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Andrew Mueller @andrewmueller.bsky.social · 1h

Latest Daily on Monocle Radio, first broadcast yesterday but ageing well. @alexvont.bsky.social and @robinlustig.bsky.social on two years since October 7th and other matters, plus Lieutenant General Sir Barney White-Spunner on his fine new book "Nations In Arms". monocle.com/radio/shows/...

Two years into the Israel-Hamas war, what’s the best-case scenario from here? - Monocle

We discuss the course of the war in Gaza two years on from the Hamas attacks and the best-case scenario...

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Andrew Mueller @andrewmueller.bsky.social · 1d

For @newhumanist.bsky.social, reviewed two superb - if very different - war memoirs: Artem Chapeye's "Ordinary People Don't Carry Machine Guns" and Owain Mulligan's "The Accidental Soldier". Both absolutely recommended. newhumanist.org.uk/articles/6465

Life on the frontlines

Two memoirs, from Basra and Ukraine, chronicle the lives of ordinary men pulled into war

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Andrew Mueller @andrewmueller.bsky.social · 1d

Latest Daily on Monocle Radio. @erinmbohalloran.bsky.social and John Everard on the search for another new French PM and the day's other stuff, plus Sam Kelly on his terrific new book "Human History On Drugs". monocle.com/radio/shows/...

Gaza ceasefire negotiations begin in Egypt and France looks for a new prime minister once again - Monocle

Panellists John Everard and Erin O’Halloran on the Gaza ceasefire negotiations, France’s prime minister resigns and a judge blocks Trump’s...

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Andrew Mueller @andrewmueller.bsky.social · 2d

Weekday replug for latest Foreign Desk on Monocle Radio. Why Moldova's recent parliamentary election matters a good deal more than might be immediately apparent, with @paulaerizanu.bsky.social, @jgmaber.bsky.social and Quentin Peel. monocle.com/radio/shows/...

Why is Moldova’s election result so significant to its neighbours? - Monocle

Last Sunday’s parliamentary election was one of existential stakes for Moldova and considerable concern for Europe. But will the newly...

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Andrew Mueller @andrewmueller.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you, though I feel like Hegseth should be on at least 10% of the fee for that one.

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Andrew Mueller @andrewmueller.bsky.social · 3d

And here's your weekly wrap-up of what we've learned, including: modern warships are the wrong shape, and stairs are difficult. monocle.com/radio/shows/...

What We Learned: Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump’s inflammatory speeches to the military - Monocle

President Trump and US secretary of war, Pete Hegseth, addressed the military this week. Andrew Mueller tells us what we...

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Andrew Mueller @andrewmueller.bsky.social · 3d

Latest Foreign Desk on Monocle Radio takes a look at Moldova's parliamentary election of last weekend and why it matters (and it does). With @paulaerizanu.bsky.social, @jgmaber.bsky.social and Quentin Peel. monocle.com/radio/shows/...

Why is Moldova’s election result so significant to its neighbours? - Monocle

Last Sunday’s parliamentary election was one of existential stakes for Moldova and considerable concern for Europe. But will the newly...

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Andrew Mueller @andrewmueller.bsky.social · 4d

Latest Daily on Monocle Radio. Chris Cermak and @laurakramer.bsky.social on the day's stuff, @monicalillis.bsky.social meets the Taybeh Brewing Company of the West Bank, and our weekly wrap-up of what we've learned. monocle.com/radio/shows/...

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Andrew Mueller @andrewmueller.bsky.social · 5d

"It's windy. It's raining. I'm cold. And wet. Back to you in the studio."

Andrew Mueller @andrewmueller.bsky.social · 5d

Hoping we get lots of outside broadcast pieces to camera from TV reporters, so we know that wind is windy and rain is wet.

Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 5d

With warnings for strong winds in place for #StormAmy, we’ve compiled some simple steps and partner advice that you can follow to ensure that you stay safe during strong winds 👇 bit.ly/3VZqfqU

#WeatherReady

5 tips for staying safe in strong wind

When there is a wind warning in place, here are 5 tips for staying safe in strong winds.

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Catherine Fletcher @cathfletcher.bsky.social · 6d

The Anthropic settlement list is up. Authors, check here to see if your books are included: www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com

ANT Homepage | ANT

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Andrew Mueller @andrewmueller.bsky.social · 6d

Latest Foreign Desk Explainer for Monocle Radio winds back from the latest chapter in the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry. monocle.com/radio/shows/...

