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Schedule

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 
  • 00:27:26BosseAugen zu Musik an
  • 00:30:37The Lightning SeedsYou Showed Me
  • 00:34:51Candy Dulfer2025
  • 00:39:41Frida GoldHalleluja
  • 00:45:19SG Lewis, Robyn & Channel TresImpact
  • 00:50:16CherokeeEnd Of Summer ft. Goto
  • 00:55:21TennisHow to Forgive
01:00 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.

01:15 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 01:31:53VideoclubEnfance 80
  • 01:35:29CopenemaSerei Seu
  • 01:40:31Tove LoMateo
  • 01:44:57The CarpentersTop of the World
  • 01:47:54MetronomySalted Caramel Ice Cream
  • 01:51:15GiovancaHow Does It Feel
  • 01:55:43The CardigansCarnival
02:00 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.

02:15 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.

02:45 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 02:46:30Quiet Nights OrchestraSwell
  • 02:52:03KAYTRANADAWhat You Need (feat. Charlotte Day Wilson)
  • 02:55:02Boys Get HurtSummer Solstice
03:00 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.

03:30 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 03:31:03Peggy GouStarry Night
  • 03:37:32Sheryl CrowEveryday Is a Winding Road
  • 03:41:42Saint EtienneHug My Soul
  • 03:46:33James RightonEdie
  • 03:50:18Young FrancoMiss You
  • 03:53:23Luca HänniNie mehr allein
  • 03:56:30Heidi HappyToo Fast
04:00 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.

04:30 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 04:32:53PetticoatThe Middle
  • 04:36:23Esperanza SpaldingI Know You Know
  • 04:40:12Marcos ValleEstrelar
  • 04:47:56Caravan PalaceAbout You (feat. Charles X)
  • 04:51:44Donny BenétMr Experience
  • 04:55:40NoraaLie To Me
05:00 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.

05:30 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 05:31:21Kylie MinogueSay Something
  • 05:34:55Mashrou' Leila3 Minutes
  • 05:39:15Those Guys From AthensBurnin' Up
  • 05:46:31IZABrisa
  • 05:49:05Pink MartiniHey Eugene
  • 05:52:06Gregory PorterRevival
  • 05:55:15Le BoomBe There For You
06:00 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.

06:10 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.

06:40 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 06:42:24Yuksek & Bertrand BurgalatIcare
  • 06:46:14Bleu ToucanLe vent se lève
  • 06:50:38L'ImpératriceFou
  • 06:56:02DagnyParis
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 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.

08:40 on air

The Continental Shift

Show playlist 
  • 08:43:21Alice et MoiJ'en ai rien à faire
  • 08:48:10TootardMOONLIGHT
  • 08:52:05Hainan, DAWILL & CobeeLife
  • 08:55:59Lucie VagenheimManque d'audace
  • 09:03:47Ava MaxKings & Queens
  • 09:06:31JalooCira, Regina and Nana ft. Lucas Santtana
  • 09:10:16La Ong FongEmbrace
  • 09:15:08AuroraThe River
  • 09:18:45Takagi & KetraL'esercito del selfie (feat. Lorenzo Fragola & Arisa)
  • 09:23:07Christian Falk (feat. Demetreus)Make It Right
  • 09:27:00Izzy BizuWhite Tiger
  • 09:29:53SadisticsThe Tokyo Taste
  • 09:33:30LEALeiser
  • 09:38:57Phillipi & RodrigoMagnetico
  • 09:43:00SigridFake Friends
  • 09:46:23Lara FabianPapillon
  • 09:50:02Polo & PanPays imaginaire
  • 09:55:14AnnieAmerican Cars
10:10 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.

10:40 on air

The Continental Shift

Show playlist 
  • 10:42:34Janet JacksonTogether Again
  • 10:46:43Misa SugiyamaThis Love
  • 10:51:06Jeanne AddedMutate
  • 10:56:09The RoopOn Fire
11:10 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.

11:25 on air

The Continental Shift

Show playlist 
  • 11:30:13Carla BruniQuelque chose
  • 11:32:57Jenni VartiainenEden
  • 11:36:53Julie BerganBored
  • 11:40:18Whale IslandAin't Nobody Straight in LA
  • 11:44:56Benjamin IngrossoDance You Off
  • 11:48:02A Bossa ElectricaVeja O Sol Spiritual South Remix
  • 11:52:07FinneasI Don't Miss You At All
  • 11:54:32Hitomi TohyamaExotic Yokogao
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 
  • 12:34:04The WeekndIn Your Eyes
  • 12:38:05Vincent BuenoAlive
  • 12:41:09Vanessa ParadisBe My Baby
  • 12:44:42SilvaFalando Sério
  • 12:50:21Kate RyanDésenchantée
  • 12:54:02Julien DoreLa Fièvre
  • 12:58:11Clara LucianiNue
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.

13:32 on air

The Continental Shift

Show playlist 
  • 13:45:04Sophie Ellis BextorMusic Gets the Best of Me
  • 13:48:28RegardRide It
  • 13:53:07YunaLive Your Life
  • 13:56:13Chloe x HalleDo It
14:02 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.

14:32 on air

The Continental Shift

Show playlist 
  • 14:38:28Kygo & Tina TurnerWhat's Love Got to Do With It
  • 14:42:00Bebel GilbertoSo Nice (Summer Samba)
  • 14:47:40Yumi ZoumaCool For a Second
  • 14:50:52Michael Von Der HeideVoila La Nuit
  • 14:55:13Vendredi Sur MerÉcoute Chérie
15:12 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.

15:42 on air

The Continental Shift

Show playlist 
  • 15:46:48Donna Summer and Giorgio MoroderLa Dolce Vita
  • 15:50:58ReykoSpinning Over You
  • 15:54:40Gavin Turek2AM
16:00 on air

The Atlantic Shift

16:10 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.

16:20 on air

The Atlantic Shift

Show playlist 
  • 16:21:53Ruben HeinFool By Morning
  • 16:25:38The PirouettesSi léger
  • 16:29:41Claire LaffutNudes (feat. Yseult)
  • 16:34:32Fatnotronic & PoolsideEsperar Pra Ver
  • 16:39:30La RouxAutomatic Driver
  • 16:44:26Pilgrim
  • 16:48:12Luisa MaitaFulaninha
  • 16:51:47DornikDo You Wanna (feat. Gavin Turek)
  • 16:55:30Two Door Cinema ClubTalk
17:10 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.

17:20 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.

17:50 on air

The Atlantic Shift

Show playlist 
  • 17:51:39Beth KeepingSan Francisco
  • 17:54:47Francesca GramegnaThis Is What You Are
  • 18:11:33RalphTables Have Turned
  • 18:14:52Cathy ClaretSolita por el mundo
  • 18:18:20Shy'mJe sais
  • 18:20:57PrefacePalace Hotel
  • 18:25:02MireiLonely in Tokyo
  • 18:30:36Tove LoI'm Coming
  • 18:33:53KoopBaby (feat. Cecilia Stalin)
  • 18:37:00Nova MillerMi Amor
  • 18:40:10BosseAugen zu Musik an
  • 18:44:32COEOJapanese Woman
  • 18:50:07Hot ChipMelody of Love
  • 18:54:23Rosemary FairweatherHeavenly
19:00 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.

19:30 on air

The Atlantic Shift

Show playlist 
  • 19:33:44Francesca MichielinLEONI
  • 19:37:30Wouter HamelHollywood
  • 19:41:01WolframFireworks (ft. Hercules & Love Affair)
  • 19:46:54GeorgiaNever Let You Go
  • 19:50:39The CardigansMy Favourite Game
  • 19:54:20Hall & OatesI Can't Go for That (No Can Do)
20:00 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.

20:30 on air

The Atlantic Shift

Show playlist 
  • 20:34:20DagnySomebody
  • 20:37:31Clazziquai ProjectSunshine
  • 20:41:27Melanie MartinezPlay Date
  • 20:46:32MikaIce Cream
  • 20:49:22AlizeeMoi Lolita
  • 20:53:36ParadisInstantané
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

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.

21:30 on air

The Atlantic Shift

Show playlist 
  • 21:40:14Doja CatSay So
  • 21:43:41Bleu ToucanLe Hublot
  • 21:48:11Snoh AalegraSituationship
  • 21:51:41Vitaa & SlimaneÇa va ça vient
  • 21:55:02Polo & PanCanopée
22:00 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.

22:10 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.

22:40 on air

The Atlantic Shift

Show playlist 
  • 22:40:26RitschiJung u frei
  • 22:44:01KylieChocolate
  • 22:48:02MadeonAll My Friends
  • 22:51:26Big Wild6's to 9's (feat. Rationale)
  • 22:55:06Le CouleurConcorde
23:00 on air

The Pioneers

The Pioneers is a brand new series that tells the stories of people improving the planet. You’ll hear how Rolex supports these innovators with whom they share a passion for safeguarding the earth for future generations. Gain precious insight into the fresh thinking that is disrupting received wisdom for the better; and learn how fearless action continues to be the crucial driver of change.

23:30 on air

The Atlantic Shift

Show playlist 
  • 23:31:50Blu-SwingBody Temperature
  • 23:35:34MadonnaMedellin
  • 23:40:33Isaac Delusionmagicalove
  • 23:46:40Roisin MurphySomething More (Edit)
  • 23:50:39Lianne La HavasRead My Mind
  • 23:55:41Billy BahamaPacific

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