Best English Elevator Podcasts (2024)

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What's Right: School hours adapting to students' rhythm 2:45

3h ago2:45

2:45

In Denmark, 20 schools have introduced later start times to improve student well-being and learning outcomes, following scientific recommendations.Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the world".By ARA City Radio

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#130 Schau ma mal: I am not a German! 30:02

20m ago30:02

30:02

Auch in der Sommerpause lassen wir euch nicht im Stich! Gabriel liest heute das Kapitel "I am not a German" aus unserem Buch; "Schau ma mal - ein Australier und ein Wiener suchen das Herz von Österreich" 📚 Freut euch auf eine unterhaltsame Reise durch die faszinierenden Unterschiede zwischen Deutschen und Österreicher:innen. Was euch erwartet: Kult…

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Via Inspiration: Elevating Voices and Culture in Luxembourg 10:32

12h ago10:32

10:32

Via Inspiration: Elevating Voices and Culture in Luxembourg byBy ARA City Radio

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What's Right: Less plastic bags on UK beaches 2:36

5h ago2:36

2:36

The number of plastic bags found on beaches in the United Kingdom has dropped by 80% over the past decade due to the introduction of fees for single-use plastic bags. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the world".Photo: Anna Conti via flickrBy ARA City Radio

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What's Right: Sign language in Austria's school curriculum 2:35

1h ago2:35

2:35

Starting next school year, Austria introduces sign language as a curriculum in schools. As an alternative to the conventional second foreign language classes, usually Greek or Latin, high school students can now choose to learn sign language. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World". Photo: RDNE Stock project via pexels…

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Bourgmeisterin Episode #33: Villeroy & Boch, Part 1 10:47

5h ago10:47

10:47

Back in the thrilling days of yore, when men in wigs roamed freely, François Boch, the OG metal maestro, decided he was tired of just smelting stuff. So, in 1748, he thought, "Why not spice things up a bit?" and birthed a pottery workshop in Audun-le-Tiche, a town in Lorraine. In an era when European porcelain was mostly a luxury import from the Fa…

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Europe's most powerful woman 9:48

3d ago9:48

9:48

Last week, the European Parliament re-elected Ursula Von der Leyen as president of the European Commission. For a second 5-year-term, the German conservative politician will hold the one post that is considered the most powerful in Europe. On Powerpoints today, we will see why the commission president is said to have that much power and what Ursula…

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No room for discriminatory petitions 6:00

10h ago6:00

6:00

Luxembourg’s LGBTIQ+ rights groups gathered yesterday to protest for the rights of queer people as the petition that demands LGBTIQA+ related topics to be scrapped from school education surpassed 6.000 signatures – one of the fastest growing petitions in recent history. On our breakfast show, Franziska commented on protest and the petition.…

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What's right: Drug cartel leader El Mayo arrested 3:04

11h ago3:04

3:04

The leader of arguably the world's largest drug cartel, based in Mexico, Sinaloa has been arrested in Texas. Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada was tricked into boarding a flight that he believed was going to inspect clandestine airfields in Mexico, but turned out to fly to Texas where he was apprehended by police.…

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What's right: Colombia has banned bullfighting 3:19

3h ago3:19

3:19

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has signed a bill this week that bans bullfights. The ban was only approved after months of heated debates in the parliament. The legislation will allow for a transition period of three years after which the ban will fully take effect and bullrings will be turned into cultural and sporting venues.…

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Empowering Education: UP_FOUNDATION’s Approach to Education for All Ages 14:33

4h ago14:33

14:33

Empowering Education: UP_FOUNDATION’s Approach to Education for All Ages byBy ARA City Radio

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Local Matters: Residents oppose the Bascharage bypass construction 9:17

7d ago9:17

9:17

For years, residents of Bascharage have been opposing the plans of the commune to build a bypass road. The municipality argues that the bypass would keep drive-through traffic out of the city centre. Residents however fear that the road will destroy local forests. Now, they took their fight to court. On Local Matters, Patrizia Arendt, president of …

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What's right: Germany to reinforce constitutional court 1:47

