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The best of the week on Monocle Radio, compiled into one show.

  1. 4D AGO

    Highlights from Monocle Radio

    We report from Salone del Mobile, speak with the founder of ‘Sloft’ magazine and we preview the Venice Biennale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    53 min

  2. 4D AGO

    What We Learned: James Comey indictment, seagull squarks and the tiramisu world record

    Andrew Mueller on what we’ve learned from the Trump administration’s latest indictment of former FBI director James Comey. Plus: the world’s longest tiramisu and the European seagull screeching championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min

  3. APR 25

    Highlights from Monocle Radio

    We look into what is really going on in the US-Iran situation. We see why Ethiopia’s superstar singer-songwriter is taking aim at the country’s government. And we find out how building bridges can bring communities together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    50 min

  4. APR 25

    What We Learned: Mount Trumpmore, Scotland’s parliamentary elections and fake bear attacks in California

    Andrew Mueller on the eight new Republican bills honouring Trump, the gannet standing in the Scottish elections and the insurance fraud scheme involving fake bear attacks on luxury cars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min

  5. APR 18

    Highlights from Monocle Radio

    HE Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, explains the impact of the past six weeks. We examine the global reaction to Péter Magyar’s election win. Plus author Catherine Carr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    49 min

  6. APR 18

    What We Learned: Iran peace talks, Viktor Orbán’s defeat and Trump’s Jesus meme

    Andrew Mueller finds out what we learned from the news in the past seven days, including failed Iran-US talks, Viktor Orbán losing Hungary’s election and Donald Trump’s Jesus meme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min

  7. APR 11

    Highlights from Monocle Radio  

    We meet a brand championing wines from underrepresented regions. Then: author Maria Semple breaks down the philosophy of stoicism. And: we stop off in Sajos in Finland’s northern Lapland for a tall story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    51 min

  8. APR 10

    What We Learned: The fragile Middle East ceasefire, teleporting to Waffle House and Estonia’s pig impersonators

    After a ceasefire was announced this week between the US, Israel and Iran, Andrew Mueller explains what we learned. Plus: a teleporting US official and Estonia’s first-ever pig impersonation contest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min
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The best of the week on Monocle Radio, compiled into one show.

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  • Channel
    Monocle Radio
  • Creator
    Monocle
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Monocle
  • Show Website
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