Presented by Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features expert guests and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.
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Tyler Brûlé Podcasts
Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.
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Our weekend programme comes live from Monocle’s radio studio in Zürich, where Tyler Brûlé and a panel of special-guest thought leaders discuss key topics in front of a studio audience.
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The best of the week on Monocle Radio, compiled into one show.
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Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.
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Want to hear from the authors, artists, creative thinkers and business leaders shaping your world? The Monocle Weekly presents just that on our longest-running radio programme.
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Everything you need to know about the world of design, from furniture to fashion and craft to architecture. Expect fresh stories, new finds and designers and all the latest news from the world’s most exciting studios.
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Long-form conversations about the lives and careers of the world's leading and most exciting names from the worlds of art, design, literature, politics, business and food. We hear from the masters themselves, about their art, their craft, their secrets and successes.
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Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Saturday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose.
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Delivering insights into the people, places and products shaping the financial week ahead. Hear from the finest minds and freshest thinkers as they take you beyond the numbers and the hype to get to the heart of the day’s big issues.
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A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by a Monocle editor. The show features informed reporting, prescient business analysis and invaluable industry reports covering everything from technology to aviation and retail to media.
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Essential listening for anyone who cares about the printed word and developments in publishing. From independent publications, new forms of print media and graphic novels to little-known niche magazines, ‘The Stack’ is Monocle’s take on the world of print, focusing on everything from the glossiest fashion title to the grittiest local newspaper.
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Tyler Brûlé talks to inspirational chief executives and chief operating officers from the world’s biggest players in finance, retail, healthcare, aviation and more in a special season of Monocle Radio’s flagship, long-form interview programme. Do you want to know how the finest global businesses are successfully navigating a course through the pandemic? Then join Monocle’s editor-in-chief and a stellar cast of c-suite leaders for practical advice on steering a business through unprecedented ...
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Join Fernando Augusto Pacheco for a spin through the hits and misses of the world’s music charts, from the sublime to the ridiculous and everything in between. Whether it’s tropical treats from his native Brazil, a surprise hip-hop smash in Mongolia or the latest Swedish pop sensation, Fernando is on hand every week to ensure you never miss a beat.
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‘Konfekt’ is a sharp, elegant and well-turned-out magazine from the creators of Monocle. ‘Konfekt Korner’ is the podcast: listen now and discover why celebrating chic, understated glamour, seeking out lesser-known stories and opening closed doors has never been more important. Join ‘Konfekt’ editor Sophie Grove and style director Marcela Palek as they take their seats alongside Gillian Dobias every month. Like a really good dinner party, listeners can count on great conversation, insights, i ...
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Robert Bound and his guests discuss what has piqued their interest in our one-stop shop for lively reports and in-depth interviews on the newest and finest in art, film, books and the media business.
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Our standalone home of live music presented in a strong 15-minute shot. Recorded in Monocle 24’s studios, the sessions feature established and emerging acts live and in conversation.
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The perfect soundtrack to your weekend wherever in the world you are. Smart conversation, clever guests and plenty of inspiration for the week ahead.
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Our guide to the world of food, drink and entertaining, The Menu serves up interviews with the world’s most creative chefs, introduces the makers behind the scenes and the ingredients that will soon be landing on your restaurant table.
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Monocle 24 reports daily from the Starmus science festival in Zürich, featuring exclusive interviews with astronauts, scientists and musicians inspired by space exploration. Tune in to hear conversations with people who see our world as few others do.
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Join us as we venture inside la maison Chanel to hear from some of the legendary figures acting as guarantors of a brand with a truly unique heritage.
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Launched in February 2007, Monocle is a premium media brand with magazine, web, audio, retail and broadcast divisions. With coverage of forgotten states, alluring political figures, emerging brands, fresh forces in popular culture and inspiring design solutions, our mission is to keep an eye and an ear on the world.
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Pour yourself a coffee with Monocle’s ideal weekend companion. Ease into the day with a look at the international newspapers and hear from an array of leading cultural figures, from the ablest architects and auteur film-makers to crafty coffee roasters and the wittiest writers.
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Join Monocle’s editors and guests drawn from our unrivalled pool of international commentators, analysts and experts to unpack the issues dominating the day’s agenda. From diplomatic wrangles and border disputes to big business and frontline politics, this is the programme you need to hear to make sense of a dynamic and sometimes volatile world.
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HP and Monocle have teamed up to ask 10 savvy small businesses from around the world what it takes to build a brand and stay ahead. Tune in for inspiring stories and advice on how to choose the right technology to succeed.
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Monocle 24’s new series features in-depth interviews with inspirational names in global politics, business, culture and design. Hosted by Tyler Brûlé, Andrew Tuck and Monocle’s senior editors.
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The Bourbon Hunters podcast is a weekly long-form conversation hosted by Brett Bryan, JD Fritzges, and Dude Poole. Guests include friends, bartenders, distillers, bar and restaurant owners, along with other various bourbon enthusiasts, and occasionally Tyler Schaeffer graces us with his presence. Discussions revolve around topical events and stories about daily life while tasting and sharing their thoughts on various bourbons.
