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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

The conversation explores how to make baking feel less intimidating and more creative. Natasha Pickowicz, a three-time James Beard Award finalist for Outstanding Pastry Chef, shares her journey from a DIY background to fine dining and back, emphasizing that baking, like cooking, should be approached with intuition and ...

Chef Mashama Bailey on reclaiming African-American food

13 Aug 2022

30m

Food & Drink mini-series: Jancis Robinson on wine trends

10 Aug 2022

14m

Author Elif Batuman. Plus, our obsession with feedback

06 Aug 2022

34m

Food & Drink mini-series: Ayesha Nurdjaja on how to flavour

03 Aug 2022

14m

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Flavor development relies on layering herbs and spices to create harmonious, high-impact bites that function like musical compositions. Executive chef Ayesha Nurdjaja draws from her diverse Italian and Indonesian heritage and extensive travels to build menus that prioritize convivial, shared dining experiences. Her "ri...

A new weight-loss drug works. Is that good?

30 Jul 2022

28m

Food & Drink mini-series: Andy Baraghani on finding your home cooking style

27 Jul 2022

12m

Why are tennis players fixing matches?

23 Jul 2022

28m

Martin Wolf on how to change one's mind

16 Jul 2022

29m

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Martin Wolf, chief economics commentator at the Financial Times, reflects on his shifting perspective regarding the relationship between markets and democracy. After decades of advocating for market-led development, global crises—specifically the 2007 financial collapse and the political shifts of 2016—compelled him to...

Our summer books and films special: what to read and watch

09 Jul 2022

30m

How to live forever

02 Jul 2022

27m

A Strange Loop, the Tony-winning queer black best new musical

25 Jun 2022

32m

What Warhol’s Marilyn tells us about the art market

18 Jun 2022

33m

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The art market's recent trends and underlying mechanics are examined, focusing on the record-breaking sale of Andy Warhol's "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn." The discussion reveals a shift towards prearranged sales and the increasing influence of major players like gallerist Larry Gagosian, who purchased the Marilyn at auction...