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In-depth coverage of the day’s main news stories around the world, anchored from Midori House in London by Emma Nelson. Plus: a flick through the international papers with Gorana Grgic and architecture news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We assess the economic indicators taking place in the United States, how Donald Trump received Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and musical artist La Force pops by for a chat. Plus: Andrew Mueller tells us what he learned this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tessa Szyszkowitz and Robin Lustig join us in Midori House to assess the past 72 hours as Keir Starmer takes centre stage and Donald Trump continues his row with Volodymyr Zelensky. What happens next? Plus, Austria’s three-party government takes office and we ask: are shorter books a boon? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A lively round-up of the week’s key topics, anchored from Midori House in London by Emma Nelson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A fast-paced round-up of the week's news and culture, hosted by Georgina Godwin from Midori House in London.
A lively round-up of the week’s key topics, anchored from Midori House in London by Emma Nelson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A fast-paced round-up of the week's news and culture, hosted by Georgina Godwin from Midori House in London.
In-depth coverage of the day’s main news stories around the world, anchored from Midori House in London by Georgina Godwin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from Midori House in London by Georgina Godwin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from Midori House in London by Emma Nelson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This year's Soane Medal winner, Hanif Kara, joins us at Midori House. Plus, a studio visit to the Dutch artistic practice, Rive Roshan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Simon Brooke and Daniella Peled stop by Midori House to discuss how Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron will define Europe's defence of Ukraine ahead of Trump's inauguration. Plus: a four-year cruise takes passengers to more than 140 countries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle's Middle East correspondent Leila Molana-Allen stops by Midori House to discuss the past three weeks reporting from Beirut and what's next for Lebanon. Then: Poland's plans to create a supercity, Barcelona's new night commissioner and Beyoncé's appearance at a Kamala Harris rally. Plus: A special interview with Oscar-winning stop-motion filmmaker, Adam Elliot, about his new film ‘Memoir of a Snail'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gaëtan Gaye launched Alpagota in October 2023 after spotting a gap in the €130bn eyewear market. Less than a year later, the brand is growing rapidly across Europe and Asia, bringing a fresh approach to eyewear maintenance. Gaye stops by Midori House to tell us how it happened.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UK-based minimalist architect John Pawson and Eva-Marie Prineas, the founder of Australian firm Studio Prineas, join us in Midori House. Plus, another instalment of our summer series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Best-selling author Elif Shafak is the most widely read female author in Turkey and her work has been translated into a staggering 57 languages. Her 2019 novel ‘10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World' was nominated for the Booker Prize and her novels have been shortlisted in the Costa Award, the British Book Awards and the Women's Prize for Fiction. Shafak returns to Midori House to speak to Georgina Godwin about her new novel, ‘There are Rivers in the Sky', a timeless story that follows three lives spanning centuries, continents and two great rivers connected through a single drop of water.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
St John co-founder Trevor Gulliver stops by Midori House to discuss the famed nose-to-tail restaurant's global appeal and its commitment to high-quality food, excellent wines and exceptional hospitality. We discuss its second clothing partnership with luxury menswear brand Drake's and how the collection explores the other side of the table for Gulliver and chef Fergus Henderson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lisa Jackson, vice-president of environment, policy and social initiatives at Apple, stops by Midori House to talk about her journey from public service to leading the company's sustainability efforts. She discusses her background in government, including her tenure as the head of the Environmental Protection Agency under Barack Obama, and how it has shaped her approach to corporate social responsibility. Plus: how Apple plans to deliver on its ambitious goal of full carbon neutrality across its supply chain by 2030.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As Labour celebrate a landslide victory in the UK election, Monocle's staff gather at Midori House to dissect the rout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We meet Pearl Lam, one of the world's leading experts on Asian art. Over the past two decades, her eponymous galleries in Hong Kong and Shanghai have become top destinations for collectors drawn in by her exquisite taste, international outlook and commitment to rewriting narratives about Eastern art. Lam joins Robert Bound at Midori House to discuss her journey into the art world, how her gallery plans to support up-and-coming African artists and her new podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle brings Switzerland to Midori House. Alex Herrmann, UK & Ireland Director of Switzerland Tourism, joins Georgina Godwin to tell us all about the different regions and Swiss delicacies at Monocle's Swiss Summer Market. Plus: Georgina and political journalist Terry Stiastny flick through the global papers and Monocle's Helsinki correspondent, Petri Burtsoff, explains how the wider Nordic region is celebrating midsummer this weekend.
