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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Highlights from Monocle Radio
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.