

Monocle on Sunday
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Our weekend programme comes live from Monocle’s radio studio in Zürich, where Tyler Brûlé and a panel of special-guest thought leaders discuss key topics in front of a studio audience.
Episodes
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Dec 21, 2025 • 59min
The week in focus and Tallinn’s Christmas Market
Terry Stiastny and David Bodanis join Emma Nelson to go over the week’s news. We also hear from Petri Burtsoff live from Tallinn’s Christmas Market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dec 14, 2025 • 58min
Festive discussions, live from Monocle’s London Christmas market
Join Nina dos Santos, a seasoned journalist and former CNN Europe editor, alongside Andrew Tuck, Monocle's editor, as they delve into a lively discussion from London's Christmas market. They share childhood Christmas memories and tackle pressing topics, like the Galapagos's role in drug trafficking and Venezuela's political turmoil. The panel also analyzes the rise of French politics and reacts to global security concerns, making sure to sprinkle in festive cheer and market highlights. Tune in for a blend of insight and holiday spirit!

Dec 7, 2025 • 59min
The week in review, live from our Paris Christmas Market
Live from Monocle’s first Paris Christmas Market, Tyler Brûlé, Emma Nelson and guests look back at the week’s news. We also hear from Petri Burtsoff in Helsinki and Fernando Augusto Pacheco on nations boycotting the Eurovision Song Contest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 30, 2025 • 55min
News and cheer from Zürich’s Christmas Market
Juliet Linley and Florian Egli join Tyler Brûlé at Zürich’s Christmas Market. Plus: Prashanth Shanmugan on the Lucerne Dialogue and Katja Weber with festive updates from around the city.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 23, 2025 • 55min
This week’s news and the latest from Helsinki
Tyler Brûlé is joined by Nico Luchsinger, Chris Luebkeman and Chandra Kurt to review the week’s news, with updates from Petri Burtsoff in Helsinki and Prashanth Shanmugan on the Lucerne Dialogue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 2025 • 58min
The week’s key stories, with dispatches from Lisbon and Istanbul
Simon Brooke, a seasoned journalist, and Marta Lorimer, a politics lecturer, delve into fractures within the MAGA coalition and their implications on US politics. Tyler Brûlé reports from sun-kissed Lisbon, discussing global travel and the decline of print media. Meanwhile, Hannah Lucinda-Smith updates on a military plane crash and the trial of Istanbul's mayor. The discovery of the Temple of Zeus after 40 years captivates as they explore the intersection of archaeology and politics in Turkey.

Nov 9, 2025 • 59min
Global round-up: London, Tokyo and New Delhi
Vincent McAviney, a seasoned political correspondent, and Isabel Hilton, founder of China Dialogue, join to dissect pressing global issues. Tyler Brûlé shares insights from Tokyo on hospitality trends and the impact of overtourism. Lindy Prickett reports on New Delhi's severe winter smog and its effects on citizens. The guests delve into India’s pivotal role at COP30, highlighting its renewable ambitions, while discussing international trade tensions. They also touch on the implications of Donald Trump's cognitive state on leadership.

Nov 2, 2025 • 59min
The week’s news, plus updates from Bangkok and Oslo
Latika Bourke and Yossi Mekelberg join Emma Nelson to review the week’s news. Plus: Tyler Brûlé checks in from Bangkok, and Lars Bevanger brings us the latest from Norway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 26, 2025 • 59min
A look at the week’s key stories, from London and Lisbon to Vienna
Nina dos Santos and Ash Bhardwaj join Emma Nelson to review the week’s news. We also hear from Tyler Brûlé in Lisbon and Alexei Korolyov in Vienna.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 19, 2025 • 55min
Geopolitics, art news and Balkans headlines
Tyler Brûlé is joined by Gorana Grgić and Eemeli Isoaho to review the weekend’s news. Plus: Andrew Tuck in Palma, Guy de Launey on Balkans news and Aurelia Rauch with an art roundup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


