Are the walls closing in on Donald Trump’s ballroom?

Why is the White House currently stuck with a giant hole in the ground? And what does it mean to be a successful designer in 2026? The latest episode of Dezeen Weekly is available now.

In this episode, Dezeen features editor Nat Barker and design editor Jennifer Hahn discuss a dramatic plot twist in the story of Donald Trump’s East Wing redevelopment project.

Then, they share their thoughts on the new Lime bike design currently being rolled out in the UK.

Finally, they reflect on a rare interview with legendary designer Marc Newson, and what it says about being a successful designer today.

Dezeen Weekly artwork is by Simon Volt.

Dezeen Weekly is an original Dezeen podcast in which two of our journalists talk about the key design and architecture stories of the week. Listen to the latest episode using the player above or on your favourite podcast app, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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