Best Simone Veil Podcasts (2024)

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Constitutional Crossroads: France and America, with Jeffrey Rosen 32:18

1y ago32:18

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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 about the norms in the two nations. Featuring guests: Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO of the National Constitution Center Florence Hermite, Head of the Fren…

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Freedom of the Press & Tomorrow’s Journalism with The Texas Tribune boss Sewell Chan 28:44

1y ago28:44

28:44

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 rising disinfo and the breakdown of local news as well as his hopes for the industry.

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Nicolas Maubert: From the High Seas to Outer Space 20:54

1y ago20:54

20:54

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 day job, he’s seen legends like Thomas Pesquet off into space, and in his free time, he’s explored the high seas on solo missions. Listen to our conversatio…

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Behind the scenes at DC’s National Zoo lab: Bringing the next generation of species to life 23:50

1+ y ago23:50

23:50

Pierre 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 generation of the scarcest populations in the world. On t…

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Aurélie Jean: Decoding Algorithms 36:27

1+ y ago36:27

36:27

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 Bloomberg and wears many hats (consultant, researcher, teacher, tech and science advisor, board member, investor and editorial contributor) while using her plat…

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Simone Veil: Woman of the Century, with Elsa Zylberstein 29:43

2y ago29:43

29:43

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's political climate and Elsa's emotional connection to the role.By Embassy of France in the U.S.

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Season Finale: Astronaut Thomas Pesquet and Crew 27:41

2+ y ago27:41

27:41

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, cross-cultural friendships.By Embassy of France in the U.S.

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Leila Slimani: Unveiling Structures of Power 31:26

2+ y ago31:26

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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 Sanders, available now.By Embassy of France in the U.S.

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Two Nations, One Goal: Facing Terrorism without Fear 23:52

2+ y ago23:52

23:52

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 Executive VP of the New York National September 11 Museum and Memorial Cliff Chanin to discuss their shared challenges and successes.…

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EU Explainer: Trade in a Time of War, with Cecilia Malmström 25:27

2+ y ago25:27

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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 EU Explainer episode, Malmström examines the role the world can play in the Ukraine crisis through trade. Europe and the US are pivotal players in keepin…

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Serge Bromberg: Lost and Found Films and Méliès Movie Magic 23:39

2+ y ago23:39

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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 restoring lost classic films. From the masterpieces of Georges Méliès, to performances of Josephine Baker, to historic reels of France recovering from W…

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Hope for an Authentic Story 24:49

2+ y ago24:49

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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 examines the traditional portrayal (or lack of portrayal) of African American history in the US. In an era of book banning and cancel culture, she encourages …

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Un Village Français: French WWII Drama Wins US Audience and Award 25:21

2+ y ago25:21

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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 grapples with issues of morality and authority in the face of atrocity, each citizen carrying the flag of both resistor and collaborator. The show is striki…

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The Will to See: Bernard-Henri Lévy 27:21

2+ y ago27:21

27:21

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 people of not paying attention to horrible events around the world, and says it’s time we do something about that.…

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EU Explainer: The French Presidency of the EU Council and its Impact on the US 48:00

2+ y ago48:00

48:00

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.By Embassy of France in the U.S.

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Sex, Style and Stereotypes: the creator of Emily in Paris 19:47

3y ago19:47

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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 actor William Abadie, who explains why he has a special place in his heart for the U.S.By darren star, netflix, emily in paris, tracy madigan, William Abadie

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Diane von Furstenberg — Vive La Liberty with a Fashionable Godmother 21:14

3+ y ago21:14

21:14

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 a fashion designer, entrepreneur and a strong female icon. In February 2020, Diane was awarded with France’s highest honor–the Légion d'Honneur–for her …

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Out of this World — International Cooperation in Space 20:49

3+ y ago20:49

20:49

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 international space organizations like CNES, the French Space Agency, and ESA, the European Space Agency, both of which we will virtually visit in this episode…

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France-Amérique Magazine — From French Resistance to Cultural Diplomacy 32:02

3+ y ago32:02

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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 the US. Founded in 1943 by French exiles, France-Amérique was born into an era of restoration that called for strong Franco-American friendship. Acting a…

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Ep. 56 ABM 1:51:36

3+ y ago1:51:36

1:51:36

Meet ABM, Alex Beaulieu-Marchand, Canadian freestyle skier, X Games medalist and Olympic athlete. