Best Rtl Lisa Burke Podcasts (2025)

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BMX Legend Viki Gómez & wife Alexandra Gobran, 27/09/2025 59:26

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From Madrid to Luxembourg, BMX legend Viki Gómez and his wife Alexandra share their story of the sport, sponsorship, artistry, resilience and dreams for the sport’s future. When you think of BMX, images of ramps, flips, and adrenaline-fueled stunts may come to mind. But for Viki Gómez, the Spanish-born, six-time World Champion in BMX Flatland, the …

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Forbes and Silicon Luxembourg: start-ups and philanthropy, 19/09/2025 57:10

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How media helps to shape the conversation around innovation and social good to create global impact. This week my guests are: - Pierre-Yves Lanneau Saint Léger, CEO of Forbes Luxembourg and Silicon Luxembourg - Jess Bauldry, Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Luxembourg - Genna Elvin, co-founder of Tadaweb and President of Pulse, Luxembourg’s largest startu…

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Writing like a thought leader with Rhea Wessel, 11/09/2025 52:29

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On the latest episode of The Lisa Burke Show, host Lisa Burke spoke with Rhea Wessel, an American journalist and strategist who founded the Institute for Thought Leadership. Rhea Wessel is an American journalist, author, and educator based in Frankfurt. For many years, she has written reports for well-known media giants such as The New York Times, …

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Christine Nehrenhausen and Sven Clement talk politics, partnership, and perseverance, 14/08/2025 59:40

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Christine Nehrenhausen and Sven Clement candidly share insights on their partnership from teenage school radio to marriage and political life. Christine Nehrenhausen and Sven Clement’s partnership is a remarkable life of young love kindled with radio, political ideals and family-centred resilience. Their story, which they share so openly, traces it…

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The Longevity Equation, 08/08/2025 57:23

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Physical movement + mental stimulation combined, plus food, sleep and motivation. I know you’re all busy and might only read the first paragraph so I’ll summarise what I can from the interview here, but of course, please do listen / watch the interview as you’ll get so much more from the conversation between my guests. The core takeaways from our e…

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Horseback archery is difficult, Nadine does it without her sight, 31/07/2025 57:09

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The Thrilling World of horseback archery combines trust and precision as Nico Thielen and blind rider Nadine Schumacher share their dynamic, niche sport. Horseback archery isn't your typical weekend sport. Imagine galloping at 50 km/h, letting go of the reins, holding onto your horse with just your legs and swiftly releasing arrows at a moving targ…

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From harassment to healing: Horses, resilience, and empathy, 26/07/2025 1:05:43

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Trauma in rural France; leadership through equine coaching: Isabelle Constantini and Christine Hansen share how horses, an innate willingness to try new things and adapt has built resilience and reinvention. Isabelle Constantini’s life has taken her from Parisian theatre stages to the rugged countryside of the South of France. A former actress, fil…

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Honorary Consuls visit Luxembourg – delegation from Arizona, 18/07/2025 1:01:36

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Paul Binsfeld, Honorary Consul of Luxembourg to Arizona and New Mexico, escorted an Arizona delegation to Luxembourg. Paul Binsfeld, Honorary Consul of Luxembourg to Arizona and New Mexico since 2021, reached out to me after listening to the show with Geoff Thompson about the Luxembourg diaspora in America. Paul has been in Luxembourg for over a we…

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Housing: Can Luxembourg keep pace with its people?, 10/07/2025 55:30

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Minister Meisch outlines his plan, alongside Professor Lindsay Flynn discussing house-driven inequality and Martin Stoz highlighting his estate agency’s community initiatives. Housing is one of the most emotionally charged, personally impactful, and politically complex issues in Luxembourg today. In today's show, my guests are: - Minister Claude Me…

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Citizen politics – how to get involved and why it matters, 04/07/2025 1:25:45

