Best of World Radio Paris (WRP)

C'est la musique 2 : In today's episode, Olta has two guests, both students, one is French and one is American, to find out more about Gen Z culture here and abroad.

In this episode of Turning Points, Patricia Killeen welcomed Patricia Nolan.

A native of Dublin, Patricia was educated at Gortnor Abbey in County Mayo and at the University of Cape Town. She lives in Paris, where she trained as a journalist for Newsweek International. She also wrote for The Quiet Quarter on RTÉ Lyric FM in Dublin and for Keltia, a Breton magazine dedicated to Celtic culture.

Following her career at Newsweek International, Patricia taught Media and Communications at both the Sorbonne University and Panthéon-Assas University in Paris. She is a board member of Les Amis du Monde Diplomatique and of PEN Club France.

During the interview she read three poems from her new poetry collection Cabaret, which will be available for purchase at the Fnac and on Amazon. Her previous collections include Travelling and Striptease, published by Éditions Le Castor Astral (Paris); Dragons and Roses, published by Escales des Lettres (Arras); and Champion, published by Pen Unchained (UK). Her work has appeared in more than 100 anthologies and has been translated into several languages. For the past three years, she has read at the Chichester Poetry Festival.

Her book L'Irlande, published in 1990 by Romain Pages Éditions, sold more than 100,000 copies. A fiddle player and committed feminist, Patricia is currently writing a novel set in Ireland during the Great Famine.

We are a creative collective and we share our stories and memories around a theme which is different for every episode. This week: Bears.

This week on So French!, Sara Bertilsson and Stefan de Vries look at two sexual abuse scandals shaking France: the killing of 11-year-old Lyhanna and the growing allegations against singer and actor Patrick Bruel. What do these cases reveal about the failures of the French justice system, the protection of women and children, and the way power shields powerful men?

And after the darkness, a little elegance: the long-awaited return of on Netflix, with Omar Sy once again bringing France’s most charming gentleman thief back to life.

Hosted by Sara Bertilsson & Stefan de Vries

Life on the French Riviera is often seen as the ultimate dream. But behind the sunshine and glamour lies the challenge of building a sustainable life. The Living the Dream podcast, hosted by Cecile Liconnet, shares the bold and authentic stories of women who have made the move, navigating work, reinvention, and cultural shifts while creating new lives by the sea and sun.

This week, Cecile's guest is Helen Bates. who shares her journey from a career in finance in New York to building a new professional life in the South of France.

Here, Charles Daniel McDonald reviews the growth of the 'Queer Fashion' genre, by taking a look at its parlance, and its top trending designers and trends. He also investigates how the pre-conceived notions of masculinity are being challenged through the V&A's 'Fashionising Masculinities' exhibition.

This week on Where to Go Out in Paris, Perruche takes the spotlight: A chic rooftop restaurant atop Printemps Haussmann, serving Mediterranean-inspired dishes, refreshing cocktails, and breathtaking panoramic views over Paris. Perfect for sunny evenings, sunset drinks, or a stylish summer dinner above the city.

Welcome to our Cannes 2026 Wrap up recommendations with screenwriter, composer, and podcaster, Youri Rebeko.

ARBL Murray (Alex Brook Lynn) chats with Youri about what it's like to be a member of the press at Cannes, and how he felt about this years' selections.

Youri has been reporting during Cannes for La Perch Podcast, a French language pod about cinema.

Films Discussed in This Episode

The Electric Kiss - Dir, Pierre Salvadori

French period comedy opening the festival this year.

Fjord - Dir. Cristian Mungiu

Social Commentary, winner of Palme d'Or

Youri Recommandations :

The Black Ball - Dir. Javier Calvo & Javier Ambrossi

A Period Film about gay men through several periods of history.

A Man Of His Time - Dir. Emmanuel Marre

A Period film about compliance in the workplace during the Nazi Occupation in France.

This week on Book Talk with Clara, Happy Place by Emily Henry takes center

stage: A heartfelt and witty contemporary romance about former lovers forced to

pretend they’re still together during one last summer getaway with friends.

Emotional, funny, and deeply relatable, it beautifully explores love, friendship, and

the bittersweet reality of growing up and growing apart.

In this episode of “Holistic Being and Doing”, Eileen Jackson converses with Amy Tan on her holistic journey as a writer and the influence of nature in her most recent book entitled "The Backyard Bird Chronicles”, which has been translated in French, “Chroniques des oiseaux du jardin”. Born in the USA in 1952 to immigrant parents from China, Amy Tan moved many times and grew up in various places in California and lived for a brief period in Switzerland. Since 1985, Amy Tan has devoted herself to writing fiction infused with autobiographical notes from her personal life. Translated in 35 languages, her works include non-fiction, children’s books and 6 novels, which have been New York Times best sellers. She has strong literary ties with Paris and this year she is the Honoree at the 2026 American Library Gala held on June 4th at the Automobile Club de France.

• Website link: https://amytan.net/
• Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/amytanwriter/?hl=en
• Book https://www.mamaeditions.com/produit/485/9782845947030/chroniques-des-oiseaux-du-jardin