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Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, withdraws his nomination of an ex-admiral as director of Shin Bet – we unpack why. Also in the programme, Scott Craig of the International Federation of the Red Cross provides the latest on the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar following an earthquake in the region. Then: Italy’s birthrates hit a record low, Monocle’s Ed Stocker unpacks the fallout. Plus: Chiara Rimella updates us on The Michelin Guide France 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ed Stocker and Simon Bouvier discuss France’s new prime minister, Francois Bayrou, and the Catalan separatists threatening to end support for Spain’s prime minister. Plus: Fiona Wilson joins to debate doggy-bag guidelines in Japan to tackle food waste. Then: ‘What We Learned’ and the future of Jumeirah in Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle's Ed Stocker reports from Turin's annual festival of urbanism, Utopian Hours, where a collection of inspiring speakers discussed everything from meanwhile spaces to climate resilience. Plus: we visit the river Po to see how it interacts with the Piedmontese capital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Juliet Linley and Gabe Bullard join Monocle's editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, to discuss the weekend's hottest topics. We also speak to Monocle's Europe editor at large, Ed Stocker, for the latest updates on the EU elections and Monocle's editor in chief, Andrew Tuck, gives us the view from London. Plus: Art Basel CEO, Noah Horowitz, joins to discuss this year's event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle's Hannah Lucinda Smith on Mark Rutte's visit to Istanbul to meet Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he seeks to woo support to become the next Nato chief. Also in the programme: Ed Stocker sits down with Lufthansa CEO Jens Ritter as the airline prepares to launch its new premium cabins known as Allegris. Plus: we discuss why the Indian city of Bengaluru is offering incentives for those who head to the polls and the latest news in film. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We present a special episode of ‘The Globalist' live from Monocle's Quality of Life Conference in Munich. Hear from our editors and correspondents, including Monocle's editor in chief, Andrew Tuck, Asia editor and Tokyo bureau chief, Fiona Wilson, and Europe editor at large, Ed Stocker. Plus: Charles Hecker discusses Russia's allies and enemies, and David Bodanis explores the politics of cartography in the wake of China's new national map. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We speak to Annalena Messner of the Miramonti boutique hotel about why our next trip should be to Merano. Also in the programme: Monocle's Isabella Jewell writes to us from her favourite Hellenic hangout, Kardamyli, and Ed Stocker is in Hamburg to check out the Aircraft Interiors Expo. Plus: we speak to Michael Bonsor, managing director of Rosewood London, to find out about their 10 year anniversary celebrations and our correspondents from around the world answer listener questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ed Stocker takes us to a surprising wartime relic that he discovered on a recent walk through the streets of Hamburg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle's editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, joins us on the line from Hong Kong to discuss the best that the city has to offer. Also in the programme, Charlotte McDonald-Gibson is in Venice to tour the newly opened Venice Venice Hotel, we speak to the CEO of Big Mamma Group, Victor Lugger and Ed Stocker is at Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg. Plus, our correspondents from around the world answer your questions, from Brazil to New Zealand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Italy's former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has died aged 86. Monocle's Europe editor, Ed Stocker, Latika Bourke and William Patey discuss his legacy. Plus: a New Zealand broadcaster investigates after an employee adds pro-Russia lines to stories and the US moves to rejoin Unesco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle's Ed Stocker speaks to Riccardo Gaspari and Ludovica Rubbini, the duo behind Michelin-starred restaurant Sanbrite in the Dolomites. Also in the programme: Naomi Xu Elegant heads to the newly opened Salt & Palm restaurant in Singapore and Markus Hippi is joined by Martin Barry, founder and CEO of Manifesto Market, a hospitality brand based in Prague. Plus, the week's top food and drink headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle's Ed Stocker explores his adopted home of Milan to find out what the future holds for the city. From new metro infrastructure to a sweep of new buildings and neighbourhoods – big-name architects, planners and developers have plenty planned for the city.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two of the smartest young business owners in their sector, Déborah Neuberg, founder of menswear brand De Bonne Facture, and Ajiri Aki, founder of online boutique Madame de la Maison, join Monocle's Europe editor at large, Ed Stocker, in Paris to discuss pitches, plans and passion projects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Right-wing victories in Italy and Sweden have unsettled Europe, stoking concerns about a new rightward tilt. What's behind the rise of populism in both countries and what does this mean for Europe? Andrew Mueller speaks to Ed Stocker, Nicholas Aylott, Francesco Costa and Chiara Rimella. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgina Godwin, Charles Hecker and Simon Brooke unpack the weekend's hottest topics. We hear from Monocle's Ed Stocker to find out the latest developments in Italy and our editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, joins us live from Stockholm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgina Godwin, Charles Hecker and Simon Brooke unpack the weekend's hottest topics. We hear from Monocle's Ed Stocker to find out the latest developments in Italy and our editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, joins us live from Stockholm.
