We’re in Bangkok with Monocle’s James Chambers as Eurovision Asia gets under way. Plus: the weekly quiz and what we learned this week.

We&rsquo;re in Bangkok with Monocle&rsquo;s James Chambers as Eurovision Asia gets under way. Plus: the weekly quiz and what we learned this week.

Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards. 

Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

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Asia’s first Eurovision and the weekly quiz

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