Best News In Slow French Podcasts (2024)

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News in Slow French #690- Study French while Listening to the News 6:41

1d ago6:41

6:41

Comme toujours, nous commencerons notre émission par un tour d'horizon de l'actualité. Tout d’abord, nous discuterons de la signification de la décision de Poutine de limoger son ministre de la Défense. Puis, nous commenterons les résultats des élections régionales de dimanche en Catalogne. Ensuite, nous parlerons de l'orage géomagnétique d’une int…

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Richard Gere talks about his new movie at the Cannes Film Festival 11:21

17h ago11:21

11:21

In Eve Jackson's daily roundup from the Cannes Film Fesitval, we hear from actor Richard Gere and the director Paul Schrader on their film "Oh Canada", 40 years after they made "American Gigolo" together. Also on the programme a transgender crime musical starring Zoe Saldana, Selena Gomez and Carla Sophia Gascon directed by French filmmaker Jacques…

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Senegalese PM Ousmane Sonko questions French military presence 14:26

1d ago14:26

14:26

In tonight's edition, Ousmane Sonko slams the French military presence in Senegal, saying that the foreign military bases are incompatible with the country's sovereignty.By FRANCE 24 English

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Assassination attempt in Europe, Clash of Georgian Dreams, Kharkiv underfire and New Caledonia riots 44:05

2d ago44:05

44:05

Assassination attempt on populist Slovakian Prime Minister Fico, 'Foreign agents' law passed in Georgia amidst pro-EU protests, Russian making advances in Ukraine, and the worst violence in 40 years in New CaledoniaBy FRANCE 24 English

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Maritime transport slows in Panama Canal due to drought 5:02

5h ago5:02

5:02

Today the World Water Forum starts in Bali, where world leaders will discuss the sustainability of water resources for a week. To illustrate the issue of water management, we head to Panama. The Panama Canal, one of the world’s major maritime trade routes, has suffered a decline in its water levels ever since drought affected the country last year.…

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Vladimir Putin's state visit to China: Deepening military and economic ties 11:34

2d ago11:34

11:34

Russian President Vladimir Putin has wrapped up his two-day visit to China, where he and his counterpart Xi Jinping pledged a "new era of strategic partnership". The two leaders had tea together and celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations at a gala, with the Chinese leader giving his guest a warm hug. Moscow has increasingly turned to Beijing f…

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The future of Europe’s Green Transition: In safe hands? 17:50

2h ago17:50

17:50

This week we take a closer look at the Green Transition in Europe - from the invaluable invertebrates in the soil beneath us, to the end of obsolete coal mines and the revolution in transport, our show investigates just how fast Europe is becoming greener - and how to ensure no-one is left behind in the race to decarbonise.…

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'Russian law' in Georgia sparks concern among independent media 12:20

3h ago12:20

12:20

A new bill in Georgia requires media, nongovernmental organisations and other nonprofit groups to register as “pursuing the interests of a foreign power” if they receive more than 20 percent of their funding from abroad. Critics have denounced the bill as “the Russian law” because Moscow has used similar legislation to crack down on independent new…

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Have we reached peak generative AI? 6:09

3h ago6:09

6:09

A slew of announcements from OpenAI and Google this week brought us to the brink of human-like AI assistants. Generative artificial intelligence is getting faster, and being applied to an increasing number of tasks. But without a major breakthrough to the models underpinning such projects, it has led some to emerge from the parapets and ask whether…

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The rise of the 'tradwife' 10:41

3h ago10:41

10:41

So what is a "trad-wife"? Well, it’s internet shorthand for traditional wives. We take a look at the women influencers extolling the virtues of staying at home while yielding to their husbands. Annette Young asks researcher, Cecile Simmons, if there is a more sinister element behind the trend. Also France boasts one of the world's highest percentag…

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Local and organic food for all? Bordeaux region trials food 'social security' 4:25

2d ago4:25

4:25

Around the world, food insecurity is on the rise, with the cost of living crisis cutting many households off from nutritious meals. In France's Bordeaux region, 400 people have begun experimenting with a unique food security programme, aiming to make locally-grown food accessible to everyone - regardless of income. Inspired by France's universal he…

