Emma Nelson, Nina dos Santos and Simon Brooke on the weekend’s biggest talking points. We also speak to Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, in Hong Kong. Plus: journalist and attorney, Jami Floyd, on Trump’s potential legal challenges and Monocle’s Balkans correspondent, Guy De Launey, on the latest news from the region.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eemeli Isohao is a senior researcher at ETH Zurich, Priska Amstutz specializes in communications at Kunsthaus Zürich, and Gorana Grgić focuses on peace mediation. They discuss the importance of human interactions in trust-building for negotiations, especially amidst digital dominance. The guests also tackle Japan's political climate and the evolving cultural landscape, including Halloween celebrations. Finally, Roger Rüegger shares insights on Zürich’s Jazznojazz Festival, emphasizing local sponsorship and the diverse music line-up, blending art with contemporary issues.

Juliet Linley, Myriam Zumbühl and Gabe Bullard join Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, to discuss the weekend’s hottest topics. We also speak to Monocle’s fashion director, Natalie Theodosi, about ‘Monocle on Fashion’ and get the latest news from the Nordic region with Monocle’s Helsinki correspondent, Petri Burtsoff. Plus: Jeremy Leslie gives us an insight into the world of print media ahead of Magculture’s live event in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emma Nelson, Alex von Tunzelmann and David Bodanis on the weekend’s biggest talking points. We also speak to Monocle’s editorial director Tyler Brûlé in Bodrum after the Quality of Life Conference and Monocle’s correspondent in Nairobi, Naveena Kottoor, gives us the latest news from Kenya and the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emma Nelson, Marta Lorimer, and Charles Hecker on the weekend’s biggest talking points. We also speak to Monocle’s Middle East correspondent, Leila Molana-Allen, on the latest updates from the Middle East. Plus: Monocle’s Bangkok correspondent Gwen Robinson joins for a round up of the biggest stories from the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgina Godwin, Terry Stiastny, and David Schlesinger on the weekend’s biggest talking points. We also speak to Monocle’s contributing editor Andrew Mueller in London, foreign correspondent Hannah McCarthy in Beirut, and Monocle’s editorial director Tyler Brûlé in Paris on the latest from Lebanon. Plus: Monocle correspondent Mary Fitzgerald on her trip to Kyiv with Brussels think tank Friends of Europe, and Monocle’s Balkans correspondent Guy De Launey on the latest news from the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emma Nelson, Yassmin Abdel-Magied and Stephen Dalziel on the weekend’s biggest talking points. We also speak to Monocle’s editorial director Tyler Brûlé in Zürich and Monocle’s correspondent in New Delhi, Lyndee Prickitt, for the latest headlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emma Nelson, a commentator on major weekend events, teams up with Nina dos Santos and Isabel Hilton to dissect pressing global issues. They delve into chaotic travel anecdotes, especially at Heathrow, and offer humorous takes on the British Royal Family. Tyler Brûlé shares insights from Stockholm, while Hannah Lucinda Smith updates listeners on Turkey’s foreign relations. The group also navigates the complexities of global geopolitics, including Taiwan's UN challenges and Turkey's environmental concerns, shedding light on today's multifaceted world.

Emma Nelson, Latika Bourke and Simon Brooke on the weekend’s biggest talking points. We also speak to Monocle’s editorial director Tyler Brûlé in Bangkok and Monocle’s correspondent in Marseille, Mary Fitzgerald, to assess the mood on the ground since president Emmanuel Macron announced his pick for prime minister. Plus: film critic Karen Krizanovich looks back at the Venice Film Festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emma Nelson, a noted commentator on weekend news, joins Marta Lorimer, a keen observer of major issues, and Yossi Mekelberg, an expert on political discussions. They dive into pressing topics, including Latvia's decision to implement military conscription for women and rising far-right sentiments across Europe. Petri Burtsoff, Helsinki correspondent, shares unique insights into Nordic news, plus there's a fun exploration of apple harvesting in Finland and the debate over unconventional pizza toppings in Sweden.