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Monocle on Saturday

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

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

Emma Nelson and Hannah Lucinda Smith discuss diplomatic gifts, Mark Zuckerberg’s style transformation and the world’s oldest peace treaty. Plus: the best of South Tyrol at Monocle’s Zürich Autumn Market.

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Daniella Peled and Emma Nelson discuss reporting on war crimes in Ukraine, the hidden cost of war in Sudan and more. Plus: why Dubai Museum matters to Emiratis and visitors alike.

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Erin O’Halloran and Georgina Godwin discuss the Brics summit, Pakistan’s role in the Middle East and more. Plus: neuroscientist Dr Lotto on our view of conflict and designer Tina Charad on creating Hollywood’s visuals.

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Georgina Godwin and Tessa Szyszkowitz on pivotal elections in Germany, the latest Reform UK controversy and more. Plus: how the business model of London’s new art fair, Fair Play, puts artists first.

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Recent Guests

Aisha Khan-Saheb
Director of the Al-Fahidi Fort and Specialized Museums, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority
Episode: Can journalism survive political pressure?
Erin O'Halloran
Historian focusing on empire in the Middle East and South Asia in the 20th century
Cambridge University (formerly post-doctoral researcher)
Episode: From nations to neighbours: How to change our view of conflict
Bo Lotto
Neuroscientist, professor, and founder/CEO of Lab of Misfits
Lab of Misfits
Episode: From nations to neighbours: How to change our view of conflict
Tina Charad
Designer and ceramicist; worked on film visuals for Quentin Tarantino projects and Chanel
Independent designer/ceramicist
Episode: From nations to neighbours: How to change our view of conflict
Ryan Stannier
Founder of Fair Play Art Fair
Fair Play Art Fair
Episode: The rise of the AfD and the fall of Farage. Plus: the evolution of art fairs
Tanjil Rashid
Culture editor at The New Statesman
The New Statesman
Episode: Rachel Cusk’s new novel, Germany’s latest culture war and the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival
Janet DeNeefe
Founder and director of the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival
Ubud Writers and Readers Festival
Episode: Rachel Cusk’s new novel, Germany’s latest culture war and the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival
Alex Starrett
Writer and former journalist
Episode: Rachel Cusk’s new novel, Germany’s latest culture war and the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival
Matthias von Hartz
Artistic Director of Theater Spektakel in Zurich
Theater Spektakel
Episode: Live from Zürich: drought, the nuclear power debate and the Zürcher Theater Spektakel

Host

Georgina Godwin
Host of Monocle on Saturday; long-time presenter with Monocle, delivering global news and culture.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • Love it!

    Thank you for my weekend Brunch download 💚

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angels25!!
    United States10 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.

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    Cwycu
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Superb

    A classy, elite brunch in podcast form.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Harrylawlesskidd
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise the show's broad, cosmopolitan lens and breezy but informed tone.
Audience appreciates global reach and culture-forward discussions, with occasional comments on host balance.

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#226
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#159
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Apple Podcasts
#181
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#207
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#213
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#227
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Can journalism survive political pressure?
Q: What role does media literacy and resilience play when influential figures attack outlets as spreading fake news, and how can outlets protect credibility while reporting under pressure?
Media credibility suffers when leaders label outlets as fake news; the solution lies in transparent sourcing, contextualized reporting, and ongoing emphasis on fact-based journalism, while maintaining openness to critique and improving audience understanding of how information is gathered and validated.
Can journalism survive political pressure?
Q: How has the use of open-source investigative techniques (OSINT) changed how journalism and prosecutions operate, and what are the ethical considerations involved?
OSINT has become crucial for both journalism and legal processes, enabling faster, corroborated reporting, but it also opens risks of manipulation; journalists must balance rapid storytelling with rigorous verification and maintain ethical standards, including avoiding disinformation even as cases proceed.
From nations to neighbours: How to change our view of conflict
Q: How can we practically apply neuroscience to conflict in everyday settings?
Bo Lotto explains that conflict is a natural space for learning and that changing how you enter a conflict—toward curiosity and questions rather than domination—can reframe outcomes for individuals, teams, and negotiations.
From nations to neighbours: How to change our view of conflict
Q: Tell us about your background and what you're focusing on now.
Erin O'Halloran discusses her work on empire in the Middle East and South Asia, her book, and upcoming projects, including an event in Cambridge that connects historical partitions to contemporary geopolitics.
Live from Zürich: drought, the nuclear power debate and the Zürcher Theater Spektakel
Q: Right. You're out and about the Theater Spektakel. Tell us a little bit about it for those of us who've never been, but those of us who are a little bit theater curious.
Matthias von Hartz explains that Theater Spektakel is an international performing arts festival with 40 international groups, a park-side festival for the public, and a political, broadly inclusive program that blends talks, lectures, and performances.

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The show covers a globe-spanning mix of politics, international affairs, culture, and lifestyle, with on-the-ground reporting from London and international correspondents. Episodes tend to pair geopolitical analysis with cultural and literary perspectives, alongside timely travel, design, and arts conversations. A notable edge is the steady rotation of expert guests—ranging from geopolitics and policy analysts to authors, designers, and festival organizers—creating a broad, cosmopolitan lens on current events and culture. This combination makes it suitable for listeners who want both rigorous context and wide-ranging cultural insights, often framed through practical travel, design, and media industry angles.

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2. Erin O'Halloran
3. Bo Lotto
4. Tina Charad
5. Ryan Stannier
6. Tanjil Rashid
7. Janet DeNeefe
8. Alex Starrett

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