Explainer 487: India, Pakistan and a dearth of cricket diplomacy - Monocle

Following India’s recent victory against Pakistan in the Asia Cup, handshakes were absent and India refused to accept the trophy....

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Andrew Mueller @andrewmueller.bsky.social · 6d

Outstanding choice of first hero.

Andrew Mueller @andrewmueller.bsky.social · 6d

Very sorry to read of the passing of Dame Jane Goodall, who was - among many, many other things - every bit the interviewee you might have hoped she would be. This was recorded in 2018, and was a total delight. monocle.com/radio/shows/...

Dame Jane Goodall - Monocle

Renowned primatologist Dame Jane Goodall has spent nearly six decades researching our closest non-human relatives. Since her first trip to...

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Andrew Mueller @andrewmueller.bsky.social · 7d

Top tip for incoming administrators of an already popular sport: if, as far as possible, you spend your term doing nothing, and changing nothing, actual fans of the game will one day raise a statue in your honour. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

After more than a century, the centre bounce is no more in the AFL

The AFL will no longer have the traditional bouncedown to start men's games, and has also ditched the controversial sub rule.

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Andrew Mueller @andrewmueller.bsky.social · 7d

You can call me Andrew.

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Andrew Mueller @andrewmueller.bsky.social · 7d

Iain Duncan Smith's "turning up the volume" surely a contender. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXmQ...

Iain Duncan Smith/IDS speech to Tory conference 2003 - "THE QUIET MAN IS TURNING UP THE VOLUME"

YouTube video by jascow0

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Andrew Mueller @andrewmueller.bsky.social · 7d

Bearded men, famously terrible generals.

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Andrew Mueller @andrewmueller.bsky.social · 8d

For what it may be worth, current and former senior military are among the people I've met who take climate change most seriously: they're the ones who'll lose wars if they don't adapt to shifting physical and geographical environments.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8d

Hegseth: "No more dudes in dresses. No more climate change worship ... we are done with that shit."

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Conor Gallagher @conorgallagher.bsky.social · 8d

I know what you're thinking and no, that's not how they rescued him.

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Child rescued after getting trapped in Co Clare claw machine

The young child is believed to have climbed into the ‘Cosmic Crane’ machine through a large slot from which the footballs are dispensed

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Andrew Mueller @andrewmueller.bsky.social · 8d

Latest Daily on Monocle Radio. @jgmaber.bsky.social and @isabelh.bsky.social on Netanyahu at the White House and the day's other stuff, and @johnthelyonsden.bsky.social on his terrific new book "A Bunker In Kyiv". monocle.com/radio/shows/...

Netanyahu and Trump meet at the White House, Moldova remains pro-EU despite Russia’s best efforts - Monocle

The US president, Donald Trump, hosts Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Moldova staves off Russian interference at the ballot...

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Andrew Mueller @andrewmueller.bsky.social · 9d

Weekday replug for latest Foreign Desk on Monocle Radio. Assessing the degree to which social media could actually be undermining the nation-state. With @cajardinemp.bsky.social, @jamesrball.com and Nina Penttinen from the Finnish National Agency for Education. monocle.com/radio/shows/...

Is social media a threat to national security? - Monocle

The size, power and appetite for misinformation of the largest social media platforms is undeniable. But how real is the...

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Andrew Mueller @andrewmueller.bsky.social · 11d

Also, your weekly wrap-up of what we learned, for Monocle Radio. monocle.com/radio/shows/...

What We Learned: Albania’s AI minister and Trump claims escalator ‘sabotage’ - Monocle

Andrew Mueller wraps up the weirdest and wildest news stories from the week, including: Albania’s appointment of the first AI...

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Andrew Mueller @andrewmueller.bsky.social · 11d

Latest Foreign Desk on Monocle Radio, considering the degree to which social media is/isn't becoming an actual threat to national security. With @cajardinemp.bsky.social, @jamesrball.com and Nina Penttinen from the Finnish National Agency for Education. monocle.com/radio/shows/...

Is social media a threat to national security? - Monocle

The size, power and appetite for misinformation of the largest social media platforms is undeniable. But how real is the...

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Andrew Mueller @andrewmueller.bsky.social · 11d

I think we probably have to acknowledge that they're quite a good team, and that Chris Fagan may have some idea about coaching.

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