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Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top-five songs in Greece, including new music by Eleni Foureira and Greek icons Anna Vissi and Konstantinos Argiros.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We analyse Zohran Mamdani’s first month in office as mayor of New York. Plus: we meet former Italian figure skater Valentina Marchei, unpack “slow” advertising and explore the Sydney Fish Market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tom Edwards hosts a round-up of conversations from Monocle Radio’s pop-up studio on the opening day of the 2026 World Governments Summit in Dubai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tom Edwards hosts a round-up of the conversations from Monocle Radio’s pop-up studio on day two of the 2026 World Governments Summit in Dubai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tom Edwards hosts a round-up of the conversations from Monocle Radio’s pop-up studio on the final day of the 2026 World Governments Summit in Dubai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs at this year's Carnival in Brazil, from a disco-diva classic to a song about looking sexy on a jet ski.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates the music of Puerto Rico after Bad Bunny’s historic Album of the Year win at this year’s Grammys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We hear about the efforts to broadcast into Iran using shortwave radio, meet Mexican architect Tatiana Bilbao and take the temperature of Paris Fashion Week Men’s. Plus: ‘Vogue Italia’, maximalist textiles and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top-five songs in Sweden, including an old hit by Zara Larsson. Plus: how an AI-made number one was banned from the charts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last week, Monocle Radio was broadcasting live from the World Economic Forum in Davos, where our team welcomed two special guests from UBS Global Wealth Management: CIO Mark Haefele and CIO Americas Ulrike Hoffmann-Burchardi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Highlights from our team in Davos for the World Economic Forum, and insightful reportage from our colleagues on the ground in Nuuk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on ‘The Global Countdown’, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the music charts from the world’s top-five economies – right in time for Davos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fifteen years of quarterly magazine Delayed Gratification, US writer EA Hanks discusses her debut memoir, The 10, and we meet the curator of a new exhibition dedicated to celebrated photographer Richard Avedon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on The Global Countdown, Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the top songs in Côte d'Ivoire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We ask why Donald Trump is ‘running’ Venezuela, hear from a hotel-industry heavyweight who’s continuing to rewrite the rules of luxury hospitality and look forward to the return of an iconic film.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle Radio's essential weekday news show, anchored from Midori House in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgina Godwin delivers Monocle Radio's essential weekday news show, anchored from Midori House in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emma Nelson delivers Monocle Radio's essential weekday news show, anchored from Midori House in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgina Godwin delivers Monocle Radio's essential weekday news show, anchored from Midori House in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgina Godwin delivers Monocle Radio's essential weekday news show, anchored from Midori House in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A special edition looking back at some of the biggest interviews on Monocle Radio in the past year, including former US ambassador to the UN John Bolton, philosopher AC Grayling and chef Ruthie Rogers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgina Godwin delivers Monocle Radio's essential weekday news show, anchored from Midori House in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emma Nelson delivers Monocle Radio's essential weekday news show, anchored from Midori House in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We look back at some of the biggest Christmas songs over the years, meet the costume designer responsible for dressing the stars of Emily in Paris and recap What We Learned in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks back at some of the best UK Christmas number ones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Journalist Martin Smith discusses his interview with the president of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, we meet the new editor in chief of ‘Esquire UK’ and Design Miami’s CEO, Jen Roberts, recaps this year’s fair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks his favourite songs of 2025, plus a heartwarming throwback to the 1980s that fuses synthesised US sounds with Venezuelan vocals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario on the personal toll of conflict. Plus: Kate Hawley, costume designer of the much-celebrated film Frankenstein, discusses her first Fashion Award.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 hear from recently released Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, head to Finland to meet former prime minister Sanna Marin and Taiwanese director Shih-ching Tsou discusses her new film.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on The Global Countdown, Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the Cambodian hit parade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We hear from financial journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin on the next financial bubble, get the latest from Dubai Design Week and meet the new boss at the helm of Mr & Mrs Smith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco highlights the new tracks added to our playlist – from a classic by Japanese music legend Haruomi Hosono to techno-pop princess Sam Quealy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We go behind the scenes as world-renowned auction house Christie’s gears up for its latest jewellery sale. Plus: we discuss the state of global tourism and head to World Travel Market to find out what regions are outperforming this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As Belém hosts Cop30, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the city’s unique music scene. From Joelma to Gaby Amarantos, it's a celebration of Amazonian pop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
Monocle Radio’s Tom Webb brings us stories and interviews with tourism ministers at the World Travel Market in London this week. Plus: A review of US politics and Syria with Tara Kangarlou; and Dubai Design Week with Nic Monisse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the Spanish charts, with Rosalía’s new single, ‘Berghain’, at the top.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.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco previews a few tracks from the Monocle Radio autumn playlist.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.
This week on The Global Countdown, Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco counts down the top five albums with the largest first-week sales in the US.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.
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.
This week on The Global Countdown, Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top five songs in Portugal.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.
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks five artists nominated for the Latin Grammy Awards that you should know, from Argentinean duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso to Venezuelan band Rawayana.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.
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.