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FEATURES THIS WEEK

 
Featured
When the Bleeding Stops: Lovísa Ósk Gunnarsdóttir
Feb 12, 2026
When the Bleeding Stops: Lovísa Ósk Gunnarsdóttir
Feb 12, 2026

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.

Feb 12, 2026
What’s Right: Somalia’s First Bowling Alley Signals Revival
Feb 12, 2026
What’s Right: Somalia’s First Bowling Alley Signals Revival
Feb 12, 2026

A sign of everyday life returning has appeared in the most unexpected place: a modern bowling alley in Mogadishu

Feb 12, 2026
Community Building: Eich Neighbours Group
Feb 11, 2026
Community Building: Eich Neighbours Group
Feb 11, 2026

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!

Feb 11, 2026
 Civic assemblies for participatory democracy in Esch
Feb 10, 2026
Civic assemblies for participatory democracy in Esch
Feb 10, 2026

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.

Feb 10, 2026
What’s right: California moves to curb ticket scalping and protect fans
Feb 10, 2026
What’s right: California moves to curb ticket scalping and protect fans
Feb 10, 2026

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!

Feb 10, 2026
Stories from Outside with Magali Medinger
Feb 6, 2026
Stories from Outside with Magali Medinger
Feb 6, 2026

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
What's right: 111 child marriages prevented in Punjab
Feb 5, 2026
What's right: 111 child marriages prevented in Punjab
Feb 5, 2026

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!

Feb 5, 2026
Lëtz Sing with Voices International
Feb 4, 2026
Lëtz Sing with Voices International
Feb 4, 2026

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
What’s Right: Leaded Gas Ban Worked
Feb 4, 2026
What’s Right: Leaded Gas Ban Worked
Feb 4, 2026

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!

Feb 4, 2026
What’s Right: Solar Panels Don’t Just Die at 25
Feb 4, 2026
What’s Right: Solar Panels Don’t Just Die at 25
Feb 4, 2026

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!

Feb 4, 2026
 What's Right: 25 million kg of ocean plastic removed
Feb 2, 2026
What's Right: 25 million kg of ocean plastic removed
Feb 2, 2026

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".

Feb 2, 2026
This week's gig guide has loads of interesting music to recommend
Jan 28, 2026
This week's gig guide has loads of interesting music to recommend
Jan 28, 2026

There's loads of different styles in this week's gig guide and the recommendation is for our very own Hembadoon!

Jan 28, 2026
Hembadoon - TIME Na NOW: album release party
Jan 28, 2026
Hembadoon - TIME Na NOW: album release party
Jan 28, 2026

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
Renovations at Rotondes
Jan 26, 2026
Renovations at Rotondes
Jan 26, 2026

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
Victoria Wei: Strassen recipe project and upcoming radio events
Jan 22, 2026
Victoria Wei: Strassen recipe project and upcoming radio events
Jan 22, 2026

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
Gig guide for January 21st - a mixed bag this week!
Jan 21, 2026
Gig guide for January 21st - a mixed bag this week!
Jan 21, 2026

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
TALI on the Breakfast Show
Jan 15, 2026
TALI on the Breakfast Show
Jan 15, 2026

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
 

Local Matters

Featured
 Local Matters: Towards a refugee assembly
Local Matters
Local Matters: Towards a refugee assembly
Local Matters

Tune in to Local Matters today as architect Mohammed Zanboa shares his vision for Municipality 101 and it could transform refugee participation and challenge ideas about belonging in Luxembourg.

Local Matters
Local Matters: Victory for political transparency and pedestrian safety
Local Matters
Local Matters: Victory for political transparency and pedestrian safety
Local Matters

A grassroots group took Luxembourg City to court—and won. Zug's fight for safer streets and public transparency is setting legal precedents and inspiring civic action.

Local Matters
Local Matters: The mental health impacts of long covid
Local Matters
Local Matters: The mental health impacts of long covid
Local Matters

A groundbreaking study in Luxembourg reveals how long COVID impacts mental health in unique ways, urging personalized care. Experts say one-size-fits-all treatment no longer meets patient needs.

Local Matters
Local Matters: Making hidden disabilities visible
Local Matters
Local Matters: Making hidden disabilities visible
Local Matters

How can we make hidden disabilities more visible? Tune in to Local Matters as Be Human tackles inclusion, disability rights, and new airport initiatives for better accessibility! Listen to the entire interview with Nadia Kendall.

