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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 
  • 00:21:21Christian Falk (feat. Demetreus)Make It Right
  • 00:25:03Miley CyrusMidnight Sky
  • 00:28:39Nilla PizziPerfidia
  • 00:31:20Tee MangoNo More Tears
  • 00:34:58Enchantée JuliaDouze heures
  • 00:38:15Sheryl CrowEveryday Is a Winding Road
  • 00:42:33WolframFireworks (ft. Hercules & Love Affair)
  • 00:48:04LiyonCrashing Sides
  • 00:50:59Johanna Iivanainen & 1NMuukalaisia Tarvitaan
  • 00:55:24Norlie & KKVAlla Våra Låtar
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 
  • 01:18:47BreakbotBe Mine Tonight (feat. Delafleur)
  • 01:21:31Lola Le LannLola à l'eau
  • 01:24:58RitschiJung u frei
  • 01:28:36ParadisRecto Verso
  • 01:32:04RegardRide It
  • 01:34:43KygoI'll Wait
  • 01:40:23BENEEFind an Island
  • 01:43:30Candy Dulfer2025
  • 01:48:10Holiday SidewinderKokomo
  • 01:51:35Troye SivanTake Yourself Home
  • 01:55:47The CardigansCarnival
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 
  • 02:32:11Miss LiKomplicerad
  • 02:34:46The TransatlanticsOn Fire
  • 02:37:38Billy BahamaPacific
  • 02:42:50Hot ChipMelody of Love
  • 02:47:05AuroraThe River
  • 02:50:40Yuksek & Bertrand BurgalatIcare
  • 02:54:42Jessie WareWhat's Your Pleasure?
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 
  • 03:31:29Michael Von Der HeideVoila La Nuit
  • 03:35:30TamtaReplay
  • 03:38:21Lord SivaSolhverv
  • 03:42:48VoyagerSo Good to Me (feat. DJ AK)
  • 03:45:38Luca CarboniIo Non Voglio
  • 03:48:37Miss LiKomplicerad
  • 03:51:18Lara FabianPapillon
  • 03:54:51SadeSmooth Operator
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 
  • 04:30:31LEALeiser
  • 04:33:58ConchitaMira Dónde Estoy
  • 04:35:58Harry StylesWatermelon Sugar
  • 04:39:55Ariana & The RoseNight Owl
  • 04:43:07Roisin MurphyIncapable
  • 04:51:29Kate FullerSwing Sweet Love
  • 04:53:24Whale IslandAin't Nobody Straight in LA
  • 04:56:02Clara LucianiNue
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

The Chiefs

Tyler Brûlé is joined by an array of C-suite leaders – including the CEOs of major airlines, broadsheets, institutions and retail operations – for in-depth discussions about business and entrepreneurship. Do you want to know how the finest global businesses are successfully navigating through times of crisis? Then join Monocle’s editorial director – himself a champion of entrepreneurialism – and a stellar cast of leading chief executives for practical advice on steering companies towards secure and profitable futures.

05:40 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 05:41:58Ben L'Oncle SoulSoulman
  • 05:45:38Julie BerganBored
  • 05:49:02FinneasI Don't Miss You At All
  • 05:51:09Janet JacksonTogether Again
  • 05:55:25Donny BenétNegroni Summer
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

In Focus

Discover the extraordinary role that Japan plays in driving innovation and improving lives in cities and societies around the world. Join us as we meet the inventors and inspirational figures at the heart of these stories of progress in technology, sustainability, inclusivity and establishing global benchmarks.

06:25 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 06:25:56Tiara AndiniGemintang Hatiku
  • 06:29:51Bleu ToucanLe vent se lève
  • 06:34:14MS MRAsh Tree Lane
  • 06:37:27SadisticsThe Tokyo Taste
  • 06:43:15Quiet Nights OrchestraSwell
  • 06:48:51m-floCome Again
  • 06:55:03Le CouleurConcorde
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 
  • 08:44:13BosseAugen zu Musik an
  • 08:48:37Clazziquai ProjectAfter Love
  • 08:52:47Takagi & KetraL'esercito del selfie (feat. Lorenzo Fragola & Arisa)
  • 08:55:57Stella JangVillain
  • 09:03:46TootardMOONLIGHT
  • 09:07:33Mashrou' LeilaCavalry
  • 09:10:42Alessandra AmorosoCiao
  • 09:14:06Dua LipaBreak My Heart
  • 09:17:48Kate RyanDésenchantée
  • 09:23:13Blu-SwingBody Temperature
  • 09:26:47Kate FullerBeginning to see the light
  • 09:30:44PoolsideKinda Lovely (Bleu Toucan Remix)
  • 09:33:56AngeleOui ou Non
  • 09:39:21PongoCanto
  • 09:42:36SkankGarota Nacional
  • 09:47:49Saint EtienneWho Do You Think You Are
  • 09:51:23Phillipi & RodrigoMagnetico
  • 09:55:22Vendredi Sur MerÉcoute Chérie
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 
  • 10:43:40COEOJapanese Woman
  • 10:49:11KhruangbinSo We Won't Forget
  • 10:54:13La RouxAutomatic Driver
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 
  • 11:40:10DabeullYou & I
  • 11:43:24LordeSupercut
  • 11:47:57The PirouettesSi léger
  • 11:51:59Big Wild6's to 9's (feat. Rationale)
  • 11:55:34Frida GoldHalleluja
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 
  • 12:33:38Le BoomBe There For You
  • 12:37:31OwlleFree (Parisien Mix)
  • 12:40:38The WeekndBlinding Lights
  • 12:43:51Say Lou LouThe Look of Love
  • 12:49:52SilvaFalando Sério
  • 12:54:21Hall & OatesI Can't Go for That (No Can Do)
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 
  • 13:35:35Julie & KhariMoon Bossa
  • 13:38:16Benjamin IngrossoDance You Off
  • 13:41:13Little DragonHold On
  • 13:44:40JazzinhoCelebration
  • 13:48:54Great Good Fine OKEASY
  • 13:51:51ReykoSpinning Over You
  • 13:55:14Chaka KhanHello Happiness
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

