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Latest Episodes
Tall Stories 335: The Hancock, Boston
Jessica Bridger tells us the story of a beloved and iconic feature of the Boston skyline.
The future of transit in California
What’s ahead for the way in which we get around in cities? We stop at Comotion LA to explore some new ideas and take a trip to San Diego to see how we can bolster the existing bus network.
Tall Stories 334: Harpa concert hall, Reykjavík
Tamsin Howard visits a concert hall in the Icelandic capital that tells the tales of the surrounding culture and landscape.
Cop27: cities and climate
While much focus has been on nations and their commitments to curb emissions, cities have long been at the forefront of green innovation and clean mobility. Monocle’s Carlota Rebelo reports from Cop27 in Egypt.
Tall Stories 333: Water in Las Vegas
Journalist HJ Mai assesses how the US city in the desert, perhaps best known for excess, has become a role model for others during the ongoing water crisis.
Taking out the trash
One person’s rubbish is another person’s treasure. This week we meet Vienna’s refuse collectors, Istanbul’s ‘eskicis’ and hear how Zagreb and Belgrade are addressing visual pollution in their cities.
Tall Stories 332: Jaipur, India
Geetanjali Krishna investigates how India’s Pink City got its name, and what effect the rosy hue has on residents today.
Sharing is caring
Cities are better when shared. We look into The Phoenix, a new sustainable neighbourhood planned for the south of England; talk about co-operative housing in Zürich; and stop by a new co-living complex in Leuven.
Tall Stories 331: The Salk Institute, San Diego
Ivan Carvalho visits a Louis Kahn-designed laboratory that exemplifies science and aesthetics cohabiting in harmony.
North American mayors
We check in on a few of the mayoral races taking place in North America that have caught our attention recently and speak to an incumbent mayor whose city plays a role in US national elections.
