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Tyler Brûlé is joined by Chandra Kurt, Juliet Linley, and Fernando Augusto Pacheco to go over the week’s stories, including the Eurovision Song Contest and a look at the elections in Portugal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As Trump returns to Washington, we unpack his visit. Then: Laura Kramer checks in from Bucharest ahead of the Romanian elections and Fernando Augusto Pacheco makes his predictions ahead of Eurovision Grand Final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As Canada elects Mark Carney’s Liberal Party, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the Great White North to hear the top songs by Canadian artists from Drake and The Weeknd to Tate McRae.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s editors are in Jakarta for our annual business-and-leadership summit, The Chiefs. This week, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in the Indonesian charts. Expect plenty of romance and a highly successful Phil Collins cover.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s the beginning of the Easter weekend for those who celebrate, so what better time to indulge in an episode dedicated to chocolate. We speak to the founder of Knoops, the brand championing hot chocolate as an everyday drink. Then: Monocle’s Michael Booth meets award-winning Danish chocolatier Mikkel Friis-Holm. Plus: we unwrap the latest Easter-egg trends with Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the Chilean pop charts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks his all-time Eurovision victors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s security correspondent, Gorana Grgić, tells us what Hungary’s withdrawal from the ICC means for EU foreign policy. Then: Monocle’s Canberra correspondent, Aarti Betigeri, brings us the latest from Australia’s upcoming election; our Paris bureau chief, Simon Bouvier, takes us to the world’s oldest design fair; ‘Konfekt’ editor Sophie Grove showcases the best from the Watches and Wonders salon in Geneva; and Fernando Augusto Pacheco takes us to Romania for ‘The Global Countdown’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the Romanian pop charts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we’re dancing to disco and boogie from Brazil as we feature the latest compilation by Horse Meat Disco, ‘Horse Meat Disco Presents Disco & Boogie From Brazil Vol. 1’. Fernando Augusto Pacheco caught up with Horse Meat Disco member Luke Howard to discuss deep-cuts and Luke’s passion for Brazil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the rising music markets that were singled out in IFPI’s Global Music Report 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Protests continue in Turkey following the arrest of Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival and Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. We get the latest from Ruth Michaelson, who reports the nation’s capital. Also on the programme: Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco on the importance of Brazil-Japan relations as president Lula visits Tokyo. Plus: Petri Burtsoff joins us from the Nordic Happiness Summit in Finland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As Canada strengthens ties with Europe’s defence industry, Monocle’s Toronto correspondent, Tomos Lewis, joins Chris Cermak to discuss rumours that Canadians now want to officially join the bloc. Plus: the death toll mounts in Gaza as ceasefire negotiations continue, the future of Radio Free Europe, Indian film ‘Santosh’ and Fernando Augusto Pacheco’s ‘The Global Countdown’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the top five music markets, according to IFPI’s Global Music Report 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We talk about ‘High Tide’, a touching film that looks at the life of a heartbroken Brazilian immigrant in the queer mecca of Provincetown, Massachusetts. The film is a directorial debut for Italian writer and director Marco Calvani and features Marco Pigossi in the lead role. Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with both of them about the film, which is part of London’s BFI Flare festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
G7 foreign ministers touched down in La Malbaie as transatlantic tensions rise over tariffs and a ceasefire plan for Ukraine. We also head to Dubai to hear how heritage hospitality brands are looking to the future and Fernando Augusto Pacheco takes us to Mexico for ‘The Global Countdown’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the increasingly influential Mexican music charts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks to Jean-Yves Leloup, the curator of ‘Disco, I’m Coming Out’. Visitors to the exhibition at Philharmonie de Paris will find out more about the music that in the 1970s dominated airwaves around the world, including, of course, in France.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates spring with a few new tunes from the Monocle Radio playlist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From London to securing Ukraine’s future, Andrew Mueller reviews the weekend with Monocle’s Alexis Self and Julia Lasica. Then: how the Trump administration could bring Japan and South Korea closer than ever; why trains in Morocco are getting a nearly $3bn (€2.8bn) upgrade; and the Chinese fast-food chain taking the world by storm. Plus: Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates Brazil’s Oscars triumph. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How did yesterday's talks between Zelensky and Trump go so wrong? International journalist Nina dos Santos joins Emma Nelson to unpack the disastrous meeting, plus more of the week's news and culture. Then: Georgina Godwin continues her literary tour of Asia and film critic Karen Krizanovich speaks to Fernando Augusto Pacheco ahead of tomorrow's Academy Awards.
