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Society & Culture

Society & Culture

Updated 30 Jan

27 APR

Israel and Lebanon test fragile ceasefire

Tensions between Lebanon and Israel remain high as questions grow over what comes next. We also discuss how jet fuel shortages are affecting the airline industry and go to Finland, where authorities are preparing for a possible oil spill linked to Russia’s shadow fleet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Apr

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59 min
27 MAR

Will the war in Iran push Europe into stagflation? Plus: Art Basel Hong Kong

Europe braces for the economic fallout from the war in Iran as the OECD warns of a surge in prices. Plus: the impact on global aviation. Then: what we learned this week and Art Basel heads to Hong Kong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Mar

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59 min
20 MAR

Why the US is pressing Japan for help with Iran

Reaction from Washington and Tokyo after Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, meets Donald Trump following his demands for help to protect the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: Why Finland is still the happiest country in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Mar

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59 min
25 MAR

Is a diplomatic off-ramp to the war in Iran appearing?

We untangle the mixed messages from the US and Iran and discuss how talks to end the war could move forward. Then: Belarus’s president, Alexander Lukashenko, visits North Korea and Estée Lauder and Puig in talks to merge. Plus: an interview with Argentinian duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Mar

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59 min
15 APR

Suite, suite music: How hotels can fine-tune atmosphere through sound and sensory branding

Former DJ and Music Concierge founder, Rob Wood, explains his approach to designing the sound of luxury brands worldwide, curating music for clients including Rosewood Hotels, Belmond and Cathay Pacific. Plus: Hôtel de l’Arcade’s Laetitia Brandariz-Berrut on managing three Parisian properties and flying the Swiss flag for hospitality in France. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Apr

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29 min
6 MAR

Lebanon plunged into crisis by Israel’s attacks as the war on Iran expands

Kim Ghattas joins from Beirut as the US-Israeli war with Iran spills into Lebanon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Mar

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59 min
30/11/2024

News and culture roundup

Join Emma Nelson and Yassmin Abdel-Magied for a look back at the week’s news and culture. Plus: how Singapore is housing its rapidly ageing population. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30/11/2024

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37 min
27/01/2025

Music as a great convener

In this second special episode of ‘Konfekt Korner’, brought to you in collaboration with Swiss haute horologist Audemars Piguet (AP), we discuss the driving forces that unite us and the power of serendipitous encounters. We are in our London studio to discover how the worlds of luxury watchmaking and music come together to push human talent and foster powerful connections between people. Konfekt’s editor, Sophie Grove, is joined by AP’s country general manager for northern Europe, Daniel Compton, and musician and songwriter, Reuben James. Plus: a special report from ‘AP Time is Now’, a musical evening showcasing emerging talent and the strength of community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27/01/2025

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35 min
13/04/2025

The week’s headlines and dispatches from Portugal and the Balkans

Emma Nelson is joined by Alex von Tunzelmann and Vincent McAviney to discuss the week’s key stories. Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, checks in from Lisbon, and our Balkans correspondent, Guy de Launey, reports on the latest from the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13/04/2025

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59 min
03/11/2025

UBS Craftmakers: the art of creation with Nina Métayer and Guo Pei

UBS celebrates inspirational individuals whose commitment to craft mirrors the values that drive it: dedication, expertise and passion. In this episode, we meet celebrated chef Nina Métayer (pictured) and renowned fashion designer Guo Pei. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03/11/2025

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16 min

Monocle Radio is our round-the-clock global radio station, featuring live shows and podcasts covering news, foreign affairs, business, culture, design, urbanism, media and more. Tune in to hear our editors, correspondents, sector specialists and canny contributors across the schedule, as well as a perfect soundtrack of great music from around the world.