We spoke to Lovísa Ósk Gunnarsdóttir ahead of her inter-disciplinary dance performance at Kinneksbond. When the Bleeding Stops promises to shine a spotlight on the often-undiscussed experience of menopause.
What’s Right: Somalia’s First Bowling Alley Signals Revival
A sign of everyday life returning has appeared in the most unexpected place: a modern bowling alley in Mogadishu
Community Building: Eich Neighbours Group
We spoke to Mariana Infante and Clémence Vaquier from the Eich Neighbours Group, a newly-formed citizens initiative focussing on improving life for the community in the neighbourhood of Eich. Tune in to the interview to hear more about their objectives and what they have planned for the future!
Civic assemblies for participatory democracy in Esch
Esch-sur-Alzette is inviting residents to help rethink the city’s public spaces through its first Citizens’ Assembly. ARA City Radio's interns Inara and Anna went down to Esch to interview the initiators.
What’s right: California moves to curb ticket scalping and protect fans
California lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at tackling one of the biggest frustrations for music and live-event fans: runaway ticket resale prices. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
Stories from Outside with Magali Medinger
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
What's right: 111 child marriages prevented in Punjab
In Punjab, India, coordinated efforts by authorities and community organizations have prevented 111 child marriages in a single year. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
Lëtz Sing with Voices International
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.
What’s Right: Leaded Gas Ban Worked
A remarkable new century-long analysis shows that banning leaded gasoline and other lead sources has had a huge positive impact on human health. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
What’s Right: Solar Panels Don’t Just Die at 25
There’s a persistent myth in the energy world that solar panels become useless once their 25-year performance warranty expires… Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
What's Right: 25 million kg of ocean plastic removed
A Dutch non-profit shows progress against plastic pollution, pulling millions of kilograms from rivers and seas, while proving large-scale cleanup works but cannot replace prevention and better waste systems worldwide. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
This week's gig guide has loads of interesting music to recommend
There's loads of different styles in this week's gig guide and the recommendation is for our very own Hembadoon!
Hembadoon - TIME Na NOW: album release party
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.
Renovations at Rotondes
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!
Victoria Wei: Strassen recipe project and upcoming radio events
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.
Gig guide for January 21st - a mixed bag this week!
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…..
TALI on the Breakfast Show
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!
The gig guide returns for 2026!
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
First episode of brand-new weekly show: Mom Actually
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.
What's Right: No more mother-child HIV transmission in Brazil
Brazil has achieved a global health milestone. The country has ended mother-to-child transmission of HIV, according to the World Health Organization. Get all the details on today's What's Right with the World.