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.

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

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.

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

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