Ed Stocker

Nick Manese, Monocle design editor, walks through the Monocle Townhouse and its hospitality concept. Grace Charlton, associate editor for design and fashion, highlights menswear trends and styling tips. Ed Stocker, Europe editor at large, explains Spain's bold migration regularisation and the political fallout. Julia Jen, Ukraine expert, reports on ceasefire claims, attacks on infrastructure and mediation efforts.

Ed Stocker, Monocle's Europe editor at large, dives into the 27-year sentencing of Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro, unpacking its ramifications for Brazilian democracy and public opinion. He also discusses the chaotic political climate in France, highlighting the challenges President Macron faces amidst protests. The conversation extends to Rome's ambitious plan to revitalize the Tiber River, raising questions about public trust in political initiatives. Plus, unexpected insights into urban mobility and the impact of transport strikes in London.

Isabel Hilton, an expert on geopolitics and climate change, teams up with David Bodanis, a historian and leadership commentator, to discuss Italy's upcoming citizenship referendum and its implications for immigration and economic support. Ed Stocker, reporting from Milan, highlights Italy's low voter turnout and governmental indifference, while Lars Bevanger shares insights on Norway’s football revival after a thrilling match against Italy and the quirky sport of 'death diving.' Politics, culture, and international relations are engagingly unpacked throughout the conversation.

Ed Stocker, Monocle's Europe editor, shares insights on the recent release of political prisoners in Venezuela and the implications for US-Venezuela relations. Ewan Potts, a Bloomberg journalist, discusses the pressures on the US Federal Reserve and the challenges facing American retail amid a mall crisis. Fernando Augusto Pacheco, Monocle's senior correspondent, highlights the success of Brazilian cinema at the Golden Globes and reflects on cultural icons like Wagner Moura, enriching the discussion on Brazil's cinematic landscape.

Ed Stocker, a seasoned journalist covering the Americas, discusses the US seizure of a sanctioned oil tanker and the ensuing tensions with Venezuela. He dives deep into the country's economic collapse and the potential political figures rising amidst public discontent. Ash Bardwaj examines the slump in US inbound tourism, attributing it to visa challenges and shifting sentiments, while highlighting regions most affected. Andrew Muller adds a humorous twist with his satirical news commentary, and Fabrizio Casiraghi shares insights on his design approach to the new Sant'Ambrose in Paris.