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The Monocle Daily - EU leaders debate the future and the World Happiness Report 2025

20 March 2025

We’re live from our Paris studio with panellists Michele Barbero and Florence Martin-Kessler to discuss the EU’s leaders summit in Brussels, why the pension debate in France will never go away and why King Charles III is…

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Hidden talent

27 February 2025

We meet the specialists who bring fashion weeks to life from behind the scenes.

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Monocle on Saturday - News and culture round-up

18 January 2025

Georgina Godwin and Charles Hecker discuss the week’s top global stories, delve into cultural highlights and a chat with Peter Florence about his two exciting initiatives: The Conversation and European Festivals Forest. …

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The Globalist - François Bayrou’s first policy speech and Poschiavo’s gold medal

15 January 2025

France’s prime minister, François Bayrou, gives his first key policy speech and Poschiavo receives the 2025 Wakker Prize. Also on the programme: why K-Pop group NewJeans are embroiled in a row with their record label and…

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Hide and sleek

4 December 2024

A coterie of small, artisanal bagmakers are capturing the luxe market with subtly branded premium-leather pieces sold at very un-luxe prices. We drop in on the best of the new generation to talk handbag economics.

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The Agenda: Culture

28 November 2024

A community library in Singapore, Finland’s new soundtrack and more.

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Island of plenty

24 October 2024

Italian self-trained chef Fabrizia Lanza swapped the city for the countryside almost 20 years ago to take up the mantle at her family’s cooking school in Sicily. We take a class to find out how the establishment is champ…

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Change of suit

24 October 2024

We get you ready to face the cooler weather with our pick of the best seasonal styles, from cosy cardigans and well-cut blazers to classic coats and playful knitwear. Plus: we talk longevity with an Irish designer, visit…

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What you've missed. Autumn 2024.

26 September 2024

You’ve perused the trade press, thumbed the newspapers and kept your ear to the ground, we know, but with so much happening, even the best of us overlook things. That’s why our journalists have scoured mountains, rivieras…

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Konfekt Korner - The future of skincare, Sauna Social Club and the colour blue

30 August 2024

As crisp, golden leaves begin swirling in the air, it’s time to reboot our energy. That’s why this episode has a restorative theme: we discuss the future of dermatology with pioneering doctor Emma Craythorne, join the Sauna…

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Breaking ranks

22 August 2024

In Florence – as in many other cities – Ford’s Tourneo Custom is now the executive taxi to hail.

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The Monocle Daily - The Olympic Games’ economic benefit and Biden’s call for Supreme Court reform

30 July 2024

We examine whether Paris will economically benefit from the Games with Ludovic Subran and take a look at the global papers with Vincent McAviney. Plus: we go on tour with DJ Tiga and follow Florence Martin-Kessler as she…

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The Monocle Daily - Nicolás Maduro’s re-election in Venezuela and has Paris become a deserted city?

29 July 2024

We examine Nicolás Maduro’s re-election and our panel, Daphnée Denis and Anaïs Peignier, look back on the Olympic opening ceremony and ask whether Parisians have really deserted the capital. Plus: we check-in with Kieran…

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The Globalist - France’s first round of elections: the exit polls

1 July 2024

Florence Biedermann and Alexandre Kouchner give us the latest on the first round of France’s legislative elections as the results come in. Also in the programme: William Yang on Taiwan’s decision to raise its travel alert…

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Points of sale

27 June 2024

Hotel brands are introducing five-star retail experiences offering exclusive designs and local finds.

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Fashion

26 June 2024