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A show of unity between Europe and Ukraine
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33:33The response from the coalition of the willing summit to the ongoing US push for Kyiv to accept concessions and we look at Syria circa the first anniversary of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad fleeing Damascus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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BH384 - Mouth Experience Monday - Bourbon Blitz Russell's Pick
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12:40It’s Mouth Experience Monday!!! This episode, JD brings an offering from one of our Patreons to taste at the end of our first day on the 2025 Bourbon Blitz. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters. Have you thought about supporting our podcast? Head on over to our website at https://www.bourbonhu…
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European leaders huddle with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky
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29:53The Ukrainian president is in London for another high-stakes meeting after Donald Trump accused him of being less co-operative than Vladimir Putin. Plus: Slovenia’s Eurovision boycott and one year of Syria without Bashar al-Assad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Syria marks a year since the fall of Bashar al-Assad
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57:44As Syrians celebrate ‘Liberation Day’, we get the mood on the ground in Damascus and assess how far the country has come. Then: Hong Kong’s local elections in the wake of deadly fires and the future of Hollywood as Netflix buys Warner Bros Discovery. Plus: Monocle’s Christmas market in Paris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The UBS Billionaire Ambitions Report 2025
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16:42The report surveys UBS billionaire clients globally on the unique challenges and opportunities ahead. The 11th edition focuses on the forces driving wealth creation and the evolving ambitions of the world’s most influential families. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Mitchell Kaplan, the founder of Miami Book Fair
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31:46Georgina Godwin speaks with Mitchell Kaplan, the founder of Miami Book Fair. They discuss his switch in careers from lawmaker to bookseller, influencing the city’s literary culture and adapting to new reading trends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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The week in review, live from our Paris Christmas Market
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58:49Live 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.By Monocle
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Highlights from Monocle Radio: War photographer Lynsey Addario, wrapping up Design Miami and the National Gallery’s new restaurant
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51:00Pulitzer 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.By Monocle
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One year on from the toppling of the Assad regime, how far has Syria’s revolution come?
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34:29One year on from the spectacular toppling of the Assad regime, has the Syrian revolution achieved its aims? How well is President al-Sharaa governing and remaking his image? Will global intervention help or hurt the state? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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‘Esquire UK’ refresh, a celebration of miniature books and ‘The Sartorialist Milano’
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40:54We speak with ‘Esquire UK’ editor in chief Teo van den Broeke about the title’s refresh. Plus: a celebration of miniature books with Veronica Ditting and Dal Chodha. Then: Scott Schuman’s ‘The Sartorialist Milano’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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What We Learned: Sabrina Carpenter vs the US government, Franklin the Turtle and a live-action pancake
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6:24Andrew Mueller discusses the week’s weirdest news, including singer Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin the Turtle’s spats with the Trump administration, and French far-right leader Jordan Bardella is pelted with eggs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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The Papal tour and Monocle’s Paris Christmas Market
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36:31As 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.By Monocle
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Germany and France’s generational split over pensions. Plus: four nations boycott Eurovision over Israel’s participation
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30:01Pensions continue to be an ongoing source of political instability in Germany and France, we unpack why. Then: Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia will boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel's participation. Plus: we meet Anna Nash, president of Explora Journeys, at ILTM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Putin in India and what Mogherini’s fraud accusation means for EU trust
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58:47We discuss what’s on the agenda as Putin meets Modi in India. Then: the potential fallout for Ursula von der Leyen as the EU’s former chief diplomat, Federica Mogherini, is accused of fraud. Plus: we speak to the winner of The Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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US Congress roiled by Venezuelan strikes and the latest from the Xi-Macron meeting
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36:45A bipartisan resolution to block US military action against Venezuela without congressional approval and calls for an investigation into self-proclaimed “secretary of war” Pete Hegseth roil US Congress. Then: the latest from presidents Xi Jinping and Emmanuel Macron’s meeting. And: will an afternoon tipple boost Thai tourism? See omnystudio.com/lis…
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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.By Monocle
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The Dominican Republic: Caught between Trump’s America and Venezuela’s Maduro
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33:12The Dominican Republic has allowed the US military to operate on its territory as the Trump administration prepares for further strikes on Venezuela. We get the view from the ground in Santo Domingo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Eyes on Venezuela and the search for MH370 will resume
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58:40We assess the situation in Venezuela as US assets build up in the Caribbean and Trump shows no sign of backing down. Then: the search for Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 will resume more than a decade after it vanished. Plus: we’re in Cannes for the International Luxury Travel Market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Self-styled US “Secretary of War” Pete Hegseth is facing criticism for striking boats off the coast of Venezuela, killing more than 80 people. But will there be any consequences? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Nato foreign ministers demand a say in a future peace agreement for Ukraine
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36:21Nato foreign ministers meet in Brussels following a US-Russia summit in Moscow. Then: we look ahead to Australia’s teen social-media ban. Plus: the campaign to bring back doors in hotel-room bathrooms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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On this episode, Dude, Tyler, Brett, and JD drink through a few Old Grand Dad variations while talking about our upcoming trip. So… sit back, grab a pour, kick up your feet, and enjoy this episode of… The Bourbon Hunters. Have you thought about supporting our podcast? Head on over to our website at https://www.bourbonhunters.com where you can, by p…
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The Gulf states look towards a joint defensive strategy at the 46th GCC summit
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38:59As Gulf leaders convene for the 46th GCC summit during a tense time for the region, we discuss what role the US could play in a joint defence plan. Plus: Design Miami, how taxes might have birthed civilisation and the International Luxury Travel Market in Cannes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, is joined by William P Lauder, the third-generation leader of the Estée Lauder Companies, one of the largest prestige beauty organisations in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Emmanuel Macron’s balancing act on his state visit to China
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58:58Can Emmanuel Macron strike a balance with Beijing on his state visit? Then: The US carried out a deadly “double tap” strike on a Venezuelan boat but who was responsible for the order? Plus: The top global cities for cyclists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Making the bed: The importance of design for our bedrooms with Thuma and Rise & Fall
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31:33What are the key ingredients to a well-designed bedroom? Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton discuss their must-haves. Then: modern bedroom-furniture maker Thuma on moving into the living room space. Plus: clothing and homeware brand Rise & Fall on why good ideas begin between the sheets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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