Best ARA City Radio Podcasts (2024)

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

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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

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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

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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 #31: Edward Steichen, Part 2 (2/2) 8:57

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

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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

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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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Ensure access to free and safe abortions 8:18

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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

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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

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Swing Dance: an intergenerational dance byBy ARA City Radio

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Who are Luxembourg's Olympic athletes? 12:51

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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

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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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Iranian Diaspora in Luxembourg pray for peace 10:44

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Iranian Diaspora in Luxembourg pray for peace byBy ARA City Radio

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

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

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

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

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Biker.lu- more than cycling 8:19

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Biker.lu- more than cycling byBy ARA City Radio

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

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

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Bourgmeisterin Episode #31: Edward Steichen, Part 2 (1/2) 10:28

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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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Dungeons of Hinterberg is NOT what we were expecting 52:02

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This week Joe chats to the creative team behind Dungeons of Hinterberg, we discuss the upcoming Overwatch 2 x TRANSFORMERS Collab & the next wave of Game Pass titles. And Malik has a gaming confession.... 00:00 Introduction 03:20 What We're Playing 19:35 News of the Week 22:08 Newest wave of Game Pass titles 28:55 Updates / DLC / Events 31:25 Dunge…

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Sound Portrait for the 24 Districts 4:23

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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

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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

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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

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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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What's Right: Namibia decriminalises homosexuality 2:34

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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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Our Favorite Xbox Games For Summer Travel 43:04

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This week we talk about the games that are perfect for summer travel, there is a special unboxing of Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail Collector's Edition, & we hear the exciting news that you can soon play Xbox games on Amazon Fire TV! 00:00 Introduction 01:58 What We're Playing 12:56 News of the Week 21:58 What We're Playing cont. 28:36 Newest wave of …

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

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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

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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

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

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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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Hands-on with Elden Ring's Expansion: Shadow of the Erdtree 51:32

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On this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we hear about the latest and greatest going on in the gaming world. Jeff talks about being reminded how amazing Elden Ring is, we hear about an exciting collab between CoD & Fallout, how Still Wakes the Deep is causing ripples in new releases and Annette raves about a quacking duck. Jenn shares t…

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What's right: half a million people to receive US citizenship 3:09

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US President Joe Biden has announced a new bill that will allow people who are residing in the US illegally but have been married to a legitimate citizen and have been in the country for more than ten years, to become US citizens. It will put an end to fears and uncertainty for 500.000 people.By ARA City Radio

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What's right: a possible answer to destroying Forever Chemicals 3:18

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A Swiss startup may have the answer to destroying forever chemicals, or PFAS. The company has developed nano particles that can oxidize and destroy the bonds between the molecules that, together, combine to PFAS. The individual parts, or building blocks, are safe to dispose of.By ARA City Radio

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What's right: Portugal to build largest wind farm. 1:54

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The new wind farm will be incorporated into the Tamega hydropower complex, one of the largest hydroelectric projects completed in Europe in the last 25 years, and will support the annual consumption of 128.000 homes.By ARA City Radio

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What's Right: Towards equal pay in professional football 2:21

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The Danish national men's football team has refused a pay rise that was offered to them for playing for the national team. With this action, the players oppose the unequal payment for women and men in sports.Photo: Ailura via wikicommonsBy ARA City Radio

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Bourgmeisterin Episode #30: Radio Luxembourg, Part 2 (2/3) 9:14

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Thanks to this newfound competition with pirate radios, Radio Luxembourg had to do a quick wardrobe change. Out with the pre-recorded sponsored programs, in with a more flexible vibe. Picture Radio Luxembourg in a mid-life crisis, swapping its scripted lines for the thrill of the live, featuring spot advertising within record programs presented by …

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle | Xbox Games Showcase Deep Dive 23:47

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On this special episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we uncover even more info about Indiana Jones and the Great Circle while chatting with MachineGames Game Director Jerk Gustafsson and Production Director John Jennings. 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Interview 23:20 Goodbye Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.c…

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World of Warcraft: The War Within | Xbox Games Showcase Deep Dive 22:57

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On this special episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, Bethany Stout (of the WoWCast) joins us to delve into World of Warcraft: The War Within with Executive Producer Holly Longdale and Game Director Ion Hazzikostas. Check out our other deep dive episodes and stay tuned for more! 00:00 Introductions 02:25 Interview 21:54 Goodbyes Xbox Wire: https://…

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What's right: new rectal cancer drug shows 100% positive response 3:11

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The new drug Dostarlimab guides the body's immune system to recognise the cancer cells as harmful and kill them. Patients who followed the six months of treatment showed a complete clinical response with no evidence of tumours during follow-up exams.By ARA City Radio

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Ara: History Untold & Age of Mythology: Retold | Xbox Games Showcase Deep Dives 52:45

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On this special double header episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we dive into new Ara: History Untold gameplay and learn the game’s release date from Oxide Games' President, Marc Meyer, and Xbox Game Studios' Brian Stone. Then we jump into brand new Age of Mythology: Retold gameplay with Director of Player Engagement, Emma Bridle, and Senior Dir…

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