Podcasts about Monocle

The latest as Canada prime minister Mark Carney visits the Indo-Pacific in a bid to reduce reliance on the US. Then: Iran accuses the US of ‘big lies’ ahead of the next stage of talks in Geneva. Plus: Samsung’s spring launch and the Monocle 100 issue hits newsstands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle’s Andrew Tuck joins to discuss Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest and its significance for the royal family. Then: South Korea’s former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, is sentenced to life in prison. And: Airbus warns that it’s struggling to get engines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As this year’s edition comes to a close, we discuss the key takeaways and the future ahead for global security. Then: what does the US want from Cuba? Plus: the Italy-Africa summit and Monocle in Milan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Palestine takes one step forward and two steps back on statehood. Then: what is the future of Gulf Co-operation Council and EU relations? Plus: Brazil’s first Olympic gold and ‘Monocle in Milan’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with our team in Munich and discuss the Nato summit in Brussels. Then: the competition to be the main US-Iran mediator. Plus: the Women’s Prize for Fiction and Monocle at the Olympic Winter Games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a year since the US vice president, JD Vance, reprimanded Europe at the Munich Security Conference. We hear from the Monocle team as it prepares for this year’s event and consider what’s on the agenda in a much changed world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hollow Down Cigar Lounge, Episode #81. Cigar: Wildfire Cigars The Revivalist.Topics: Jerry Jones, Lottery Odds, The Monocle, and more!

Monocle reports from the World Governments Summit in Dubai. Plus: overtourism shadows cherry blossom season in Japan, a look at Oscar-nominated film ‘The Secret Agent’ and Taiwan advises parents on teen K-pop obsession.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gustavo Petro meets with Trump as US-Latin America tensions soar. Then: the head of Nato makes a trip to Kyiv. Plus: Balochistan explained and Monocle at the World Governments Summit. And: the latest in architecture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hear from Monocle’s team at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. Then: Yuan Potts brings us the latest in the world of business. Plus: NYC’s first sauna festival, Culture of Bathe-ing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hear from Monocle’s Ed Stocker about his interview with the country’s migration minister, Elma Saiz. Plus: Ukraine says that it is open to a temporary ceasefire. Will this open the door to a permanent one? And: Grace Charlton picks three outfits for Andrew Mueller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We explore the Melbourne Metro Tunnel, which has recently opened in the Victorian capital. Plus: Mexican architect Tatiana Bilbao joins Monocle’s Ed Stocker to discuss how she challenges norms to champion social housing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mexico’s president insists that halting oil to Cuba is a “sovereign” decision. Then: US military builds up in the Gulf as President Trump tells Iran that time is “running out”. Plus: A look inside Monocle’s February issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Milan’s mayor has said that ICE agents are not welcome in his city for the Winter Games. Plus: we look at Monocle’s February issue and hear about high jewellery in Paris, AI tourism blunders and ‘The Global Countdown’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China’s top-ranking general, Zhang Youxia, has been placed under investigation after being accused of giving nuclear secrets to the US. Then: coverage from Monocle’s recent trip to Nuuk and a look back at Paris Men’s Fashion Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Abby Howells, PhD (whose doctoral thesis is fittingly 'Performing prison: How is life on the inside portrayed to the outside world?') joins Tim and Guy to praise Joker 2 for one reason only: "It is not as racist as prison movies typically are." Apart from this silver lining, there's a lot of critical clouds on the horizon of Folie à deux - a fact that will shock anyone who's listened to other episodes of this series. More importantly though - we get to know about Abby's portrayal as the Cowardly Lion and the history of the worst play of all time.If you think this project has ANY VALUE AT ALL, please consider supporting us via twioat.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We wrap up a week of programmes from Greenland with politicians Sara Olsvig and Kuno Fencker, CNN’s Nic Robertson and Monocle’s foreign editor, Alexis Self. Together, they respond to Greenland prime minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen’s press conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle’s Carlota Rebelo brings us a special broadcast from the World Economic Forum. Albin Kurti, Kosovo’s prime minister, tells us about his ambitions for his nation and the markets react to Davos. Plus: a special edition of The Global Countdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump’s threats about taking control of Greenland have thrust the island into the global spotlight, drawing journalists and tourists alike. In Nuuk, Monocle’s Andrew Mueller explores what this attention means for local entrepreneurs, speaking with Casper Frank Møller, CEO and co-founder of adventure travel company Raw Arctic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al CPK 340:· Monocle, fum de cigarros i Baron Dandy a dojo: parlem de pel·lícules! Tot havia d'anar sobre la tercera entrega de Knives Out (SENSE SPOILERS!) i al final hi ha més sobre productes culturals-manteta, el funcionament dels mecanismes narratius, la generació de discurs cultural des del deconeixement i com ens arriba a agradar fer de detectius. De Salvador Illa també en parlem.· Payton Watson va ser el jugador de la setmana passada a l'NBA, números maquíssims d'un jugador de rotació que va ajudar a que els Nuggets guanyessin partits sense Jokic. Té Denver la millor plantilla de la lliga? Millor que Oklahoma? Tremendo el sistema de desenvolupament a Colorado.· Del departament de I&D / Contra espionatge de CPK ens arriba una proposta radical: tenim masses equips a la lliga, hem de treure'n. Desenvolupament un mètode per fer que la temporada regular importi, acabar amb el tànking i convertir l'NBA en, de veritat, la millor lliga del món. Quins equips queden fora?

In the first of three live shows from Nuuk, Andrew Mueller is joined by Inga Dora Markussen, chief sustainability officer at Air Greenland, Dr Steven Arnfjord, director of the llisimatusarfik’s Centre for Arctic Welfare and Monocle’s foreign editor, Alexis Self, to discuss the latest on the crisis dominating world headlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Ukraine battles on against Russia’s strikes and US accusations, Monocle’s Julia Jenne joins to discuss. Then: Chris Cermak explores the irrationality of human behaviour with Nobel-Prize laureate Richard Thaler. Plus: are there any upsides to this year’s WEF survey?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The best interviews and reports from across the globe in 2025, including a pop star in Paris, tech leaders at Dubai's World Governments Summit and a Barcelona stop for the 10th edition of Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle’s editor in chief, Andrew Tuck, rounds up his favourite episodes of ‘Tall Stories’ from 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton share thier favourite moments from across 2025 on Monocle on Design and pick out what they're looking forward to in the year ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle’s editor-in-chief Andrew Tuck recalls some of his favourite interviews and reports from the year on ‘The Urbanist’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle’s head of radio, Tom Edwards, is joined by Robert Bound to swap presents and compare seasonal traditions. Plus: We head to Lapland to speak to Santa Claus himself and we explore a new mountain resort in Slovenia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with British designer Sheridan Coakley of SCP about his journey into furniture-making and his philosophy about what makes design last. Then: Matilda Goad of MG&Co on elevating DIY. Plus: Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton give us the Monocle view of the Pantone colour of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nina dos Santos, Simon Brooke and Andrew Tuck join Emma Nelson live at the Christmas market in London. We also hear from Tyler Brûlé in Zürich.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the worsening political and humanitarian situation in Gaza as Palestinians remain caught between the first two phases of the US-imposed ceasefire. Plus: the Thailand-Cambodia conflict enters its fifth day, business news and Monocle’s winter series continues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle’s Gulf correspondent joins to discuss tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Plus: Trump gives Nvidia OK to sell chips to China, Christmas-party fashion tips and our look-back edition of ‘The Global Countdown’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Belarussian weather balloons are testing the patience of Nato member Lithuania, with the latest incursion raising fresh security concerns and prompting the government to declare a nationwide emergency. Monocle’s Andrew Mueller and exiled Belarussian journalist Hanna Liubakova discuss how much harassment Europe is prepared to tolerate from a Moscow ally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from Monocle’s first Paris Christmas Market, Tyler Brûlé, Emma Nelson and guests look back at the week’s news. We also hear from Petri Burtsoff in Helsinki and Fernando Augusto Pacheco on nations boycotting the Eurovision Song Contest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the world reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s first trip to Turkey and Lebanon, Andrew Mueller and Juliet Linley give us their two cents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on ‘The Global Countdown’, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks five songs that will light up your winter. These tracks will take you from a gentle evening by the fire to a pumping après-ski dancefloor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We assess the impact of Pope Leo’s first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon. Then: the history of democracy in Gdańsk as Polish prime minister Donald Tusk and German chancellor Friedrich Merz meet in Berlin. Plus: we dive into Monocle’s new Switzerland handbook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hondurans head to the polls on Sunday to vote for a new president – we unpack Washington's keen interest. Then: The reaction from France as Macron announces a voluntary military-service plan. Plus: Tyler Brûlé looks ahead to Monocle's Christmas Markets, which begin this weekend in Zürich.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle’s Gulf correspondent reports from Dubai Design Week, where the region’s largest creative festival underscores the city’s growing influence through a diverse programme of regional exhibitions, experimental projects and design showcases. Plus: we hear from Tyler Brûlé in Hong Kong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss Brazil’s deadly operation against drug gangs. Will this be a key issue in next year’s elections? Then: Burberry and Monocle collaborate, why rap music is losing its chart share and why seasonal drinks are failing to pierce the European market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle’s man in Milan, Ed Stocker, decamps to Turin to bring us a collection of conversations from Utopian Hours, the festival dedicated to city making. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle’s Asia editor, James Chambers, explores the Thailand-Cambodia peace deal. Then: senior news editor Chris Cermak gives us the latest on the US government shutdown and we learn how the ‘Demon Slayer’ franchise has taken over the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Monocle’s Sophie Monaghan-Coombs on London’s media moment, plus a conversation with Nick Shelton from ‘Broadsheet’ and a celebration of 70 years of John Simons in ‘John Simons: Since 1955’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump ends trade talks with Canada. Then: Leila Molana-Allen on her recent trip to Israel and Palestine and what’s next for journalists in the region. Plus: a flick through Monocle’s November issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up on a report by the Norwegian Refugee Council on life on the ground for Palestinians in the West Bank. Plus: Mamdani’s final debate, Art Taipei and the latest issue of Monocle magazine!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler Brûlé has built Monocle into one of the most distinctive media brands of the past two decades. At a time when others chased clicks and platforms, Monocle went the other way. It invested in print, opening cafés and shops, launching a radio station, and building a loyal global community. I sat down with Tyler at Monocle's Paris café to talk about how he's kept the brand consistent, why proximity to readers matters more than dashboards, and what lessons Monocle's model holds for publishers trying to build durable, multifaceted brands.

Monocle’s Fiona Wilson reports on Sanae Takaichi’s historic win and the daunting task ahead for Japan’s first female prime minister. Plus: A flip through the Latin American papers and we check-in with Tyler Brûlé in Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with The Washington Post’s executive editor, Matt Murray, on his recent changes to the paper, plus Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton discuss the premiere issue of the Monocle Design Directory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle’s Sophie Monaghan-Coombs on one of the biggest events on the art calendar. Plus: Leila Molana-Allen reports from the Middle East, Zelensky goes to Washington and Andrew Mueller gets a lesson in autumnal wines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As France’s president meets with party leaders to discuss the next French prime minister, Monocle’s Paris bureau chief explains why Macron might take an unexpected approach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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