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The best of the week on Monocle Radio, compiled into one show.

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Monocle

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News

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monocle.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

What We Learned: The Nobel Peace Prize, Gaze peace summit, Eric Trump’s book 17.10.2025

Andrew Muller unpacks the week’s news, including who won the Nobel Peace Prize (spoiler: it wasn’t President Trump), the Gaza peace summit in Egypt and Eric Trump’s new memoir. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from Monocle Radio: We wrap Paris Fashion Week and explore a sleek new hotel in Tbilisi 11.10.2025

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.

What We Learned: the UK’s Conservative Party Conference, Javier Milei and Donald Trump 10.10.2025

The UK Conservative Party’s embarrassing mistake, rocking out with Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, and Trump claims that he warned about 9/11. Andrew Mueller unpacks what we learned from the news this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from Monocle Radio: A tribute to Jane Goodall, Karen Pittman on ‘The Morning Show’ and Chanel’s ‘la Galerie du 19M Tokyo’ 04.10.2025

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.

What We Learned: Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump’s inflammatory speeches to the military 03.10.2025

President Trump and US secretary of war, Pete Hegseth, addressed the military this week. Andrew Mueller tells us what we learned. Plus: why the Q-Anon shaman is suing Trump for $40tn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from Monocle Radio 27.09.2025

The US Marine Corps gets an update. Plus: we visit the European Tramdriver Championship and stop off in Italy for a raw-milk cheese festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What We Learned: Albania’s AI minister and Trump claims escalator ‘sabotage’ 26.09.2025

Andrew Mueller wraps up the weirdest and wildest news stories from the week, including: Albania’s appointment of the first AI anti-corruption minister and Trump’s claims of ‘triple sabotage’ at the UN General Assembly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from Monocle Radio: British architect Norman Foster, Kansas City mayor Quinton Lucas and journalist and author Michael Wolff 20.09.2025

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.

What We Learned: Jimmy Kimmel and the aftermath of Charlie Kirk 19.09.2025

A look back at the week’s news with Andrew Mueller. This week, we discuss the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s shooting, including what led to ABC axing Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from Monocle Radio 13.09.2025

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.

An unusual prankster, Reform UK chaos and the Epstein files continued 12.09.2025

A look back at the week’s news with Andrew Mueller. This week, an unusual culprit plays ding dong ditch, the Reform UK conference celebrates “Britain’s favourite political prisoner” and the Epstein files saga continues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from Monocle Radio: The art of storytelling in Ireland and the CEO of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group 06.09.2025

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.

What We Learned: The UK flag debate, radioactive shrimp and ‘Seagull Boy’ 05.09.2025

A look back at the week’s news with Andrew Mueller. This week, UK flag debates reignite, RFK Jr weighs in on the radioactive-shrimp recall and ‘Seagull Boy’ wins the European Gull Screeching Championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from Monocle Radio 30.08.2025

We’re joined by UK pop band Saint Etienne and the CEO of Chiva-Som, Krip Rojanastien, reveals his wellness tips. Plus: we visit one of Switzerland’s largest folk festivals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from Monocle Radio  23.08.2025

We discuss a new documentary focused on the life of the late Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassouna. Plus: the chef Mandy Yin reveals her new book and we explore a coffee shop in Damascus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What We Learned: Gavin Newsom, a sandwich activist and a Czech dog in danger 22.08.2025

A look back at the week’s news with Andrew Mueller. This week, US conservatives grapple with California governor Gavin Newsom, a federal agent in Washington is attacked with a sandwich and a dog in danger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle Radio highlights: Chef Luke Dale-Roberts, Finland’s ‘ugliest building’ and Meta’s latest smart sunglasses 16.08.2025

Chef Luke Dale-Roberts on Cape Town’s booming restaurant scene, we head to Finland to hear the story behind the “ugliest building in Oulu” and we review Meta’s latest smart sunglasses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What We Learned: a cure for sleep apnoea, Korean propaganda war and the National Guard goes to Washington 15.08.2025

A round-up of the week’s news with Andrew Mueller. This week, North Korea ceases cross-border broadcasts, the National Guard goes to Washington and can a conch shell cure sleep apnoea? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from Monocle Radio 09.08.2025

We hear from UN high commissioner on human rights Volker Türk; author James Bloodworth tells us about his new book, ‘ Lost Boys’; and we lift the lid on an exhibition exploring Japan’s capsule toys.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What We Learned: Candace Owens, a rodent rumour and the marimba world record 08.08.2025

A look back at the week’s news with Andrew Mueller. This week, Candace Owens speaks out again. Plus: mice might have eaten the contents of Iraq’s national treasury. And: the new marimba world record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlights from Monocle Radio 02.08.2025

Oscar-winning Ukrainian film director Mstyslav Chernov on his latest work; editor in chief at ‘The National’, Mina Al-Oraibi, on life in the UAE; and chef Angela Hartnett reveals her latest edition of Café Murano. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What We Learned: A fake embassy, the war on windmills and Biden’s cult 02.08.2025

A round-up of the week’s news with Andrew Mueller. This week a fake ambassador is arrested; Trump renews his attack on wind power; and US representative James Comer makes conspiracy claims about Joe Biden.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What We Learned: Macron’s defamation case, Trump accuses Obama of treason and threatens Washington’s NFL team  26.07.2025

A look back at the week’s news with Andrew Mueller, including French president Macron’s defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens. Plus: Trump accuses Obama of treason and threatens Washington’s NFL team.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle Radio highlights: European Parliament VP Katarina Barley, Germany’s economic decline and ‘L’Étiquette’ magazine  25.07.2025

This week’s highlights include European Parliament vice-president Katarina Barley, Germany’s economic decline and a look inside the latest issue of ‘L’Étiquette’ magazine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle Radio highlights  19.07.2025

How Zohran Mamdani pulled off the political upset of the year. Plus: we’re in Finland to explore one of the country’s best-known cultural exports. And: how luxury-fashion brands are expanding into hospitality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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