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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 
  • 00:28:28PetticoatThe Middle
  • 00:31:56Ava MaxSalt
  • 00:34:59Blu-SwingEasy Lover ft. Ryutaro Makino
  • 00:37:43Say Lou LouThe Look of Love
  • 00:41:40Janet JacksonRunaway
  • 00:47:03CopenemaSerei Seu
  • 00:52:11ReykoSpinning Over You
  • 00:55:25Miley CyrusMidnight Sky
01:00 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.

01:30 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 01:30:31Quiet Nights OrchestraSwell
  • 01:36:09Roisin MurphyNarcissus
  • 01:43:42Benjamin IngrossoLångsamt Farväl
  • 01:48:49CorinePourquoi Pourquoi
  • 01:52:46Whale IslandAin't Nobody Straight in LA
  • 01:55:23Frida GoldHalleluja
02:00 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.

02:10 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.

02:40 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 02:43:20DON-EFalls From Paradise
  • 02:47:46HoshiSqy
  • 02:51:11Hainan, DAWILL & CobeeLife
  • 02:55:06TootardMOONLIGHT
03:00 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.

03:30 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 03:33:18Lara FabianPapillon
  • 03:37:01Neon IndianAnnie
  • 03:41:07Doja CatSay So
  • 03:47:44Friendly FiresLove Like Waves
  • 03:52:14BreakbotBe Mine Tonight (feat. Delafleur)
  • 03:55:06Jean ToniqueSomething to Talk About feat. Keyone Starr
04:00 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.

04:10 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 04:20:54Donny BenétMr Experience
  • 04:24:53JazzanovaLucky Girl (feat. Paul Randolph)
  • 04:28:27GeorgiaNever Let You Go
  • 04:32:16Le BoomBe There For You
  • 04:36:17Toufic FarroukhDestins et désirs
  • 04:44:27RooseveltEverywhere
  • 04:47:52AsaBimpé
  • 04:51:19Poolside & TurbotitoGetting There From Here (feat. Todd Edwards)
  • 04:55:29Bebel GilbertoSo Nice (Summer Samba)
05:00 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.

05:30 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 05:30:57DornikDo You Wanna (feat. Gavin Turek)
  • 05:34:42Ben L'Oncle SoulSoulman
  • 05:38:16Dune, Crayon & IchonPointless
  • 05:41:07Chaka KhanHello Happiness
  • 05:46:17Emi MeyerParaiso
  • 05:50:20CaribouNever Come Back
  • 05:55:07Le CouleurConcorde
06:00 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.

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.

06:25 on air

The Pacific Shift

Show playlist 
  • 06:27:05RobynHang With Me
  • 06:31:18Roisin MurphyIncapable
  • 06:39:41Nicola ConteSong of the Seasons
  • 06:43:01Polo & PanPays imaginaire
  • 06:47:52VestaOta Varovasti
  • 06:51:16Polo & PanFeel Good
  • 06:55:19Carola feat. Zara LarssonSäg Mig Var Du Står
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 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.

08:40 on air

The Continental Shift

Show playlist 
  • 08:43:15Tove LoMateo
  • 08:48:15Luisa MaitaFulaninha
  • 08:51:46Astrud GilbertoDesafinado
  • 08:55:05PrefacePalace Hotel
  • 09:05:02Cocktail MartinoE la chiamano estate (feat. Federico Straga)
  • 09:08:10KAYTRANADAWhat You Need (feat. Charlotte Day Wilson)
  • 09:11:05Sally ShapiroI'll Be By Your Side
  • 09:16:20Pet Shop BoysSe A Vida E (That's the Way Life Is)
  • 09:21:41Takagi & KetraL'esercito del selfie (feat. Lorenzo Fragola & Arisa)
  • 09:24:41Ariana & The RoseNight Owl
  • 09:27:45Gregory PorterRevival
  • 09:30:49The PirouettesSan Diego
  • 09:34:20Vasco VideoSomebodyThat I Used To Know
  • 09:38:17Esperanza SpaldingI Know You Know
  • 09:42:00Wouter HamelDon't Ask
  • 09:47:28MetronomySalted Caramel Ice Cream
  • 09:50:51Paloma FaithPicking Up the Pieces
  • 09:54:54SadeSmooth Operator
10:02 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.

10:30 on air

The Continental Shift

Show playlist 
  • 10:36:52Chloe x HalleUngodly Hour
  • 10:41:05WolframFireworks (ft. Hercules & Love Affair)
  • 10:46:36Batista JuniorCheira
  • 10:49:50Vendredi Sur MerChewing-Gum
  • 10:54:16ChromaticsYou're No Good
11:10 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.