As the US House of Representatives passes a budget resolution that calls for trillions of dollars in tax and spending cuts, we discuss what a huge victory for Donald Trump will mean for the US. Then: tension between China and Taiwan ramps up. Plus: Monocle magazine’s March issue, the future of the office space and Fernando Augusto Pacheco with a cultural round-up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates Carnival with the songs that Brazilians will be dancing to at this year’s festivities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As the president of the United States continues to sour relations with the president of Ukraine, Ukrainian MP Oleksii Goncharenko joins Chris Cermak to discuss how the rising tension might be resolved. Then: is Eric Adams off the hook? We discuss with lawyer and journalist Jami Floyd. Plus: our German election series, Boeing’s woes continue and Fernando Augusto Pacheco brings us music from Estonia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco dances the day away while listening to the Estonian music charts, including the country’s extravagant entry for this year’s Eurovision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top songs in Nepal, including one by Kathmandu’s mayor, Balen Shah.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As King Abdullah II visits the White House amid rising anger over Donald Trump's Gaza proposal, Burcu Ozcelik joins Emma Nelson to discuss how tensions might be resolved. Then: JD Vance and Pete Hegseth visit Europe and the Munich Security Conference. Plus: Dubai’s World Governments Summit and the director and leading actress of ‘I’m Still Here’ with Fernando Augusto Pacheco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres and Brazilian director Walter Salles about their film, ‘I’m Still Here’. The film is already one of Brazil’s most successful-ever features and has been nominated for three Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Torres. The film tells the story of Eunice Paiva, who became an activist after her husband disappeared during the country’s military dictatorship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the Finnish music charts, including a pleasure-seeking track by Erika Vikman and bars from the Finnish-Greek rapper Ares.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Pierre-Olivier Persin, the lead special make-up effects designer for ‘The Substance’. The gory body-horror satire was nominated for five Baftas and five Oscars, including best picture, best director for Coralie Fargeat, best actress for Demi Moore, and best makeup and hairstyling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Middle East correspondent, Leila Molana-Allen, tells Andrew Mueller about her trip to Syria and what’s next for the country post-Assad. Then: Chris Cermak looks at Germany’s immigration vote, Grace Charlton reports from Copenhagen Fashion Week and Fernando Augusto Pacheco lifts the curtain on Basel’s preparations to host the Eurovision Song Contest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the Thai music charts. From synth-inflected indie music to heartwarming ballads, it’s an exciting scene. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alex von Tunzelmann and John Everard join us as we head to Davos to hear the latest from the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting and Donald Trump’s address. Then: can geopolitical pressures return a positive sense of national identity to Europe? Plus: Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco breaks down the 2025 Oscar nominations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the best music from South Africa. Expect sultry amapiano mixes and dancefloor-ready tunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We start the year off with a bang by celebrating the release of two fantastic new films. We hear from director RaMell Ross about ‘Nickel Boys’, a formally inventive and beautifully rendered adaptation of a Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Colson Whitehead. Then: erotic thriller ‘Babygirl’, starring Nicole Kidman, depicts a lustful affair between a CEO and an intern. Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco sits down with director Halina Reijn to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco reveals the best interviews of the year on Monocle Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens back at some of the best interviews of the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco reveals the best interviews of the year on Monocle Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks back at some of the best interviews of the year on ‘The Stack’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the most successful countries of the year when it comes to music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Austrian singer Sofie Royer about her new album, ‘Young-Girl Forever’. The electro-pop record paints the contradictions of being a female artist today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco plays the top tracks from Kinshasa’s best discotheques in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks 50 songs to accompany the season. This week's Global Countdown gives you a taste of the playlist. From ‘Miami Vice' synths to Egyptian pop, this selection of songs will make you dance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle's Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks to rising star Babymorocco. The singer's debut album, ‘Amour', is a poppy mix of crunchy synths and sexy vibrations, and will be released on 6 December. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Simon Marks joins with the latest from Washington as president-elect Donald Trump's cabinet begins to take shape. Also in the programme: Monocle's Fernando Augusto Pacheco on the impact of Brazil's former president, Jair Bolsonaro, being charged with plotting a coup d'etat. Then: we flick through the latest issue of ‘Monocle: The Entrepreneurs' with Tomos Lewis and speak to the American political scientist, Oriana Skylar Mastro, about her new book ‘Upstart: How China Became a Great Power'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We discuss the first Japan-hosted meeting of the Five Eyes grouping of intelligence officials from the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Plus: the UK prime minister is one of the last centre-left leaders who hasn't lost an election – can Keir Starmer handle the spotlight as Western support for Ukraine falters? And: we head to Austria for ‘The Global Countdown' with Fernando Augusto Pacheco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle's Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Brazilian musician Rogê about his new album, ‘Curyman II', a celebration of samba.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle's senior news editor Chris Cermak and reporter Simon Mark join us from Washington to reflect on a turbulent week for US politics – and what comes next. Plus: Gunnar Gronlid updates us on the biggest stories from the Nordics and Fernando Augusto Pacheco discusses the 2025 Grammy nominations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.