Monocle on Saturday

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The future of libraries and Abu Dhabi’s modernist architecture

2026-10-0332:57

Zara Khan and Georgina Godwin discuss Turkey’s economy, Kashmir’s culinary traditions and more. Plus: The Bodleian’s Richard Ovenden on libraries in the digital age and The National’s Enas Refaei on preserving Abu Dhabi’s architecture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Panda diplomacy, Mark Zuckerberg’s glow up and the world’s oldest peace treaty

2026-09-2636:55

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can journalism survive political pressure?

2026-09-1935:02

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From nations to neighbours: How to change our view of conflict

2026-09-1236:27

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rise of the AfD and the fall of Farage. Plus: the evolution of art fairs

2026-09-0530:40

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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