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Monocle on Sunday

Monocle
Donald Trump
Ukraine
Turkey
Russia
United States
China
Iran
Christmas
India
Norway
European Union
Christmas Markets
Japan
Eurovision Song Contest
Zurich
France
Australia
Israel
Helsinki
Paris

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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Tyler Brûlé and Emma Nelson in the French capital. Then: Florence Martin-Kessler and Alexandre Kouchner discuss the latest from Paris. Plus: Grace Charlton with a Paris Fashion Week round-up.

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Juliet Linley and Chandra Kurt join Tyler Brûlé to review this week’s news, discuss the pope’s travels and share wine recommendations. Plus: Liam Aldous joins us from Madrid with the latest from the Iberian Peninsula.

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Emma Nelson, Julie Norman, Tira Shubart and Steve Crawshaw discuss the biggest news this week. Plus: Tyler Brûlé joins from Tokyo, the latest news from the Balkans and the Zürich Film Festival.

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David Bodanis and Nina dos Santos join Emma Nelson to discuss the week’s biggest stories. Plus: Monocle’s Gulf correspondent on the Arab Media Summit 2026 and Tyler Brûlé brings us the latest from Lisbon.

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Recent Guests

Florence Kessler
Cultural commentator and journalist
Independent journalist/Monocle contributor
Episode: Live from Paris: the latest from the French capital and fashion week
Grace Charlton
Fashion and design commentator
Monocle
Episode: Live from Paris: the latest from the French capital and fashion week
Alexandre Kouchner
Diplomacy and international affairs commentator
Monocle/guest
Episode: Live from Paris: the latest from the French capital and fashion week
Marc Tellay
CEO and co-founder, Horace (men's skincare brand)
Horace
Episode: Live from Paris: the latest from the French capital and fashion week
Gilles Rossier
Founder and creative director, Etune Parisienne
Etune Parisienne
Episode: Live from Paris: the latest from the French capital and fashion week
Etienne Parisien
Guest, skincare/business figure
Etienne Parisien brand
Episode: Live from Paris: the latest from the French capital and fashion week
Mark Petz
Audience member invited to join the table
Episode: From papal travels to wine and the week’s news
Reiter Goetke
Director of the Zurich Film Festival
Zurich Film Festival
Episode: The Zürich Film Festival and the stories shaping the week
Guy Delaney
Balkans correspondent
Monocle
Episode: The Zürich Film Festival and the stories shaping the week

Hosts

Tyler Brûlé
Editorial director, Monocle; host and panelist; frequently anchors segments from abroad; brand-aligned voice with expertise in design, travel, and global culture
Emma Nelson
Host of Monocle on Sunday; London and on-site correspondent; lead moderator for global discussions; broad coverage across politics, culture, and travel

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 183 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.

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    im2tired4this
    United States7 months 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Zealand3 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
    Germany3 years ago

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Some listeners miss the original theme music and vibe.
Listeners praise the globe-spanning format and depth of guest expertise.
Feedback highlights strong panel dynamics and insightful take on world affairs.

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

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#69
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#70
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#90
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#103
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#108
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#133
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Talking Points

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Live from Paris: the latest from the French capital and fashion week
Q: What broader impact do aviation incidents have on global travel and airline confidence?
They reveal systemic vulnerabilities, prompt investigations, and push regulatory and industry responses to improve safety, security, and communication with the public.
Live from Merano: The people shaping South Tyrol
Q: If you had the mayor's magic wand and could change one thing today, what would that be?
The mayor indicated a desire to attract more places and people with an international mindset, expanding the city's cultural and hospitality footprint while preserving local character and quality of life.
Live from Merano: The people shaping South Tyrol
Q: Tell me, how is it running a business in South Tyrol, in the town of Marano, when we know tourism is strong? Do you have everything you need?
The guest discussed that while tourism is strong, the region faces climate and policy challenges, and business ecosystems depend on a climate that supports entrepreneurship, with a focus on sustainable planning, infrastructure, and a favorable environment for small hotels, garden centers, and restaurants.
Lisbon, wine and the stories shaping the week
Q: What are the dominant marketing trends seen around the World Cup from a branding perspective?
The panel notes that FIFA and its sponsor ecosystem have created a global branding machine with extensive licensing and stadium-level visibility, but questions remain about how sustainable and culturally resonant this is for diverse markets.
Bangkok votes and the week’s headlines from London to Lisbon
Q: Why is the Mars exploration discussion framed as an existential question about life?
The guests articulate how finding biosignatures and complex carbon on Mars informs fundamental questions about the origin of life, the timing of chemistry turning into biology, and how Earth's own life may be linked to Mars' history.

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A globe-trotting weekend program blends current affairs, policy, and culture with a strong focus on wine, design, and regional storytelling. Discussions span geopolitics, tech ethics, European politics, and branding, often anchored by on-site reporting and a rotating panel of correspondents and experts. Notable for its cross-border format, witty banter, and in-depth guest expertise, the show provides a lively mix of hard analysis, cultural color, and practical insights for listeners who want both international context and lifestyle angles.

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Recent guests on Monocle on Sunday include:

1. Florence Kessler
2. Grace Charlton
3. Alexandre Kouchner
4. Marc Tellay
5. Gilles Rossier
6. Etienne Parisien
7. Mark Petz
8. Reiter Goetke

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