Monaco Info - The Podcast

Giles Richards

Our guest today is the Guardian's Formula One correspondent who has covered everything from title fights to paddock politics. The Brit is not afraid to ask the tough questions, which is how he became the first journalist to prompt F1's Max Verstappen to say "I will not speak if he is here" during a press conference. The sports writer has penned two books – including F1 Racing Confidential: Inside stories from the world of Formula One – but is equally as passionate about music, and in 2024 launched his own indie label, INH records. Meet Giles Richards. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

Senator Bill Nelson

Our guest today has lived a few lives – a banker, lawyer, politician, astronaut, and NASA administrator. The fifth-generation Floridian lost an early congressional race, yet still turned his ambition into a 4-decade Washington career, including serving in the U.S. House, and Senate, where he became an advocate for science and space policy. In 1986, he went into orbit aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia. Decades later, under Joe Biden, he came back to NASA and pushed the early execution of the Artemis program – NASA's return-to-the-Moon effort. Meet Senator Bill Nelson. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

Christine Knecht de Massy

Our guest today comes from a long line of dog lovers. Her great-grandmother Princess Antoinette, Prince Rainier's older sister, founded Monaco's first animal shelter. As part of the extended Grimaldi dynasty, the Monegasque was born and raised in Monaco but at age 12 moved to South Africa and later lived in the UK and the Netherlands, where she studied European Law. Inspired by her father's work ethic, the 25-year-old bilingual entrepreneur founded Final Stop to make legal and administrative support accessible in Monaco, and often attends meetings accompanied by her assistant, a dachshund named Frank. Meet Christine Knecht de Massy. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

Rob Hopkins

Our guest today lived in a Tibetan Buddhist monastery before co-founding the Transition Town movement. The Brit went on to co-create the Transition Network and the Totnes circular currency, and has written seven books, including How to Fall in Love with the Future: A Time Traveller's Guide to Changing the World. The TedX speaker is adamant that imagination is a critical but missing tool in tackling climate change. In Monaco to speak at the Prince Albert Foundation's Green Shift Festival, meet Rob Hopkins. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

His Royal Highness Prince Michel of Yugoslavia

Our guest today spent his childhood behind the lens of a Kodak Instamatic camera. Decades later, the royal rediscovered photography not as a career move but as a way to bring balance into his life. With no formal training, the Monaco resident developed a more discerning eye and, encouraged by friends, he took a bold step into his first exhibition in Geneva – arriving not only with photos, but with the marketing savvy of a seasoned entrepreneur. What began as a mindful escape quickly evolved into a serious artistic pursuit, leading to international exhibits and an exclusive photography book of workers behind-the-scenes at the Prince's Palace in Monaco. Meet His Royal Highness Prince Michel of Yugoslavia. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.