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Fictional romance and one-hour fiancés: Japan becomes a laboratory for new forms of love 13:00

2d ago13:00

13:00

Japan's low birth and marriage rates would suggest that the country's citizens have given up on love. That assumption could not be further from the truth. Many Japanese are indeed searching for that special someone, just not the conventional kind. Despite Japan still lagging behind on LGBT+ rights (same-sex weddings are still illegal) the country h…

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Mega-flopolis: Coppola's opus leaves movie-goers and critics divided 7:21

2d ago7:21

7:21

PRESS REVIEW - Friday, May 17: We look at the front pages, past and present, of the 50-year anniversary since the Dublin and Monaghan car bombings, the deadliest attacks in Irish history. Also: Libération explains why and how it procured and published French President Emmanuel Macron's pay slip. Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis leaves critics and…

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Paris 2024 olympics: Refugee team member Saman Soltani is dreaming big 11:59

18h ago11:59

11:59

Welcome to "Destination Paris", FRANCE 24's new weekly show ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Every Thursday we will be getting you into the Olympics spirit with the latest news, reports and guests. The world will be watching this summer as 10,500 athletes compete in 32 sports in Paris and elsewhere in France. FRANCE 24 has been following a few of …

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No, this IDF drone footage does not prove UNRWA is ‘an arm of Hamas’ 5:17

3d ago5:17

5:17

The Israeli army has released drone footage it claims shows armed terrorists operating at an UNRWA compound in Rafah… proof, it says, of the UN agency’s complicity with Hamas. UNRWA says it shows no such thing. We take a closer look on Truth or Fake.By FRANCE 24 English

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Europe in shock: What next after shooting of Slovak leader Fico? 42:28

22h ago42:28

42:28

A black swan moment. The assassination attempt of populist Slovak leader Robert Fico has shocked both Slovaks and Europeans. But in hindsight it is easy to point to security lapses and a climate of verbal violence in a country that finds itself increasingly polarised. Our guests take a look.By FRANCE 24 English

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FRANCE 24 and the public media landscape: Who we are and where we come from 8:56

3d ago8:56

8:56

There is currently a debate in France about reforming the country’s public TV and radio stations. We wanted to take this occasion to remind you about who we are and where we come from. Created in 2006, FRANCE 24 is part of a bigger entity called France Medias Monde along with its international sister radio station RFI and the arabic-language radio …

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China-Russia trade ties evolve amid Ukraine war, US sanctions 5:01

1d ago5:01

5:01

Vladimir Putin hails 80 joint investment projects on his state visit to Beijing, as Xi Jinping walks a fine line between maintaining trade with Russia and avoiding harsh Western sanctions. US inflation cools after months of unexpectedly high readings, and Japan's economy shrinks in the first quarter.…

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Moving Africa towards cleaner cooking methods: $2.2bn pledged at Paris summit 12:14

3d ago12:14

12:14

Rudimentary heating systems, often fuelled by wood fire, coal and animal manure, are used by a large majority of households in Africa. Delegates from over 60 countries gathered in Paris for a summit held by the IEA to help tackle this issue. Charles Pellegrin asks Jillene Connors Belopolsky, who is the chief of staff and chief external affairs offi…

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Advanced French 387 - World News, Opinion and Analysis in French 7:46

42m ago7:46

7:46

Les espoirs déçus de la visite officielle de Xi Jinping en France En Corée du Sud, il faut souffrir pour être… mince France : les organisations LGBT+ protestent contre un projet de loi qu’elles jugent transphobe Boulangerie : l’expansion des grandes chaînes bouscule les commerces traditionnels

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The CAR-T cell revolution: Reprogramming T lymphocytes against cancer 3:44

2d ago3:44

3:44

A revolution in cancer treatment is here. In today’s edition, we take a look at CAR-T cell therapy or how to reprogram T lymphocytes to battle cancer. Monoclonal antibodies and CAR T cells are two immunotherapy strategies that harness the patient's own immune system to help fight against cancer cells.…

