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Monocle on Saturday

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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 and Georgina Godwin discuss psychoanalyst Stephen Grosz’s new book. Plus: the AI bubble, the next generation of Democrats and the winner of The Goldsmiths Prize 2025.

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What do the Dutch elections tell us about the rise of populism in Europe? Gavin Plumley joins Georgina Godwin to unpack the week’s news. Plus: art trends at the Affordable Art Fair.

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Charles Hecker and Georgina Godwin on the White House demolition and more of the week’s news. Plus: Monocle’s Helsinki correspondent, Petri Burtsoff, joins from the city’s annual book fair.

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Vincent McAviney joins Emma Nelson to discuss Zelensky’s meeting in Washington and more of the week’s news. Plus: the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair at Somerset House and Georgina Godwin joins from Cheltenham Literature Festival.

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Recent Guests

CD Rose
Winner of the Goldsmiths Prize 2025
Episode: How much work is love? Plus: The Goldsmiths Prize 2025
Stephen Grosz
A psychoanalyst and author
Episode: How much work is love? Plus: The Goldsmiths Prize 2025
Amy Sackville
Chair of the Goldsmiths Prize
Episode: How much work is love? Plus: The Goldsmiths Prize 2025
Hugo Barclay
UK director of the Affordable Art Fair
Affordable Art Fair
Episode: Can the rise of populism be stopped? Plus: Autumn art market trends
Turia El-Glawi
Founding director of 154 Contemporary African Art Fair
154 Contemporary African Art Fair
Episode: Zelensky’s meeting in Washington, the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair and Cheltenham Literature Festival
Olivia Potts
Food writer and author of 'Butter, a Celebration.'
The Spectator
Episode: Gaza latest, Macron’s PM reshuffle, Bollywood in Britain and autumn with Olivia Potts
Peter Cardwell
Author of Political Animals, The Secret Life of the Political Pets of Westminster and Washington. Former presenter on Monocle Radio and special advisor in Westminster.
Episode: Politics in the US, UK, Japan and the animals behind the scenes
Janine de Jong
Co-founder of Glue Amsterdam, discussing the upcoming design route event.
Glue Amsterdam
Episode: How Mandelson’s exit affects Trump’s state visit to the UK
Charles Hecker
Russia analyst and author
Episode: The London Literature Festival and the importance of print

Host

Georgina Godwin
Host of Monocle on Saturday, focusing on global news and culture, often with insights into literature and society.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
  • 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
    Canada2 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 Kingdom3 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

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There are mixed feelings about the political stance, with some finding it skewed towards a particular ideology.
Overall, the show is seen as sophisticated and articulate, attracting an audience interested in thoughtful commentary.
Listeners appreciate the engaging quality of the discussions and the diverse range of topics.

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#193
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#137
China/News/Politics
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#159
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#167
Chile/News/Politics
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#191
Hong Kong/News/Politics
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#199
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Trump’s White House demolition, the Louvre heist and Helsinki Book Fair
Q: So you were talking about new books.
Charles brought up a new book called 'Helsinki, the history of a Nordic city.'
The week in news and culture. Plus: the heritage of craft in Hastings
Q: What is a Gansi and its cultural significance?
A Gansi is a traditional fisherman's jumper with various designs representing family history and serving as a protective garment for fishermen.
The week in news and culture. Plus: the heritage of craft in Hastings
Q: How significant is the court ruling against Trump's tariffs?
It represents a major setback for Trump, undermining his leverage in global trade while allowing tariffs to remain in place during an appeal.
The week in news and culture. Plus: Washington’s bipartisan bistro Butterworth’s
Q: How has the far-right normalized in recent years?
Marta discusses how political discourse has shifted, making unacceptable rhetoric more mainstream, particularly around immigration.
The week in news and culture. Plus: Washington’s bipartisan bistro Butterworth’s
Q: What led you to study far-right politics?
Marta explains her discovery of neo-fascist music and its impact on her interest in the far-right, leading to her PhD on the subject.

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A host engages in insightful discussions surrounding global news, culture, and politics, often illuminated by contributions from both local and international guests. The content frequently interweaves significant current events with thematic explorations of literature, arts, and societal change, providing a nuanced perspective on pressing issues. The podcast stands out by not just covering headlines but also unpacking their broader implications on creative communities and democratic values, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the intersections of news and cultural discourse.

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1. Monocle on Sunday
2. The Monocle Daily
3. The Briefing
4. The Globalist
5. The Foreign Desk

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Monocle on Saturday launched 5 years ago and published 101 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Monocle on Saturday include:

1. CD Rose
2. Stephen Grosz
3. Amy Sackville
4. Hugo Barclay
5. Turia El-Glawi
6. Olivia Potts
7. Peter Cardwell
8. Janine de Jong

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