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Chiara Rimella

Books

The lives of others

From art thievery to murderous intentions, warzones to Japanese suburbs, we highlight the latest releases on screen, page and stereo that will keep you diverted and delighted as winter draws near.

  • Issue #138
  • 6 min read
Glamorous performer with blonde curls and rhinestone earrings over lights.
Politics

Holding sway

Can local media sway undecided voters? We ask journalists how their coverage impacts key election outcomes.

  • Issue #138
  • 19 min read
Holding sway
Film

In living memory

Luca Guadagnino crafts an intimate coming-of-age drama on a US military base, while Apple's acquired Iranian spy thriller offers geopolitical intrigue.

  • Issue #137
  • 6 min read
Two teenagers sitting on rocky coastline overlooking the sea, with other beachgoers visible in the background
Retail

Let’s talk shop

The future of retail has never seemed so uncertain – so who is staging a successful fightback and what have they learnt along the way?

  • Issue #137
  • 1 min read
Modern coffee bar with illuminated Bar Atlantic signage, blue tiled counter, and digital menu displays overhead
Entrepreneurialism

Words of wisdom

Lessons on running a firm don’t always come from business books. We meet successful leaders and entrepreneurs who share the takeaways that have helped them to achieve their career goals.

  • The Entrepreneurs #3
  • 4 min read
Words of wisdom
Culture

Call of the weird

As this unusual summer turns to autumn it seems the most striking cultural offerings around reflect the times. From a spooky take on the civil rights-era to alien hunters, dystopian societies and Japanese electropop.

  • Issue #136
  • 6 min read
Call of  the weird
Media

Word up

There’s a newfound appetite for reliable news and positive storytelling. We meet the people aiming to feed it.

  • Issue #136
  • 26 min read
Word up
Culture

On the record

A recording studio requires top technology and full comfort – as we learned when we launched our round-the-clock radio station in 2011. Here’s how to fine-tune yours.

  • Issue #135
  • 3 min read
On the record
Culture

New waves

The sun on your back and the slower pace of life is often best accompanied by the strains of summer tunes. But how to find them? Radio can take us to atmospheric destinations and…

  • Issue #135
  • 9 min read
New waves

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