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Clara Moraru and Ivan Leal Martins are actively involved in creating political dialogue for all and remind us that democracy grows stronger when more people participate. Real democracy starts with us: our concerns, our friends and family, and more globally our concerns for the world we are in and will leave behind. Politics and law-making creates t…

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Vicki Hansen: Putting peace back in the headlines, 27/06/2025 34:30

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From planting forests to refugee kitchens, Vicki Hansen reveals the stories of awardees from the 13th Luxembourg Peace Prize. Vicki Hansen is President of the Schengen Peace Foundation, a Luxembourg-based nonprofit dedicated to global peace-building through its two main initiatives: the World Peace Forum and the Luxembourg Peace. Today heralds the …

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Luxembourg in the Heart of America – a story of heritage and cultural identity, 14/06/2025 47:22

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Geoff Thompson’s documentary, Luxembourg in America, shows the continued and important connections between American ancestors from the wave of Luxembourg immigrants to the U.S. Midwest After a round-up of the ever evolving and heavy news of our times, with Sasha Kehoe, my guest this week is Geoff Thompson. Geoff is known for many things in Luxembou…

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Our oceans & why we should care, 07/06/2025 54:18

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On the latest episode of The Lisa Burke Show, four remarkable women – scientists, divers, and educators – join Lisa to share how landlocked Luxembourg is making waves in ocean conservation ahead of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference. My guests are: Dr. Anna Schleimer: Marine biologist, President & Co-founder of Odyssea Dr. Lexi Grosbusch: Science Mediato…

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Can maths save your knees? The data-driven future of sport, 30/05/2025 1:04:16

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From Olympic training to injury prevention, Luxembourg hosts the world’s brightest minds to prove why maths might just be sport’s secret superpower. After a round-up of mid-week news with Sasha Kehoe, my guests this week are: - Prof. Christophe Ley – Main organiser of MathSport International; leads the Modelling, Interdisciplinary Research, Data Sc…

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Europe's role in space: Subcontractor or leader?, 23/05/2025 1:07:46

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This week on The Lisa Burke Show, a powerhouse panel of experts explored Europe's precarious position in the new space race, urging urgent action to reclaim leadership through innovation, unity, and sovereign ambition. We began this week’s episode of The Lisa Burke Show with Sasha Kehoe’s round-up of global news. From the diplomatic unease surround…

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Edward Steichen & The Family of Man, 70 years on, 16/05/2025 57:52

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"The people in the audience looked at the pictures, and the people in the pictures looked back at them. They recognised each other." Edward Steichen Eurovision Mania & World News After a late night commentating, Meredith Moss comes onto my show this week to talk about the second semi-final, featuring Luxembourg’s very own Laura Thorn, who made it t…

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Team for the Planet, 03/05/2025 57:07

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The story of six entrepreneurs' bold pivot into climate action to spark a global movement investing in real decarbonising solutions. Arthur Auboeuf: Social Stardom to Team for the Planet Arthur Auboeuf was born in a tiny village near Geneva. Whilst a young student, in his spare time, he built an incredible social business with viral humor and music…

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Luxembourg’s Financial Evolution and the Digital Asset Revolution, 26/04/2025 1:07:58

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From World News to Crypto Frontiers, my guests this week are Sasha Kehoe and Christopher Jack, who gives us a quick history of money, how Luxembourg became a financial centre and what the country needs to do next, with digital assets. This week I’m delighted to have Sasha Kehoe back on the show with her signature news roundup. From the passing of P…

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From synapses to the soul: Baroness Susan Greenfield’s first Easter, 18/04/2025 1:00:21

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This Easter on The Lisa Burke Show, neuroscientist and newly baptised Christian Baroness Susan Greenfield reflects on a life of scientific discovery, spiritual awakening, and the enduring quest to understand consciousness. In this exclusive for The Lisa Burke Show, we welcome one of the most visionary minds of our time—a scientist, entrepreneur, au…

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Purpose, prosperity, and punchlines – build yourself an extra-ordinary life, 11/04/2025 57:45

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This week we dig into life’s big questions: how to love, laugh & financially flourish in a world that seems to be doing its best to keep us off balance On my show this week I have a medley of minds and hearts to tackle life’s most elusive pursuits: purpose, prosperity and punchlines. From the philosophy of love to economic psychology, and a sprinkl…

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Citizen Scientists: Biodiversity needs you!, 05/04/2025 57:13

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From butterflies to birds, experts and citizen scientists unite in a shared mission to monitor and protect nature’s habitats. On my show this week, we zoom in on the declining richness of Luxembourg’s biodiversity and why it matters. From powerful EU projects to local volunteers counting butterflies, my guests show how citizen science can be crucia…

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Yemen to Luxembourg – the story of a refugee family, 28/03/2025 1:00:04

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After traversing seven countries, and spending six years in camps here, Bushra & Mahmood just want a home to raise their family. On this week’s episode I had the profound privilege of sitting down with Bushra Ahmed and Mahmood Abdu, a couple whose lives have been defined by a war that is still ongoing in Yemen. Their courage, endurance, and aspirat…

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'Branding is who you are – marketing is what you offer', 28/03/2025 1:12:39

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Fashioning a future with style, strength & storytelling: ELLE magazine's Editor-in-Chief, a French actress-singer, two fashion designers... my guests this week open up about the need for sincerity in branding oneself or a product, and finding alignment in life and with your work. A Gathering of Creatives In the latest episode of The Lisa Burke Show…

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Paul Galles: Priest to Politician, 21/03/2025 56:50

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Member of Parliament, Paul Galles, came to politics via the unconventional route of priesthood. We talk about this, his zest for life, philosophies he abides by and the want for happiness for all. In my latest episode, I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Paul Galles, a man whose life journey is steered by excitement and a depth of bein…

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The disease of 1000 faces, 15/03/2025 1:13:10

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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a complex neurological condition that impacts an estimated 2.8 million people worldwide. This week we explore the science behind MS, treatment options, and the lived experiences of those navigating life with this chronic illness. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) has been called "the disease of 1000 faces" for good reason - it mani…

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Dementia is not inevitable, 07/03/2025 50:59

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Many of us are lucky to grow older, and in Europe there is an aging demographic. With this come the diseases of aging such as dementia and a burden on family and society for care. For a long time people have thought this inevitable but we will learn today that, as with so many diseases, lifestyle changes from a young age can counteract this, to red…

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Domestic violence: you are not alone, 28/02/2025 1:09:42

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Coming up for air after being trapped in the fog of a cycle of domestic abuse – the story of (mostly) women who have finally found the strength to leave. After a news review with Sasha Kehoe, the topic of today’s show is Domestic Violence. Eric Lamhène and Rae Lyn Lee set out to make a film a few years ago where the back-story of one of the charact…

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One-way, two-way doors, and fear of failure in Europe, 15/02/2025 1:10:13

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Is Luxembourg too risk-averse to foster a true startup culture, or can a shift in mindset help entrepreneurs embrace failure as a stepping stone to success? When Pascal Wiscour-Conter got invited to speak at an event in the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, and then at 'Fuckup Nights' (link below), he realised there was an issue about the fear of fai…

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Palestine, 02/02/2025 1:08:01

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"Killing and Starving children is not Jewish. Fighting antisemitism demands decoupling of Jews from Israel." Since many people don't have time to read full articles anymore, I want to start by linking to two poignant interviews I've had the privilege of conducting over the last few years: - Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, the first Palestinian doctor to wo…

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A sip of self-care, 01/02/2025 1:13:54

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Philanthropy and rare disease are the topics in this week’s show, after a global news review with Sasha Kehoe. Philanthropy for Brain Research and Rare Disease What would you do if you had a spare €10,000 or more to donate? Well, the University of Luxembourg has just opened up a new fund to tackle Alzheimers, Parkinsons, and Rare Diseases. You coul…

