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Breakfast Like You Mean It
Weekdays 6:30am – 9:30am

Wake up with Charles, your new morning companion serving up funk, soul, and indie grooves to kickstart your day. Whether you're crawling out of bed or dancing into the kitchen, he’s got your soundtrack covered.

Expect fun quizzes, interesting guests, and voices from across the station – including Franziska, Tendai, Merryn, and whoever else pops in for a coffee and a mic.

Got something to say? Drop us a message on WhatsApp: 691 353 599.

That’s Team Breakfast – always up, always on!

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Stories from Outside with Magali Medinger
Feb 6, 2026
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Stories from Outside with Magali Medinger
Feb 6, 2026
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We were joined in the studio by Magali Medinger to discuss a series of guided tours of the collection at the Villa Vauban focusing on the perspectives of those who are often ignored by the established art world.

The English version of the tour will take place on the 27th of February.

Tune in to the full interview or check out the website to find out more information.

https://villavauban.lu/en/event/stories-from-outside/?date=1772215200

Feb 6, 2026
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Lëtz Sing with Voices International
Feb 4, 2026
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Lëtz Sing with Voices International
Feb 4, 2026
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We spoke to James Libbey, the artistic director of local choir Voices International. He spoke to Charles about their upcoming concert at the Philharmonie on the 3rd of March, which promises to be an interactive experience where the audience joins the choir in singing. Tune in to hear the entire interview.

Feb 4, 2026
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This week's gig guide has loads of interesting music to recommend
Jan 28, 2026
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This week's gig guide has loads of interesting music to recommend
Jan 28, 2026
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There's loads of different styles in this week's gig guide and the recommendation is for our very own Hembadoon!

Jan 28, 2026
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Hembadoon - TIME Na NOW: album release party
Jan 28, 2026
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Hembadoon - TIME Na NOW: album release party
Jan 28, 2026
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Hembadoon joined Charles in the studio ahead of the release party for her brand-new album TIME Na Now on the 30th of January at Carlito’s Comedy Club.

Tune in to hear the full interview about what to expect from the gig and the new record.

Jan 28, 2026
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Renovations at Rotondes
Jan 26, 2026
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Renovations at Rotondes
Jan 26, 2026
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We were joined in the studio by Steph Meyers and Tom Karier to discuss the exciting renovation work taking place at Rotondes. Listen in to hear what the future holds for the venue and about their upcoming gigs!

Jan 26, 2026
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Victoria Wei: Strassen recipe project and upcoming radio events
Jan 22, 2026
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Victoria Wei: Strassen recipe project and upcoming radio events
Jan 22, 2026
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Victoria Wei from the Panda and Hotpot show on Radio ARA joined us in the studio to talk to us about a new project she has been involved with, collecting and documenting family recipes from the residents of Strassen. All the recipes will be published in the form of a book and also across social media.

Tune in to find out more as well as to hear about the exciting developments happening on the Panda and Hotpot show.

Jan 22, 2026
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Gig guide for January 21st - a mixed bag this week!
Jan 21, 2026
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Gig guide for January 21st - a mixed bag this week!
Jan 21, 2026
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This week’s gig guide features horror core rap, Jazz, Blues, Eurovision and an EP release party at De Gudde Wellen, plus an apology from Jon…..

Jan 21, 2026
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TALI on the Breakfast Show
Jan 15, 2026
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TALI on the Breakfast Show
Jan 15, 2026
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We welcomed the singer, songwriter, and former Luxembourg Eurovision Song Contest contestant TALI on to the Breakfast Show . She spoke to Charles about her approach to songwriting, future plans and her experience at Eurovision. Tune in to find out more!

Jan 15, 2026
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The gig guide returns for 2026!
Jan 14, 2026
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The gig guide returns for 2026!
Jan 14, 2026
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The gig guide is back! Let Jon guide you through the best gigs happening in the Grand Duchy including this week’s recommendation, a 4 band punk line up at Kulturfabrik on Saturday

Jan 14, 2026
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First episode of brand-new weekly show: Mom Actually
Jan 14, 2026
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First episode of brand-new weekly show: Mom Actually
Jan 14, 2026
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Tendai was interviewed on the Breakfast Show ahead of the airing of the first episode of his brand-new show: Mom Actually, a show which spotlights the lives of working mothers across Luxembourg.

