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The Curator, 688
22 December 2024
Monocle Radio highlights this week include a look at the best Christmas songs of 2024, a culinary tour of Norway’s Trondheim and the latest in Canadian politics.
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The Foreign Desk, 573
21 December 2024
The holidays are a time of giving but wealthy nations have not been in a generous mood. Andrew Mueller explores the case for foreign aid and how to turn the concept into a win-win for both donor and recipient. With Mark…
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The Stack, 644
21 December 2024
We speak with photographer Ethan James Green about bringing sensuality back to the 2025 edition of the iconic Pirelli calendar. We also celebrate 80 years of France’s leading daily, ‘Le Monde’, speaking with its president…
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Monocle on Saturday, 238
21 December 2024
Join Georgina Godwin and Charles Hecker reflect on the week’s top news stories and cultural highlights. Plus: an engaging conversation with Ferdia Lennon, the winner of the prestigious Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Comic…
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The Menu, 657
20 December 2024
We celebrate the season with an episode dedicated to the joys of eating in winter. First up, we get the scoop on why a successful London restaurant is expanding into serving up ice cream. Then: we’re in Singapore to learn…
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The Entrepreneurs, Eureka 421: Emma Lewisham on skincare with purpose
20 December 2024
Co-founder and CEO Emma Lewisham discusses the origin story behind her eponymous skincare brand, an innovative natural line blending efficiency and sustainability. She discusses the company’s focus on circularity and sci…
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The Monocle Daily, 2929
20 December 2024
Monocle’s Toronto correspondent, Tomos Lewis, discusses Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau’s future amid calls for his resignation. Then: the latest on the looming US government shutdown. Plus: Monocle’s editor in chief…
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Monocle on Fashion, 5
20 December 2024
Uruguayan designer Gabriela Hearst takes us inside her world. She shares the inspiration behind her designs as she moves into a new phase with her eponymous brand after stepping down as Chloé’s creative director.
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The Briefing, 3454
20 December 2024
The US lurches towards a government shutdown as president-elect Donald Trump torpedoes a bipartisan spending bill. Plus: the EU takes the UK to court. Then: the best films of 2024 and what to eat and drink over the holidays…
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The Globalist, 3503
20 December 2024
Is the time finally ripe for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas? Plus: Ukraine’s Ark Project with Czech help, why the US government could shut down on Saturday and the world’s first luxury theme park.
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The Urbanist, 688
19 December 2024
Our holiday special brings you a collection of yuletide traditions from cities around the world. Then, we roll out another festive round of ‘The Urbanist’ quiz and give you the perfect gift idea for the urbanist in your…
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Monocle on Design, Highlights from the year
19 December 2024
Monocle’s design editor, Nic Monisse, reflects on some of the conversations shared with creatives this year as 2024 comes to a close.
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The Monocle Daily, 2928
19 December 2024
As Volodymyr Zelensky makes a final push to rally EU allies ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration, we discuss growing pressure on Europe to boost its defense budget. Also on the programme: as Emmanuel Macron faces mounting…
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The Global Countdown, 180
19 December 2024
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the most successful countries of the year when it comes to music.
