

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


Billie Eilish still doesn’t care, and it’s still working

How to develop your taste in art, with critic Ariella Budick
Art criticism functions as a form of communication where the viewer engages with an artist's perspective on the world, rather than simply deciding whether they like or dislike a piece. Ariella Budick, an art critic at the Financial Times, emphasizes that museum-goers should prioritize direct visual experience over read...

‘La chimera’: everything you’d want in an Italian film

Introducing Untold: Power for Sale

Viet Thanh Nguyen on adapting 'The Sympathizer' for TV

Coming soon: China, the new tech superpower

Using AI as a tool for creativity

Life as a chef in the West Bank right now

‘Challengers’: Zendaya serves up tennis and sexual tension

Why Olivia Rodrigo might be our last pop superstar

Culture chat: Is Taylor Swift’s new album too much?

Spring cooking tips with chef Ayesha Nurdjaja

Culture chat: ‘Civil War’ is not the film you think it is

Design series: Debbie Millman on how brands impact culture

How to process the news when it all feels bad
Global conflict and the struggle to maintain perspective in an era of relentless, social-media-driven news cycles define the current human experience. While modern digital platforms make atrocities in places like Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan feel immediate and inescapable, history reveals that the world has always been a v...

Design Series: The fashion of ‘The Devil Wears Prada’

Design series: Jonathan Adler on making your home your own

‘Love Lies Bleeding’ with director Rose Glass

Culture chat: Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter
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