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Want to hear from the authors, artists, creative thinkers and business leaders shaping your world? The Monocle Weekly presents just that on our longest-running radio programme.

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Latest Episodes

We speak with the team behind Brazilian political-crime thriller ‘The Secret Agent’ – director Kléber Mendonça Filho and leading star Wagner Moura. The film is nominated for four Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Moura.

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We speak to acclaimed director Kaouther Ben Hania about her powerful 2025 docudrama The Voice of Hind Rajab – a film that tells the story of the Israeli killing of a six-year-old Palestinian girl who was trapped in a car under fire in Gaza.

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We speak with producer and scholar Beppe Savoni, the founder of Disco Bambino, a project celebrating Italian disco. The genre is back in full force thanks to the likes of Savoni – we look at why 2026 will continue that trend.

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We speak with film director Joachim Trier about his new film, ‘Sentimental Value’, a poignant story about reconciliation featuring Stellan Skarsgård and Renate Reinsve. The film won the Grand Prix at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and it’s set to be t... more

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Kaouther Ben Hania
Academy Award nominated director
Episode: Kaouther Ben Hania, the director of ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’
Juliana Ghiotto
CEO and co-founder of the Barracuda Hotel Group, bridging Brazilian and Swedish cultures in hospitality.
Barracuda Hotel Group
Episode: Barracuda – a hotel group that mixes Bahia’s breeziness with Swedish elegance
Giorgio Locatelli
Italian chef and restaurateur
Locatelli at National Gallery
Episode: Italian chef Giorgio Locatelli on his new restaurant at London's National Gallery
Gabriel Mascaro
Film director of The Blue Trail
Episode: Brazilian director Gabriel Mascaro on his dystopian drama ‘The Blue Trail’
João Paulo Siqueira Lopes
One of Brazil's top art advisors and founder of Panorama.
Panorama
Episode: Meet João Paulo Siqueira Lopes, one of Brazil's top art advisors
Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung
Chief curator of the 36th Bienal de São Paulo.
Episode: Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung, the chief curator of the 36th Bienal de São Paulo
Carolina Deslandes
Portuguese singer-songwriter known for her pop and dance music, who shares insights about her career and personal experiences.
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Episode: Carolina Deslandes: the Portuguese pop sensation
Allie X
Alt-pop musician and artist
Episode: Allie X: the alt-pop provocateur returns with ‘Happiness Is Going to Get You’
Pierre Bidin-Moldeva
Hôtelier and owner of La Ferme de Georges and Chez Georges
La Ferme de Georges
Episode: La Ferme de Georges and the magic of Lençóis Maranhenses

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Fernando Augusto Pacheco
Host and prominent figure in media, Fernando brings a wealth of experience in journalism and commentary on global affairs and arts.

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    Keep doing such high quality podcast!

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    Spain9 years ago
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    Great podcast... I never miss one.. the best in news and culture around..

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    Walt Coogan
    United Kingdom10 years ago
  • Welcome to the Elite Leftist Echo Chamber

    The guests on Monocle's panels display a wide range of political views... from Very Left to Very, Very Left. These folks are the epitome of those urban, elitist snobs who live in well-heeled jet-set bubbles that are always stocked with 500-thread count organic cotton fair tread sheets and a rather nice small-producer eco-friendly Malbec. So they just can't wait to see how the migrant waves will change the pedestrian thinking of the backwards masses in Europe, and of course a continuation of the... more

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    Through the client I use (Podbox) it says “Not Available” below the podcast name. (everything is all right with the rest, tried restarting everything already)

    I put the 1 star just so you hopefully notice sooner. Hopefully for all of us.

    Thank you for your vibes.

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    United States11 years ago

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Kaouther Ben Hania, the director of ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’
Q: Was there a risk, do you think, making this film?
Kaouther shares that some studios suggested it was too early to tell the story despite the ongoing violence, highlighting the urgency to bear witness to the present events.
Kaouther Ben Hania, the director of ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’
Q: At what moment in your life were you when you found out about the story?
Kaouther reflects on being in the midst of her Oscar campaign while feeling consumed by the news from Gaza and realizing that what she was experiencing felt trivial compared to the tragedy unfolding.
Disco Bambino and the enduring appeal of Italian disco
Q: What's the difference of Italian disco and Italo disco?
Italian disco, which emerged in the 1970s, relies heavily on acoustic instruments and was a collective experience in clubs. In contrast, Italo disco is characterized by synthesized sounds from the early 1980s, reflecting a more individualistic club culture.
Disco Bambino and the enduring appeal of Italian disco
Q: Can you give us perhaps three recommendations of someone that is like, okay, this is, you know, you need to learn this before you come to my account?
Beppe recommends starting with popular artists like Donatella Rittore's early albums, Ornella Vanoni, and Raffaella Carrà's disco tracks. For a deeper dive, he suggests Nadia Cassini's album and focusing on producers like Celso Valli and Mauro Malavasi for their incredible disco productions.
Joachim Trier on his new award-winning film, ‘Sentimental Value’
Q: What motivated you to cast Stellan Skarsgård in the film?
Skarsgård was cast to bring depth and warmth to a potentially unlikable character, which enriched the film's portrayal of the father figure.

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This podcast offers a captivating exploration of diverse perspectives and stories from a range of fields, including arts, culture, business, and society. It features in-depth conversations with authors, artists, and industry leaders, designed to provide insight into their creative processes and the themes that shape contemporary life. The blend of topics often touches on the interplay between cultural narratives and global events, appealing to listeners interested in a thoughtful analysis of the modern world.

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