11 October 2019
Episode 45
10 minutes
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The US president dismisses the critics as Turkish troops continue their assault in Syria. Plus: A report by Ikea unpacks some key insights into the modern home, why ‘MasterChef’ is a masterclass in selling a TV format, and Monocle’s senior editor Robert Bound takes his tuning fork to Iceland to examine a musical investment scheme.
11 October 2019
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