Lars Bevanger

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.

Lars Bevanger, Monocle's Oslo correspondent, reports live from the Arctic Frontiers Conference, shedding light on geopolitics and sustainable development challenges in the region. Nina Los Santos, broadcast international correspondent, discusses the implications of Donald Trump’s funding freeze. Jonathan Evans from Pew Research reveals insights from a survey on religious nationalism, exploring its impact across 36 countries. The conversation also touches on Thailand's tourism crisis due to pollution and the intersection of democracy and religion in global politics.