Best of World Radio Paris (WRP)

Listen to Lindsey discuss childcare with Lise Scott. WRP broadcasts The New Paris twice a month on the airwaves. If you like The New Paris, please subscribe to it via its own podcast feed.

After 7 years, it is now finally possible to climb to the top of the towers of Notre Dame again, and have a closer look at the scary gargoyles. Follow Oliver Gee go on the tracks of the Hunchback and admire one of the best the views of Paris in this new episode of the Earful Tower, one of the most listened-to podcast in English about France. The Earful Tower was born on WRP and has been airing for...

Does "banning" social media for minors under 15 years old serve as an endgame or as a starting point for a wider discussion to be held? In this episode of the High-Tech Intermission, host Tarek Diouri--Adequin is joined by Jennifer Branch-Allen , president of the Australian Parents Council, to talk about a social media ban expected to be instated in France in late 2026. Jennifer brings a much need...

On this episode of World Radio Paris Presents, host Parker Songco speaks with American rapper MAVI, who held a free show in Paris in honor of the release of his new mixtape, The Pilot. MAVI speaks on all things from his excitement of performing The Pilot in front of a live audience in Paris, to details on his upcoming full-length release, First In Flight , to musicians he wishes to collaborate wit...

In Paris, you can "drink"... without drinking at all! In this episode of Cups and Dishes , listen to host Wafa Jawad as she tells you about Le Paon Qui Boit , Paris' first-ever nonalcoholic cave for adults, in the 19th arrondissement. Wafa had a chat with Augustin Laborde, the founder of this special cave, to learn what prompted him to create it and discover some of the best nonalcoholic beverages...

FashionMode is a monthly show produced for broadcast on WRP. In this show, Charles Daniel McDonald takes a look at all things beautiful; more specifically the science of beauty, its place in the Metaverse, the 'spirituality' of its algorithms, and why it's still not cool to smile on the runway..... Learn more about Fashion from Charles and his team at : https://www.forcmagazine.com

In this episode of Spotlight on France, our favourite duo of journalists Sarah and Alisson discuss some of the hot topics in the news, from Mercosur and the changes affecting the foreign retirees in France. This show airs on WRP every other Monday at 12:30pm and 4pm. It is produced by RFI. You can susbcribe to Sportlight on France as a stand-alone podcast to receive all episodes.

Each Fridays at 7pm on WRP, listen to the team of TheLocal.com debrief the week's most important news items that have made the headlines in France. If you enjoy this show, you should subscribe to "The Local Podcast" to receive all episodes as soon as they get published by visiting TheLocal.com

On this episode of World Radio Paris Presents , we introduce you to Cancer Support France, a national association offering free and confidential support for English-speaking people affected by cancer, whether directly or indirectly. Host ARBL Murray chats with Carol Quinlan, president of Cancer Support France, as well as Rick and Patsy, two active listeners working with the association. They tell...

Today on Lost in Frenchlation we talk to the renowned director Diane Kurys about her most recent film Moi qui t’aimais (Me who loved you.) Diane has had a truly incredible career. In this episode she shares with us the story of her parents falling in love as Jews in Europe during the holocaust, how that influenced her films about the nuances of love and commitment, and of course we talk about what...

Paname is back with two episodes about the Louvre, particularly the artwork stolen by Napoleon.

In this episode of Living the Dream: French Riviera , host Cecile Liconnet is joined by Christine Kjeldberg , a wellness expert who has built a thriving career in Pilates, barre, and nutrition since relocating from Denmark nearly 20 years ago. Christine shares how she turned a lifetime of movement, holistic health, and personal resilience into a meaningful profession on the French Riviera; beginni...

As the New Year dawns upon us, should we fear the increased presence of AI in workplaces ? In this episode of the High-Tech Intermission, host Tarek Diouri–Adequin discusses the practical issues and fantasies surrounding the place of AI in French companies. Caroline Chopinaud, head of the Hub France IA association, and Arnaud Billon, a researcher for IBM France and member of the "techno-réalistes"...

On this episode of The Informed Wardrobe, host Polly Watton explores the human cost of the fast fashion industry and the awful conditions that many garment workers face.