Sebastien Pollock

Producer / Editor

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Sebastien is one of WRNC's earliest team members. He is the lead producer and presenter of the "WHY IS THAT?" podcast and video series and the editor of WRNC News. Sebastien works for Radio France in a professional capacity as a radio presenter, but continues to volunteer his free time to help WRNC grow and evolve in its own right.

THE HOLE IN THE PAGE

As we open a good book together, let us fall through the hole in the page and dive into another world.

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CHRISTMAS CHAT

It's that time of year again, let’s talk about Christmas!

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IN A NUTSHELL

"IN A NUTSHELL" is a "WHY IS THAT?" podcast, exploring all the curiosities of the world in a shorter form factor!

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WHY IS THAT?

Some of the best things in life are often taken for granted, WHY IS THAT?

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WRNC LUNCHTIMES

WRNC's daily lunchtime program on local culture, news and music.

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The new rules came into effect on 1st January 2026

11 January 2026

Becoming a French citizen or resident: stricter rules in 2026

Both citizenship and long-term visa applications have been affected by the change; since the New Year, a new range of tests and language requirements have been introduced for foreigners seeking to live in France. So what has changed? And how hard is it to become a French citizen in 2026?

Do you eat the rind of the cheese or throw it away?

1 January 2026

Is it better to eat the rind of the cheese or to throw it away?

Some do, some don't. The rind, or crust on cheese, is somewhat of a divisive topic in France, with some adamant fans and some fervent opponents. But what does nutrition say? Should you eat the rind?

The circumstances of the death suggest it was likely a suicide

3 January 2026

Suspected suicide: an 18-year-old woman killed on train tracks near Caen

The event took place between Caen and Mézidon-Canon station in the Calvados département at around 8:45pm last night (Friday, 2nd January). A young woman, aged 18, was struck by a train near Mondeville; she was on the tracks at the time of the collision.

In the kitchen, which milk should you pick?

25 November 2025

Is semi-skimmed milk really better for you than whole milk? The answer might surprise you!

Did you know? In France, all milk destined for consumption is first skimmed using centrifugation (a mechanical process which involves the use of centrifugal force to separate the milk from the cream). The cream is then reintroduced to whole and semi-skimmed milk later down the line.