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Dezeen Weekly Examines Apple's Folding iPhone and Trump's Militarized Triumphal Arch

architecture-design · 2026-09-25

Apple's first folding phone and Donald Trump's plan for a triumphal arch in Washington DC as a military complex are the focus of the latest Dezeen Weekly podcast. Dezeen editor Tom Ravenscroft, features editor Nat Barker, and design editor Jennifer Hahn discuss whether the iPhone Duo will push folding smartphones into the mainstream. The episode also covers Trump's surprise announcement that the arch will be a "top grade military complex" serving as a base for drones and snipers. The podcast, an original Dezeen production, features artwork by Simon Volt and editing by Miguel Santa Clara. It is available on major podcast platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Key facts

  • Apple has released its first folding phone, the iPhone Duo.
  • The iPhone Duo is discussed as a potential catalyst for mainstream folding smartphones.
  • Donald Trump announced plans for a triumphal arch in Washington DC.
  • Trump described the arch as a "top grade military complex".
  • The arch is intended to serve as a base for drones and snipers.
  • The discussion features Dezeen editor Tom Ravenscroft, features editor Nat Barker, and design editor Jennifer Hahn.
  • Dezeen Weekly artwork is by Simon Volt.
  • Editing is by Miguel Santa Clara.

Entities

Artists

  • Tom Ravenscroft
  • Nat Barker
  • Jennifer Hahn
  • Simon Volt
  • Miguel Santa Clara
  • Donald Trump

Institutions

  • Apple
  • Dezeen
  • Dezeen Weekly
  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts

Locations

  • Washington DC
  • United States

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