2h ago1:47

1:47

Germany's government has come up with a plan to reinforce the constitutional court against extremism. The plan should prevent the country's highest court from potential future constitutional changes by extremist politicians.By ARA City Radio

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What's right: between 100 and 200 uncontacted tribes in the world. 3:07

5h ago3:07

3:07

Rare photos have been shared of uncontacted Amazon tribes. The photos show tribes people pointing sticks and arrows at the airplane.By ARA City Radio

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What's Right: Tax reduces sugar consumption 2:12

3h ago2:12

2:12

In the United Kingdom, a study has found that sugar consumption from soft drinks among children reduced by half in the three years. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world". Photo: Lilszeto via flickrBy ARA City Radio

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Bourgmeisterin Episode #32: Edward Steichen, Part 2 (2/2) 8:57

7d ago8:57

8:57

Steichen wasn't just focused on the American scene; he had an international lens on his artistic microscope. He organised shows and made crucial acquisitions from Europe and Latin America, sometimes even hopping on a plane to do so. Under his reign, the Department published three books, including the famous "The Family of Man".Find out more at www.…

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#129 Schau ma mal: The Alps are Austria's Ocean 24:33

3h ago24:33

24:33

In this episode, Jake reads and talks about his chapter from 'Schau ma mal,' the book born our of this podast: The Alps are Austria's Ocean. Comparisons are drawn between surf culture in Australia and Austria's mountain culture. Plus, a travel journal-type recount of a multi-day mountain hike includes a cow protest, Tiroleans, racist marmots, a Fra…

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What's right: South Korea confirms state benefits for gay couples. 2:07

2h ago2:07

2:07

South Korea's top court has upheld a landmark ruling that a same-sex partner is eligible for spousal benefits from the state health insurance. The move is a huge win for the LGBTQ rights.By ARA City Radio

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What's right: live 25% longer in the future?? 2:58

5d ago2:58

2:58

A drug has increased the lifespan of laboratory animals by 25%. Scientists are now testing if the same drug can slow human ageing too.By ARA City Radio

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#139 How Social Norms Shape Our Behavior 6:05

5h ago6:05

6:05

Marketers use social norms to promote their products, a social norm is an unwritten rules we all follow. If you go a few years back and try to remember an ad by IDEA which says 'Walk When Talk', this ad was a massive success and it uses the psychology of social norms. In this podcast, we explore how it works, and see some case studies and an experi…

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Local Matters: Ensure access to free and safe abortions 8:18

14d ago8:18

8:18

Abortion rights are debated again. A couple of weeks ago, the left party Déi Lenk submitted a law proposal asking for abortion rights to be enshrined in Luxembourg's constitution. On European level in the meantime, activists are collecting signatures to achieve access to safe abortions for all women in the EU. Responses from Luxembourg however have…

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What's right: Bob Dylan to give no-phone concerts 3:22

2h ago3:22

3:22

Bob Dylan has announced that his shows will be phone-free. All visitors will be asked to put their phones in a special pouch which closes automatically inside the phone-free area. People will remain in possession of their phones, but only able to access their phones once outside the phone-free area.By ARA City Radio

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Swing Dance: an intergenerational dance 9:48

16d ago9:48

9:48

Swing Dance: an intergenerational dance byBy ARA City Radio

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Who are Luxembourg's Olympic athletes? 12:51

4h ago12:51

12:51

13 athletes are going to represent Luxembourg at the Olympics starting next week. Our sports reporter Marco Pezzetti is all excited about it. Marco came on the breakfast show to present the Luxembourg athletes and to tell us who to follow specifically this summer. Listen to the entire interview here.…

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What's right: new cycle path between Arlon and Luxembourg. 2:44

7d ago2:44

2:44

The organization behind the cycling path aims to obtain the 'Express label' for it, meaning that the path will be suitable for a speed of 25 km/hour. According to a study, it should lead to a decrease in pollution and fewer traffic jams, which will result in greater productivity.By ARA City Radio

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D'Breck- the bridge between locals and expats 14:51

17d ago14:51

14:51

D'Breck- the bridge between locals and expats byBy ARA City Radio

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Iranian Diaspora in Luxembourg pray for peace 10:44

