spoiler: yes, definitely). Andrew Mueller unpacks this week’s news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former US ambassador to the United Nations, John Bolton, reflects on the relevance of the institution. Plus: Portuguese singer Carolina Deslandes on her new album and the Japanese company investigating haunted houses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mueller on what we learned from the news this week, including Jeremy Corbyn’s pantomime cameo, Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese’s T-shirt causes a stir and Trump tours Asia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We profile Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, meet Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson, report from Vienna and mark 150 years of Liberty in London. Plus: Sanrio’s CEO and Art Basel Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mueller on what we learned from the news this week, including a dangerous US Marine Corps celebration, AI Trump responding to the ‘No Kings’ protests and the demolition of the White House’s East Wing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What to look out for at Frieze London and Frieze Masters and we look back on the overthrow and execution of Thomas Sankara in Burkina Faso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Muller unpacks the week’s news, including who won the Nobel Peace Prize (spoiler: it wasn’t President Trump), the Gaza peace summit in Egypt and Eric Trump’s new memoir.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We meet the authors behind a new book about one of the most extraordinary prisoner swaps in history and hear how a Soviet-era post office has been reborn as a sleek new hotel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK Conservative Party’s embarrassing mistake, rocking out with Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, and Trump claims that he warned about 9/11. Andrew Mueller unpacks what we learned from the news this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We pay tribute to primatologist Jane Goodall, The Morning Show's Karen Pittman explains how things are heating up in the fourth series and we meet the man responsible for Emirates’ wine collection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump and US secretary of war, Pete Hegseth, addressed the military this week. Andrew Mueller tells us what we learned. Plus: why the Q-Anon shaman is suing Trump for $40tn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US Marine Corps gets an update. Plus: we visit the European Tramdriver Championship and stop off in Italy for a raw-milk cheese festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mueller wraps up the weirdest and wildest news stories from the week, including: Albania’s appointment of the first AI anti-corruption minister and Trump’s claims of ‘triple sabotage’ at the UN General Assembly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Architect Norman Foster on climate and sustainability; Kansas City mayor Quinton Lucas on what federal forces mean for America’s city halls; and a look back on the remarkable career of Robert Redford. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look back at the week’s news with Andrew Mueller. This week, we discuss the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s shooting, including what led to ABC axing Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CEO of Mytheresa, Michael Kliger, on his plans for the newly formed Luxexperience. Then: restaurateur Simon Kim on being responsible for the only Korean steakhouse to earn a Michelin star. Plus: Welsh wine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look back at the week’s news with Andrew Mueller. This week, an unusual culprit plays ding dong ditch, the Reform UK conference celebrates “Britain’s favourite political prisoner” and the Epstein files saga continues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We meet the editor in chief of ‘WSJ. Magazine’ and the CEO of Mandarin Oriental reveals the secrets behind the luxury hotel group. Plus: we head to Barcelona for the Quality of Life Conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look back at the week’s news with Andrew Mueller. This week, UK flag debates reignite, RFK Jr weighs in on the radioactive-shrimp recall and ‘Seagull Boy’ wins the European Gull Screeching Championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re joined by UK pop band Saint Etienne and the CEO of Chiva-Som, Krip Rojanastien, reveals his wellness tips. Plus: we visit one of Switzerland’s largest folk festivals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss a new documentary focused on the life of the late Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassouna. Plus: the chef Mandy Yin reveals her new book and we explore a coffee shop in Damascus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look back at the week’s news with Andrew Mueller. This week, US conservatives grapple with California governor Gavin Newsom, a federal agent in Washington is attacked with a sandwich and a dog in danger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chef Luke Dale-Roberts on Cape Town’s booming restaurant scene, we head to Finland to hear the story behind the “ugliest building in Oulu” and we review Meta’s latest smart sunglasses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A round-up of the week’s news with Andrew Mueller. This week, North Korea ceases cross-border broadcasts, the National Guard goes to Washington and can a conch shell cure sleep apnoea?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hear from UN high commissioner on human rights Volker Türk; author James Bloodworth tells us about his new book, ‘Lost Boys’; and we lift the lid on an exhibition exploring Japan’s capsule toys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look back at the week’s news with Andrew Mueller. This week, Candace Owens speaks out again. Plus: mice might have eaten the contents of Iraq’s national treasury. And: the new marimba world record.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oscar-winning Ukrainian film director Mstyslav Chernov on his latest work; editor in chief at ‘The National’, Mina Al-Oraibi, on life in the UAE; and chef Angela Hartnett reveals her latest edition of Café Murano.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A round-up of the week’s news with Andrew Mueller. This week a fake ambassador is arrested; Trump renews his attack on wind power; and US representative James Comer makes conspiracy claims about Joe Biden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look back at the week’s news with Andrew Mueller, including French president Macron’s defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens. Plus: Trump accuses Obama of treason and threatens Washington’s NFL team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s highlights include European Parliament vice-president Katarina Barley, Germany’s economic decline and a look inside the latest issue of ‘L’Étiquette’ magazine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Zohran Mamdani pulled off the political upset of the year. Plus: we’re in Finland to explore one of the country’s best-known cultural exports. And: how luxury-fashion brands are expanding into hospitality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russia recognises the Taliban as Afghanistan’s government, the race for icebreakers in the Arctic, Pulitzer Prize-winner Tim Weiner, forensic architecture, Haute Couture Week and pop singer Charlotte Cardin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look back at this week’s news with Andrew Mueller, including the US Department of Justice’s Epstein files memo, Donald Trump’s lunch for African leaders and the birth of Elon Musk’s America Party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle Radio highlights this week include the Brazilian ambassador to the UK’s music career, the top summer songs in the Med and James Vowles, Atlassian Williams Racing team principal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look back at this week’s news with Andrew Mueller, including the launch of Trump’s “Victory” fragrance, the case of the British jet stuck in India and Brussels’ high temperatures overheating its iconic balls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look back at the week’s news with Andrew Mueller, including Mark Rutte’s bizarre “daddy” comment at the Nato Summit and Trinidad & Tobago’s steelpan-playing world record.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights this week include reports from Art Basel, an interview with Brazilian pop star Liniker and Monocle’s live shows from Paris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle Radio highlights this week include reports from our team in Abu Dhabi, an interview with the editor in chief of Esquire and learning which cities were winners in our Quality of Life Survey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look back at the week’s news with Andrew Mueller, including Trump celebrating his 79th birthday at a military parade and launching T1 mobile. Plus: smart devices spark false emergency calls at Download Festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle Radio highlights this week include reports from our studio in Zürich, an interview with the editor in chief of ‘Popeye’ and where to eat good prawns in Vancouver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look back at the week’s news with Andrew Mueller. This week, HMAS Canberra disrupts internet in New Zealand, Reform UK’s chairman quits, and a Northern Irish man is attacked by birds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.