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Monocle on Sunday

Monocle
Donald Trump
Ukraine
Turkey
Russia
Christmas
China
United States
Iran
Norway
India
Christmas Markets
Zurich
France
Japan
Australia
European Union
Israel
Helsinki
Finland
Climate Change

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.

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Chandra Kurt and Gorana Grgić join Tyler Brûlé to discuss the week’s top stories. We also hear from Liam Aldous in Ibiza and discuss the Knight Frank Wealth Report with Liam Bailey.

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Hannah Lucinda Smith and Simon Brooke join Georgina Godwin to discuss this week’s news. We also hear from Inzamam Rashid in the UAE, and Tyler Brûlé and Nic Monisse preview Salone del Mobile.

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Myriam Zumbühl, Gabe Bullard and Juliet Linley join Tyler Brûlé to unpack the week’s news. We also hear from Alexis Self in London and Alexei Korolyov on Hungary’s elections

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Vincent McAviney and Daniella Peled join Emma Nelson for a look at the week’s top stories. Then: Lars Bevanger brings the latest from Norway and Tyler Brûlé checks in from Lisbon.

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Recent Guests

Myriam Zumbühl
Spa and wellness expert, journalist
Monocle
Episode: From Hungary’s elections to the week’s global headlines
Alex von Tunzelmann
Historian, broadcaster and screenwriter
Independent
Episode: The week in focus and the view from the Gulf of Thailand
Petri Burtsoff
Monocle's Helsinki correspondent
Monocle
Episode: Global stories from Bangkok, Helsinki and Mipim
Mark Carney
Canadian Prime Minister (interview/excerpt)
Canadian government
Episode: Mark Carney in Tokyo and the latest from the Gulf and the Balkans
Yossi Mekelberg
Senior Consulting Fellow at Chatham House
Chatham House
Episode: The view from Oslo, Lisbon and the global stage
Tira Shubart
Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and Ambassador for the Science Museum
Royal Astronomical Society/Science Museum
Episode: The view from Oslo, Lisbon and the global stage
Inzamam Rashid
Gulf correspondent
Monocle
Episode: The view from Oslo, Lisbon and the global stage
Giorgio Pace
Event organizer and art consultant
Episode: Live alpine edition: Nomad, news and culture from St Moritz
Marijana Jakic
CEO of St. Moritz Tourism
St. Moritz Tourism
Episode: Live alpine edition: Nomad, news and culture from St Moritz

Hosts

Tyler Brûlé
Editorial Director; frequent field reporting and panel moderator with global reach
Emma Nelson
Host; on-the-ground reporting and cultural/cultural-pusion commentary

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 178 ratings
  • POV: You’re an entitled 1-percenter

    A fun weekly hate-listen hosted by jet-setters opining about dog parks in Zurich while the world literally burns around them.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    im2tired4this
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love the show-bring back the other theme music!

    I thoroughly enjoy the Saturday and Sunday AM chats. I do miss the original theme music, though. It was changed sometime in the last several weeks and it’s nowhere near as good as the original music. The vibe of the original music was just so perfect for this show. But overall, a lovely weekend show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gallokc
    United States6 months ago
  • New Song

    Love the show. Make sure I tune in every Sunday, since last year. However, the new theme song is terrible. Please go back to the original. Made the topics being covered more motivational. Keep up the great work though.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GSM4life
    United States7 months ago
  • Great way to see what is happening in the world!

    Fantastic fun to listen to this on Sunday, and hear what is going on in the world. NZ news is so inward looking and frankly poor journalism - fun to see a positive spin on things, and get news headlines in a far more fun and breezy way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    davidr9528
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Journalists give answers that are out of touch

    There are often interesting conversations on the program, but what a strange response from the journalists on the 11 February program when it comes to the hostage-taking by an armed asylum-seeker. I think Tyler Brule‘s question as to why this event disappeared from the media at some point is more than justified. It shows once again that the issue of migration, which affects many people, is simply not wanted by many journalists and in many newsrooms. I would not want to be one of the hostages. B... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    mb185
    Germany2 years ago

Listeners Say

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- Strong weekend companion for those tracking international news and cultural trends.
- Some listeners feel the show has shifted tone or focus and would welcome more varied viewpoints.
- A thoughtful mix of global perspectives with well-informed guests and on-the-ground reporting.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#135
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Apple Podcasts
#146
United Kingdom/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#214
Germany/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#224
Italy/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#26
Argentina/News/Politics
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#29
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Talking Points

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Mark Carney in Tokyo and the latest from the Gulf and the Balkans
Q: What did Mark Carney's Davos speech signal about the direction of Western values?
It signaled a pivot toward a positive, value-based agenda and a concerted effort to partner with like-minded nations rather than acting alone.
World news with check-ins from Lisbon and Istanbul
Q: How is Istanbul faring without its mayor due to recent political issues?
While a replacement mayor is in place, the city faces infrastructure challenges and needs a master plan for development.
World news with check-ins from Lisbon and Istanbul
Q: What are President Erdoğan's plans for Turkey's constitution?
Erdoğan is discussing the need to redraft Turkey's constitution, aiming for more concentrated power and possibly enabling a third term.
World news with check-ins from Lisbon and Istanbul
Q: What can you tell us about the current situation in Poland as the presidential elections are taking place?
It's a very close race, with high turnout and the potential for the foreign vote to significantly impact the results.
Sunday round-up
Q: What's the impending trade relationship like between London and Washington?
There's certainly unease in all of the papers this morning regarding Trump's influence on UK policies, especially around trade deals and tariffs.

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What is Monocle on Sunday about and what kind of topics does it cover?

- The show delivers a brisk, globally minded weekend briefing anchored in Zurich, weaving geopolitics, economics, culture, and travel through a rotating panel of journalists, editors, and experts. Episodes mix on-the-ground reporting, media analysis, and thoughtful cultural bits from cities around the world, with a strong emphasis on how narratives are shaped by media and leadership decisions. A standout trait is its multi-city, cross-continental format that foregrounds practical context alongside lively banter, making it useful for listeners who want a broad, connected view of world events.

- Noteworthy aspects include a consistent panel of seasoned editors and correspondents, frequent field reports from places like Oslo, Bangkok, and Duba... more

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1. Myriam Zumbühl
2. Alex von Tunzelmann
3. Petri Burtsoff
4. Mark Carney
5. Yossi Mekelberg
6. Tira Shubart
7. Inzamam Rashid
8. Giorgio Pace

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