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The Foreign Desk - The evolution of Putin
18 June 2022
The course of recent world history and the future of Ukraine rests on the whim of one man: Vladimir Putin. Was Putin’s rule of Russia always going to end up like this? In this episode, we hear from people who understand the…
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The Foreign Desk - The evolution of protest
13 January 2018
Last year gave the world much to protest. Political instability and social injustice led to millions taking to the streets in 2017 and even more to social media to make their voices heard. But as the masses rebel, the…
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Moroccan Evolution
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The Urbanist - The evolution of concrete
31 January 2013
Concrete: invented in the Roman era but seemingly modern, we talk about concrete with architects, urbanists, psychologists and academics. Does it drive us mad? How does it differ in Japan, Italy or Switzerland? And what are…
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Monocle on Culture - The evolution of hip-hop
21 February 2022
Hip-hop has taken over the mainstream since it was born in the Bronx house parties of the 1970s. Sophie Bramly’s recent book of photography ‘Yo! The Early Days of Hip-Hop 1982-84’ documents its rise, while a new documentary…
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Monocle on Design - Extra: The evolution of a chair
27 October 2022
Celebrated designer Antonio Citterio discusses his recent partnership with Knoll to create the Klismos collection, a series of chairs and sofas.
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Asia Pac Unwrapped - The diplomatic evolution of Australia
23 August 2015
The mining boom is over, diplomacy has taken a beating and the prime minister isn’t very popular. We discuss the challenges facing Australia with the country’s former foreign minister Alexander Downer. We also browse a new…
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The Urbanist - Tall Stories 86: New York’s evolution
11 December 2017
We look at how New York has evolved over the past 100 years. While some might complain about lost grit and gentrification, our bureau chief in the city Ed Stocker feels that they are missing the point and that, in the end…
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Monocle on Design - On Design 47: How did the T-shirt become an American icon?
29 June 2017
We trace the evolution of the American T-shirt from humble undergarment to ubiquitous wardrobe staple.
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The Monocle Weekly, episode 189
17 February 2013
The team discuss Calcutta with celebrated author Amit Chaudhuri, look at the continuing evolution of street art, and question how to measure time with curator Cathy Haynes.
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Dogs and new tricks
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The Late Edition, episode 64
26 January 2012
Robert Bound asks how disgust has influenced society’s evolution and discusses a new exhibit on the Hajj at the British Museum.
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Monocle on Design - On Design 59: A brief history
21 September 2017
Men’s briefs have become a firm fixture in the underwear department. But it wasn’t always so. Ben Rylan tracks their evolution.