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2 DAYS AGO

Explainer 508: How did rapper Balen become prime minister of Nepal?

Rapper turned politician Balendrah Shah was elected Nepal’s prime minister this week. Andrew Mueller traces his political ascent, fuelled by last year’s Gen-Z protests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 days ago

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7 min
5 DAYS AGO

‘The UBS Global Investment Returns Yearbook 2026’

This authoritative asset offers a unique record of real returns across equities, bonds, bills, currencies and now gold – helping investors place market developments in historical context. With professor Paul Marsh and UBS’s Kiran Ganesh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 days ago

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23 min
6 DAYS AGO

Live special: War in Iran

We head to Dubai, New York and Jerusalem for the latest developments as the war in Iran grips the Gulf. How are civilians faring? How is the US explaining this war? Is an off-ramp possible? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 days ago

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46 min
4 MAR

Explainer 507: Pakistan-Afghanistan: What’s fuelling this week’s overlooked conflict?

While the world’s eyes are on Iran, tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have flared into open conflict. What is driving the latest escalation? Andrew Mueller explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Mar

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7 min
28 FEB

Munich Security Conference special: Is Europe awake yet?

US senator Lisa Murkowski, Kosovo’s prime minister Albin Kurti and French minister delegate for European affairs Benjamin Haddad discuss whether Europe is ready to become a global leader as the transatlantic relationship frays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Feb

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35 min
24/01/2025

Modern barbecue philosophy with Dave Pynt

We speak to the man whose passion for cooking with fire has been fuelling one of the world’s best restaurants – Burnt Ends in Singapore. Also on the programme: we trace the journey of Hong Kong noodles to London and speak to the Croatian author translating literature into enticing recipes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24/01/2025

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31 min
25/05/2024

‘Garden & Gun’, ‘Americas Quarterly’ and ‘Lodestars Anthology’

This week on ‘The Stack’, we speak with the editor in chief of ‘Garden & Gun’, a magazine celebrating the American South. We also discuss the Mexican elections with Brian Winter from ‘Americas Quarterly’ and talk to Liz Schaffer from ‘Lodestars Anthology’ about the publication’s new book, ‘Slow Travel Britain’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25/05/2024

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33 min
21 FEB

Munich Security Conference special: Will the transatlantic alliance survive?

After a bruising year following JD Vance’s speech at the last Munich Security Conference, we discuss the state of relations between Europe and the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Feb

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45 min
25 FEB

Explainer 506: How did Mexico’s drug cartels bring the country to a standstill?

How did the killing of “El Mencho”, head of CJNG drug cartel, lead to tourists being trapped in Puerto Vallarta? Plus: How does this fit in with President Sheinbaum’s domestic policy and her relationship with Donald Trump? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Feb

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8 min
21/03/2025

What is Caribbean cuisine? Plus: Syria’s best shawarma and ‘An A-Z of Chinese Food’

We island-hop in the Caribbean with author Keshia Sakarah to learn all about her new book, ‘Caribe: A Caribbean Cookbook with History’, and the specificity of the region’s cuisine. Also in the programme: Hannah Lucinda Smith is in Damascus to taste some of the city’s renowned shawarma. Plus: Monocle’s Mae-Li Evans meets Jenny Lau to get ‘An A-Z of Chinese Food: (Recipes Not Included)’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21/03/2025

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33 min

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