We look back on five months of war in Ukraine with Olga Tokariuk, look forward to Italy's September elections with Ed Stocker, and review Pope Francis's week-long trip to Canada with Sheena Rossiter. Plus: Mr Blobby.
For this week's in-house Daily, Markus Hippi and Carlota Rebelo discuss differing memories of the Second World War across Europe; republicans eye a historic win in Northern Ireland; and the Eurovision Song Contest with special guest and superfan Fernando Augusto Pacheco. Plus: Sergiy Petukhov reflects on the war in Ukraine ahead of Russia's ‘Victory Day' and Monocle's Europe editor-at-large Ed Stocker speaks to a Ukrainian refugee in Berlin.
Ed Stocker examines Milan's recent obsession with building renovations and the tax incentives behind it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The latest on the war in Ukraine. Plus Monocle's Europe editor-at-large, Ed Stocker, discusses two pivotal elections in Serbia and Hungary, and personal finance specialist Annabelle Williams has today's top business stories.
This week's in-house edition sees Monocle's Alexis Self, David Hodari, Fernando Augusto Pacheco and Carolina Abbott Galvão discuss the day's top stories. Our panellists look at the view of Ukraine from Georgia; the war's impact on commodities; the relevance of partygate and the pandemic; Brazil's election drama; and what they are watching, reading and listening to. Plus: Volodymyr Yermolenko has the latest from Ukraine and Ed Stocker reports from Milan's Art Fair.
Russia invades Ukraine: we get the latest with Yossi Mekelberg, Lynne O'Donnell and James Rodgers; hear from Ukrainian MP Lesia Vasylenko; and check in with Monocle's US editor Chris Lord and Europe editor Ed Stocker.
Are Afghanistan's resistance fighters preparing to wage a guerrilla war against the Taliban? Plus: Boris Johnson's plans to raise taxes to cover the cost of social care, the headlines from Latin America and Monocle's Ed Stocker joins us from the world's leading real-estate event in Cannes.
Emma Nelson covers the weekend's biggest and most interesting news stories with Latika Bourke, Charles Hecker, Eemeli Isoaho, Matt Wolf and Monocle's Europe editor at large Ed Stocker.
Monocle’s Ed Stocker assesses the high hopes for a regenerated skyscraper currently in construction in Milan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Tom Edwards, Ed Stocker and Daniel Bach discuss the EU’s vaccine rollout and tell us why New York is rolling ahead. Plus: corporate America hits back at Georgia’s new voting rules and a discussion on why North Korea’s Olympic boycott may hurt Seoul and Tokyo the most.
Monocle’s Europe editor-at-large Ed Stocker has the latest on the bloc’s vaccine crisis. Plus: North Korea wrecks the start of Japan’s Olympic torch relay, a review of the Italian press and our favourite songs from this year’s Eurovision.
Olivier Knox of ‘The Washington Post’ and Monocle’s Ed Stocker have the latest as President Biden gets to work on his legislative programme. Plus: the EU considers closing borders, the headlines from Latin America and we explore Australia’s pop charts.
The aftermath of the Capitol building siege; what it will take for Joe Biden to unite the country; and why Moscow’s metro hasn’t had female drivers for years. Markus Hippi, Paige Reynolds, Augustin Macellari and Ed Stocker dissect the day’s news.
Looking for a crystal-clear take on Venice Glass Week? Monocle’s Ed Stocker checks in with WonderGlass, the brand that bonds traditional Italian craftsmanship with contemporary design.
