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Financial Times · Arts & Culture

Life and Art from FT Weekend

Life and Art from FT Weekend is the twice-weekly culture podcast of the Financial Times. On Monday, we talk about life, and how to live a good one in one-on-one conversations. On Friday, we talk about ‘art’ – in a chat show. Three FT journalists come together to discuss a new cultural release across film, TV, music and books. Hosted by Lilah Raptopoulos, together with the FT’s award-winning writers and editors, and special guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

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Our final episode: thank you

17 Jan 2025
59m
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Living a meaningful life requires balancing long-term goals with present-moment appreciation, avoiding the "causal catastrophe" of viewing today solely as a stepping stone. True fulfillment stems from intentionality, whether in career transitions, personal style, or culinary exploration. Professional success is not a l...

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Cultural predictions for 2025: the year we accept the chaos

23 Dec 2024
34m
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The perfect winter survival guide

20 Dec 2024
29m
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Novelist Elif Shafak: ‘Writers are the memory keepers’

16 Dec 2024
29m
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Books books books! Our top picks from 2024

13 Dec 2024
26m
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The oldest cuisine in the world

09 Dec 2024
27m
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Our massive holiday gift guide, and tips for a less stressful Christmas

06 Dec 2024
33m
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Holiday gift-giving often triggers unnecessary stress, yet it serves as a meaningful opportunity to demonstrate appreciation for loved ones. Successful gifting relies on selecting items that either introduce a new interest, elevate a daily essential, or reflect deep personal knowledge of the recipient. Maintaining a ye...

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Filmmaker Richard Linklater on Hit Man and whether people can change

02 Dec 2024
21m
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How Eli Zabar made America more gourmet

25 Nov 2024
25m
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Culture chat: ‘Wicked’ hits the high notes

22 Nov 2024
28m
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Best of: why men’s fashion is skimpier and more queer

18 Nov 2024
22m
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Culture chat: ‘Anora’, the unlikely film leading the Oscar race

16 Nov 2024
29m
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Jancis Robinson on how to start collecting wine

11 Nov 2024
20m
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Our critics’ best advice for how to discover new music

08 Nov 2024
22m
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Music discovery in the digital age suffers from the "paradox of plenty," where vast access to global sounds paradoxically narrows listening habits through algorithmic curation. These automated systems often mirror back a basic, repetitive version of past preferences, trapping listeners in echo chambers. Breaking this c...

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What is the future of photography?

04 Nov 2024
20m
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Culture Chat: the bonkbuster world of ‘Rivals’

01 Nov 2024
31m
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Historian Simon Schama wants to make truth sexy again

28 Oct 2024
27m
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Halloween Chat: ‘Beetlejuice’ and the lost art of soft horror

25 Oct 2024
29m
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Chef Victoria Blamey is giving the tasting menu new life

21 Oct 2024
27m
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Culture Chat: The FT takes on ‘Industry’ season 3

18 Oct 2024
27m
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