Luxembourg, Los Angeles, Seattle; Francis of Delirium was featured on KEXP this summer. Check out the session! If you want to ask her all about this experience, tune in to ARA City Radio on Thursday from 10am to 1pm and text her your questions. Every Thursday, Francis of Delirium aka Jana hosts the midmorning show on ARA City Radio.
What's right: Liberating suffocating trees
Trees suffocating by concrete are being 'liberated' by an army of community activists in Mexico City. These vigilante citizens are making up for the government's inaction.
What's right: Youtube to limit access for teens
YouTube will limit access to fitness videos for European teens. As the video channel is aware that repeated exposure to certain types of videos that idealise specific body types could negatively impact teenagers' self-esteem, they will adjust video recommendations to prevent this.
Chui (Balkan Express 165)
Boldly going where no band has gone before, Chui are an amazing mix of jazz, electro, hip hop, rock and science fiction. As well as science fact. A musical gem if there ever was one, this Croatian band more than deserved its place in the Balkan Express orbit.
Independent Films and Storytelling
The British and Irish Film Festival is back for its 15th year. Geoff came on the Breakfast Show to tell listeners more!
What's right: new EU regulations for toy safety
The EU parliament has approved new legislation aimed at increasing toy safety across the EU, especially focused on harmful chemicals and digital product risks. The regulations include a ban on endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDC's) that are linked to various health issues, such as hormone-related cancers and developmental problems.
Marshal Matters Makes Magic (Top of the EU Pops 09-09-24)
Eminem took over Estonian chart with a song whose title probably makes Dua Lipa a bit salty. On the other hand, the new Polish number one track seems like it tried too hard to rip off Taylor Swift Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me. Kuke might have tried hard with Taki Maly Ja, but the President of the Board, he is not.
Rapping Tour Guides and Hidden Art at Konschthal
Angela from Konschthal talks about her favourite piece of art, why two freestyle rappers are going to be giving tours of the museum and the hidden artwork that is a part of a new exhibit opening at the end of September.
What's right: new AI model identifies multiple cancer types
A research team led by Harvard Medical School researchers have designed a new Artificial Intelligence model that may be able to diagnose and evaluate multiple different cancers. The new model, CHIEF, is up to 36% more effective at detecting cancer, determining a tumour's origin, and predicting patient outcomes than other deep learning models.
The sounds of the swamp
This Saturday, Radio ARA is teaming up with Mudam Luxembourg for a radio art performance. Artists Jasmina Al-Qaisi and Sarah Washington will dive into the imaginary soundscapes of wetlands and swamps. On the breakfast show, Jasmina talked about the upcoming performance and her project. Listen to the entire interview here and tune in or come along for the performance on Saturday, 7 September, at Mudam, from 2pm to 4pm.
What's Right: Florence airport to produce wine on its roof
The Italian city of Florence is building a vineyard on the roof of its new airport terminal. The grapes will be harvested and the wine will be made right there at the airport.
What's Right: planes safer than ever before
A study has shown that travelling by plane has now become safer than ever before. There is a one in 13.7 million chance that a passenger anywhere in the world will die onboard an aircraft, say researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US.
Gušti (Balkan Express 164)
Today it seems weird, to borrow a phrase, thinking that it took Gušti this long to step behind the microphone and do his thing. But such is life. Check out this week's Balkan Express to learn more about this prolific singer/songwriter.
What's right: extra sleep reduces heart disease
A recent study has found that people who sleep extra hours on weekends are up to 20 percent less likely to develop heart disease compared to those who don't. This is especially the case for people who are sleep deprived.
Circle of Life (Top of the EU Pops 02-09-2024)
Summer has come and gone and Top of the EU Pops is back on Ara City Radio. A lot has changed while we were gone. Except in Czech Republic and Slovakia, where things were apparently suspiciously quiet over the summer. Either that or someone wasn’t reporting the numbers.
Be that as it may, the first September edition of this here show plenty long and brings you everything from Sabina Carpenter, to Adam Port and Billie Eilish. And everything in between. It is a full hour’s worth of new music from (almost) every corner of the continent.
Things will probably be less dynamic next week, as Top of the EU Pops hits its weekly rhythm. Still, today’s playlist should give you something to hum about.
Top of the EU Pops usually features on Ara City Radio every Monday at 11 am, unless we’re on a break. Which we are at the moment. In case you missed the show, here’s this week’s playlist. Give it a spin and share it with friends!
Sabrina Carpenter, Adam Port and Billie Eilish
What's right: Sweden cutting emissions by 70% while doubling economy
Sweden has found the most wanted recipe: The Scandinavian country has managed to cut 80% of its net greenhouse gas emissions since 1990 while doubling its economy. For comparison, on average, the EU countries only cut 30% of the greenhouse gases at the same time.
Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
What's right: wastewater plant transforms waste into power
The water industry (providing clean water and treating the water once we've used it) accounts for 5% of all greenhouse gas emissions; about the same as the aviation industry. To counter that, a Bulgarian wastewater treatment plant has started transforming waste into power and products.
IMPULS - the only addiction counseling center for youth in Luxembourg
IMpuls is a vital service by SOLINA Solidarité Jeunes asbl. IMpuls offers addiction counseling and therapy for young people aged 13-21, providing crucial support to them and their families. Don't miss this insightful episode—listen now and learn more about the positive impact IMpuls is making in our community.
What's right: improved way to produce chocolate
Food scientists in Switzerland have figured out how to make chocolate using the entire cooca fruit. As opposed to traditionally only using the cocoa beans and throwing the rest away, this new method uses the entire fruit - pulp, juice and husk, without adding sugar.
Karting and Romanian Culture with Raz and Dan
Kaz and Dan volunteer at the Romanian stand at the Bazar International de Luxembourg, but they also have other events throughout the year. First up is karting in September. They join Erin on the Breakfast show to tell more.