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Reversal of fortune
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The Monocle Daily, episode 203
8 August 2012
We dissect China’s leadership tussle, ask about the phenomenon of Turkey’s disappearing art, and hear from Syria’s frontline.
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The Urbanist - Tall Stories 149: Sick-building syndrome
25 March 2019
This week we look at this poorly understood phenomenon, spotlighting Alexander Fleming House in London by modernist architect Ernö Goldfinger.
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The Menu - Pairing champagne with hot dogs
25 January 2013
A visit to the culinary hotspot neighbourhood of Itaewon in Seoul, we also look into the London phenomenon of pairing Champagne with hot dogs and discover the benefits of urban beekeeping.
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Monocle on Culture - Storytelling with Neil Gaiman
1 September 2014
Robert Bound gets the lowdown on storytelling phenomenon The Moth with bestselling author Neil Gaiman, meets abstract painter Sean Scully and enjoys a Midori House session from Boston-born dream-folk artist Marissa Nadler…
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The Menu - Anissa Helou
13 July 2018
World-renowned writer and chef Anissa Helou’s look into the food culture of the Islamic world, how Brazilian acai berries became a global nutrient phenomenon, plus a little-known wine region in Portugal that deserves more…
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The Menu - Best from Britain
14 September 2018
How a tribe in the US Pacific Northwest is working hard to bring huckleberries back into common use, London’s Philippine ice cream phenomenon and a new cookbook showcasing the best recipes from Britain’s top chefs.
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The Briefing - Thursday 9 November
9 November 2017
We ask why Donald Trump has changed his tune on China and speculate as to whether Saudi Arabia will lift its blockade of Yemen to allow humanitarian aid to reach the conflict-torn country. Plus: Brussels’ preparations for…
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The Late Edition - Monday 31 October
31 October 2016
How did a letter so light on detail ignite such a political furore? Andrew Tuck discusses yet another surprise in the US presidential race with Mary Dejevsky and Jeffrey Howard. Plus: chasing the real Donald Trump, when…
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Yo Smushi
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The Pioneers - Sara Saeed Khurram
18 February 2020
Andrew Mueller speaks to Sara Saeed Khurram, founder of Sehat Kahani, about the “doctor brides” phenomenon and what she is doing to get female doctors in Pakistan practising while also making healthcare accessible.
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The Urbanist - The crowd effect
26 April 2018
We examine how crowdfunding is being applied to real estate and local government – and why one US mayor is taking this phenomenon with a pinch of salt. Can you create a more successful city if you ask the crowd?
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The Bulletin with UBS - Economic holiday blues
8 August 2022
With costs soaring, why are consumers still going on holiday? Paul Donovan, chief economist of UBS Global Wealth Management, joins us to reflect on the phenomenon and to consider what it means for economic forecasting.
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The Urbanist - Tall Stories 163: Moscow street art
1 July 2019
Wander into a Moscow courtyard and you’ll often come across characters made of rusty metal tubes, bits of wood or, perhaps, an old washing machine. With its striking simplicity, this grassroots street art is a uniquely…