Local Matters
Art exhibition on the Passerelle with Festival des Migrations
Local Matters
Art exhibition on the Passerelle with Festival des Migrations
Local Matters

Discover an interactive art exhibition at the Passerelle, blending analog and digital techniques. Part of the Festival des Migrations, it runs until the end of March. Meet the artists at Luxexpo in two weeks!

Local Matters
Narrowing the gender gap in research
Local Matters
Narrowing the gender gap in research
Local Matters

Women in research face funding gaps and career barriers. On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, ARA City Radio looks at efforts made in Luxembourg, speaking to the FNR and the University of Luxembourg.

Local Matters
 Local Matters: Where to have coffee with kids
Local Matters
Local Matters: Where to have coffee with kids
Local Matters

Today on Local Matters, we explore the challenges parents face in finding family-friendly cafés in Luxembourg. Hear from Cecile, who created a new label certifying child-welcoming spaces, and visit Florence Café in the Gare area, one of the certified spots hosting an event for new moms this afternoon.

Local Matters
 Local Matters: Esch's mayor Christian Weis about civic participation
Local Matters
Local Matters: Esch's mayor Christian Weis about civic participation
Local Matters

The city of Esch has introduced an online platform where citizens can easily request a meeting with a municipal officer or alderman. The initiative aims to strengthen the direct contact between the citizens and the politicians. In our interview on Local Matters, mayor Christian Weis (CSV) explains how the city of Esch aims to foster civic participation through this and other initiatives.

Local Matters

Music Matters

Featured
Interview with the Carolina and Jason Jazz Duo
Aug 4, 2025
Interview with the Carolina and Jason Jazz Duo
Aug 4, 2025
Aug 4, 2025
New Music Monday Tracks
Aug 4, 2025
New Music Monday Tracks
Aug 4, 2025
Aug 4, 2025
This week's gig guide with Jon
Nov 21, 2024
This week's gig guide with Jon
Nov 21, 2024
Nov 21, 2024
Fish, Brutus and more on today's Gig Guide!
Nov 13, 2024
Fish, Brutus and more on today's Gig Guide!
Nov 13, 2024
Nov 13, 2024
Francis of Delirium featured on KEXP!
Sep 13, 2024
Francis of Delirium featured on KEXP!
Sep 13, 2024
Sep 13, 2024

SOCIAL ISSUES

Featured
socials issues
Language Inequality: Rethinking Literacy with Daniel Rudas
socials issues

What if the most powerful forms of literacy aren’t taught in schools—but passed down through resistance, gardens, and handwritten notes? Listen to Daniel Rudas' interview in the framework of the Redes_Ling project on language inequality.

socials issues
 Challenging Language Inequality with Laura Villa Galán
socials issues
Challenging Language Inequality with Laura Villa Galán
socials issues

In our new interview series on language inequality, sociolinguist Laura Vila Galán reveals how language inequality stems from history and power, not grammar. Hear why dialects matter and how social change begins with linguistic awareness.

socials issues
What's right: protecting heritage through fashion
News, socials issues, Sustainability, What's right
What's right: protecting heritage through fashion
News, socials issues, Sustainability, What's right

Young Philippine female entrepreneurs have started to preserve traditional crafts by working with local weavers and embroiderers from a small village to create beautiful traditionally hand-made garments, thus preserving the indigenous culture through fashion.

News, socials issues, Sustainability, What's right
No room for discriminatory petitions
Politics, socials issues
No room for discriminatory petitions
Politics, socials issues

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. Franziska comments on protest and the petition.

Politics, socials issues
What's right: a ground-breaking cure for alcoholism?
socials issues
What's right: a ground-breaking cure for alcoholism?
socials issues

Using gene therapy, scientists have discovered that managing the level of the protein GDNF is key to the the correct transmission of dopamine, the feel-good neurotransmitter, in the brain. GDNF levels plummet when alcoholics abstain from drinking, leading to a dopamine shortage and feeling of discomfort, which makes alcoholics resort to drinking. Gene therapy is now thought to 'fix' GDNF levels, which could be a solution for those suffering from alcoholism.

socials issues
 What's Right: Erectile dysfunction drugs may reduce Alzheimer's risk
socials issues
What's Right: Erectile dysfunction drugs may reduce Alzheimer's risk
socials issues

