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Monocle on Saturday

Monocle
Donald Trump
Ukraine
Russia
Iran
Gaza
China
Israel
United States
Elon Musk
Paris Olympics
St Moritz
Wellness
North Korea
Climate Change
Literature
Middle East Conflict
Sustainable Food Practices
Joe Biden
Olympic Games
Vatican

Don’t miss the week’s most interesting stories from around the world. Join Georgina Godwin every week on Monocle on Saturday to delve into the latest global news and culture, with reports from regular guests in Monocle’s London studio and our international correspondents.

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Latest Episodes

Tessa Szyszkowitz joins Georgina Godwin to discuss the Wiener Festwochen controversy, Ukraine’s growing drone industry and the week’s news. Plus: designer Walid Damirji on giving forgotten textiles a second life.

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Live from the 2026 Hay Festival, Georgina Godwin is joined by international director Cristina Fuentes La Roche and the winner of the 2026 Climate Fiction Prize. Plus: a preview of the Badi Market.

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Emma Nelson and Charles Hecker unpack Stephen Colbert’s final show, Hungary’s proposed constitutional amendment and New York bagel drama. Plus: the Moomin exhibitions at Seattle’s National Nordic Museum.

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Isabel Hilton joins Fionnuala Sweeney to discuss the fallout from the Trump-Xi summit, ongoing turmoil in British politics and more. Plus: the debut of Eurovision Asia and a look ahead to Hay Festival 2026.

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Recent Guests

Cristina Fuentes La Roche
International Director of Hay Festival
Hay Festival
Episode: Live from the Hay Festival 2026
Cristina Bendek
Colombian writer, author of Salt Crystals
Independent/Author
Episode: Live from the Hay Festival 2026
Helen Phillips
Author, Climate Fiction Prize winner
Author
Episode: Live from the Hay Festival 2026
Peter Settman
CEO of VoxOvation
OXOvations
Episode: Trump-Xi summit, UK political turmoil and Eurovision Asia
Julie Finch
CEO of Hay Festival
Hay Festival
Episode: Trump-Xi summit, UK political turmoil and Eurovision Asia
Mariela Bevin
Studio engineer/producer
Monocle
Episode: Trump-Xi summit, UK political turmoil and Eurovision Asia
Vincent McAviney
Monocle Radio regular and journalist
Monocle Radio
Episode: State of a nation: Reform UK’s success and disaster prepping
Christopher Lamb
CNN Vatican correspondent
CNN
Episode: State of a nation: Reform UK’s success and disaster prepping
Amanda Craig
Author of High and Low
Abacus (publisher)
Episode: State of a nation: Reform UK’s success and disaster prepping

Host

Georgina Godwin
Host of Monocle on Saturday

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 68 ratings
  • Love it!

    Thank you for my weekend Brunch download 💚

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angels25!!
    United States6 months ago
  • Used to be Better

    I love the host, but the Aussie woman seems to hijack every story and turn it into a discussion of victim hood. Sigh.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BTBrulz
    Canada3 years ago
  • At last have now taken an actual side side!

    Unashamedly anti-brexit (Uk) and pro democratic (US).

    Shame as their cultural, literary and artistic commentary is quite humanistic and generally non-politica

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Cwycu
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • No longer bipartisan

    The magazine is fantastic, And I’m a subscriber.

    I used to love Monaco radio and listen to theGlobalist and the briefing daily.However I now find it starting to become quite biased , very like the BBC when I listen to something I almost know exactly what side of an interview some of the interviewers are coming down on.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Cwycu
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Superb

    A classy, elite brunch in podcast form.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Harrylawlesskidd
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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High-quality guests and diverse topics are frequently noted as strengths.
Listeners praise the show's classy, well-curated brunch-atmosphere.
Some episodes feel biased to certain perspectives, according to a subset of feedback.
A few critics mention a sense of overemphasis on anti-establishment rhetoric at times.

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#104
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#117
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#125
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#134
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#142
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#143
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State of a nation: Reform UK’s success and disaster prepping
Q: What do you make of Pope Leo's leadership so far and his reform agenda?
Leo is seen as a cautious reformer who preserves tradition while gradually expanding roles for women and increasing Vatican transparency, with a stronger emphasis on social justice and global diplomacy than his predecessor.
State of a nation: Reform UK’s success and disaster prepping
Q: So Vinnie, just talk us through what these local elections delivered and what it means for this country, and indeed for the Prime Minister.
They reflect a midterm rejection of the government's performance, with Labour losing numerous councils and Reform UK gaining seats, indicating growing fragmentation of traditional party lines and a potential shift in voter allegiance ahead of national elections.
Kash Patel’s leaked photos, London Craft Week and Monocle’s Hanami Market
Q: How does London Craft Week attempt to balance artistic integrity with commercial viability?
By pairing gifted craftspeople with entrepreneurs and business people, creating mentorships, and by elevating both museum-quality work and artisanal crafts to a broader audience through collaborations with institutions and market platforms.
Kash Patel’s leaked photos, London Craft Week and Monocle’s Hanami Market
Q: Isabel, what makes China a central player in both cultural craft and global diplomacy right now?
China blends advanced manufacturing with long-standing craft traditions; the state supports high-end craft while pushing mass production, and brands are increasingly seeking prestige through Chinese craftsmanship as part of a broader shift in global luxury markets.
Iran latest: intelligence sharing, travel disruption and the influencer economy
Q: Translate what's happening in Iran for us right now.
Ash Bhardwaj explains that Iranian actions are linked to broader regional dynamics, including Iranian support for Russia's drone program and intelligence sharing with Russia that could threaten American forces, while Gulf states seek to balance their security needs with Western support.

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A globally focused, week-in-review program blending hard geopolitical analysis with cultural reporting. Episodes routinely balance international diplomacy, regional conflicts, and election dynamics with arts, interview segments, and cultural features. Regular guests provide on-the-ground reporting, expert geopolitics commentary, and in-depth storytelling from politics, media, literature, and design. Noteworthy is the mix of high-level policy insight with accessible cultural culture notes, plus a strong Monocle brand voice and international studio perspective that helps listeners understand complex global developments through a human lens.

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1. Monocle on Sunday
2. The Monocle Daily
3. The Briefing
4. The Globalist
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Recent guests on Monocle on Saturday include:

1. Cristina Fuentes La Roche
2. Cristina Bendek
3. Helen Phillips
4. Peter Settman
5. Julie Finch
6. Mariela Bevin
7. Vincent McAviney
8. Christopher Lamb

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