Our weekly quiz and what King Charles meant to say in Washington
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The Monocle Daily for May 1, 2026, opens with a lively Friday quiz segment hosted by Andrew Muller, joined by Rob Bound, testing listeners on topics ranging from the Venice Biennale’s 2026 theme to a bizarre Singaporean incident involving a licked straw. The quiz ends in a tie, with Andrew correctly identifying 'in minor keys' as the Biennale’s title and 'You're fired' as the Mandarin translation of 'entrepreneur'. The episode then shifts to a reflective segment on King Charles III’s recent visit to Washington DC, where Charlotte MacDonald Gibson from Monocle’s Washington bureau discusses the monarch’s widely praised appearance and subtly pointed speech to Congress. Charles’s address, rich in references to the Magna Carta and checks on executive power, was lauded across the political spectrum, even earning praise from Donald Trump. The segment concludes with a musical interlude featuring Canadian country artist Corb Lund and his Texan collaborator Hayes Carl, who perform their song 'Bible on the Dash', a tongue-in-cheek anthem about faith, border crossings, and roadside justice. The episode closes with a humorous 'What We Learned' segment, spotlighting the European Seagull Screeching Championship and a record-breaking 440.6-meter tiramisu in London.
King Charles III’s speech to Congress was a diplomatic triumph, subtly referencing the Magna Carta and checks on executive power, earning praise across the political spectrum.
The Mandarin word for 'entrepreneur' is a humorous 'You're fired' (你被解雇了), highlighting linguistic irony in business terminology.
The European Seagull Screeching Championship in Belgium crowned Karin Gronholz of Oslo as champion, showcasing absurd yet beloved European traditions.
A 440.6-meter tiramisu was assembled in London, breaking the previous world record and celebrating culinary absurdity.
Corb Lund and Hayes Carl’s song 'Bible on the Dash' blends country storytelling with themes of faith, identity, and border crossings.
Welcome and Weekly Quiz Intro
Andrew Muller welcomes listeners to The Monocle Daily and introduces the weekly quiz segment with Rob Bound, setting a playful tone with mock theatrical flair and a promise of unscripted fun.
The Friday Quiz: Art, Crime, and Culture
“I think it's B. Oh! Wow. That is amazing. For no reason whatsoever. Absolutely right. You've nailed it there, Andrew. You've been hiding your Mandarin light under a bushel.”
King Charles in Washington: Style and Substance
“It's very rare that you get in this incredibly, incredibly divided time in Washington, it's rare that you get a whole chamber united behind the messages that the king has brought.”
What We Learned: Seabirds, Silliness, and Sweetness
“The feds had spent the thick end of a year gazing at an Instagram picture of assorted mollusks, determined to see in them evidence that their old boss's recent reinvention as a crime novelist was in fact a devious diversion from his real plans to become a 21st century John Wilkes Booth.”
Live Music: Corb Lund & Hayes Carl
“Sometimes writing is an interesting thing, like different roles, co-writing. I've done them where I'm leading the ship and they're serving more as an editor or a transcriber or vice versa. Or sometimes you're both on the same page and equally sort of contributing ideas.”
“The feds had spent the thick end of a year gazing at an Instagram picture of assorted mollusks, determined to see in them evidence that their old boss's recent reinvention as a crime novelist was in fact a devious diversion from his real plans to become a 21st century John Wilkes Booth.”
“It's very rare that you get in this incredibly, incredibly divided time in Washington, it's rare that you get a whole chamber united behind the messages that the king has brought.”
“Better than insurance registration online. Better than these fake IDs I keep on buying. Even better than an envelope stuffed with cash.”
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