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Global Citizen Prize winner on helping rural Africans access healthcare 8:20

4d ago8:20

8:20

A 2024 Global Citizen Prize winner – Andrew Ddebme – spoke to FRANCE 24 about the joys of having his work recognised by the international organisation. Ddebme is the founder of MobiKlinic, a digital solution that has helped rural communities in Africa access better healthcare. Ddebme also told his own personal story that led him from the slums of K…

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'Hamas is going to survive', warns former US State Department Middle East negotiator 11:34

5d ago11:34

11:34

Former US State Department Middle East Negotiator Aaron Miller, who served under six US secretaries of state on Arab-Israel affairs, told FRANCE 24 on Tuesday that Israel's strategy in Gaza has essentially "broken down" despite its army’s progress in the enclave.By FRANCE 24 English

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"Le Journal Mondial de LanguaTalk" 7:06

29m ago7:06

7:06

By LanguaTalk.com

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Arrival of flame in Marseille lights up France's Olympic spirit 12:06

5d ago12:06

12:06

In this week's roundup of French news, Alison Sargent is joined by reporter Genevieve Mansfield from The Local France to discuss the arrival of the Olympic flame in Marseille. She tells us about a minor controversy surrounding the surprise torch-bearer, and about some of the incredible people who will be carrying the flame on its relay across Franc…

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News in Slow French #689- Learn French through current events 7:48

6d ago7:48

7:48

Nous consacrerons la première partie de l'émission d'aujourd'hui à l'actualité. Nous commencerons par évoquer la croisade de Poutine contre les « effets corrosifs » du libéralisme et les « forces de la décadence morale ». Ensuite, nous parlerons des lauréats du prix Pulitzer 2024 décernés aux journalistes d'exception. Puis, nous commenterons les ré…

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Nigeria's rural vigilante patrols aim to protect local communities 10:57

10d ago10:57

10:57

Northern Nigerian communities who have lost faith in the struggling security forces' ability to protect them are increasingly setting up vigilante groups to battle insurgents themselves. Also, rap is gaining ground in Egypt and although the scene is still overwhelmingly dominated by men, women are increasingly picking up the mic. And Kenya's birds …

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Advanced French 386 - World News, Opinion and Analysis in French 7:27

1h ago7:27

7:27

Joe Biden : Un dérapage que le Japon n’apprécie pas UE-Nouvelle Zélande : Un accord d’échanges très controversé Assemblée nationale : le génocide des Assyro-Chaldéens enfin reconnu La France à marche forcée vers les éoliennes Le Grand Palais : Prêts pour les JO de Paris

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"Le Monde en Direct : Tensions Russes, Innovations Technologiques et Immobilier en Chine" 6:38

11m ago6:38

6:38

By LanguaTalk.com

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Brazil still grappling with dark period of military dictatorship, 60 years on 17:27

16d ago17:27

17:27

Six decades after the military coup that plunged Brazil into 21 years of dictatorship, the country is still struggling with its old demons. FRANCE 24’s team went to meet deeply divided Brazilians – Bolsonaro supporters who are nostalgic for the dictatorship and survivors and left-wingers who want to make sure that this dark period of history is not…

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News in Slow French #688- Learn French through current events 8:01

14d ago8:01

8:01

Nous commencerons l'émission d'aujourd'hui par une discussion sur l'actualité mondiale. Nous commenterons tout d’abord la montée de théories du complot qui pourraient influencer les résultats des élections parlementaires européennes. Ensuite, nous parlerons de l'annonce par World Central Kitchen de la reprise de ses livraisons d’aide alimentaire à …

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Advanced French 385 - World News, Opinion and Analysis in French 7:37

5d ago7:37

7:37

Allemagne : L’extrême droite lance sa campagne européenne sans… sa tête de liste Grande-Bretagne : Les demandeurs d’asile expulsés au Rwanda Emmanuel Macron a peur de perdre les Européennes Montmartre en ébullition : la mairie de Paris veut supprimer le terrain des boulistes Sophie Adenot : Prête à partir dans l’espace…

