We speak to Antoine Kenobi Ressaussière about Kitsuné Musique, the music arm of Maison Kitsuné, which is back with plenty of new releases.

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Her podcast, ‘The Weirdo’, has attracted millions of particularly younger Chinese listeners. She speaks with Monocle’s Chris Cermak about differing perceptions of politics in China, Europe and the West.

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We speak with Petra Costa about her new Netflix documentary, ‘Apocalypse in the Tropics’, a look at the rising evangelical influence in Brazilian politics.

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We speak with Canadian singer Charlotte Cardin from our studio in Paris. She discusses her future music plans and how the song ‘Feel Good’ came to capture the airwaves this summer.

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We speak with Doug Conklyn, Speedo’s senior vice-president of global design, on the return of the brief and the power of the Speedo brand.

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We speak with Italian singer-songwriter Giorgio Poi, who’s back with his fourth album, ‘Schegge’, a fitting soundtrack to hot summer days.

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We speak with Brazil’s ambassador to the UK, Antonio Patriota. Besides discussing diplomacy, Patriota talks about music and his new album, ‘Meio do Céu’, a great mix of samba, blues and even fado.

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We speak with Billy Skelli-Cohen, CEO of Beaumier. The rapidly growing group has just added another property to its portfolio, Grand Hotel Belvedere, which is set in the Bernese Alps.

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