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Schedule

00:02 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 00:02:58Darius RuckerWinter Wonderland
  • 00:05:47Cecilia StalinAfro Blue (Roots)
  • 00:10:03Harry Connick Jr.It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
  • 00:13:27SigridFake Friends
  • 00:16:42Wilde BelleIt's Too Late
  • 00:20:49Diana Krall & The Clayton Hamilton Jazz OrchestraLet It Snow
  • 00:24:43SkankGarota Nacional
  • 00:29:56Katie MeluaIn My Secret Life
  • 00:34:14Wilson SimoninhaEla É Braseleira
  • 00:38:23She & HimLittle Saint Nick
  • 00:40:32The Asteroids Galaxy TourSuburban Space Invader
  • 00:46:14HansonFavourite Christmas Sweater (Live Midori House Session Version)
  • 00:49:39The RH FactorCrazy Race
  • 00:51:56SOHNConrad
  • 00:55:35Ariana GrandeLove Is Everything
01:02 on air

Monocle on Culture

Robert Bound and his guests discuss what has piqued their interest in our one-stop shop for lively reports and in-depth interviews on the newest and finest in art, film, books and the media business.

01:30 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 01:31:51Cee-Lo GreenYou're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
  • 01:35:14Paloma FaithGuilty
  • 01:39:34Hannah Williams & The TastemakersI'm a Good Woman
  • 01:42:54Rose GrahamBlack Christmas
  • 01:46:42Sheryl CrowEveryday Is a Winding Road
  • 01:50:53Clazziquai ProjectColor Your Soul
  • 01:55:34JonesMelt
02:02 on air

The Entrepreneurs

Monocle Radio’s weekly tour of the most inspiring people, companies and ideas in global business, from startups to heritage brands, covering the best in hospitality, design, fashion and retail.

02:30 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 02:31:50Casting CrownsSilent Night
  • 02:35:21Carla BruniThe Winner Takes It All
  • 02:38:47Zainichi FunkThe Interesting Thing
  • 02:43:51musica suavisHört, der Engel helle Lieder
  • 02:47:06Kylie MinogueIt's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
  • 02:49:53JazzinhoAbracao De Bossa
  • 02:55:37Carly Rae JepsenLast Christmas
03:02 on air

Monocle on Design

Everything you need to know about the world of design, from furniture to fashion and craft to architecture. Expect fresh stories, new finds and designers and all the latest news from the world’s most exciting studios.

03:30 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 03:32:39Sharon Jones & the Dap KingsWhite Christmas
  • 03:34:50Rae MorrisDo It
  • 03:38:22Tara PriyaRolllin'
  • 03:41:19John LennonHappy Xmas (War Is Over)
  • 03:45:57Roller CoasterGet You
  • 03:49:31Lauryn HillEx-Factor
  • 03:55:02Sharon Jones & the Dap KingsSilent Night
  • 04:01:05Wham!Last Christmas
  • 04:04:59Echoes of Swing ft. Colin T. DawsonAll You Want to Do Is Dance
  • 04:07:29RonnettesSleigh Ride
  • 04:10:52DJ Cam QuartetRebirth of Cool
  • 04:15:44Tatsuro YamashitaChristmas Eve (Japanese Version)
  • 04:22:04Hiatus KaiyoteMolasses
  • 04:26:42Takeshi NakatsukaThe Miracle of Time
  • 04:31:11Chris HartAll I Want For Christmas Is You
  • 04:35:00Seu JorgeAmiga Da Minha Mulher
  • 04:39:04B.B. KingMerry Christmas, Baby
  • 04:44:16QuasimodeHappy Few ft. Wouter Hamel
  • 04:48:23Aaron Tesser & The New Jazz AffairMy Song
  • 04:53:01PRETTYMUCHTeacher
  • 04:55:53Trijntje OosterhuisThis Christmas
05:02 on air

The Bulletin with UBS

Delivering insights into the people, places and products shaping the financial week ahead. Hear from the finest minds and freshest thinkers as they take you beyond the numbers and the hype to get to the heart of the day’s big issues.

05:15 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 05:20:17Lisa WahlandtSanta Claus Is Comin' To Town
  • 05:23:289MUSESDolls
  • 05:26:57Jessie JMan with the Bag
  • 05:29:38The GrooversAll Night
  • 05:33:51YunaBest Love
  • 05:38:15Gotz AllsmanGoza Guapa Cha
  • 05:42:28FoxesChristmas Gifts
  • 05:45:00Quiet Nights OrchestraSwell
  • 05:50:43Mop MopA Perfect Day
  • 05:55:26ColdplayChristmas Lights
06:02 on air

The Urbanist

With an influential audience of city mayors, urban planners and architects, this is Monocle’s guide to making better cities, be it new technology, state-of-the-art subways or compact apartments. Nominee in the Smartest Podcast category of the 2019 British Podcast awards.

06:30 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 06:31:38Meghan TrainorI'll Be Home
  • 06:35:10ChromeoJuice
  • 06:38:30Elizabeth ShepherdFeeling Good
  • 06:43:51Sam SmithHave Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
  • 06:48:20Brett EldredgeBaby, It's Cold Outside
  • 06:50:59Gotye feat. KimbraSomebody That I Used To Know
  • 06:55:10Girls GenerationDear Santa
07:00 on air

The Globalist

Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.

08:02 on air

The Continental Shift

Show playlist 
  • 08:02:15Kenny RogersWinter Wonderland
  • 08:06:06Carla BruniEnjoy the Silence
  • 08:09:30Wincent WeissFeuerwerk
  • 08:13:04Leanne RhimesHolly Jolly Christmas / Frosty the Snowman
  • 08:16:22Frero DelavegaLe chant des sirènes
  • 08:19:38Jordan RakeiA Tribe Called Government
  • 08:23:15Barbra LicaNoel A Christmas
  • 08:27:25Dusky GreyCall Me Over
  • 08:31:09Candy Dulfer2025
  • 08:36:01Ruby Velle & the SoulphonicsMy Dear
  • 08:39:52Volksweise Aus Der AberlausnitzMorgen Kinder Wird's Was Geben
  • 08:42:47Michael Buble & Shania TwainWhite Christmas
  • 08:46:24St. LuciaThe Old House Is Gone
  • 08:51:53Esperanza SpaldingI Know You Know
  • 08:55:58The CarpentersMerry Christmas Darling
09:02 on air

Monocle on Culture

Robert Bound and his guests discuss what has piqued their interest in our one-stop shop for lively reports and in-depth interviews on the newest and finest in art, film, books and the media business.

09:15 on air

The Continental Shift

09:16 on air

Meet the Writers

Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Sunday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose.

09:45 on air

The Continental Shift

Show playlist 
  • 09:49:28Janet SeidelI'll Be Home For Christmas
  • 09:52:09Vanessa da MataSegue o Som
  • 09:55:41SiaSanta's Coming For Us
  • 10:01:53K WIll, Sistar and BoyfriendSnow Candy
10:02 on air

The Ten

A fast-paced daily news-and-views show packed with insight and opinion from Monocle's editors, live in our Midori House studios, from our global bureaux and on the road. Snappy analysis of the headlines and a glance at some offbeat stories you might have missed, guaranteed every weekday.

10:30 on air

The Continental Shift

Show playlist 
  • 10:31:03Gregory PorterDon't Lose Your Steam
  • 10:34:13Jacqueline TaïebCe Soir Je M'en Vais
  • 10:36:48SiaSnowman
  • 10:40:49Darlene LoveAll Alone On Christmas
  • 10:44:57Sally ShapiroI'll Be By Your Side
  • 10:50:20Paloma FaithGuilty
  • 10:54:46Michael BubléThe Christmas Song
11:02 on air

The Urbanist

With an influential audience of city mayors, urban planners and architects, this is Monocle’s guide to making better cities, be it new technology, state-of-the-art subways or compact apartments. Nominee in the Smartest Podcast category of the 2019 British Podcast awards.

11:10 on air

The Continental Shift

Show playlist 
  • 11:10:41Miranda BrightHave Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
  • 11:14:06Rae MorrisDo It
  • 11:17:42Kelsea Ballerini & Joey AlexanderMy Favorite Things
  • 11:21:32PoomQui Es-Tu
  • 11:25:43DagnyWearing Nothing
  • 11:29:06Andy WilliamsIt's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
  • 11:32:43Emi MeyerParaiso
  • 11:36:51Bossa Nova NouveauSilent Night
  • 11:40:01Francis and The LightsJust for Us
  • 11:43:15Carla BruniJolis Sapins
  • 11:47:20Tegan and SaraCloser
  • 11:51:07Leon ElseThe City Don't Care (feat. Oliver)
  • 11:55:16Cecelia DaleLet It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
12:00 on air

The Briefing

A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by a Monocle editor. The show features informed reporting, prescient business analysis and invaluable industry reports covering everything from technology to aviation and retail to media.

12:30 on air

The Continental Shift

Show playlist 
  • 12:31:05Denis SoleeSanta Baby
  • 12:35:33The Soul SnatchersNow That You've Got It
  • 12:38:35Lisa WahlandtI Love Paris
  • 12:42:38Dianne ReevesThis Time of Year
  • 12:48:41GarouJoyeux Noël
  • 12:51:26Scott Bradlee's Postmodern JukeboxCareless Whisper (feat. Dave Koz)
  • 12:55:17Kelsea Ballerini & Joey AlexanderMy Favorite Things
13:02 on air

The Entrepreneurs

Monocle Radio’s weekly tour of the most inspiring people, companies and ideas in global business, from startups to heritage brands, covering the best in hospitality, design, fashion and retail.

13:15 on air

The Menu

Our guide to the world of food, drink and entertaining, The Menu serves up interviews with the world’s most creative chefs, introduces the makers behind the scenes and the ingredients that will soon be landing on your restaurant table.

13:45 on air

The Atlantic Shift

Show playlist 
  • 13:47:54Parov StellarKiss Kiss
  • 13:52:05Bruno MarsThat's What I Like
  • 13:55:44Matt BelsanteSleigh Ride
  • 14:01:36Miranda BrightHave Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
  • 14:05:10Makihara NoriyukiIndulgence
  • 14:09:56Julien DoreLe lac
  • 14:13:54MontserratSilent Night
  • 14:17:17Room ElevenOne Of These Days
  • 14:22:00SoleimaLow Life
  • 14:24:58Nicki ParrottBlue Christmas
  • 14:28:56The WeekndI Feel It Coming (feat. Daft Punk)
  • 14:33:25Keb'MoMy Baby's Tellin' Lies
  • 14:36:58Steve TyrellI've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm
  • 14:40:41Sunday GirlFour Floors
  • 14:44:56Dora MusumeciCaffe E Camomilla
  • 14:47:02Lady Linn and Her Magnificent SevenThat's Alright
  • 14:51:51Ulf Wakenius and FriendsHave Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
  • 14:56:53LUCKY TAPESTonight!
15:02 on air

The Foreign Desk

​Presented by ​Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features​ expert guests ​and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

15:30 on air

The Atlantic Shift

Show playlist 
  • 15:33:27She & HimSleigh Ride
  • 15:36:10ChromeoJuice
  • 15:39:33JazzinhoAutumn Monsoon
  • 15:44:43Jose FelicianoFeliz Navidad
  • 15:49:22Barbara MendesBecause of You
  • 15:53:21James BrownMerry Christmas, I Love You
  • 15:55:46Wincent WeissMusik Sein
16:02 on air

The Big Interview

Long-form conversations about the lives and careers of the world's leading and most exciting names from the worlds of art, design, literature, politics, business and food. We hear from the masters themselves, about their art, their craft, their secrets and successes.

16:30 on air

The Atlantic Shift

Show playlist 
  • 16:31:56TrainchaHappy Xmas (War Is Over)
  • 16:37:08Jonesindulge
  • 16:41:17The Bird And The BeeCarol Of The Bells
  • 16:43:25Julee KaranAll the Way (Bluey & Ski Incognit
  • 16:47:55Misa SugiyamaLove for sale
  • 16:51:45RobortomPaganini Rocks (Radio Edit) [feat Aurevoir Simone)
  • 16:54:35James BrownSigns Of Christmas
  • 17:01:45Michael BubléIt's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
  • 17:05:11Georgia RuthLines
  • 17:09:51LOTTEAuf Beiden Beinen
  • 17:13:17Christine and the QueensGirlfriend (feat. Dâm-Funk)
  • 17:16:39Lisa MycholsLost Winter's Dream
  • 17:21:49Chris ReaDriving Home for Christmas
  • 17:25:45Ouuta Nowhere & Double Vision Feat David KweksilveFloating Downstream
  • 17:29:04Gotz AllsmanGoza Guapa Cha
  • 17:31:59The PoguesFairytale of New York
  • 17:36:24Izzy BizuWhite Tiger
  • 17:39:21CNBLUEI'm Sorry
  • 17:45:06FatimaBiggest Joke of All
  • 17:50:29Dean MartinLet It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
  • 17:52:26Katie MeluaIn My Secret Life
  • 17:56:51Sammy Davies JrJingle Bells
18:00 on air

The Late Edition

Join Monocle’s editors and guests drawn from our unrivalled pool of international commentators, analysts and experts to unpack the issues dominating the day’s agenda. From diplomatic wrangles and border disputes to big business and frontline politics, this is the programme you need to hear to make sense of a dynamic and sometimes volatile world.

18:30 on air

The Atlantic Shift

Show playlist 
  • 18:31:25Christina PerriMerry Christmas Darling
  • 18:34:54Paloma FaithGuilty
  • 18:39:07Nat King ColeThe Christmas Song
  • 18:42:22Elli IngramTable For Two
  • 18:46:14Mousse. T feat. Inaya DayBy Myself
  • 18:50:02Stevie WonderWhat Christmas Means To Me
  • 18:52:40Phebe StarrAlone With You
  • 18:56:27The SupremesSanta Claus Is Coming to Town
19:02 on air

Monocle on Design

Everything you need to know about the world of design, from furniture to fashion and craft to architecture. Expect fresh stories, new finds and designers and all the latest news from the world’s most exciting studios.

19:30 on air

The Atlantic Shift

Show playlist 
  • 19:33:15Rogue WaveJingle Bell Rock
  • 19:35:58Pat LokHollywood (feat. Kye Sones)
  • 19:40:25J LoveChristmas Cookies
  • 19:42:38Lisa WahlandtI Love Paris
  • 19:48:13William SikströmTell Me
  • 19:52:15Tom Jones and Cerys MathewsBaby It's Cold Outside
  • 19:56:05Frero DelavegaLe chant des sirènes
20:02 on air

The Stack

Essential listening for anyone who cares about the printed word and developments in publishing. From independent publications, new forms of print media and graphic novels to little-known niche magazines, ‘The Stack’ is Monocle’s take on the world of print, focusing on everything from the glossiest fashion title to the grittiest local newspaper.

20:30 on air

The Atlantic Shift

Show playlist 
  • 20:32:36Dean MartinRudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer
  • 20:35:02SOHNArtifice
  • 20:38:21GrimesEasily
  • 20:41:36Cee Lo GreenWhat Christmas Means To Me
  • 20:45:55Detroit JuniorChristmas Day
  • 20:48:11La Ong FongAlways Lonely
  • 20:52:34AlpineToo Safe
  • 20:56:25Lena HorneSanta Claus Is Comin' To Town
  • 21:02:05Gary WalkerSanta's Got a Brand New Bag
  • 21:05:17Luisa MaitaFulaninha
  • 21:08:51Binky GriptiteStone Soul Christmas
  • 21:12:15Rae MorrisDo It
  • 21:15:52WinterplayBillie Jean
  • 21:20:46JonesMelt
  • 21:24:18Alexandra AmorosoL'altra metà di te
  • 21:28:06Dave BarnesChristmas Tonight (ft. Hillary Scott)
  • 21:31:25Guy SebastianLike It Like That
  • 21:35:12Rosie BrownIf you were a Bluebird
  • 21:38:18CHVRCHESRecover
  • 21:43:09Donny HathawayThis Christmas
  • 21:46:21Clazziquai ProjectSleepless Night
  • 21:49:18Sharon Jones & the Dap KingsBetter Things
  • 21:52:57Emi MeyerHome
  • 21:57:05Beach BoysLittle Saint Nick
22:00 on air

The Monocle Daily

Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

23:02 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 23:02:45Wham!Last Christmas
  • 23:07:01Nicola ConteSong of the Seasons
  • 23:10:25Jackson 5Frosty the Snowman
  • 23:13:09Cathy ClaretPrimavera
  • 23:16:55Malika AyaneTre cose
  • 23:22:48Fun.Sleigh Ride
  • 23:26:22Sara GazarekEverything I've Got
  • 23:29:54Esperanza SpaldingI Know You Know
  • 23:33:42Lauryn HillEx-Factor
  • 23:39:06Kate FullerSwing Sweet Love
  • 23:40:58Kylie MinogueSanta Baby
  • 23:45:18Francis and The LightsFriends (feat. Bon Iver)
  • 23:48:38Gabriella CilmiWarm This Winter
  • 23:51:16DagnyWearing Nothing
  • 23:54:38Elton JohnStep Into Christmas

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