Live from Tokyo, Bangkok, Zürich and London, this is Monocle Radio.

Something special happens when you are part of a great conversation. Connections are forged and ideas sparked. Every day, around the world and around the clock, Monocle Radio continues to inspire and to set the agenda. So where have we been in 2024?

While new programmes such as Monocle on Fashion have joined flagship shows including The Globalist and The Foreign Desk, our global newsroom has continued to expand, from Tokyo to Paris. We’ve hit the road too. Maybe you heard us in Sydney, Hong Kong, Dubai, Munich, Atlanta or Washington this year? Or caught our live broadcasts from Maison Allianz during the Paris Olympic Games. Where to next? You’ll have to stay tuned to find out.

In the meantime, perhaps you’re wondering how we beam more than 30 original programmes a week around the world – for free – to a hungry audience of curious, globally minded listeners? After all, Monocle is not publicly funded, unlike other international news providers, and instead of joining press trips, we pay our own way so that we can offer a unique, honest perspective on stories that you won’t see – or hear – anywhere else.

There’s no secret to it: Monocle Radio’s award-winning programmes are made possible thanks to our partners and our magazine subscribers. You might enjoy our audio offering – as well as our free-to-read daily email newsletters – but you only get the full brand experience by subscribing to our magazine. Not only does this support our audio adventures, it also gives you access to in-depth reporting and original photography on everything from global affairs to hospitality, along with discounts at The Monocle Shop and invitations to exclusive events.

So what are you waiting for? Become a part of the conversation and join our international community today by clicking here.

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Kind regards,
Tom Edwards
Head of Radio, Monocle