World Radio Paris

In this episode, host Polly Watton explores the effects of fashion week on the environment, in light of mens Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 26/27.

Cancer Support France is a federation of non-profits in France trying to help cancer patients and their families, providing support all through the treatment process and after recovery. WRP interviewed them to find out more about their activities.

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...

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.

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 provides a brief background on the environmental and social effects of the fast fashion industry.

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; beginning...

In this episode of Cups and Dishes, host Wafa Jawad takes you on a journey through time. She shares a story about masgouf, a traditional Iraqi grilled fish, and how connected to her identity that dish is. She reminds herself of her first time she ever visited Iraq, her home country, and the impact that dish had on her visit.

On this episode of The Informed Wardrobe, host Polly Watton explores SHEIN's dark side, in light of the recent controversies in France. 

These are a few of our favorite things! Paris can be a great place in winter with kids IF you know where to look for things to do! Joelle Benoliel, Rachelle Chapman, and producer ARBL Murray talk about some of their favorite things to do during the holidays with kids from toddler to teen. To find out more about Message Paris, go to https://www.messageparis.org To find out more about WRP or donate,...

Looking for a place to please your sweet tooth in Paris? Wafa Jawad's got you covered! In this episode of Cups and Dishes, she explores the Canal Saint-Martin, a beautiful area going through the 10th and 11th arrondissements of Paris. Wafa tells you about some of the food spots of the area hidden in plain sight, including Buddy Buddy, a plant based nut butter café and the gorgeous Du Pain Et Des I...

On this episode of World Radio Paris Presents, host Tarek Diouri--Adequin sits down with Theo and Safi, two members of Serve The City, an association helping asylum seekers, refugees, the homeless and underprivileged foreigners in Paris. Theo and Safi tell us about their experience working as part of the food distribution and language exchange programs, the stakes of helping those in need and the...

Has high-tech taken over the world of art, or has it always been a staple of creation? In this episode of the High-Tech Intermission, host Tarek Diouri–Adequin gives you an overview of the Art Basel Paris exhibition, focusing on the pieces which involved technology of all kinds. Tarek asked questions to many of the artists, gallerists and exhibitors who attended the art show, striving to see what...

On November 13th at L'Arlequin cinema Manon Kerjean screened Revoir Paris for the 10th anniversary of the Paris terrorist attacks. Revoir Paris is set during the attacks of 2015.  During the screening Manon and ARBL Murray were able to interview the filmmaker who captured that fateful day so remarkably, Alice Winocour. Alice talked to us about the impetus to make the film, using sound design to he...

In this episode of Turning Points, Patricia Killeen welcomed Nadia Sardjoe, a Dutch/Indonesian/Surinamese singer-songwriter whose artistic journey bridges the Netherlands and France. Nadia began playing the violin at a young age and performed with several Dutch bands before a defining moment changed the course of her life: falling in love with a French man and moving to Paris in 2012. Her daughter...

On this episode of This is not a Poem, E.K. Bartlett interviews Grace Bialecki about Young Thing ,a collection of poetry and photos. The poems in the collection mimic snapshots while the photos add a visual dimension to the writing. E.K. and Grace talk about playing with the design of poetry through line breaks and typography. Then Grace discusses losing everything we were conditioned to want, and...

On this episode of Parentalité we talk about the science and culture of raising bilingual children. Sarah (Cheang) Oudet a researcher in the field of autism, bilingualism, and both cognitive and communicative development. As someone who is also raising bilingual kids in France she is uniquely qualified to demystify some of our questions and assumptions around learning multiple languages in general...

On this episode we explore ADHD in France. Every country meets the challenges of diagnosing and treating neuro-divergence differently. We speak with Robynne Pendariès, an ADHD coach about France's approach to ADHD. She tells us how she discovered that ADHD coaching was right for her, her experiences with neuro-divergent family members, and what processes and methods work for people with ADHD.  Rob...

In this episode of Living the Dream: French Riviera, host Cecile Liconnet is joined by Melanie Morcom, a corporate event planner from London turned owner of a health and wellness coaching studio in the South of France. Mel tells Cecile about the situations which influenced her move to France, the difficulties that came with establishing her studio in a foreign country and a memorable moment in her...

This Fall on Parentalité we are celebrating Diwali with Indian Pastry Chef Anshita Gupta. Anshita is classically trained in French pastry but decided to worlk in Indian pastries and American style layered cakes. Anshita tells us all about what it is like to reinvent your career during motherhood, she started in tech and left that field for baking! We talk about what it’s like living as an expat fr...

In this episode of Living the Dream: French Riviera, host Cecile Liconnet is joined by Catherine, who went from freelancing as an English teacher to founding her own training centre, helping hundreds of professionals in France gain confidence in speaking English. Catherine tells Cecile about how she navigated the complexities of French administration, tackled various challenges to earn a QUALIOPI...

Is it already too late for the education system to work in synergy with artificial intelligence? In this episode of the High-Tech Intermission, host Tarek Diouri--Adequin analyzes the place AI now holds in the French education ecosystem, in spite of some of the risks associated to its use. Tarek is joined by Evann Hislers, author of the " L'IA pour les Étudiants " guide, and Deborah Elalouf, presi...

Paris Fashion Week is here! Anna Barr, menswear editor at Fucking Young magazine and fashion forecaster, joins host ARBL Murray (Alex Brook Lynn) and reporter Héloïse Daniel to discuss emerging trends and recent shifts in the fashion landscape.  We explore the celebrity-driven world of fashion with brands prioritizing star appearances over product quality, and what that means for luxury in a time...

In this latest episode of Living the Dream: French Riviera, host Cecile Liconnet is joined by Lizzy Parks, a jazz vocalist who once toured internationally as a sound artist in London and now lives on the French Riviera. Lizzy tells Cecile about her move to the South of France and what triggered that large change in her life, but also how she managed to rebuild a dynamic and creative life here.

In this episode, Joelle Benoliel interviews Self-Care Strategist Kleidi Jeen about how to regulate your nervous system in the face of starting a business, being a parent, living in Paris, and keeping yourself mentally healthy. We learn about Kleidi's journey from Louisiana to Paris, and with Joelle she goes over a few strategies and practices to ward off overwhelm.  Kleidi is a "Self-Care Strategi...