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"Actualités Mondiales avec LanguaTalk" 9:45

6d ago9:45

9:45

By LanguaTalk.com

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News in Slow French #687- Learn French through current events 7:11

10d ago7:11

7:11

Nous commencerons notre partie de l’émission consacrée aux derniers évènements de l’actualité par une discussion sur les manifestations qui se déroulent sur les campus américains en opposition à la guerre à Gaza. Ensuite, nous nous pencherons sur une nouvelle tendance parmi les Européens de l’Est qui se précipitent pour acheter des propriétés en Es…

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Advanced French 384 - World News, Opinion and Analysis in French 9:17

12d ago9:17

9:17

Inde : la religion, enjeu crucial des élections législatives Vietnam : une magnate de l’immobilier est condamnée à la peine de mort La France, premier pays à s'attaquer à la fast fashion France : Bruno Le Maire favorable à une taxation des milliardaires à l'échelle mondiale France : les motards en colère défient le gouvernement…

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"Le Monde en Direct : Actualités Internationales avec LanguaTalk" 8:51

22d ago8:51

8:51

By LanguaTalk.com

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News in Slow French #686- Learn French through current events 7:55

23d ago7:55

7:55

Nous commencerons par discuter des conséquences de l'attaque de drones et de missiles iraniens contre Israël du 14 avril. Ensuite, nous analyserons le procès criminel sans précédent qui s'est ouvert cette semaine à New York. L'accusé est l’ancien président des États-Unis, Donald J. Trump. Puis, nous nous intéresserons aux résultats d’études sur les…

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Advanced French 383 - World News, Opinion and Analysis in French 8:06

19d ago8:06

8:06

La montée de l'extrême-droite inquiète l’Allemagne L’ascension de Peter Magyar ébranle la vie politique hongroise Le « chacun pour soi » de la gauche française profite à Raphaël Glucksmann Santé : Gabriel Attal lance la « taxe lapin » pour responsabiliser les patients Le Centre Pompidou célèbre Constantin Brancusi en grande pompe…

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News in Slow French #685- French course with current events 7:03

1M ago7:03

7:03

Comme toujours, la première partie de l'émission sera consacrée à l'actualité de la semaine. Nous commencerons par discuter de l'éclipse solaire qui a eu lieu ce lundi en Amérique du Nord. Ensuite, nous parlerons des tentatives incessantes de la Russie de rejeter la responsabilité de l’attentat terroriste survenu le mois dernier près de Moscou sur …

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Advanced French 382 - World News, Opinion and Analysis in French 8:21

25d ago8:21

8:21

Antony Blinken en visite en Europe Géorgie : la loi qui soulève l’inquiétude des Européens Anne Hidalgo se met au vert Iseult, l’extraordinaire machine à scanner le cerveau Le Pessac-Léognan a plus que jamais la cote

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News in Slow French #684- French course with current events 7:55

1M ago7:55

7:55

Dans la première partie de l'émission, nous discuterons de l'actualité. Nous commenterons tout d’abord l’accord conclu entre les pays de l'UE concernant les importations de produits agricoles en provenance d'Ukraine. Ensuite, nous parlerons d'un rapport qui affirme que des agents russes seraient responsables du « syndrome de La Havane ». Puis, nous…

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Advanced French 381 - World News, Opinion and Analysis in French 7:10

1M ago7:10

7:10

Paris est-elle une ville sale ? Des Français se retrouvent dépaysés au Québec Séparatisme anglophone au Cameroun Kumbh Mela : le plus grand pèlerinage du monde Rutger Bregman : utopiste réaliste

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News in Slow French #683- French course with current events 9:41

2M ago9:41

9:41

Nous commencerons l'émission par une discussion sur quelques évènements de l'actualité. Nous parlerons tout d’abord de l’attentat de l’État islamique contre des civils à Moscou qui a fait 139 morts et 180 blessés. Ensuite, nous nous intéresserons à la résolution de l'ONU exigeant un cessez-le-feu immédiat dans la bande de Gaza. Puis, nous commenter…

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