Podcasts by FrancoFiles

Constitutional Crossroads: France and America, with Jeffrey Rosen from 2023-10-04T17:28:10

Adopted 170 years apart, grown from similar philosophical roots, and shaped by different histories–a comparative examination of the French and the US Constitutions yields fascinating takeaways a...

Freedom of the Press & Tomorrow’s Journalism with The Texas Tribune boss Sewell Chan from 2023-09-22T22:11:08

Sewell Chan is the Editor in Chief of the nonprofit and nonpartisan The Texas Tribune newsroom. During The Texas Tribune Festival 2023, hear his thoughts on ris...

Nicolas Maubert: From the High Seas to Outer Space from 2023-08-01T14:34:18

From the depth of space to the far reaches of the Atlantic, Space Counselor to the French Embassy and CNES Representative in the US Nicolas Maubert is an expert in exploring the unknown. At his ...

Behind the scenes at DC’s National Zoo lab: Bringing the next generation of species to life from 2023-06-05T20:15:21

Pierre Comizzoli specializes in preserving biological samples from wild animal species–for genetic analysis, for population management and to produce offspring.

He has a uniq...

Aurélie Jean: Decoding Algorithms from 2023-03-09T20:54:19

A fascinating conversation with Aurélie Jean, accomplished computational scientist, entrepreneur and author who splits her time between the US and France. Aurélie has worked at both MIT and Bloo...

Simone Veil: Woman of the Century, with Elsa Zylberstein from 2022-12-12T19:43:06

Season Four of FrancoFiles kicks off with the biopic, "Simone: Woman of the Century," featuring the film's star and creator Elsa Zylberstein. Discover the relevance of Simone Veil's story in today'...

Season Finale: Astronaut Thomas Pesquet and Crew from 2022-06-23T19:27:11

Astronauts Thomas Pesquet (France), Megan McArthur (USA), Shane Kimbrough (USA) and Aki Hoshide (Japan) unite to talk about their SpaceX Crew-2 mission, life on the ISS and building international, ...

Leila Slimani: Unveiling Structures of Power from 2022-05-27T15:35

Hear from Leila Slimani, one of France's leading voices in feminism and human rights, on structures of power. The bestselling author and Prix Goncourt winner in conversation with MSNBC Host Symone ...

Two Nations, One Goal: Facing Terrorism without Fear from 2022-04-28T14:13:24

The French Museum and Memorial on Terrorism is set to open in 2027. Its goal is to fight fear, to educate and to honor victims. Executive Director Elisabeth Pelsez and Historian Henry Rousso join E...

EU Explainer: Trade in a Time of War, with Cecilia Malmström from 2022-04-13T19:52:26

Former member of the European Commission and European Parliament Cecilia Malmström has negotiated on behalf of 27 member states at the WTO and navigated tricky transatlantic deals. On this special ...

Serge Bromberg: Lost and Found Films and Méliès Movie Magic from 2022-03-23T19:38:17

Serge Bromberg sees the silver screen as a window into a bygone world, and he wants to open it wider. A French cinephile and modern-day-Indiana Jones, Bromberg has dedicated his life to finding and...

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Hope for an Authentic Story from 2022-03-02T17:48:13

Prolific author, TedTalk speaker, feminist and activist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is known globally for her moving narratives on identity and acceptance. On the FrancoFiles Podcast, Chimamanda exami...

Discover La Maison Française, hot spot for culture, debates & the French-American bond in D.C. from 2022-02-21T18:04:58.439980

IN SHORT: Does "La Maison Française" or "The French House" ring a bell? You might not be familiar with the name -- but you've most definitely heard about the events.
Located on Embassy groun...

Relive D-Day through the voices and testimonies of those who made and embodied this epic History. from 2022-02-21T18:04:58.437665

IN DEPTH: “It was quite a day. When we approached, the entire horizon was red from bombing and bombs exploding, it was almost like a movie screen” veteran John Siewert, who was on the USS Satterlee...

The Michelin Guide – How a French tire company became the world’s leader in food excellence. from 2022-02-21T18:04:58.430042

IN SHORT – For the past 14 years, Michelin Guide has brought its team of incognito restaurant reviewers and experts to explore the delectable and wide-array of restaurant options in the United Stat...

Elaine in Paris — A Francophile journey from 2022-02-21T18:04:58.384843

American-Parisian Elaine Sciolino has spent much of her career writing love letters to the City of Lights. An accomplished author and a former Paris Bureau chief for the New York Times, Elaine has ...

La Cuisine Paris — An Epicurean Exchange from 2022-02-21T18:04:58.382775

Go behind the pastry counter and into the kitchen with La Cuisine Paris!
This English-language cooking school seeks to immerse Francophiles in the French savoir-faire with curated, hands-on cul...

Out of this World — International Cooperation in Space from 2022-02-21T18:04:58.379979

In this installment of the FrancoFiles Podcast, we chat with Anthony Tsougranis, an International Programs Specialist at NASA. He is at the forefront of supporting projects with European and intern...

The Will to See: Bernard-Henri Lévy from 2022-02-21T18:04:58.371466

The philosopher, writer and correspondent who has been a voice in France for decades has a new book and documentary that he hopes will shake the world out of complacency. Bernard-Henri Lévy accuses...

