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WRP Presents is a new show highlighting stories reported by the WRP team, interviews with persons of interest, and segments delving into French politics, culture, and life.
This episode was hosted and produced by ARBL Murray, and recorded in Paris.
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.
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 was hosted and produced by ARBL Murray, and recorded in Paris.
Paris Fashion Week is here! Anna Barr, menswear editor at Fucking Young magazine and fashion forecaster, joins host ARBL Murray 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 when people can afford less. We also dive into the intersections of fashion and politics and what it all signals for the future of style.
This episode was hosted and produced by Tarek Diouri–Adequin, and recorded in Paris.
France faces another wave of strikes on September 18, just a week after the Bloquons Tout protest movement.
In this episode of World Radio Paris Presents, host Tarek Diouri–Adequin gives you a who’s who of the protesters, explaining what’s at stake for them and the context this protest intervenes in.
(Note: at the time of recording, the SNCTA had planned a strike on September 18. Their strike has since been reported to October 7)
Read the full article on our journal
This episode was hosted and produced by ARBL Murray, and recorded in Paris.
The Real Fishwives of Paris, Caroline Fazeli and Emily Monaco give us a preview of some of the culinary expertise they plan to expand on in their new show. While chatting with ARBL Murray (Alex Brook Lynn) they tell us how they became experts, how they got to France, and delve into a few tidbits for us, teasing some of fascinating subjects of their upcoming episodes. We talk mustard, natural wine, mushrooms, and much more.
Emily is a food and wine journalist and cheese aficionado and has an encyclopedic knowledge of French gastronomy. Caroline is a Lyon based sommelier with a background in cooking as well as degrees in archeology and anthropology. The duo unpacks French Culinary wonders one region, one ingredient, one taste, one grape, one seed, one morsel, one wonderful story at a time.
The Fishwive’s first book is on sale now which is a guide to Paris with “80 no-nonsense, no-tourist-traps recommendations for wining and dining like a local.”
You can find The Real Fishwives of Paris on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer and on Instagram.
This episode was hosted and produced by Héloïse Daniel, and recorded in Paris.
France faces potential disruption on September 10 as activists plan the Bloquons Tout protest. In this episode of World Radio Paris Presents, Héloïse Daniel explains the frustrations behind the movement, the upcoming strikes, and the political stakes, recalling the Yellow Vests of 2018.
This episode was hosted and produced by Tarek Diouri–Adequin, and recorded in Paris.
You believe physical media is useless in 2025? Think again!
In this World Radio Paris Presents episode, host Tarek Diouri–Adequin visits JM Video, a video store located in the 11th arrondissement of Paris that attests to the importance of DVDs in our current day and age.
Tarek catches up with Theo Bancilhon, manager of the JM Video store to talk about the importance of having a place to connect people worldwide to their passion: movies. Theo also shares some of his favorite anecdotes from working in this old-school shop which often welcomes iconic movie directors and actors!
Find out more about the JM Video store here
This episode was hosted and produced by Héloïse Daniel, and recorded in Paris.
Walk through Paris in August and you’ll encounter a curious scene: shuttered bakeries and handwritten signs in shop windows that read “Fermé pour congés annuels.” But why does France shut down every summer?
In this World Radio Paris Presents episode, host Héloïse Daniel explores how France became the first country in the world to grant paid vacation to workers, and more importantly, where the French actually spend their vacations. From the sun-soaked beaches of Corsica to the charming villages of Dordogne, or the quiet mountain retreats in the Alps, French holiday destinations reveal a lot about culture and lifestyle.
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This episode was hosted and produced by ARBL Murray, and recorded in Paris.
No matter where you are in the world and what language you speak, your mental health matters more than anything and should never be neglected.
In this episode of World Radio Paris Presents, host ARBL Murray sits down with David and Patsy, two active listeners for S.O.S. Help, an English-speaking suicide hotline in France.
David and Patsy tell us about their listening experiences, the situations they face on a daily basis and the history of the organization, which has been serving the anglophone community in France for 51 years.
Find out more about S.O.S. Help here
This episode was hosted and produced by Héloïse Daniel and ARBL Murray, and recorded in Paris.
What better time than summer to dive into a great book?
In this special episode of World Radio Paris Presents, host Héloïse Daniel sits down with producer ARBL Murray to share a curated list of French books — from literary giants like Dumas and Camus to contemporary voices like Leïla Slimani and Gaël Faye.
These are the books we’re reading this summer, all available in English. Whether you’re stretched out on the beach, killing time in a café, or just curious about French culture, this episode is packed with titles that will help you see France in a whole new light!
📚 Find the full reading list here
This episode was hosted and produced by Héloïse Daniel and recorded in Paris.
Think Paris is all croissants and coq au vin? Think again.
In this episode of World Radio Paris Presents, host Héloïse Daniel talks with award-winning British food writer Chris Newens about his new book, Moveable Feasts: Paris in Twenty Meals. Chris takes us on a delicious journey through every arrondissement of Paris, uncovering the multicultural dishes and personal food stories that define modern Parisian cuisine.
🎧 Listen now to discover:
– The diverse and surprising Parisian food scene
– How food and migration shape French identity
– Travel and food tips for exploring Paris off the beaten path
📘 Order the book: Moveable Feasts: Paris in Twenty Meals
🌍 Learn more about Chris: chrisnewens.com
This episode was hosted and produced by Héloïse Daniel and recorded at the Musée Carnavalet in Paris.
What does Paris look like through Agnès Varda’s eyes? In this episode, host Héloïse Daniel speaks with Anne de Mondenard, curator of the exhibition Le Paris d’Agnès Varda, de-ci, de-là, currently on view at the Musée Carnavalet. The show celebrates the life and work of one of France’s most original and beloved filmmakers.
Anne explains how the exhibition came together and what it reveals about Varda’s universe—from her focus on women and working-class lives to iconic films like Cléo from 5 to 7 and Vagabond.
With film clips, photographs, and installations, the exhibition traces Varda’s artistic journey and her connection to Paris.
Learn more about the exhibit Le Paris d’Agnès Varda, de-ci, de-là
This episode was hosted and produced by Héloïse Daniel and recorded at Sciences Po campus by volunteers at World Radio Paris.
How is France reckoning with the legacy of its colonial past—and why does it remain such a polarizing topic today? Host Héloïse Daniel sits down with Jakob Vogel, historian and professor of 19th and 20th-century European history at Sciences Po, to explore how colonialism has shaped modern France, from its institutions to its national memory and why it’s harder to talk about today than it was a decade ago.
Jakob Vogel spearheaded an important exhibit specifically examining Sciences Po and other elite educational institutions of France on how they taught about colonialism during France’s colonial expansion.
Discover the online version of the exhibit SciencesPo, a Colonial History here
Find the English edition of the book Europa – Notre histoire here
This episode was hosted and produced by ARBL Murray and created by World Radio Paris.
What happens when war is fought from behind a screen? In this episode, host ARBL Murray speaks with Canadian writer and Afghan war veteran Matt Jones about his new novel, Predators, Reapers, and Deadlier Creatures. Set in Kandahar in 2010, the book follows a drone operator wrestling with the moral and psychological weight of remote warfare.
Now based in Paris, where he teaches creative writing at SciencesPo, Jones explores the challenge of writing about war for divided audiences—drawing on his journey from soldier to storyteller.
Discover more about the author | Buy the book in France | Buy the book in the USA
This episode was hosted and produced by Yannick Champion-Osselin for World Radio Paris.
Three comics; Charley Lanyon and Jennifer Marsala – producers of the comedy collective Laughing Stock – and Holly Hudson, co-host of Don’t Tell Comedy Paris, speak about the alchemy of stand-up events with Yannick Champion-Osselin.
Having just arrived in Paris, Laughing Stock discuss their experiences on their UK tour, the challenges and rewards of hosting comedy shows, and their disillusionment with the LA comedy scene, which led them to create a more welcoming and supportive community through Laughing Stock. They also talk about their potential involvement in an upcoming Don’t Tell Comedy event in Paris, set to take place on September 6th in the 13th arrondissement.
The episode captures the spirit of stand-ups that thrive on creating warm, inclusive spaces for comedy in a world that could use a laugh, so tune in for a range of recommendations for English-language comedy in Paris and beyond!
This episode was hosted and produced by ARBL Murray and created by World Radio Paris.
Automotive journalist Raphael Orlove talks to ARBL Murray (Alex Brook Lynn) about the haphazard, and dangerous olympic car races that ushered in a new era.
Raphael Orlove is a writer, editor, and automotive expert you can find his latest article for Robb Report here: Motor Racing Was an Olympic Sport 124 Years Ago. Here’s What It Was Like.
In this episode we reference Les Jeux olympiques oubliés : Paris 1900 by André Drevon published in 2000, a source Raphael recommends and The 1900 Olympic Games by Bill Mallon which he describes as an incomplete source with some glaring omissions.
Episode Image: Alfred ‘Levegh’ Velghe, won 8,000 francs and a gold medal!
This episode was hosted and produced by ARBL Murray and created by World Radio Paris.
It sounds like science fiction but it isn’t. Unmanned weapons systems are being developed around the world and the possible implications are terrifying.
With the rise of AI, some technologies could possibly take any human calculation out of the equation in bombing campaigns, or risk assessment for civilian casualties. Currently the world is trying to grapple with how to regulate such technology.
Writer and activist Anne-Sophie Simpere joins ARBL Murray of WRP for a second time to talk about Lethal autonomous weapons, and what we are doing about them, who the major players are, and what regulation looks like.
Anne-Sophie represents the French branch of the organization Stop Killer Robots , bringing awareness about the subject and advocating for strict regulation.
This episode was hosted and produced by Yannick Champion-Osselin for World Radio Paris.
In the context of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and its festivities, Yannick Champion-Osselin spoke with musician Sainte Victoire. The singer and harpsichordist shares her enthusiasm for her music, divulging how she got a chance to preform in front of the infamous Hotel de Ville.
This episode was hosted and produced by Yannick Champion-Osselin for World Radio Paris.
This week we interview Indian comedian Karthik, who is a regular act at various stand-up comedy nights around Paris. He tells us about the comedy scene in Paris and where you can have a good laugh almost every night in English.
This episode was hosted and produced by ARBL Murray and created by World Radio Paris.
This week we interview Meg Gerner, the founder of Kuwento at Kultura– a cultural storytime program that aims to reconnect Filipino culture through songs, games, and stories. Meg talks with ARBL Murray (Alex Brook Lynn) about the cultural history between Philippines and France. Meg gives us her restaurant recommendations for great filipino food in Paris and some tips on festivals and events.
This episode was hosted and produced by Yannick Champion-Osselin and created by World Radio Paris.
Host Yannick Champion-Osselin is joined by two experienced American comedians; Yvonne Pollack in the studio, and Holly Hudson on the phone from abroad. They discuss the arrival of the acclaimed Don’t Tell Comedy to the city of lights, and the particularities of co-producing a comedy show that changes set list and location with every new event!
This episode was hosted by ARBL Murray and Harry Siegel and created by FAQ.NYC in collaboration with WRP.
This interview is an abridged version of the hour-long interview on FAQ.NYC as we collaborate more with podcasts and shows across the anglophone world with an interest in France. Lucy Sante transitioned at 67 years old and is an established writer whose historical perspectives of New York in Low Life and Paris in The Other Paris are lauded books.
This episode was hosted and produced by Yannick Champion-Osselin and created by World Radio Paris.
Host Yannick Champion-Osselin is joined by European affairs student Marine Béguin to discuss the European Parliament and why voting is important ahead of the elections this summer. Currently interning at the European Parliament in Brussels, Marine Béguin is a freelance journalist and master’s student in European Studies.