17d ago10:44

10:44

Iranian Diaspora in Luxembourg pray for peace byBy ARA City Radio

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Biker.lu- more than cycling 8:19

17d ago8:19

8:19

Biker.lu- more than cycling byBy ARA City Radio

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Ôpen Maison Citoyenne- an open space for conviviality 15:51

17d ago15:51

15:51

Ôpen Maison Citoyenne- an open space for conviviality byBy ARA City Radio

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Building Bridges in a Dynamic World: Insights from the Ashburn Institute Leadership 12:55

13d ago12:55

12:55

Building Bridges in a Dynamic World: Insights from the Ashburn Institute Leadership byBy ARA City Radio

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Bourgmeisterin Episode #32: Edward Steichen, Part 2 (1/2) 10:28

17d ago10:28

10:28

In the ancient era before Instagram influencers descended upon us like a well-dressed plague, fashion photography had humble beginnings. Picture this: engravings copied from photos of actresses trying to out-fashion each other, because who needs filters when you've got corsets?Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!…

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Sound Portrait for the 24 Districts 4:23

2d ago4:23

4:23

Martine Nicolay from the Ville de Luxembourg and journalist Laetitia Kozlova joined Simon on the Breakfast Show to discuss the 'Sound Portrait for the 24 Districts' project.This year, the City is organising Apéri'tours in different districts across the city. During these walks, the City's political leaders and various municipal departments will pre…

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What's Right: AI to scam scammers 2:47

2d ago2:47

2:47

Researchers in Australia have developed an AI technology to scam phone scammers. The technology consists of a chatbot who tricks scammers into a lengthy conversation by telling jokes and making conversation. It uses conversational bots with diverse accents and personalities to engage scammers. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the W…

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What's Right: Hope for migraine patients 2:38

4d ago2:38

2:38

Scientists have found out how migraine is triggered. The findings could lead to new migraine medications, offering hope for patients unresponsive to existing therapies. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".Photo: R_R_Studio via pixabayBy ARA City Radio

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Bourgmeisterin Episode #31: Edward Steichen, Part 1 (2/2) 6:49

24d ago6:49

6:49

Steichen wasn't just focused on the American scene; he had an international lens on his artistic microscope. He organised shows and made crucial acquisitions from Europe and Latin America, sometimes even hopping on a plane to do so. Under his reign, the Department published three books, including the famous "The Family of Man."Despite his solid car…

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#128 Schau ma mal: Flagge zeigen & Nationalstolz 14:15

26d ago14:15

14:15

#128 Schau ma mal: Flagge zeigen & Nationalstolz Wir sind in Sommerpause und kommen regulär wieder am ersten Montag im September zurück! Stay cool 💦 In der neuesten Folge der „Schau ma mal“ Buch-Lesung wird es kontrovers, lustig und vielleicht ein bisschen tiefgründig. Gabriel beschäftigt sich in seinem Kapitel mit dem Thema "Flagge zeigen & Nation…

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What's Right: Namibia decriminalises homosexuality 2:34

28d ago2:34

2:34

A high court in Namibia has deemed a law that criminalises same-sex marriage unconstitutional. This is a landmark ruling for LGBTIQ rights in southern Africa. Get all the details on today's What's Right with the World". Photo: Justice For Sizakhele & Salome via wikicommonsBy ARA City Radio

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#138 Choice and Comparison: The Truth About Relativity (English) 5:26

27d ago5:26

5:26

Have you ever wondered why you sometimes end up choosing things that seem like a good deal only because they're next to something more expensive? Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of relativity in decision-making. I'll take you through some eye-opening examples and real-world stories that reveal how our choices are often influenced by …

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What's Right: 25 million euros for social justice 1:50

29d ago1:50

1:50

A citizen’s council in Austria has decided how Marlene Engelhorn's 25 million euros will be distributed.Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World". Photo: re:publica via wikicommonsBy ARA City Radio

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What's Right: Fighting social media addiction of children 3:19

