Highlights from Monocle Radio

We meet the authors behind a new book about one of the most extraordinary prisoner swaps in history and hear how a Soviet-era post office has been reborn as a sleek new hotel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK Conservative Party’s embarrassing mistake, rocking out with Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, and Trump claims that he warned about 9/11. Andrew Mueller unpacks what we learned from the news this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We pay tribute to primatologist Jane Goodall, The Morning Show's Karen Pittman explains how things are heating up in the fourth series and we meet the man responsible for Emirates’ wine collection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump and US secretary of war, Pete Hegseth, addressed the military this week. Andrew Mueller tells us what we learned. Plus: why the Q-Anon shaman is suing Trump for $40tn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US Marine Corps gets an update. Plus: we visit the European Tramdriver Championship and stop off in Italy for a raw-milk cheese festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Mueller wraps up the weirdest and wildest news stories from the week, including: Albania’s appointment of the first AI anti-corruption minister and Trump’s claims of ‘triple sabotage’ at the UN General Assembly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Architect Norman Foster on climate and sustainability; Kansas City mayor Quinton Lucas on what federal forces mean for America’s city halls; and a look back on the remarkable career of Robert Redford.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look back at the week’s news with Andrew Mueller. This week, we discuss the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s shooting, including what led to ABC axing Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CEO of Mytheresa, Michael Kliger, on his plans for the newly formed Luxexperience. Then: restaurateur Simon Kim on being responsible for the only Korean steakhouse to earn a Michelin star. Plus: Welsh wine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look back at the week’s news with Andrew Mueller. This week, an unusual culprit plays ding dong ditch, the Reform UK conference celebrates “Britain’s favourite political prisoner” and the Epstein files saga continues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.