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Gut health and good living; Art & Audits from the Acropolis, 24/01/2025 1:08:24

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Today's episode is all about tips from the renowned Vivamayr clinic on how to have a healthy gut, which means a healthy life; plus audits set in stone from the Accounts of the Acropolis. This week we start with a news review with Sasha Kehoe, where naturally the focus is on Trump’s inauguration, and the direct flow of executives orders from that po…

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Predictions for 2025, 18/01/2025 1:15:34

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Welcome to 2025 from RTL Today here in Luxembourg! As the new year dawns with blue skies and crisp temperatures, we welcome listeners from around the world. On today’s episode of The Lisa Burke Show, we’re taking a glimpse into the year ahead. What does 2025 hold for geopolitics, technology, culture, and beyond? Joining us is Sasha Kehoe, our seaso…

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Girls in SciTech: inspiring the next generation of women in STEM, 14/01/2025 1:39:54

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The launch of Girls in SciTech in Luxembourg last week is a movement aimed at empowering girls to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths. The Girls in SciTech campagin, coordinated by Professor Serge Haan, brought together high school students, university alumni, industry professionals, and political leaders, all united to tackl…

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Bangladesh 2.0 – the Youth Voice, 04/01/2025 48:32

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From the youth uprising of Bangladesh in summer of 2024 which overthrew the Awami-led government, a new nation is beginning to sprout. Watch and listen to the interview on RTL Today. Bangladesh doesn't hit international headlines so often unless it's for cyclone reasons. It's been quiet and slightly hidden from global news discussion. Why was that?…

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News review 2024, 28/12/2024 48:03

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What a year 2024 has been. It's had it all. Highs and loves and lows, elections and entertainment. With my colleagues Sasha Kehoe and Vanessa Phelan, we take a look at some of the biggest news stories of 2024. It was a year of elections, but also of countries coming undone through continuous wars or overthrowing of regimes (Syria and Bangladesh). P…

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Estrangement from parents, 21/12/2024 1:27:25

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As we approach the holiday season, where so much emphasis is put on families being together, I wanted to touch on the taboo topic of parental estrangement. “Dirty Grief” is the phrase Stephanie Peirolo coined to describe that messy landscape of grief when a parent you are estranged from dies. Stephanie and Eugene S. Robinson are seasoned storytelle…

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Mentorship for career goals and self reflection, 14/12/2024 57:41

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Have you ever looked for a mentor or thought about becoming one? This week’s show explores the benefits on both sides. Mentorship can help shape careers, foster inclusivity, and make a workplace less lonely by developing stronger connections across teams and experiences. Whether through formal programs or informal connections, mentorship creates op…

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COP29, Christmas carols & Office Hours, 06/12/2024 56:06

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From a reflection of the COP29 results & what we can do, to Office Hours and a rousing invite to sing Christmas Carols in Echternach next weekend. On this week’s show we talk to Andrew Ferrone about the latest COP29 results from Baku with Tessa Moeller. We also have Adam Petersen to tell us about his new show, Office Hours, on Today Radio. And Jeff…

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Sport for social change, 30/11/2024 56:41

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LUNEX legends undertake the Laponie Trophy to raise money for the Red Cross’s programme to support families with trauma through nature activities. Imagine the drudgery of a one hour commute each way to work: France to Luxembourg and back again, to do an office job for the Red Cross Luxembourg. This was Sonia Barjonnet a few years ago. She wanted to…

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How to flourish financially, 23/11/2024 56:19

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Financial advisors can be quite intimidating, especially if we feel we’re starting ‘too late’, or we don’t have ‘enough’ money. Dr. Sophie Jablonski and Minna Schmidt are on a mission to break that stigma and encourage more people to talk about money matters in a healthy way. On The Lisa Burke Show this week, Sasha Kehoe starts off by giving us a r…

