What We Learned: Keir Starmer exit, Washington’s Reflecting Pool and the loudest person on Earth
This week, UK prime minister Keir Starmer resigned; the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool became increasingly opaque; and we found out who was crowned the loudest person on Earth. Andrew Mueller discus...
26 Jun 7min
Highlights from Monocle Radio
Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer on how to make electric vehicles more affordable. Then: journalist and author Lyse Doucet discusses her debut book, ‘The Finest Hotel in Kabul’, and we meet Thai musician Notep...
20 Jun 52min
What we learned: There ain’t no party like a White House party
Andrew Mueller reflects on president Trump’s birthday bash and how it compares to the celebrations of previous White House tenants. Plus: Trump gives a lesson in the art of the backhanded compliment.S...
19 Jun 6min
Highlights from Monocle Radio
We learn how a perfumery is turning memories and smells of Icelandic nature into scents, we toast the launch of a new champagne vintage from Maison Perrier-Jouët and Tim Wu discusses his new book.See ...
13 Jun 51min
What we learned: Old man falls asleep, the art of the ‘almost’ deal and a very special apple
This week US president Donald Trump attended a Knicks game, pledged peace in the Middle East for the 37th time and the people of New Zealand went bananas at the supermarket.See omnystudio.com/listener...
12 Jun 6min
Highlights from Monocle Radio
US special presidential envoy for tourism, exceptionalism and values Nick Adams discusses how to sell America in 2026. Plus: Sue Tilley, one of Lucien Freud’s main muses, recalls her time with the art...
6 Jun 50min
What We Learned: Donald Trump’s one-man show and the Polish express to hell
Andrew Mueller discusses what we learned from this week’s news, including the empty line-up for Freedom 250 and Poland’s new bus route from Krakow to Hel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
5 Jun 6min
Highlights from Monocle Radio
Highlights including: Estonian prime minister Kristen Michal on the threat from Russia; musical legend Jack White discusses his new exhibition; and writer Judy Blume raises concerns over book bans in ...
30 Mai 51min