Un Village Français: French WWII Drama Wins US Audience and Award from 2022-02-16T15:50:08

Un Village Français shows the harsh reality WWII German-occupied-France through the eyes of ordinary people thrust into unimaginable circumstances. In this seven-season epic drama, a small town gra...

EU Explainer: The French Presidency of the EU Council and its Impact on the US from 2022-01-28T19:20

We're starting off a new year with a new presidency in the Council of the European Union. This time France has stepped into the leadership role.

Sex, Style and Stereotypes: the creator of Emily in Paris from 2021-12-15T09:00

We kick off our third season with a sneak peek at the upcoming season of the wildly popular Emily in Paris.
Host Tracey Madigan speaks to Darren Star, the creator of the Netflix smash, and act...

Diane von Furstenberg — Vive La Liberty with a Fashionable Godmother from 2021-06-15T16:29:30

For the Season 2 finale of the FrancoFiles Podcast, the team is joined by the “Woman in Charge” Diane von Furstenberg. This title is a self-ordained and true testament to the success she has had as...

France-Amérique Magazine — From French Resistance to Cultural Diplomacy from 2021-05-18T12:10:22

On this episode of FrancoFiles, we speak with the director of France-Amérique, Guénola Pellen, on the magazine that is a steady and unshaking voice for the Francophone and Francophile community in ...

BD and Comic Book Culture – Views from a Chevalier U.S. Cartoonist from 2021-04-20T22:21:49

French-language comics, or bande dessinée, are a beloved piece of media around the world. Classics are still popular today, and modern creatives continue to build on the genre's vast body of work. ...

La French Tech - The New French Revolution from 2021-04-15T03:58:53.721273

"The New French Revolution" that's the name given to La French Tech, a government initiative of France, one of the few in the world that has dedicated a national strategy to support French start-up...

The Lafayette Trail — Following America's Favorite Frenchman from 2021-02-23T06:00

It's a noble thing to follow in the footsteps of your hero, and Julien Icher has taken this notion a step further. His nonprofit, the Lafayette Trail, retraces the 1824-1825 Farewell Tour of famed ...

STATION F - Based in Paris, the world's largest startup campus from 2021-02-17T18:08:26.953516

The world’s largest startup campus is a Franco-American marvel. In the heart of Paris in a renovated train station, STATION F is captained by Roxanne Varza, an Iranian-American who is passionate ab...

After the darkness of war, the light of books–the American Library in Paris from 2021-01-26T16:35

The American Library in Paris is a testament to Franco-American tenacity. Founded and maintained by bibliophiles committed to freedom of thought and open discussion, this institution survived great...

The American Library in Paris — After the darkness of war, the light of books from 2021-01-26T15:35

The American Library in Paris is a testament to Franco-American tenacity. Founded and maintained by bibliophiles committed to freedom of thought and open discussion, this institution survived great...

Villa San Francisco - Engaging artists and community worldwide from 2021-01-12T16:10

Villa San Francisco is a French-founded international space for dialogue between artists and community seeking to connect innovative ideas to solutions that respond to global and local challenges. ...

"We Return Fighting" - WWI and the experiences of African Americans at home and in France from 2020-02-27T23:55:05

IN DEPTH – Dive with us into the profound and differing experiences of African Americans in France and in the U.S. during World War I. Gain insight into this particular and important part of our sh...

Biodiversity – What have we done? What can be done? Two scientists answer our questions. from 2019-07-25T19:30:52

IN DEPTH – You’ve heard the word "biodiversity" countless times: on the news, on political speeches, in decisions-maker meetings... What does it mean? As voices for biodiversity and the planet con...

Discover the Residence of France! The DC mansion has become a hot spot for the French-American bond. from 2019-07-11T20:29:29

IN SHORT – You’ve most definitely heard about the events held in that amazing place!
Located in the Kalorama area in DC, the Residence of France is one of the most impressive mansion in DC. Th...

Reflect on why Notre-Dame fire moved so many with WaPo Pulitzer Prize-winner & cathedral's organist from 2019-05-14T15:25:41

IN DEPTH: The Embassy of France was deeply touched by the numerous messages of support received after the tragedy that hit the iconic Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral. Philip Kennicott, Pulitzer Prize...

Consulate 101: learn the ins & the outs and what the consulate can do for you from 2019-03-30T20:21:03

IN SHORT: You've heard the word -- but do you really know know what a Consulate does? Get an insider's perspective and explore the world of consular affairs in this episode of FrancoFiles. Plus, te...

Tune in: the history and impact of African Americans in Paris after WWI from 2019-02-28T23:18:47

IN DEPTH: Uncover the rich history of African Americans in Paris and the beginnings of an African-American community in the aftermath of World War I. Dr. Tristan Cabello, Assistant Director of the ...

Get an inside scoop of the crisis of Multilateralism from 2019-01-17T17:37:02

IN DEPTH: Is multilateralism in freefall? Get an inside look at the multilateralism crisis and hear from experts at the French Embassy, including French Ambassador Gérard Araud and Director of t...

Get an inside scoop of the crisis of Multilateralism from 2019-01-17T17:37:02

IN DEPTH: Is multilateralism in freefall? Get an inside look at the multilateralism crisis and hear from experts at the French Embassy, including French Ambassador Gérard Araud and Director of the ...