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Monocle Radio has been broadcasting around the world, around the clock since 2011. Join the conversation now: listen live or wherever you get your audio.
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The Global Countdown: @feap listens to the Nigerian music charts, featuring global megastars @burnaboy, @wizkidayo and @asakemusik .
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Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the Nigerian music charts, featuring global megastars Burna Boy, Wizkid and Asake.
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The Foreign Desk Explainer: This week, militants attached to Islamic State attacked a church in Komanda, killing at least 43 people. Why is the jihadist group keen to establish itself in the Democratic Republic of the Congo? @andrew_mueller explains
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The Briefing: Does Côte d’Ivoire’s president risk the nation’s prosperity by seeking a fourth term? Plus: @c_cermak reports from the Helsinki+50 Conference, urbanism news with @CarlotaRebelo and we head to Nigeria on ‘The Global Countdown’ with @feap
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With Japan, China and others reaching framework trade deals with the US, South Korea hopes that it can be next...
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The Globalist: The aftershock of Zelensky’s anti-corruption scandal with @andreykurkov. Plus: Trump puts pressure on India over its ties with Russia and transport news with @gwleigh
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As Ukraine’s parliament readies to vote on reversing last week’s rollback of anti-corruption laws, Andrey Kurkov sees cause for optimism. Plus:...
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The Entrepreneurs: @balineum founder Sarah Watson on the challenges facing the UK’s pottery industry and her efforts to revive manufacturing in Stoke-on-Trent. Plus: we meet the CEO of a Japanese company that’s growing some of the world’s sweetest coffee
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Balineum founder Sarah Watson discusses the challenges facing Stoke-on-Trent, aka “The Potteries”, the historic heart of the UK’s ceramics industry....
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The Monocle Daily: As approval ratings for leaders in the US and UK slump, @tarakangarlou and @mediagurusimon unpack why global politics seems so fragmented. Plus: the fallout from Tehran’s water crisis and the reason behind a Regency literature revival.
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Approval ratings for leaders in the US and UK are slumping, we unpack why global politics seems so fragmented. Plus:...
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The Briefing: @koreanforeigner on South Korea’s hopes of a trade deal with the US. Plus: Andrew Tuck on what newcomers bring to the quality of life in cities, aviation news with @PPaulCharles and the Swiss-Austrian cheese wars over #Emmentaler
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With Japan, China and others reaching framework trade deals with the US, South Korea hopes that it can be next...
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The Globalist: @Charles_Hecker on Russia’s efforts to avoid sanctions and tariffs; @Adlamassoud on the UN conference on #Palestine; and @terrystiastny on UK recognition. Plus: preparing for World Spritz Day with @MrGiuseppeGallo
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We delve into Russia’s efforts to bypass Western sanctions and consider whether the country will respond to new US tariff...
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The Menu: We’re heading across the road from Midori House to meet acclaimed chef @AngelaHartnett at her latest edition of @Cafe_Murano. Here, @EmmaNelsonMedia asks about her love for Italian food, the site and her time working with with @GordonRamsay
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Monocle On Design: London’s Design Museum explores how we might design beyond human needs in its latest exhibition, and we visit the showroom of Branca - a Portuguese furniture brand.
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The Design Museum in London explores how we might design beyond human needs in its latest exhibition. Then we visit...
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The Monocle Daily: @latikambourke and @RainbowMurray discuss the UK’s plan to recognise Palestinian statehood. Then: Washington and Beijing hold a second day of trade talks in Stockholm. Plus: @mstyslavchernov on his film, ‘2,000 Meters to Andriivka’.
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The UK’s prime minister, Keir Starmer, announces a plan to recognise the state of Palestine. Then: Washington and Beijing hold...
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The Monocle Weekly: @feap speaks with Rio-born Alessandra Montagne, the star Brazilian chef behind Paris restaurants Nosso and Tempero .
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The Briefing: Germany and France slam the EU-US trade deal as an act of “submission” causing “considerable damage.” Will the transatlantic allies be forced back to the negotiating table? Plus: Japanese pictograms take London.
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The latest on Israel’s military pauses to allow aid into Gaza. Then: Thailand and Cambodia agree to a ceasefire in...
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The Globalist: Can a Thai-Cambodia ceasefire really hold? Plus: @hannahluci on Syria’s elections and investment, @philclark79 on papers, @amahrose on culture and @jaronschneider on #Fujifilm’s enduring popularity .
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Monocle’s Asia editor, James Chambers, looks at whether a ceasefire agreed between Thailand and Cambodia, brokered by the US and...
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Tall Stories: @sheenarossiter tells us the story of Tyra — the world's largest dinosaur, and how the community and country are reacting to news of her removal.
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Monocle on Culture: @RobertBound celebrates the release of the new boxset, “The Making of Five Leaves Left” with Nick Drake’s biographer, Richard Morton Jack, and Cally Callomon, who manages the Nick Drake estate.
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The Monocle Weekly: Monocle Radio’s @feap speaks with French singer Odetto about the summer sounds of his latest album, “Sunset Radio” .
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The Menu: @Jose_Pizarro on his new book, ‘The Spanish Pantry’, and the Iberian peninsula’s best flavours. Then: @themichaelbooth gets the scoop on delicious Danish ice cream with Hansens. Plus: @Maisie_Ringer hops aboard London’s culinary canalboats
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We speak to José Pizarro about the Iberian peninsula’s best flavours. Then: Michael Booth gets the scoop on delicious Danish...
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The Briefing: @Leila_MA brings us the latest on Israel’s military pauses to allow aid into Gaza. Then: we speak to @NathanPSouthern from the Thailand-Cambodia border as the nations agree to a ceasefire. Plus: Japan’s newest theme park and UAE papers
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The latest on Israel’s military pauses to allow aid into Gaza. Then: Thailand and Cambodia agree to a ceasefire in...
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Eureka: @valerielabi, Wahu Mobility co-founder and CEO, talks about launching Ghana’s first electric-bike manufacturer, scaling the business despite early doubts and her plans to expand into new markets
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Theco-founder and CEO of Wahu Mobility, Valerie Labi, talks about launching Ghana’s first electric-bike manufacturer, scaling the business despite early...
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