You can tune in to Mom Actually every Tuesday at 9:40 on ARA City Radio.

Jan 14, 2026
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Interview and live performance from Jonny Gray
Jan 2, 2026
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Interview and live performance from Jonny Gray
Jan 2, 2026
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We were joined in the studio by London-based singer songwriter Jonny Gray. He performed a couple of his tracks live on air and talked with Charles about his influences and upcoming activity. Tune in to hear more!

Jan 2, 2026
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animalECH - temporary exhibition at the Musée national d'histoire naturelle
Dec 30, 2025
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animalECH - temporary exhibition at the Musée national d'histoire naturelle
Dec 30, 2025
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We were joined by Patrick Michaely, the director of the Musée national d'histoire naturelle to talk about their ongoing temporary exhibition animalECH. The exhibition examines the relationship between humans, animals, and the natural world. Tune in the find out more about the concept behind this project and what you can expect from the exhibition.

Dec 30, 2025
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Feed the Fox: Interview and performance from up-and-coming local alternative rock band
Dec 15, 2025
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Feed the Fox: Interview and performance from up-and-coming local alternative rock band
Dec 15, 2025
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We welcomed Feed the Fox onto the Breakfast Show for an interview and an early morning performance of a couple of their tracks. Tune in to hear all about what they’re up to and how to stay up to date with their future activities.

Dec 15, 2025
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The Gift of Yoga: Zoé Galassi from Yoga am Minett
Dec 9, 2025
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The Gift of Yoga: Zoé Galassi from Yoga am Minett
Dec 9, 2025
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As a part of our ARA City advent calendar we spoke to Zoé Galassi, who is the co-founder of Yoga am Minett. Tune in to the full interview to learn about Yoga in the south of Luxembourg, the need to improve accessibility to the practice and to hear her thoughts on our listener-suggested fake Yoga pose names.

Dec 9, 2025
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The Environment on Margaritas, ravens and first singles
Dec 5, 2025
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The Environment on Margaritas, ravens and first singles
Dec 5, 2025
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On the Breakfast show, Hembadoon interviewed the newcomer band The Environment. They presented their new single Stars. Catch them on 10 January for their first concert at MK Bar in Belval.

Dec 5, 2025
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Introducing Luxembourg’s vegan Christmas market
Dec 2, 2025
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Introducing Luxembourg’s vegan Christmas market
Dec 2, 2025
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We spoke to Cathy Bleser from the Vegan Society of Luxembourg about their upcoming event on the 6th and 7th of December, a Christmas market that is 100% vegan. Tune in to the full interview to hear more about what to expect over the weekend.

Dec 2, 2025
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 Protest: Make Amazon Pay
Nov 28, 2025
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Protest: Make Amazon Pay
Nov 28, 2025
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Non-profit organisations hold a joint protest against Amazon today. Under slogan "Make Amazon Pay", the coalition urges the company to pay an outstanding 746-million-euro fine for breaching EU data rules. In our interview, André Marques, representative of the left party Déi Lenk, one of the organisations joining the protest, explains their demands.

Nov 28, 2025
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Stand-up in Luxembourg: Interview with Renée Percy
Nov 27, 2025
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Stand-up in Luxembourg: Interview with Renée Percy
Nov 27, 2025
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We had the pleasure of speaking to Canadian-American comedian Renée Percy ahead of her anticipated Luxembourg show.

Renée has featured in numerous shows on Canadian and American TV as well as being featured on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV. On Saturday the 29th of November she is bringing her stand-up show to INNSiDE by Meliá.

Tune in to the full interview to find out more!

Nov 27, 2025
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The Bazar International is back!
Nov 21, 2025
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The Bazar International is back!
Nov 21, 2025
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The Bazar International de Luxembourg returns for another year at the Luxexpo in Kirchberg. We spoke to Sonia Reyes-Frausto about the event that brings together more than a thousand volunteers to celebrate multiculturalism in Luxembourg.

