Monocle on Sunday The week’s key stories, with dispatches from Lisbon and Istanbul
Nov 16, 2025
Simon Brooke, a seasoned journalist, and Marta Lorimer, a politics lecturer, delve into fractures within the MAGA coalition and their implications on US politics. Tyler Brûlé reports from sun-kissed Lisbon, discussing global travel and the decline of print media. Meanwhile, Hannah Lucinda-Smith updates on a military plane crash and the trial of Istanbul's mayor. The discovery of the Temple of Zeus after 40 years captivates as they explore the intersection of archaeology and politics in Turkey.
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Loss Of A Beloved Newsstand
- Tyler Brûlé described finding his favourite Canby magazine shop in Singapore suddenly shuttered after 80 years.
- He framed the loss as cultural and personal, noting locals' sadness and the value of newsstands for impulse discovery.
Rediscover Print By Buying Locally
- Simon Brooke and Tyler Brûlé recommend buying and sampling magazines in person to enjoy immediacy and off-screen reading.
- Do visit newsstands or buy single copies instead of relying only on subscriptions to reclaim impulse and pleasure.
Lisbon Kiosk Inspires A T‑Shirt
- Tyler Brûlé described a Monocle clothing collaboration with Isto featuring a T-shirt printed with a classic Lisbon kiosk and a man buying a paper.
- He framed it as a small cultural marker celebrating daily life and the habit of buying print locally.