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<p>The best of the week on Monocle Radio, compiled into one show.</p>

Highlights from Monocle Radio: John Bolton on the United Nations, Carolina Deslandes on her new album and Japan’s haunted homes

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.

11-02
51:04

What We Learned: Jeremy Corbyn’s pantomime cameo, Anthony Albanese’s T-shirt controversy and Trump’s Asia tour

Andrew Mueller on what we learned from the news this week, including Jeremy Corbyn’s pantomime cameo, Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese’s T-shirt causes a stir and Trump tours Asia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-31
06:44

Highlights from Monocle Radio: A new leader in Japan, artist Olafur Eliasson and Art Basel Paris

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.

10-25
50:47

What We Learned: The US Marine Corps’ 250th birthday, ‘No Kings’ protest and the White House demolition

Andrew Mueller on what we learned from the news this week, including a dangerous US Marine Corps celebration, AI Trump responding to the ‘No Kings’ protests and the demolition of the White House’s East Wing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-24
07:24

A look at Frieze London and Johannesburg City Library

What to look out for at Frieze London and Frieze Masters and we look back on the overthrow and execution of Thomas Sankara in Burkina Faso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-18
51:32

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

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.

10-17
07:12

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

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.

10-11
51:00

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

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.

10-10
06:17

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

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.

10-04
49:00

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

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.

10-03
07:07

Highlights from Monocle Radio

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.

09-27
50:35

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

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.

09-26
07:25

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

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.

09-20
50:10

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

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.

09-19
06:57

Highlights from Monocle Radio

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.

09-13
50:00

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

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.

09-12
07:24

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

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.

09-06
50:00

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

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.

09-05
07:04

Highlights from Monocle Radio

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.

08-30
50:00

Highlights from Monocle Radio

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.

08-23
50:40

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