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Monocle in Paris

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Join the Monocle Radio team in Paris every weekday at 08.00 London time throughout the Olympic Games for an unmissable series of special programmes. Broadcasting from our pop-up studio overlooking the Seine, host Emma Nelson and Monocle’s editors and correspondents bring you insights and inspiration from the French capital, and introduce a line-up of special guests, athletes and innovators who will explain how they stay ahead of the game.

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What it takes to create the visual identity of Milano Cortina 2026 20.02.2026 58:50

We meet Raffaella Paniè, director of brand, identity and look of the Games. Plus: shopping with Gus Kenworthy and designing outfits for Team Iceland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Milan and beyond: the story of Langosteria restaurants 19.02.2026 58:49

We meet Enrico Buonocore, founder and owner of Langosteria restaurants. Plus: Miart, the modern and contemporary art fair gearing up for its 30th anniversary in April. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preserving the cultural legacy of the Olympic Games 18.02.2026 58:47

The Olympic Games have always been more than a sporting event. We explore its lasting cultural and educational influence. Plus: a peek inside Iperborea publishing house. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supplying equipment for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics with Technogym 17.02.2026 58:28

What does it take to be a supplier of the Olympics? We speak to Technogym. Plus: we hear from Basicnet co-CEO Lorenzo Boglione and Annalisa Rosso, editorial director and cultural events director of Salone del Mobile. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christophe Dubi: the man who runs the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics 16.02.2026 57:53

We talk with IOC executive director Christophe Dubi and Carlo Ratti discusses his Olympic torch designs. Plus: we meet Team Deloitte and explore Italian style with JJ Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soft power at the Games – will Team Finland step up? 13.02.2026 1:04:36

The importance of soft power at the Winter Olympics with Giacomo Campora, CEO of Allianz SPA, and Annukka Himmi Vassoney, executive director of the Finland Snowboard Association. Plus: the world of 6:AM Glassworks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How the Olympic Winter Games machine works with figure skater Valentina Marchei 12.02.2026 58:43

Italian figure skater Valentina Marchei sheds light on how the Olympic Winter Games are run. Plus: we peek inside Dimore Studio and the Olympics Broadcasting Services.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The president of Salone del Mobile previews the Milan Furniture Fair 11.02.2026 58:52

We take a sneak peak into what to expect at Salone del Mobile 2026. Plus: designing an Olympic torch with Edward Barber and creating the Haitian opening-ceremony outfit with Stella Jean. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘White Out’: What is the future of winter sports? 10.02.2026 58:23

The future of winter sports, what it takes to build a print brand in Milan and how the Italian press covers Italian design. Plus: we meet European leaders of architecture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Behind the scenes with the creative director of the Winter Olympics opening ceremony 09.02.2026 58:45

What it takes to direct the opening ceremony with Marco Balich. Scott Schuman on photographing Milan and Manfredi Catella on civic responsibility. Plus: Ico Migliore, a former ice-hockey-player-turned-designer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.