Are Boris Johnson’s supporters reluctant to criticise his handling of the coronavirus pandemic? Plus: boosting biking in cities and the US Supreme Court’s live broadcast. With Tom Edwards, Chiara Rimella and Ed Stocker.
Switzerland relaxes lockdown measures. Plus, San Francisco erects a socially distanced tent encampment and the highly anticipated streaming service HBO Max makes its debut. With Tom Edwards, Chiara Rimella and Ed Stocker.
China excludes Taiwan from the World Health Assembly. Plus: coronavirus surges in Brazil, and we ask what lies ahead for fashion. With Andrew Tuck, Ed Stocker and Tom Edwards.
We discuss the rise of US state governors during the pandemic, how to bolster the aviation industry and the joy of soap operas during lockdown. With Tomos Lewis, Tom Edwards and Ed Stocker.
Italy begins easing its lockdown; the value of daily government press briefings on the pandemic; and will the production of masks have a lasting impact on fashion retailers? With Tomos Lewis, Andrew Tuck and Ed Stocker.
US president Donald Trump vows to ban immigration to the US; Germany’'s economy begins to reopen and is there doubt over the revised date for Tokyo’s Olympics? With Tom Edwards, Carlota Rebelo and Ed Stocker.
We bring you the latest on the deadly shooting in eastern Canada; why protesters have taken to the streets in parts of the US; and is the notion of generating hype around product launches on the wane? With Tomos Lewis, Andrew Tuck and Ed Stocker.
Monocle’s Americas editor at large, Ed Stocker, sends us a dispatch from New York on the new normals of life during this pandemic.
As the US president faces impeachment over his dealings with Ukraine, how much do we really know about Donald Trump’s friends in Eastern Europe? Plus: Canada cracks down on short-term holiday rentals, K-pop superstars BTS are ordered to complete military service and our Americas editor at large, Ed Stocker, delivers a dispatch from Latin America.
Celebrities from Oprah Winfrey to Prince and Beyonce have all appeared in front of Matthew Rolston’s lens. His glamorous photographs have appeared on the covers of ‘Rolling Stone’, ‘Harper’s Bazaar’, ‘Vogue’, ‘GQ’ and many more. Through the use of his signature lighting, he has become an icon of Hollywood photography. He met up with Ed Stocker to talk about his latest exhibition “Hollywood Royal”, a retrospective of his 1980s photography, and to reflect on his extensive career.
Eggers is the author behind bestselling and award-winning books such as ‘A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius’, ‘What is the What’ and ‘The Circle’. But apart from a career as an author, Eggers is also a journalist, editor, graphic designer and artist. He is the founder of independent publishing company McSweeney’s, which produces books, a quarterly journal of new writing and a monthly magazine. He met Monocle’s Ed Stocker to talk about his work, influences and more.
Sweden’s splendidly outspoken foreign minister Margot Wallström joins Monocle’s New York bureau chief Ed Stocker to discuss, among other things, her feminist foreign policy, Sweden’s non-aligned military position, the country’s role as a temporary member in the UN’s Security Council and how she upholds her moral views while also being diplomatic.
From government arts advisor to one of New York’s most powerful women, Mary Ann Tighe sits down with Ed Stocker to discuss making big deals, tough compromises and how making friends with your competitors can be beneficial for all.
Monocle’s New York bureau chief Ed Stocker sits down with celebrated Chilean author Isabel Allende to discuss the art of storytelling, her deep-rooted affection for Chile and Latin America, the dangers of the US’s new government and her human-rights work.
Monocle’s Ed Stocker sits down with US artist Robert Longo to talk about his youth, the creation of Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center with some of the leading artists of the time, his famous “Men in the Cities” series and the messy state of US politics.
The recent feuding within Nelson Mandela's family has reminded us that within the anti-apartheid hero's myth is a man and a family with very human frailties, as Gabriel Gatehouse ponders when he visits a play in Johannesburg. Yolande Knell pays a visit to the deported cleric Abu Qatada's new home - Jordan's al-Muwaqar Prison. Jo Fidgen joins the crew of a Norwegian whale hunting boat. Ed Stocker finds out why some poorer Bolivians can't afford to eat their staple food, quinoa, any more. And Dany Mitzman on the Calabrian mafia's most recent and high profile victim.