1M ago3:19

3:19

The US-state of New York has passed a law to protect children from social media addiction. Why this is an important step but not all positive. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".By ARA City Radio

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#127 It's all over now, baby blue! – Die letzte Folge vor der Sommerpause 1:10:17

13d ago1:10:17

1:10:17

Jacob, unser Reise-Reporter, wurde von „The Times“ zurückgerufen und muss seine Geheimwaffen auspacken: Kugelschreiber, Notizblock und Flip-Flops. Wir senden unseren letzten Podcast vor der Sommerpause aus einem Wiener Nobelhotel und lassen die letzten Podcastjahre Revue passieren. Vielen Dank für euer großes Interesse am Ö3-Podcast Festival! Wir g…

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Bourgmeisterin Episode #31: Edward Steichen, Part 1 (1/2) 10:42

1M ago10:42

10:42

Once upon a time, in the magical land of Luxembourgerica, there lived a wizard named Édouard (Edward) Jean Steichen. But hold on, he wasn't your typical robe-clad, wand-waving wizard – oh no, he was a photographer, painter, and curator extraordinaire!This guy, Steichen, was basically the OG of turning pictures into highbrow masterpieces. He practic…

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Upcoming workshop by Géisskan poetry slam collective 8:07

1M ago8:07

8:07

This Saturday, the Géisskan poetry slam collective hosts a workshop in Esch. All aspiring poets are invited to join the workshop and participate at the slam in the evening. Our own Franziska is hosting the workshop and she joined Simon on the breakfast show to give you the details.By ARA City Radio

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What's right: Vatican City is going green 2:31

1M ago2:31

2:31

The pope has announced that he wants Vatican City to run on solar power. To achieve this, solar panels will be installed on a Vatican-owned property outside Rome. The power generated could supply all of Vatican City's energy needs.By ARA City Radio

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#137 The Zero Cost Trap: Why Free Can Be Expensive (English) 5:38

1M ago5:38

5:38

Why do we go crazy over free samples, free shipping, or buy-one-get-one-free deals? In this episode of "UppSkill Podcast" we uncover the hidden psychology behind our obsession with getting things for free. Discover how the powerful allure of zero cost can lead us to make choices that aren't always in our best interest. We’ll dive into fascinating e…

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What's right: effective double attack on cancer 2:34

1M ago2:34

2:34

The Luxembourgish Tumor Immunotherapy and Microenvironment (TIME) group has found a way to enhance immunotherapy when treating cancer. Their double attack on tumors has shown to significantly shrink them and improve survival rates.By ARA City Radio

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What's right: Zanzibar succesful in transplanting coral reefs 3:46

1M ago3:46

3:46

Zanzibar has found a way to restore the near-dead coral reef that surrounds the Island of Mnemba by creating underwater nurseries where coral fragments are grown to be replanted on the coral reefs.By ARA City Radio

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What's right: Barcelona takes on noise pollution 3:36

1M ago3:36

3:36

Barcelona plans to create 503 superblocks by 2030 as part of its urban mobility plan. This means that one in three streets of the city will be converted to traffic-calmed green spaces with the aim of tackling noise pollution to improve children's health.By ARA City Radio

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#126 Die Antwort lautet: "Wollmammuts"! 46:41

19d ago46:41

46:41

#126 Die Antwort lautet: "Wollmammuts"! Seid bereit für eine aufregende und humorvolle Folge? Wir nicht! Jacob teilt seine besten australischen Tipps gegen die Sommerhitze, wir enthüllen die skurrilsten Dinge, die in Kühlschränken landen – inklusive Gabriels Haustiere – und diskutieren über die Fußball-Europameisterschaft und das Phänomen der gekau…

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Bourgmeisterin Episode #30: Radio Luxembourg, Part 2 (3/3) 5:55

1M ago5:55

5:55

The curtain lifted, and on September 12, 2005, Radio Luxembourg made a soft comeback in English at the crack of dawn. The airwaves were alive with the promise of a new era.At one point, Radio Luxembourg grooved at 7295 kHz in the DRM realm, but alas, RTL pulled the plug on that frequency, leaving the fate of the DRM station hanging in the radio air…

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