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President of the EU Court of Auditors – Tony Murphy, 16/11/2024 1:06:21

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Problems with traceability of the EU's Covid Recovery Fund is one of the issues Tony Murphy discusses, with concern, on this show. Irishman Tony Murphy is at the helm of the EU financial watchdog, as President of the European Court of Auditors. The European Court of Auditors is one of the seven EU institutions and it’s based in Luxembourg. With nea…

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The carbon cost of our homes, 09/11/2024 56:17

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Today we discuss the whole energy life cycle of a home and how, perhaps in the future, we should consider a ‘carbon-wallet’ for our lives, which includes where we live and its own carbon costs. "Build nothing, build less, build efficiently, build with less impact" Architects have to think of many things. Resource-efficient designs will help reduce …

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Run in the Dark with Mark Pollock, 02/11/2024 1:06:30

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Coping with blindness, then paralysis, to showing us that we can achieve more than we thought possible. Blindness Mark Pollock started losing his sight from childhood, culminating in blindness just before his finals at Trinity College Dublin in 1998. Mark’s blindness is tied to the date of the Good Friday Agreement being signed on 10 April 1998 in …

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Book Club #4, 25/10/2024 56:38

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Colleagues Vanessa Phelan and Sarah Tapp join Lisa to discuss a bookshop book and more besides. The first shocking fact about this month‘s Book Club is that we found a communal date after one try. For three working women, with children and other jobs, this is rather remarkable. We start our discussions by talking about Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bo…

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U.S. Elections - Voice of the Minority, 12/10/2024 55:41

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Lisa discusses the significance of the "minority vote," swing states, and other topics that will impact the U.S. elections coming up in November. Dr. Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins, Retired Ambassador Dr. Carlo Krieger, and U.S. Diplomat Meghan Dean share their thoughts on this week's show. Dr. Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins observed the importance of having…

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Fashion Week Luxembourg , 05/10/2024 55:59

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Joining Lisa and Sasha in the Today Radio studios are the planners of Differdange's Fashion Week Luxembourg, sneaker savvy Today Radio presenter Steven Miller, and Laura da Silva – a fashion-forward nurse, tattoo artist and advocate for breast cancer support and awareness. Starting with a review of the week’s global news with Sasha Kehoe, we discus…

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Building resilience from the inside out, 28/09/2024 1:12:12

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Thoughts of a massage with four hands (two people) and 8–9 litres of oil sounds like utter bliss to me. And more, from Ayurveda Parkschlösschen. Our roundup of the week’s news, with Sasha Kehoe, covers: - Pope Francis’s visit to Luxembourg on such a wet Thursday and the much-noted coffee-shop visit - Upcoming Austrian elections with a potential rea…

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How to create a career for life, 13/09/2024 54:48

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Career planning, as a student or an adult; plus the upcoming Science Slam in Luxembourg. Arnit Dey has two more years of High School left before he and his cohort of global students have to decide what to study, where to go and what to do with the first part of the rest of their adult lives. Arnit himself was born in the UAE to an Indian family and…

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Book Club #3: Summer Reads, 07/09/2024 58:55

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Lisa, Sarah, and Vanessa gather in the Today Radio studio for Book Club's third instalment, sharing their very favourite summer reads - and they'd love to know yours! This week's show is a deep chat on the books we've loved this summer. I'm joined by my colleagues Sarah Tapp and Vanessa Phelan. Here are some of the books we talk about: When the Cof…

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'Not everything goes right the first time': H.M. Ambassador Fleur Thomas, 31/08/2024 41:55

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British Ambassador Thomas opens up about her life - describing an unusual path towards a successful career in diplomacy, from early struggles with sexual harassment to her recent battle with thyroid cancer. Fleur Thomas was appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on 21 April 2021. Fleur Thomas's journey is a testament to…