Monocle on Saturday

Georgina Godwin and Isabel Hilton unpack former FBI director James Comey’s indictment and more of the week’s news. Plus: how the Open Society Fellowship is supporting artists tackling urgent global issues.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vincent McAviney, a political commentator and Monocle contributor, dives into the fallout from Jimmy Kimmel's removal amid pressures on late-night television. They discuss the implications of this crackdown on free speech and how other hosts are responding. Furthermore, Vincent elaborates on NATO's reaction to recent Russian airspace violations, shedding light on global security dynamics. The conversation also touches on cultural tidbits, like Finland's Mustamakkara and highlights from Zurich's Autumn Market.

Yassmin Abdel-Magied and Georgina Godwin on Charlie Kirk, Trump’s state visit and the new AI “minister” in Albania. Plus: Amsterdam design with Glue co-founder Janine de Jong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charles Hecker and Georgina Godwin discuss Venezuela, the UK cabinet reshuffle and Anthropic AI. Plus: the Southbank Centre’s Ted Hodgkinson on the London Literature Festival and the Baillie Gifford Prize long-list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Brooke joins Georgina Godwin to review the week’s news and culture. We also hear from Issabella Orlando on the rich heritage of craft and clothing in Hastings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marta Lorimer joins Georgina Godwin to review the week’s news. Plus: Charlotte McDonald-Gibson reports from Butterworth’s bistro in Washington, the unlikely spot drawing both Maga conservatives and curious Democrats to its eclectic menu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nina dos Santos and Emma Nelson unpack Trump’s summit with Putin in Alaska. Plus: the Free Books Campaign hosts a festival in London and Georgina Godwin joins from the Edinburgh International Book Festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charles Hecker and Georgina Godwin on Trump’s upcoming meeting with Putin in Alaska. Plus: specialist bookseller Max Moorhouse explains how he curates bespoke library collections for clients around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Isabel Hilton and Georgina Godwin on the week’s news. Plus: Paris-based food writer Chris Newens seeks out – and attempts to recreate – a dish that represents each of the French capital’s 20 arrondissements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex von Tunzelmann and Georgina Godwin discuss the week’s news, including Trump’s media trouble and new tooth-growing technology. Plus: Monocle’s Ryuma Takahashi speaks to two designers at Expo 2025 Osaka.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.