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 it was like to write and direct a film about the complicated marriage of two French Entertainment Icons, Simone Signoret and Yves Montand. Moi qui t’aimais is the story of a famous love affair between French entertainment royalty: Simone Signoret and Yves Montand. They had a wild and deep, but also fraught love. They were married from the 50s until her death in 1981. During that time they became one of the most influential couples in France. Find out more about the cinema club Lost In Frenchlation on https://lostinfrenchlation.com/ You can listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Donate to World Radio Paris Here: https://worldradioparis.org/donate/

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" movement, provided their analysis on generative AI, and deciphering whether this tool can become a threat.

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 with teaching pilates to her elderly neighbours and growing into a respected international wellness practitioner. You can find additional episodes of Living the Dream: French Riviera on the show's dedicated feed, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more platforms.

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, visit https://worldradioparis.org/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 Idées bakery!

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 difficulties expats, homeless people and refugees face on a daily basis. Find out more about Serve The City here or using the ServeNow application, available on Google Play and the App Store.

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 pushed those creatives to use technology, and how important their presence at the exhibition was for the future of artistry.

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 help the audience feel the memory fragmentation and trauma of the characters.  Alice talks about how she immerses herself in a subject entirely while making a film and what it means to have represented this story, the story of so many victims, and of Paris itself.   

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 was born there.  Another change came in 2019, when Nadia started writing her own material and learnt to play the guitar to deliver her songs after being part of several French old-time and bluegrass bands, like Les Cartiers de Paris, a Carter Family Tribute band. Immersed in Paris’s dynamic music scene, Nadia performed in local bars and venues. With a voice that combines warmth and power, she crafts songs rooted in truth, honesty, transformation, and raw emotion. Her sound draws on influences from American folk, country, and blues, woven together with her distinct personal touch. During her Turning Points interview, Nadia performed three of her original compositions live in the WRP studio: Valkyrie Lucilla There’s a Way Out She shared the inspiration and stories behind these songs—lyrics that are deeply personal, often spiritual, and emotionally resonant.  Beyond her musical career and being a single mother, Nadia is an entrepreneur. After her first activity in digital marketing she has her own corporate wellness practice, offering light-touch ASMR massage therapy providing instant nervous system regulation and stress relief at the office - and can be contacted at AyonaASMR@gmail.com for enquiries. Click here to explore more of Nadia’s music and projects.

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 how these ideas played out in her collection which is nostalgic, funny, and sharp. Grace is a poet, editor, musician, and meditation teacher who helps artists be present with their work. After living in Los Angeles, Paris, and New York, she's proud to call Detroit home.  Young Thing includes original photographs by Alex Brook Lynn (ARBL Murray) and is published by RAINBOW SKULL Press  

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 and for nerodivergent kids. Meg Gerner is our host this week.  Sarah will also be the guest speaker at "Fostering Bilingualism: Supporting Your Child’s Language Journey" an event on November 5th 2025 at 8:30pm CET, created by Message Paris. For tickets to this event visit: https://www.messageparis.org/event-details/fostering-bilingualism-supporting-your-childs-language-journey Parentalité is a collaboration between Message Paris, an association helping anglophone parents and caretakers of children connect in Île de France, and World Radio Paris.  The Host for this episode is Meg Gerner. ARBL Murray (Alex Brook Lynn produced this episode for World Radio Paris DAB+  

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.  Robynne moved to Paris since 1989, with a degree from Tufts in Child Psychology. She worked for 10 years as a fashion buyer in Paris, and subsequently raised her two children while managing her husband's career as a professional golf player before moving into a career in organizing and coaching. Robynne has worked with clients of all ages (from 3 to 90 yrs. old), in several European countries and in the United States (in person and online), as well as adults with both « neuro-typical » and « neuro-divergent» brains.  To find out more about Robynne check out her website: https://www.robynnependaries.com/ Robynne offers a free resource on her website if you want to get started here: https://www.robynnependaries.com/freeresource This episode is hosted by ARBL Murray (Alex Brook Lynn), recorded in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, and broadcast on WRP's DAB+ Radio station.   

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 relocating journey.

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 from India, raising a son in Paris, and how to balance the family culture from India with French culture. Anshita also lets us in on what she thinks are the most authentic Indian restaurants in Paris. And of course we all get a crash course in Diwali, what to eat, what to wear, and where to be.  You can sign up for the Paris Diwali Festival with Message Paris here: https://www.messageparis.org/event-details/diwali You can find the amazing offerings of Anshita Gupta here on her website: https://momsoven.fr/ On instagram: @momsovenparis   Parentalité is a collaboration between Message Paris and WRP. This Episode was produced by ARBL Murray and recorded in the 11th arr of Paris.