We hear an update from Gaza before Jonathan Fenby and Marion Messmer discuss whether France and Germany's leaders are lame ducks, whether the EU needs a defence commissioner and why a kindergarten has decided that they don't want to be associated with a sugar-eating elephant. Plus: Fat White Family in a Midori House session.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A pacy round-up of the day's main news stories, anchored from Midori House in London by Georgina Godwin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We explore how entrepreneurs are creating lasting impact through fashion. Les Deux co-founder Andreas von Der Heide stops by Midori House to talk about the inspiration behind their smart menswear collections, the role of physical retail in fostering connections with customers and leaving a meaningful legacy beyond just building a brand. Plus: we meet the founder of I Am Volya, a London-based online boutique that aims to promote Ukraine's rich culture and support its fashion industry during the ongoing conflict. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We hear from contemporary art legends Gilbert and George, at their new exhibition in East London. Then we head to Tunis to take the temperature of the art scene and meet gallerist Selma Feriani. Plus: Richard Thompson drops into Midori House to play a song from his new album. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We meet Tim Butcher, one half of the dynamic designer-maker couple behind luxury design brand Fromental, which specialises in handcrafted wallpapers and textiles. Butcher discusses how he and his co-founder wife, Lizzie Deshayes, navigate intertwining their personal and professional lives, the studio's growth and its international presence. Plus: the creative force behind the eponymous, Paris-based Leslie David Studio stops by Midori House to talk about the process behind her creative agency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A pacy round-up of the day's main news stories, anchored from Midori House in London by Georgina Godwin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A pacy round-up of the day's main news stories, anchored from Midori House in London by Georgina Godwin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In-depth coverage of the day's main news stories around the world, anchored from Midori House in London by Georgina Godwin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A pacy round-up of the day's main news stories, anchored from Midori House in London by Emma Nelson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In-depth coverage of the day's main news stories around the world, anchored from Midori House in London by Emma Nelson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A pacy round-up of the day's main news stories, anchored from Midori House in London by Georgina Godwin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One of India's best-known writers, Amish Tripathi, speaks to Georgina Godwin at Midori House. The author spent 14 years in the financial sector as a marketing and product manager but changed his direction to realign with his passion for writing, winning multiple awards for his books, largely based on Indian spirituality. He is also the director of Nehru Centre, an Indian cultural institution in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle's editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, is joined by Emma Nelson for a festive show during our Christmas market at Midori House, London. Andrew Tuck, Nina dos Santos and Charles Hecker complete the panel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia offers climate refuge to Tuvalu citizens, Nestlé axes the Caramac bar after 64 years, the company offering $2,500 (€2,343) to watch Christmas films for the festive season and Jenny Mathers on her new bilingual book. Plus: Metric is in Midori House with new live music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Mollanger is the CEO of the innovative French manufacturer of e-bikes that truly stand out from the crowd thanks to unrivalled form, function, security and safety features. Angell has now unveiled its Mini E-Bike 1, the first electric bicycle created with the Mini automotive brand. Mollanger stopped by Midori House to talk about the launch, his lifelong passion for smart mobility, and how spells living and working in Japan and Denmark transformed his approach to business and life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meet Andy Evans, the co-founder and CEO of leading Australian offshore wind developer Oceanex Energy. Andy stops by Midori House to talk about his entrepreneurial journey, work to change how we power our world as a leader in the offshore wind farming industry and his ambitious upcoming documentary, ‘Planet Wind'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
British singer-songwriter Jessie Ware is famed for her catchy songs and hit podcast ‘Table Manners'. She stops by Midori House to chat to Robert Bound about the making of her new album, ‘That! Feels Good!'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
China's defence minister, Li Shangfu, attends a security summit in India. Also in the programme: the latest on the situation in Sudan with Yassmin Abdel-Magied, Ukraine's looming counteroffensive and Italy's prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, visits London. Plus: Jessie Ware comes to Midori House to talk about her latest album.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, we leave the Midori House studio in London and head to Lebanon. Monocle's Markus Hippi takes us on a culinary journey around Beirut and speaks to local entrepreneurs who are helping the city recover. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guy De Launey brings the latest news live from Midori House in London.
Guy De Launey brings the headlines and the day's top stories live from Midori House, London.
Guy De Launey brings the latest news live from Midori House in London.
Guy De Launey brings the headlines and the day's top stories live from Midori House, London.
Guy De Launey brings the headlines and the day's top stories live from Midori House, London.
Tom Webb brings the headlines and the day's top stories live from Midori House, London.
Tyler Brûlé and his merry team got festive last weekend with the annual Monocle Christmas Market at Midori House in London. Staff and shoppers browsed the stalls of some of our favourite brands and even met Santa and two of his reindeers.
Monocle's editorial director Tyler Brûlé brings us a festive programme while our Christmas market takes place at Midori House. Featuring Monocle's Andrew Tuck, Emma Nelson, Andrew Mueller and Guy De Launey.
Daniel Brøndt, Anders Poulsen and Nicolaj Thomsen are the co-owners of this stylish Copenhagen menswear brand. Another Aspect's pieces are influenced by classic tailoring but delivered with a relaxed, minimalist aesthetic. The trio called in at Midori House to talk about the start of their brand's journey. They explain why enduring quality matters more than big logos and discuss their belief in the power of bricks-and-mortar retail to build great brands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We look back on a full day of Monocle's Quality of Life Conference in Paris. Plus: Monocle's Fernando Augusto Pacheco and Markus Hippi are in the Midori House studio in London to discuss some of the day's biggest stories.