Men who were prescribed erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra and Cialis were 18 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, according to a British study. That gives some hope that such drugs could be repurposed to prevent a common form of dementia.

socials issues
What's Right: Ghana's girls from the coast are changing culture through surfing
socials issues
What's Right: Ghana's girls from the coast are changing culture through surfing
socials issues

Obibini is Ghana's only female surf club. It gives young women and girls a place to play, learn and socialise. Teaching girls to swim and surf even seems to have lowered the local teenage pregnancy rate.

socials issues
Overindebtedness: How debts relate to health issues
Local Matters, socials issues
Overindebtedness: How debts relate to health issues
Local Matters, socials issues

Amélie Dolo knows: Debts make sick. And she also knows that people have to make debts to stay healthy. Amélie Dolo is the head of the Inter-Actions' over-indebtedness counseling service. In our interview on Local Matters, she explains how debts and health are related.

Local Matters, socials issues
Overindebtedness: Ending up stuck in debts
socials issues, Local Matters
Overindebtedness: Ending up stuck in debts
socials issues, Local Matters

When something unexpected happens in life – job loss or sickness – people risk making more debts than they can afford. The Ligue Médico-sociale offers consultancy for people with excessive debts. Christian Schumacher, the head of the department, is our guest on Local Matters.

socials issues, Local Matters
Interview With Clean Something For Nothing
EcoTalks, Activities, socials issues, Breakfast Show
Interview With Clean Something For Nothing
EcoTalks, Activities, socials issues, Breakfast Show

Cesar from Clean Something for Nothing was Tom's second guest of the morning today on the Breakfast Show. He stopped by the studios to talk about the app which he has built to support litter picking communities all over the world and how people can get involved in world clean up day this Saturday in Luxembourg.

EcoTalks, Activities, socials issues, Breakfast Show

CULTURE MATTERS

Featured
Zoom on Luxembourg: Interview with Suzan Noesen
Culture, Whine and Shine
Zoom on Luxembourg: Interview with Suzan Noesen
Culture, Whine and Shine

Suzan Noesen tells us about her art practices, inspirations and experiences as a full-time artist in Luxembourg and abroad.

Culture, Whine and Shine
No Stupid Question: What do you need to do on the day of the elections?
No Stupid Questions, Education, Culture
No Stupid Question: What do you need to do on the day of the elections?
No Stupid Questions, Education, Culture

Luxembourg-City candidate and integration minister Corinne Cahen (DP) joined us in the studio to talk about Election Day etiquette and the do’s and don’ts of choosing your future commune representatives.

No Stupid Questions, Education, Culture
Sant Jordi Celebrations In Luxembourg - Interview With Toni Montserrat From The Centre Catala
Culture
Sant Jordi Celebrations In Luxembourg - Interview With Toni Montserrat From The Centre Catala
Culture

This weekend the Centre Catala de Luxembourg invite you to celebrate the traditional catalan holiday of Sant Jordi and experience their culture and gastronomy with the catalan community of Luxembourg. Toni Montserrat from the Centre joined Tom on the phone to talk about what's in store for the celebrations.

Culture
Julia Zhang about the Chinese women's club
Culture, socials issues
Julia Zhang about the Chinese women's club
Culture, socials issues

The Chinese women's club celebrates their 5th anniversary this spring. In our interview, president Julia Zhang explains why the need for such a community exists.

Culture, socials issues
Talking St Patrick's Day With Niamh From The Irish Hour
Culture
Talking St Patrick's Day With Niamh From The Irish Hour
Culture

Happy St Patrick's Day! To mark the occasion, Tom and Joanne were joined on the show this morning by Niamh Ní Mhathúna, host of the Irish hour on Ara City Radio to discuss why St Patrick's day is such a big deal, how they celebrate it in Ireland and how people can celebrate it tonight in Luxembourg.

Culture
Celebrate Nauryz with the Kazakhstan - Luxembourg Cooperation ASBL
Culture
Celebrate Nauryz with the Kazakhstan - Luxembourg Cooperation ASBL
Culture

Nauryz is an ancient traditional festival that is celebrated in Kazakstan as well as in Central Asia, Balkans, the Black Sea Basin, the Caucasus, the Middle East and other regions. It marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring and can be traced back over 5000 years as a pure expression of appreciation of the nature, its cycles and celebration of life.

Culture

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