Alexis Self

Raoul Peck, Haitian filmmaker and former culture minister, discusses his Orwell documentary. Natalie Theodosie, Monocle fashion director, covers London fashion’s revival and spring trends. Alexis Self, Foreign Affairs Editor, examines diplomacy, embassies and Europe’s stance as Rubio seeks support on Iran. Multiple short, punchy conversations range from soft power and embassies to fashion moves and geopolitics.

Noël Salmi, Zurich-based travel and culture journalist who uncovered an AI-made hot spring mishap. Brenda Toohey, Monocle luxury markets editor reporting from Paris on high jewellery and fashion week. Alexis Self, Monocle foreign editor who maps migration and work-from-abroad trends. Anita Riota, Paris-based reporter who covered the Milan/ICE controversy. They discuss ICE in Milan, Monocle’s February themes, high jewellery highlights and AI tourism blunders.

Thomas Harding, Middle East security expert with deep Iran knowledge; Ewan Potts, Bloomberg markets correspondent tracking oil and market moves; Alexis Self, Monocle foreign editor on European diplomacy. They discuss who might succeed Ayatollah Khamenei, how Iran’s military options shape risk, European leaders’ diplomatic tightrope, Spain’s refusal to allow base use, and oil-driven market reactions.

Alexis Self, Monocle foreign editor, previews the Munich Security Conference. Paul Vieira, Wall Street Journal Ottawa reporter, explains Ottawa's political and federal response. Thomas Lewis, Monocle Toronto correspondent, provides on-the-ground context from Tumbler Ridge. They discuss the deadly school shooting's local and national fallout, shifting political priorities, and how Canada may respond next.

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.