In Focus

Discover the extraordinary role that Japan plays in driving innovation and improving lives in cities and societies around the world. Join us as we meet the inventors and inspirational figures at the heart of these stories of progress in technology, sustainability, inclusivity and establishing global benchmarks.

14:27 on air

The Continental Shift

Show playlist 
  • 14:28:27Kylie MinogueIn Your Eyes
  • 14:31:48Parov StelarJimmy's Gang
  • 14:37:19AlizeeMoi Lolita
  • 14:43:45HYUKOHSilverhair Express
  • 14:47:19CorinePourquoi Pourquoi
  • 14:51:19JameliaSuperstar
  • 14:55:05Roisin MurphySomething More (Edit)
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 
  • 15:44:13BandoleroParis Latino
  • 15:48:16Lola Le LannSoleil
  • 15:50:58RitschiHallo
  • 15:54:17ChromaticsYou're No Good
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 
  • 16:22:52Lucie VagenheimManque d'audace
  • 16:26:00Ace of BaseLife Is a Flower
  • 16:29:46Izzy BizuFaded
  • 16:33:20RooseveltShadows
  • 16:37:50Barbara MendesDisseram que voltei americanizada
  • 16:44:57Wincent WeissWir Sind
  • 16:48:30Little BootsHeadphones
  • 16:52:23Gregory PorterRevival
  • 16:55:42Sofi Tukker & Bomba EstéreoPlaya Grande
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 
  • 17:43:28Atelier BlueHaunted
  • 17:47:13Tove LoMateo
  • 17:49:59RegardLove Yourself (feat. Scarlett Quinn)
  • 17:53:39ParadisInstantané
  • 18:03:52Titiyo1989
  • 18:10:26Pet Shop BoysMonkey Business
  • 18:13:33KoopSummer Sun (feat. Yukimi Nagano)
  • 18:17:08Christine and the QueensJe disparais dans tes bras
  • 18:20:51GlasperlenspielGeiles Leben
  • 18:26:20Hainan, DAWILL & CobeeLife
  • 18:30:01Sleep WalkerWind (feat. Yukimi Nagano)
  • 18:35:38Carly Rae JepsenSummer Love
  • 18:38:41The CarpentersTop of the World
  • 18:43:08David WaltersMama (Deni Shain & Mister Francky Remix)
  • 18:47:56Craft SpellsStill Left With Me
  • 18:52:15Clara LucianiMa sœur
  • 18:55:45NoraaLie To Me
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 
  • 19:32:58The CardigansMy Favourite Game
  • 19:36:43Gotye feat. KimbraSomebody That I Used To Know
  • 19:40:53J.LamottaDeal With That (feat. Roni Meir & Noritsu)
  • 19:47:14CaribouHome
  • 19:49:37AsaBimpé
  • 19:53:06Isaac Delusionmagicalove
  • 19:56:59sad alexhypotheticals
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 
  • 20:31:41Daði FreyrThink About Things
  • 20:34:37Nao YoshiokaLiberation
  • 20:38:53SolangeLosing You
  • 20:43:13Felix SandmanBoys with Emotions
  • 20:47:38Luisa MaitaFulaninha
  • 20:51:17Bleu ToucanLe Hublot
  • 20:55:11Sophie Ellis BextorCome With Us
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

The Chiefs

Tyler Brûlé is joined by an array of C-suite leaders – including the CEOs of major airlines, broadsheets, institutions and retail operations – for in-depth discussions about business and entrepreneurship. Do you want to know how the finest global businesses are successfully navigating through times of crisis? Then join Monocle’s editorial director – himself a champion of entrepreneurialism – and a stellar cast of leading chief executives for practical advice on steering companies towards secure and profitable futures.

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 
  • 22:46:57Rosemary FairweatherHeavenly
  • 22:51:43TennisHow to Forgive
  • 22:55:26Max GiesingerZuhause
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 
  • 23:26:25Jenni VartiainenMade In Heaven
  • 23:30:06CapyacCeasefire
  • 23:34:12WinterplayBillie Jean
  • 23:38:09Caravan PalaceAbout You (feat. Charles X)
  • 23:41:55Gavin Turek2AM
  • 23:48:23Claire LaffutNudes (feat. Yseult)
  • 23:51:45Miranda JoanHappy to Have You
  • 23:56:12The RoopOn Fire

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