Lars Bevanger

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.

Tyler Brûlé, Monocle's editorial director based in Stockholm, teams up with Simon Brooke and Marta Lorimer to dive into this week's global headlines. They discuss Putin's peace talks about Ukraine and shifting tensions between India and Pakistan. Lyndee Prickett shares insights from New Delhi, while Lars Bevanger reports from Oslo, emphasizing Norway's complex relationship with stress despite its happy image. The conversation also covers cultural nuances like seasonal celebrations and the impact of weather on mood.