Podcast Episodes

Christmas Day special

Monocle’s head of radio, Tom Edwards, is joined by Robert Bound to swap presents and compare seasonal traditions. Plus: We head to Lapland to speak to Santa Claus himself and we explore a new mountai…

Published on 8 hours ago

Tyler Brûlé is joined by Jean-Claude Biver for a look at the art of watchmaking

A special episode dedicated the art of watchmaking with Jean-Claude Biver

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Published on 1 day, 8 hours ago

Tuesday 23 December

Chris Cermak delivers a fast-paced news round-up, anchored from Midori House in London.

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Published on 2 days, 7 hours ago

Monday 22 December

Chris Cermak delivers a fast-paced news round-up, anchored from Midori House in London.

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Published on 3 days, 7 hours ago

Reforming the US-Israel relationship and how behavioural science shapes urban policy

Andrew P Miller, the former deputy assistant secretary of state for Israeli-Palestinian affairs, on how Washington and Tel Aviv’s relationship should change. Plus: a new insight into urban policy and…

Published on 6 days, 7 hours ago

Who will be the UK’s new ambassador to the US?

The race is on to find a new British ambassador to the United States, following the dismissal of Peter Mandelson. Plus: a look at the Italian front pages and a Christmas-themed edition of ‘The Global…

Published on 1 week ago

“The time to build” at the UN Global Refugee Forum 2025, and Brazil’s 2026 forecast

We delve into the big year ahead for Brazil and discuss how to remain optimistic in meeting the challenges facing refugees around the world. 

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Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

How can Europe succeed in the Trump era? Plus: design gifts for the holidays

We discuss whether Europe can shirk its rather submissive reaction to Trump’s second administration. Then: we hop on a new train to the Alps and pick out design gifts for the holidays.

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Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

The international community weighs in on the Bondi shooting and Thailand’s next election

As Australia reels from the shooting in Bondi beach, how is it being seen globally? Plus: Thailand calls for fresh elections and the new plans for Dracula Land.

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Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

Is Gaza’s US-brokered ceasefire moving ahead or failing?

We discuss the worsening political and humanitarian situation in Gaza as Palestinians remain caught between the first two phases of the US-imposed ceasefire. Plus: the Thailand-Cambodia conflict ente…

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago