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00:00 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.

00:20 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 00:24:41JameliaSuperstar
  • 00:28:22Cocktail MartinoE la chiamano estate (feat. Federico Straga)
  • 00:31:33Luca HänniShe Got Me
  • 00:34:39Vasco VideoSomebodyThat I Used To Know
  • 00:38:431, 3 and FiveThis Thing Called Love (feat. a.o. Lori Elsie)
  • 00:43:14The OriellesSpace Samba (Disco Volador Theme)
  • 00:49:12MikaIce Cream
  • 00:52:05Twin TheoryInnocent ft Tamzene
  • 00:55:19Dua LipaBreak My Heart
01:00 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.

01:15 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 01:23:56The CarpentersTop of the World
  • 01:26:55Billy BahamaPacific
  • 01:30:21The PirouettesSi léger
  • 01:34:23Vanessa da MataSó Você e Eu
  • 01:37:41Christian Falk (feat. Demetreus)Make It Right
  • 01:43:00MS MRAsh Tree Lane
  • 01:46:13Candy Dulfer2025
  • 01:50:53Troye SivanTake Yourself Home
  • 01:55:04Le CouleurConcorde
02:00 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.

02:30 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 02:33:06CaribouNever Come Back
  • 02:37:58Alessandra AmorosoL'altra metà di te
  • 02:41:43Hitomi TohyamaExotic Yokogao
  • 02:47:44Donna Summer and Giorgio MoroderLa Dolce Vita
  • 02:51:59Christine and the QueensDamn, dis-moi (feat. Dâm-Funk)
  • 02:55:26Two Door Cinema ClubTalk
03:00 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.

03:30 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 03:42:51ReykoSpinning Over You
  • 03:45:50YuksekDo Beijo
  • 03:49:15ParadisChacun Pour Soi
  • 03:54:01Astrud GilbertoDesafinado
  • 03:57:15Benjamin IngrossoDance You Off
04:00 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.

04:30 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 04:33:41Francesca MichielinLEONI
  • 04:37:22Surf MesaIly (I Love You Baby) [feat. Emilee]
  • 04:40:11Wilde BelleIt's Too Late
  • 04:43:15RitschiJung u frei
  • 04:49:02Julie BerganBored
  • 04:52:18Gregory PorterRevival
  • 04:55:34Jenni VartiainenMade In Heaven
05:00 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.

05:10 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.

05:25 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 05:27:35Little DragonHold On
  • 05:31:16GossipGet Lost
  • 05:35:30Bleu ToucanAionios
  • 05:39:28GaiaChega
  • 05:42:33Calvin HarrisFeels (feat. Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry & Big Sean)
  • 05:48:10Izzy BizuWhite Tiger
  • 05:51:13Doja CatSay So
  • 05:55:32MetronomySalted Caramel Ice Cream
06:00 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.

06:10 on air

The Masters

Meet pioneers from the fields of design, art, fashion, sport, music and more. A range of talents, united by a mastery of craftsmanship, technique and innovation in their work and lives. Hear their stories and discover more about how those values have shaped them. Maybe you’ll gain a sense of the philosophy that has underpinned their journey and it might just inspire you – in however small a way – to follow in their storied footsteps.

06:30 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 06:31:05VestaOta Varovasti
  • 06:34:33Jeans for JesusWosch no chli blibä
  • 06:40:06Hainan, DAWILL & CobeeLife
  • 06:43:56RobynEver Again
  • 06:48:10CNBLUEI'm Sorry
  • 06:51:49The CardigansMy Favourite Game
  • 06:55:35Holiday SidewinderKokomo
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.

08:00 on air

The Continental Shift

08:10 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.

08:40 on air

The Continental Shift

Show playlist 
  • 08:43:47Isaac Delusionmagicalove
  • 08:49:09Kylie MinogueNew York City
  • 08:52:29Ava MaxKings & Queens
  • 08:55:09The WeekndIn Your Eyes
  • 09:12:18Rosemary FairweatherHeavenly
  • 09:17:06GhaliGood Times
  • 09:19:52Kate FullerBeginning to see the light
  • 09:23:52Quiet Nights OrchestraSundays
  • 09:29:35MireiLonely in Tokyo
  • 09:35:50Daði FreyrThink About Things
  • 09:38:48Phebe StarrAlone With You
  • 09:42:38Pet Shop BoysSe A Vida E (That's the Way Life Is)
  • 09:48:50JainOh Man
  • 09:52:16ChromaticsTOY
  • 09:55:57Wouter HamelDon't Ask
10:10 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.

10:40 on air

The Continental Shift

Show playlist 
  • 10:44:02Wincent WeissWir Sind
  • 10:47:27Snoh AalegraWhoa
  • 10:50:41Janet JacksonTogether Again
  • 10:55:02BandoleroParis Latino
11:10 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.

11:40 on air

The Continental Shift

Show playlist 
  • 11:43:34JazzinhoAbracao De Bossa
  • 11:49:20DagnyToo Young
  • 11:52:47Luca HänniNie mehr allein
  • 11:56:06Prince RamaBahia
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 
  • 12:33:42J.LamottaDeal With That (feat. Roni Meir & Noritsu)
  • 12:38:23Jarrod LawsonHe's There
  • 12:43:45Julien DoreCoco Câline
  • 12:50:08Mashrou' LeilaCavalry
  • 12:53:16RalphTables Have Turned
  • 12:56:43CynNever-ending Summer
13:02 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.

13:32 on air

The Continental Shift

Show playlist 
  • 13:33:13Malika AyaneTre cose
  • 13:38:02LOONAButterfly
  • 13:41:47ParadisToi Et Moi
  • 13:45:18Francis and The LightsJust for Us
  • 13:48:09Tee MangoNo More Tears
  • 13:51:40Norlie & KKVAlla Våra Låtar
  • 13:55:26Saint EtienneHug My Soul
14:02 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.

14:12 on air

The Masters

Meet pioneers from the fields of design, art, fashion, sport, music and more. A range of talents, united by a mastery of craftsmanship, technique and innovation in their work and lives. Hear their stories and discover more about how those values have shaped them. Maybe you’ll gain a sense of the philosophy that has underpinned their journey and it might just inspire you – in however small a way – to follow in their storied footsteps.

14:32 on air

The Continental Shift

Show playlist 
  • 14:33:38MohandasSaudades do Pará
  • 14:37:45Young FrancoMiss You
  • 14:40:52Dua LipaBreak My Heart
  • 14:44:37Gavin TurekWHITNEY
  • 14:47:32Gotye feat. KimbraSomebody That I Used To Know
  • 14:51:37Sophie Ellis BextorMusic Gets the Best of Me
  • 14:55:15Chaka KhanHello Happiness
15:12 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.

15:42 on air

The Continental Shift

Show playlist 
  • 15:43:14BosseAugen zu Musik an
  • 15:46:16Dominic SenHear Me
  • 15:50:12Titiyo1989
  • 15:54:31Polo & PanPays imaginaire
16:00 on air

The Atlantic Shift

16:10 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.

16:20 on air

The Atlantic Shift

Show playlist 
  • 16:20:38La RouxAutomatic Driver
  • 16:25:33Yumi ZoumaRight Track/Wrong Man
  • 16:28:20Yuksek & Bertrand BurgalatIcare
  • 16:31:57Nicola ConteSong of the Seasons
  • 16:35:15Clara LucianiNue
  • 16:38:16FinneasI Don't Miss You At All
  • 16:41:19Fly By MidnightWaiting Tables
  • 16:44:24DJ Cam QuartetRebirth of Cool
  • 16:49:15Takagi & KetraL'esercito del selfie (feat. Lorenzo Fragola & Arisa)
  • 16:52:13GeorgiaNever Let You Go
  • 16:56:13ThundercatDragonball Durag
17:10 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.

17:40 on air

The Atlantic Shift

Show playlist 
  • 17:44:02CorineIl Fait Chaud
  • 17:46:49Peggy GouStarry Night
  • 17:53:46Marcos ValleEstrelar
  • 18:28:26L'ImpératriceSome Paradise
  • 18:32:33FatimaBiggest Joke of All
  • 18:37:56Felix SandmanBoys with Emotions
  • 18:40:39AlizeeMoi Lolita
  • 18:48:01Rina SawayamaCherry
  • 18:51:27PongoCanto
  • 18:54:58Boys Get HurtSummer Solstice
19:00 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.

19:30 on air

The Atlantic Shift

Show playlist 
  • 19:34:28Caroline PolachekSo Hot You're Hurting My Feelings
  • 19:37:34Purple Disco MachineEmotion
  • 19:41:38CopenemaSerei Seu
  • 19:46:47Sven Hammond Soul feat. Ivan PerotiOh Woman
  • 19:51:12Miranda JoanHappy to Have You
  • 19:55:28Bleu ToucanMatin à Toucanopolis
20:00 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.

20:30 on air

The Atlantic Shift

Show playlist 
  • 20:34:43The WeekndBlinding Lights
  • 20:38:07ShuraReligion
  • 20:42:14WolframFireworks (ft. Hercules & Love Affair)
  • 20:48:18SakanactionKikitakatta Dance Music Liquidroom Ni
  • 20:52:169MUSESDolls
  • 20:56:10Harry StylesWatermelon Sugar
21:00 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.

21:20 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.

21:35 on air

The Atlantic Shift

Show playlist 
  • 21:42:51Sofi Tukker & Bomba EstéreoPlaya Grande
  • 21:46:13Jose JamesSimply Beautiful (feat. Takuya Kuroda)
  • 21:51:12AnnieNo Easy Love
  • 21:55:43Hayden James & NaationsNowhere To Go
22:00 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.

22:10 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.

22:40 on air

The Atlantic Shift

Show playlist 
  • 22:41:56Banda Reflexu'sMadagascar Olodum
  • 22:45:22Emi MeyerParaiso
  • 22:49:25Johanna Iivanainen & 1NMuukalaisia Tarvitaan
  • 22:54:23Friendly FiresHeaven Let Me In
23:00 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.

23:15 on air

The Atlantic Shift

Show playlist 
  • 23:22:04Le BoomBe There For You
  • 23:26:10BENEEFind an Island
  • 23:29:17Wincent WeissHier mit dir
  • 23:32:26Aki YashiroFly me to the moon
  • 23:35:51CaribouHome
  • 23:38:16Jean ToniqueSomething to Talk About feat. Keyone Starr
  • 23:45:26ChromaticsYou're No Good
  • 23:50:26Wouter HamelHollywood
  • 23:55:02Carly Rae JepsenJulien

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