Latest Francophile Podcast Episodes
Constitutional Crossroads: France and America, with Jeffrey Rosen
FrancoFiles - October 04, 2023 17:28 - 32 minutesAdopted 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 about the norms in the two nations. Featuring guests: Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO of the Natio...
Freedom of the Press & Tomorrow’s Journalism with The Texas Tribune boss Sewell Chan
FrancoFiles - September 22, 2023 22:11 - 28 minutesSewell 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 rising disinfo and the breakdown of local news as well as his hopes for the industry.
Nicolas Maubert: From the High Seas to Outer Space
FrancoFiles - August 01, 2023 14:34 - 20 minutesFrom 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 day job, he’s seen legends like Thomas Pesquet off into space, and in his free time, he’s explored the...
Behind the scenes at DC’s National Zoo lab: Bringing the next generation of species to life
FrancoFiles - June 05, 2023 20:15 - 23 minutesPierre Comizzoli specializes in preserving biological samples from wild animal species–for genetic analysis, for population management and to produce offspring. He has a unique skill set, but his job threatens a special kind of pressure: the push for perfection when trying to ensure the next g...
Aurélie Jean: Decoding Algorithms
FrancoFiles - March 09, 2023 20:54 - 36 minutesA 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 Bloomberg and wears many hats (consultant, researcher, teacher, tech and science advisor, board member, in...
Simone Veil: Woman of the Century, with Elsa Zylberstein
FrancoFiles - December 12, 2022 19:43 - 29 minutesSeason 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's political climate and Elsa's emotional connection to the role.
Season Finale: Astronaut Thomas Pesquet and Crew
FrancoFiles - June 23, 2022 19:27 - 27 minutesAstronauts 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, cross-cultural friendships.
Episode 15: Solarte Collections Episode 15 - Kelly Maxey & Annie Chambers of Mom League
Solarté Skincare - June 20, 2022 00:00 - 38 minutesAngela continues her series of speaking with women working to help improve the lives of others in a conversation with Mom League founders Annie Chambers and Kelly Maxey. They discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood and their goal of providing new mothers with the tools and informa...
Leila Slimani: Unveiling Structures of Power
FrancoFiles - May 27, 2022 15:35 - 31 minutesHear 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 Sanders, available now.
Two Nations, One Goal: Facing Terrorism without Fear
FrancoFiles - April 28, 2022 14:13 - 23 minutesThe 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 Executive VP of the New York National September 11 Museum and Memorial Cliff Chanin to discuss their ...
EU Explainer: Trade in a Time of War, with Cecilia Malmström
FrancoFiles - April 13, 2022 19:52 - 25 minutesFormer 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 EU Explainer episode, Malmström examines the role the world can play in the Ukraine crisis through t...
Serge Bromberg: Lost and Found Films and Méliès Movie Magic
FrancoFiles - March 23, 2022 19:38 - 23 minutesSerge 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 restoring lost classic films. From the masterpieces of Georges Méliès, to performances of Josephine...
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Hope for an Authentic Story
FrancoFiles - March 02, 2022 17:48 - 24 minutesProlific 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 examines the traditional portrayal (or lack of portrayal) of African American history in the US. In an er...
Un Village Français: French WWII Drama Wins US Audience and Award
FrancoFiles - February 16, 2022 15:50 - 25 minutesUn 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 grapples with issues of morality and authority in the face of atrocity, each citizen carrying the flag ...
The Will to See: Bernard-Henri Lévy
FrancoFiles - February 02, 2022 19:26 - 27 minutesThe 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 people of not paying attention to horrible events around the world, and says it’s time we do someth...
EU Explainer: The French Presidency of the EU Council and its Impact on the US
FrancoFiles - January 28, 2022 19:20 - 48 minutesWe'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
FrancoFiles - December 15, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutesWe 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 actor William Abadie, who explains why he has a special place in his heart for the U.S.
Episode 14: Solarte Collections Episode 14 - Lizzie Ward Roediger
Solarté Skincare - October 22, 2021 00:00 - 21 minutesAngela continues her series of speaking with women leaders with Lizzie Ward Roediger, CEO of Sunshine Beverages. They cover Lizzie's journey from working at Coca-Cola fresh out of business school to becoming CEO of a growing beverage company, the challenges of finding balance as working...
Diane von Furstenberg — Vive La Liberty with a Fashionable Godmother
FrancoFiles - June 15, 2021 16:29 - 21 minutesFor 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 a fashion designer, entrepreneur and a strong female icon. In February 2020, Diane was awarded with...
Episode 13: Solarte Collections Episode 13 - Katherine Vogler Interview
Solarté Skincare - June 15, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutesAngela speaks with Katharine Vogler about her company Teckerd Marketing, working and learning in corporate America, from where she draws her inspiration, and other lessons she's learned during the past year.
Out of this World — International Cooperation in Space
FrancoFiles - June 01, 2021 20:54 - 20 minutesIn 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 international space organizations like CNES, the French Space Agency, and ESA, the European Space Agency, ...
France-Amérique Magazine — From French Resistance to Cultural Diplomacy
FrancoFiles - May 18, 2021 12:10 - 32 minutesOn 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 the US. Founded in 1943 by French exiles, France-Amérique was born into an era of restoration that c...
La Cuisine Paris — An Epicurean Exchange
FrancoFiles - May 04, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutesGo 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 cultural experiences. Founded by small-business supporter, Jane Bertch and her staff have curated a fine se...
BD and Comic Book Culture – Views from a Chevalier U.S. Cartoonist
FrancoFiles - April 20, 2021 22:21 - 42 minutesFrench-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. To learn more about popular BD culture in France, we spoke with Matt Madden, a US cartoonist and cre...
Elaine in Paris — A Francophile journey
FrancoFiles - April 06, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutesAmerican-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 spent many years chronicling French culture, life and politics for both French and American audience...
Episode 12: Solarte Collections Episode 12 - Missy Carroll Interview
Solarté Skincare - March 18, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutesAngela and Missy Carroll of Half Past Three have a conversation about the challenges and rewards of starting their own businesses, from where they draw inspiration, and what they do to silence the noise and re-center themselves with everything that's going on.
La French Tech - The New French Revolution
FrancoFiles - March 09, 2021 13:50 - 21 minutes"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-ups in hubs around the world, including in the US. The leader of this pro-business movement is Directo...
La French Tech — The New French Revolution
FrancoFiles - March 09, 2021 13:50 - 21 minutes"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-ups in hubs around the world, including in the US. The leader of this pro-business movement is Directo...
Episode 11: Solarte Collections Episode 11 - Clare Fader Interview
Solarté Skincare - March 05, 2021 00:00 - 27 minutesAngela speaks with Clare Fader, the owner of Fader RE about founding her own real estate firm, how she learned to be a better leader by operating thousands of miles away from her team, and what it was like to finally become a US citizen during the pandemic.
The Lafayette Trail — Following America's Favorite Frenchman
FrancoFiles - February 23, 2021 06:00 - 18 minutesIt'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 Franco-American hero General Lafayette. Julien is a French geographer and historian who is fascinate...