Gabe Klinger, director of ‘Isabel’, talks to us about his career. Then: we meet the former mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, and singer-songwriter Leon Bridges discusses his new album, ‘Happiness Anytime’.

Gabe Klinger, director of &lsquo;Isabel&rsquo;, talks to us about his career. Then: we meet the former mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, and singer-songwriter Leon Bridges discusses his new album, &lsquo;Happiness Anytime&rsquo;.

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Andrew Mueller finds out what we learned from the 2026 Nobel Prizes, and which animals are set to appear on British banknotes.

Andrew Mueller finds out what we learned from the 2026 Nobel Prizes, and which animals are set to appear on British banknotes.

What We Learned: The Nobel Prize-winners, and British banknotes get a makeover

Highlights from the past week on Monocle Radio, including the co-founder of Youtube, Steve Chen; US commentator and journalist, Tucker Carlson; and president of Chanel Watches, Frédéric Grangié. 

Highlights from the past week on Monocle Radio, including the co-founder of Youtube, Steve Chen; US commentator and journalist, Tucker Carlson; and president of Chanel Watches, Fr&eacute;d&eacute;ric Grangi&eacute;.&nbsp;

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Andrew Mueller looks at what we learned from President Trump’s recent tech summit and Pete Hegseth’s new Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs.

Andrew Mueller looks at what we learned from President Trump&rsquo;s recent tech summit and Pete Hegseth&rsquo;s new Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs.

What We Learned: Pete Hegseth’s new department and AI is renamed

We meet Italian fashion designer Margherita Missoni, learn about the art of foley (making sound effects for film) and take a wild ride through one of the world’s largest urban parks as a Munich rite of passage.

We meet Italian fashion designer Margherita Missoni, learn about the art of foley (making sound effects for film) and take a wild ride through one of the world&rsquo;s largest urban parks as a Munich rite of passage.

A faux pas at the Asian Games 2026, President Trump’s new plan for his triumphal arch and a Republican senator’s anti-furry posting spree. Andrew Mueller unpacks this week’s news.

A faux pas at the Asian Games 2026, President Trump&rsquo;s new plan for his triumphal arch and a Republican senator&rsquo;s anti-furry posting spree. Andrew Mueller unpacks this week&rsquo;s news.

What We Learned: Asian Games 2026, Donald Trump’s triumphal arch and furry culture

Chef Ruthie Rogers discusses her new book, Table 4 at The River Café; Then: the British Fashion Council’s CEO, Laura Weir, previews London Fashion Week. And: we meet designer Tina Charad.

Chef Ruthie Rogers discusses her new book, Table 4 at The River Caf&eacute;; Then: the British Fashion Council&rsquo;s CEO, Laura Weir, previews London Fashion Week. And: we meet designer Tina Charad.

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Andrew Mueller finds out what we learned from Trump’s trip to Ireland, including his thoughts on reunification and the Falklands. Plus: why a town in Oxfordshire voted to leave the UK.

Andrew Mueller finds out what we learned from Trump&rsquo;s trip to Ireland, including his thoughts on reunification and the Falklands. Plus: why a town in Oxfordshire voted to leave the UK.

What We Learned: Trump visits Ireland and Piddington takes a stand

Sir Vince Cable on the changing global economic landscape. Then: we head to Paris as Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche opens its doors to more than 100 Japanese brands and recall when and how Easter Island became Chilean.

Sir Vince Cable on the changing global economic landscape. Then: we head to Paris as Le Bon March&eacute; Rive Gauche opens its doors to more than 100 Japanese brands and recall when and how Easter Island became Chilean.

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Donald Trump’s speech honouring September 11 first responders, the US president’s financial incentive to voters and the strengthening relationship between the far right in France and the UK.

Donald Trump&rsquo;s speech honouring September 11 first responders, the US president&rsquo;s financial incentive to voters and the strengthening relationship between the far right in France and the UK.

What We Learned: September 11’s 25th anniversary, Donald Trump’s big payout and Reform UK

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

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

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