Nov 21, 2025
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'Word in Progress' English Literature Evening organised by Kulturfabrik
Nov 21, 2025
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'Word in Progress' English Literature Evening organised by Kulturfabrik
Nov 21, 2025
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We spoke to Georges Goerens from Kulturfabrik about Word in Progress, their English literature evening which is part of the Walfer Bicherdeeg. Tune in to hear all about the event!

Nov 21, 2025
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F***, I Just Fell in Love
Nov 13, 2025
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F***, I Just Fell in Love
Nov 13, 2025
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We had the privilege of speaking to Lukas Grevis and Alyne Fernandes who are the directors of a new musical short film entitled F***, I Just Fell in Love produced in Luxembourg. Tune in to find out more about the film itself and the process of creating a film in the Grand Duchy.

Nov 13, 2025
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AI-powered fitness with Vatsal Agarwala
Nov 11, 2025
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AI-powered fitness with Vatsal Agarwala
Nov 11, 2025
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We spoke to Vatsal Agarwala, a grade 10 student from the International School of Luxembourg about QuickFit, his website that uses AI to help users build personalised workout and diet plans. Tune in the whole interview to hear more about his story and the project.

Nov 11, 2025
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Edwin Aldin talks to us about his new album 'Universe 25' and Bonus Noise Records
Nov 4, 2025
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Edwin Aldin talks to us about his new album 'Universe 25' and Bonus Noise Records
Nov 4, 2025
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Edwin Aldin joined Charles and Alex in the studio to discuss his new album ‘Universe 25’ which is based on John Calhoun‘s 1972 experiment of a utopia for mice. We also had a chance to speak about his ongoing work with Bonus Noise Records. Tune in to hear the whole interview!

Nov 4, 2025
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Pirate Productions - The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Story
Oct 31, 2025
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Pirate Productions - The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Story
Oct 31, 2025
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We were grateful to have Clare Williams and Leo Gomez Rodolfo Li from Pirate Productions on the Breakfast Show to talk about their upcoming musical The Lightning Thief. Listen in to find out more about the show.

Oct 31, 2025
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Interview: The Luxembourg International Science Expo
Oct 29, 2025
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Interview: The Luxembourg International Science Expo
Oct 29, 2025
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We spoke to Sousana Eang from the Fondation Jeunes Scientifiques Luxembourg about the upcoming Luxembourg International Science Expo which is taking place at the Hall Victor Hugo. Tune in to find out about what to expect from the expo!

Oct 29, 2025
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30 years of Den Atelier!
Oct 27, 2025
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30 years of Den Atelier!
Oct 27, 2025
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Joined by Jette Kaiser from den Atelier on the Breakfast Show, we got insight into the 30 year anniversary celebrations of the iconic music venue as well as some of her personal favourite concerts. Tune in to the full interview to find out more.

Oct 27, 2025
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Celebrate Diwali in Luxembourg!
Oct 24, 2025
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Celebrate Diwali in Luxembourg!
Oct 24, 2025
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Charles was joined in the studio by Moien Bharat, the organisers of the Diwali celebration at the Halle Victor Hugo in Limpertsberg on the 25th of October. Tune in to find out more details about the event and what’s happening in the future!

Oct 24, 2025
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Digital Notorious: the brand new show on ARA City Radio looking at online security
Oct 24, 2025
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Digital Notorious: the brand new show on ARA City Radio looking at online security
Oct 24, 2025
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Digital Notorious is a 15-minute weekly radio show that explores the ever-growing challenges of online security. Hosted by two women with contrasting perspectives—Raluca, a savvy journalist with a typical digital footprint and Isabel, a cybersecurity expert—they dive into the hidden dangers of the digital world.

Oct 24, 2025
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Introducing Äerdschëff: Luxembourg's first Earth Ship
Oct 22, 2025
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Introducing Äerdschëff: Luxembourg's first Earth Ship
Oct 22, 2025
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Charles was joined in the studio by Vincent Tam to talk about Äerdschëff, Luxembourg’s first Earthship. Based in Redange, they describe themselves as a living laboratory for ecological transition. Tune in to find out more about this exciting project!

Oct 22, 2025
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