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Schedule

00:00 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.

00:40 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 00:40:46SZASaturn
  • 00:43:54The XXChained
  • 00:46:41PrefacePALACE HOTEL
  • 00:50:51Tove Lo & SG LewisLet me go OH OH
  • 00:54:50CatastropheMaintenant ou jamais
01:00 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.

01:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 01:32:10Mahmood & AngèleSEMPRE / JAMAIS
  • 01:35:23Rina SawayamaThis Hell
  • 01:38:47Erlend ØyeSheltered Life (Radio Edit)
  • 01:42:32CorineChez Joe
  • 01:47:43Hitomi TohyamaSexy Robot (2021 Remaster)
  • 01:51:43ElodieBlack Nirvana
  • 01:54:49Babe RainbowSuper Ego
02:00 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.

02:30 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.

02:40 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 02:44:31Raphael ToinéFemmes Pays Douces
  • 02:51:22Allie XBlack Eye
  • 02:55:53Vinícius CantuáriaSó Você
03:00 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.

03:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 03:30:31Alice et MoiJuste toi et moi
  • 03:33:25Friendly FiresHeaven Let Me In
  • 03:38:06Kio AmachreeIvory
  • 03:43:10Elle & LuiDans tes bras
  • 03:47:19LaufeyFrom The Start
  • 03:50:11Lola Le LannSoleil
  • 03:52:58Ege Zulu & BEHMTunnista tuntiin
  • 03:56:10Milton NascimentoTudo o Que Você Podia Ser
04:00 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.

04:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 04:32:54Gilberto GilPalco
  • 04:37:20Janet JacksonNo Sleeep
  • 04:40:46Jessy LanzaLimbo
  • 04:44:07Julia MestreArrepiada
  • 04:48:39RemaDirty
  • 04:52:19The MaríasRun Your Mouth
  • 04:54:58Everything But the GirlCaution To The Wind
05:00 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.

05:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 05:33:08MohandasSaudades do Pará
  • 05:37:21Friday Night PlansPlastic Love
  • 05:41:49CostarikaParaíso do Mundo (feat. Ana Flora) [Radio Bossa]
  • 05:45:21Lady DonliSoft Life
  • 05:49:02L'ImpératriceMe Da Igual
  • 05:52:28iolanda, Matheus Paraizo & ChoroAssim (feat. Inês Marques Lucas & AVALANCHE)
  • 05:55:14Thievery CorporationVoyage Libre (feat. Lou Lou Ghelickhani)
06:00 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.

06:10 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 06:11:17CalemaPerfume
  • 06:15:01MC SolaarNouveau western
  • 06:19:39Fatoumata Diawara & Damon AlbarnNsera
  • 06:22:44Caixa CuboDreams (feat. Xênia França & Zé Leônidas)
  • 06:26:50Sabrina CarpenterEspresso
  • 06:29:46FBC, Pedro Senna & Ugo LudovicoMadrugada Maldita
  • 06:34:44TapiocaLagoas de Ruanda
  • 06:39:44Masayoshi TakanakaBrasilian Skies
  • 06:45:35St. VincentLos Ageless
  • 06:49:03Saint EtienneWho Do You Think You Are
  • 06:52:48KhruangbinPon Pón
  • 06:55:51Jota.pê & GilsonsFeito A Maré
  • 07:00:54Durand Jones & The IndicationsSea Gets Hotter
  • 07:04:07Selman FarisInan
  • 07:07:33Dave Merenda & CommuterYoung Hearts
  • 07:10:56Christophe LaurentNuits brésiliennes
  • 07:17:42Ermal MetaMediterraneo
  • 07:20:55Sebastián YatraMelancólicos Anónimos
  • 07:24:07Telma LeeÉs Tu
  • 07:27:29Hamada KingoMachi No Dorufin
  • 07:31:17Billie EilishLUNCH
  • 07:34:12Christine and the QueensJe te vois enfin
  • 07:38:46MikiTwo Years (Mixed)
  • 07:41:32KAROL G & TiëstoCONTIGO
  • 07:44:40The WeekndSave Your Tears
  • 07:48:14; LocomiaLoco Mia (Remasterizado 2024)
  • 07:53:49ChemiseShe Can't Love You
08:00 on air

Monocle Weekends

Show playlist 
  • 08:13:11JacqlineEffortless
  • 08:16:00NiagaraJe dois m'en aller
  • 08:19:19Marcos ValleBicicleta
  • 08:23:11MadonnaNothing Really Matters
  • 08:27:25Honey.What Now
  • 08:30:43Alex RossiTutto va bene quando facciamo l'amore (feat. Jo Wedin)
  • 08:34:00Emi MeyerParaiso
  • 08:37:57PayfoneLast Night in Sant Celoni (Radio Edit)
  • 08:43:24Kali Uchis & Peso PlumaIgual Que Un Ángel
  • 08:48:13Chike & MohBadEgwu
  • 08:50:31The ConcretesWYWH
  • 08:53:40Pedro Mizutani & SkinshapeEu Pensei
  • 08:55:49AngèleAmour, Haine & Danger
  • 09:32:47Tony Effe & GAIASESSO E SAMBA
  • 09:35:33ReinizraSad flower
  • 09:39:54Julie BerganBored
  • 09:43:09Justice & Tame ImpalaOne Night/All Night
  • 09:47:41Hitomi TohyamaSexy Robot (2021 Remaster)
  • 09:51:33Mariah CareyEmotions
  • 09:55:36Pocket SunWake Up
10:00 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.

10:30 on air

Monocle Weekends

Show playlist 
  • 10:34:39Nami ShimadaTokyo Refresh
  • 10:39:01CopenemaSerei Seu
  • 10:44:11Matia BazarSouvenir
  • 10:48:38Troye SivanRush
  • 10:51:19Conan GrayLonely Dancers
  • 10:53:53DJ Sabrina The Teenage DJSay What You Mean
11:00 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.

11:30 on air

Monocle Weekends

Show playlist 
  • 11:34:48TylaTruth or Dare
  • 11:38:05JazzanovaLook What You're Doin' to Me
  • 11:41:07Paige BeaMelt
  • 11:44:53Jorge BenMenina Bonita Não Chora
  • 11:48:02Jayda GMEANT TO BE
  • 11:51:37JiminLike Crazy
  • 11:55:25YATTE & DuettKeep Your Hold on Love
12:00 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.

12:30 on air

Monocle Weekends

Show playlist 
  • 12:34:13StonebwoyManodzi (feat. Angelique Kidjo)
  • 12:38:01Isamar & CompañiaNo Estás
  • 12:43:45Hiroshi SatoSay Goodbye
  • 12:48:14Teresa NodaTropical Love
  • 12:52:31Dua LipaMaria
  • 12:55:38Maan & GoldbandStiekem
13:00 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.

13:30 on air

Monocle Weekends

Show playlist 
  • 13:34:43BeyoncéBODYGUARD
  • 13:38:47Clazziquai ProjectAfter Love
  • 13:43:12Rêve BlancPlage érotique
  • 13:47:40DjavanLilás
  • 13:52:21Flight Facilities & Owl EyesTrouble
  • 13:55:45Charlotte FeverÀ la piscine
14:00 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.

14:30 on air

Monocle Weekends

Show playlist 
  • 14:32:15Pet Shop BoysLoneliness
  • 14:37:53Rita LeeReza
  • 14:40:17Midnight MagicBeam Me Up
  • 14:45:34Marisa MonteBalança Pema
  • 14:49:33Sonia SteinLet's Fight
  • 14:52:03Nina Lili JCowboy
  • 14:55:03Momoko KikuchiNami Ni Naritai
15:00 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.

15:30 on air

Monocle Weekends

Show playlist 
  • 15:32:39RomyThe Sea
  • 15:35:51The MaríasUn Millón
  • 15:38:40Lola Le LannLola à l'eau
  • 15:42:08Cherrelle & Alexander O'NealSaturday Love (feat. Alexander O'Neal)
  • 15:47:57CantomaShelter (feat. Quinn Lamont Luke)
  • 15:52:56ILLITMagnetic
  • 15:55:51Sunni ColónRHYTHM TO YA LOVE
16:00 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.

16:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 16:33:19RogêPra Vida
  • 16:36:51DivaLa nuit (Version longue spéciale DJ)
  • 16:43:04Mauvais ŒilMektoub
  • 16:47:49Miki MatsubaraStay with Me
  • 16:53:30Thievery CorporationSo Com Voce (Remastered 2022)
  • 16:56:14GeorgiaSome Things You’ll Never Know
  • 17:01:16TouristValentine
  • 17:05:05Ariana Grandewe can't be friends (wait for your love)
  • 17:08:48CorineIl Fait Chaud
  • 17:11:31CairokeeSamurai
  • 17:15:37Alex AnwandterGaucho
  • 17:19:29Pizzicato FiveSweet Soul Revue
  • 17:23:46Adèle CastillonRêve
  • 17:26:57Shinichiro YokotaNight Drive
  • 17:32:39Bolis PupulCompletely Half
  • 17:36:56Asake2:30
  • 17:40:28ShygirlCleo
  • 17:44:17Olivia DeanDive
  • 17:47:40Vanessa da MataSegue o Som
  • 17:51:01Laurent Bardainne, Jeanne Added & Tigre d'Eau DouceMeilleur
  • 17:55:59Pokey LaFargeSister Andre
18:00 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.

18:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 18:32:51Dabeull & HolybruneBody Heat
  • 18:36:16Peggy Gou(It Goes Like) Nanana (Edit)
  • 18:40:11Serginho MeritiBons Momentos
  • 18:42:34Hatsumi ShibataShow Me the Way
  • 18:47:32L'ImpératriceMe Da Igual
  • 18:51:05Dina ÖgonDet läcker
  • 18:55:29MUNYAUn Deux Trois
  • 19:01:27Fabiana PalladinoStay With Me Through the Night
  • 19:05:07NewJeansSuper Shy
  • 19:07:46Alice et MoiJ'en ai rien à faire
  • 19:11:20Penny PennyShichangani
  • 19:17:59Robbie DupreeSteal Away
  • 19:21:33PetticoatThe Middle
  • 19:24:53LaufeyFrom The Start
  • 19:27:44Clea VincentSe laisser partir
  • 19:31:07Bon Entendeur & NicolettaFio Maravilha
  • 19:34:18Clara LucianiLe reste
  • 19:39:20Juliette ArmanetLe Dernier Jour du Disco (Remix)
  • 19:41:55AmaaraeCo-Star
  • 19:44:46ElodieBlack Nirvana
  • 19:48:13Deanie IpQing Qing Tan
20:00 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.

20:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 20:31:39Luedji LunaLençóis (feat. Be-Atrz) [Remix]
  • 20:34:20Erlend ØyeLa prima estate
  • 20:38:20Maria BecerraADIÓS
  • 20:40:56Gyedu-Blay AmbolleyHighlife
  • 20:45:59LAU & Luke MillionInstant Sunshine (Luke Million Remix)
  • 20:50:41Chike & MohBadEgwu
  • 20:52:58JitwamOpendoors
  • 20:55:36Stuzzimaracuya massage
21:00 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.

21:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 21:31:02Honey.When the Night Is Over
  • 21:34:07Bebel GilbertoSo Nice (Summer Samba)
  • 21:37:40AngèleLibre
  • 21:40:25Steve MoniteOnly You
  • 21:47:36FBC, Pedro Senna & Ugo LudovicoMadrugada Maldita
  • 21:51:36Night Tapesdrifting
  • 21:55:04MuzieMtunzini
  • 22:00:43Kim PetrasProblématique
  • 22:03:56Emma HoetUn jour ou deux
  • 22:07:28MadonnaHas to Be
  • 22:12:50Marcella BellaNell'aria
  • 22:18:00Tove Lo & SG LewisLet me go OH OH
  • 22:22:05Mashrou' LeilaCavalry
  • 22:25:20LirazDoone Doone
  • 22:30:04Elis Regina & Antônio Carlos JobimÁguas de Março
  • 22:33:43Justice & Tame ImpalaNeverender
  • 22:38:19AnzYou Could Be (feat. George Riley)
  • 22:43:08Laura PausiniIl primo passo sulla luna
  • 22:46:12Vendredi Sur MerComment tu vas finir
  • 22:48:43Gregory PorterDon't Lose Your Steam
  • 22:52:05Colapesce & DimartinoInnamorarsi perdutamente non è mai un affare
  • 22:55:09Hamada KingoMachi No Dorufin
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

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 23:17:19CalemaPerfume
  • 23:21:01lovadLyckotårar
  • 23:23:44Marcos ValleEstrelar
  • 23:28:56Jamie xx & RobynLife
  • 23:32:23Friendly FiresHeaven Let Me In
  • 23:37:04Fatoumata Diawara & MMassa Den
  • 23:41:45Hitomi TohyamaSexy Robot (2021 Remaster)
  • 23:45:47Étienne Daho & Vanessa ParadisTirer la nuit sur les étoiles
  • 23:49:23Mr. Vegas & Yemi AladeBright Future
  • 23:52:57PapoozIT HURTS ME
  • 23:55:57Helado NegroBest For You and Me

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