11:40 on air

The Continental Shift

Show playlist 
  • 11:41:12Dua Lipa and AngèleFever
  • 11:43:48Ava MaxKings & Queens
  • 11:48:17Prince RamaBahia
  • 11:51:14Isaac Delusionmagicalove
  • 11:55:04Boys Get HurtSummer Solstice
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 
  • 12:33:46Saint EtienneWho Do You Think You Are
  • 12:37:35MARINAOrange Trees
  • 12:40:44Ali DanelLa Nuit Qui Vient (feat. The George Kaplan Conspiracy)
  • 12:45:53IZABrisa
  • 12:48:26Jeff GoldblumLet's Face The Music and Dance
  • 12:52:38Luca HänniNie mehr allein
  • 12:55:55Lucie VagenheimManque d'audace
13:02 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.

13:12 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.

13:27 on air

The Continental Shift

Show playlist 
  • 13:28:35SkankPacato Cidadão
  • 13:32:36Jordan RakeiRolling into One
  • 13:36:54Lana Del ReyDoin' Time
  • 13:40:17Yumi ZoumaCrush (It's Late, Just Stay)
  • 13:43:49John LundvikToo Late For Love
  • 13:46:49Atelier BlueHaunted
  • 13:50:39BrigitteCoeur de Chewing Gum
  • 13:53:27RegardLove Yourself (feat. Scarlett Quinn)
  • 13:57:11EngelwoodCongo Bongo
14:02 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.

14:17 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.

14:47 on air

The Continental Shift

Show playlist 
  • 14:48:28Lianne La HavasRead My Mind
  • 14:52:00COEOJapanese Woman
  • 14:57:42Barbara MendesJá Sabia
15:10 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.

15:40 on air

The Continental Shift

Show playlist 
  • 15:41:21SVEANever Call Me Again
  • 15:43:56Elizabeth ShepherdPoinciana
  • 15:47:39LiyonCrashing Sides
  • 15:50:38MamamooDingga
  • 15:54:27J.LamottaDeal With That (feat. Roni Meir & Noritsu)
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 
  • 16:28:47Rosemary FairweatherHeavenly
  • 16:33:36JalooCira, Regina and Nana ft. Lucas Santtana
  • 16:37:24Giorgio Moroder feat. Kylie MinogueRight Here, Right Now
  • 16:40:54BosseAugen zu Musik an
  • 16:45:56Clara LucianiOn ne meurt pas d'amour
  • 16:49:28Kate FullerSwing Sweet Love
  • 16:51:25Michael Von Der HeideVoila La Nuit
  • 16:55:34The CardigansCarnival
17:10 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.

17:20 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.

17:50 on air

The Atlantic Shift

Show playlist 
  • 17:50:07Quiet Nights OrchestraSundays
  • 17:55:43Romero Ferro & Luiz CaldasLove Por Você
  • 18:08:17Stella JangVillain
  • 18:11:31ParadisRecto Verso
  • 18:15:03Orville PeckDead of Night
  • 18:19:03Peggy GouStarry Night
  • 18:28:13Yoh KamiyamaLaundry
  • 18:32:32Calvin HarrisFeels (feat. Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry & Big Sean)
  • 18:36:21GrimesEasily
  • 18:39:28Sophie Ellis BextorMusic Gets the Best of Me
  • 18:45:05TamtaReplay
  • 18:48:01Takeshi NakatsukaThe Miracle of Time
  • 18:52:38Rina SawayamaCherry
  • 18:56:07Daði FreyrThink About Things
19:00 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.

19:30 on air

The Atlantic Shift

Show playlist 
  • 19:33:07Christine and the QueensJe disparais dans tes bras
  • 19:37:03Max GiesingerZuhause
  • 19:40:44Janet JacksonTogether Again
  • 19:47:14Dua LipaBreak My Heart
  • 19:51:02Miss LiKomplicerad
  • 19:53:52Marcos ValleEstrelar
20:00 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.

20:30 on air

The Atlantic Shift

Show playlist 
  • 20:31:01Silva & LudmillaUm Pôr do Sol na Praia
  • 20:34:04Kate FullerSwing Sweet Love
  • 20:35:58David WaltersMama (Deni Shain & Mister Francky Remix)
  • 20:40:55LEALeiser
  • 20:46:45Mashrou' LeilaCavalry
  • 20:49:56AlizeeMoi Lolita
  • 20:54:17Hall & OatesI Can't Go for That (No Can Do)
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.

22:00 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.

22:10 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.

22:40 on air

The Atlantic Shift

Show playlist 
  • 22:45:56Hitomi TohyamaExotic Yokogao
  • 22:50:28FinneasI Don't Miss You At All
  • 22:52:35Whale IslandAin't Nobody Straight in LA
  • 22:55:28AuroraThe River
23:00 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.

23:30 on air

The Atlantic Shift

Show playlist 
  • 23:32:51DabeullYou & I
  • 23:36:15Bleu ToucanMatin à Toucanopolis
  • 23:39:50Blank & JonesWhat You Won't Do For Love
  • 23:47:37Carly Rae JepsenJulien
  • 23:51:32Julien DoreLa Fièvre
  • 23:55:51Vitta & SlimaneÇa Ira

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