159: Why France's Future Must Be Human-Centered with Rahaf Harfoush
How does technology play into the paradigm shift the world is experiencing? I'm joined by digital anthropologist, author, and public speaker Rahaf Harfoush to talk about resilience and how global int...
10 Apr 39min
158: A new mayor for Paris! Interpreting the election results with Léa Chamboncel
There is some relief to be shared right now for many Parisians— voters sent Rachida Dati walking and opted for Emmanuel Grégoire, formerly Anne Hidalgo’s first deputy, as the French capital's new mayo...
25 Mar 32min
157: Anne Hidalgo’s Paris Legacy & the 2026 Vote with Phineas Rueckert
We are nearing the end of an era. Anne Hidalgo, Paris mayor since 2014, will soon be leaving office. And this weekend, we vote on her replacement. In fact, there are elections all over the country. Bu...
10 Mar 51min
156: On Paris vs London in the arts with Maïa Morgensztern
Almost two years ago, I met today’s guest on an art deco journalist jaunt around Greater Paris and have followed her work ever since. Maïa Morgensztern is a French art historian and culture journalist...
24 Feb 43min
155: What it takes to become French in 2026 with Charli James
Nearly 12 years I ago, I became a French citizen. Since then, a lot has changed. Most notably, the criteria for nationality have tightened this year. Given how many more Americans, in particular, are ...
11 Feb 47min
154: Understanding childcare in Paris: the nanny's view with Lise Scott
Whether you have children or not, chances are you’ve heard that France’s childcare system is among the best in Europe, both in terms of public and private options. There’s the crèche, subsidized dayca...
23 Jan 44min
153: Coffee, costs, and Paris wishes for 2026 with Jay Swanson
To kick off season 10 a few days into a year that’s already turbulent, I thought I’d keep things lighter and more casual with a friend of the show. I crossed town the day after Paris was submerged in ...
9 Jan 38min
152: Paris Dining today with Carina Soto Velasquez and Nora Bouazzouni
In continuing the conversation around the city’s culinary scene, the episode you’ll hear today comes directly from a panel discussion I was part of at The American Library in Paris with two very power...
7 Nov 202546min
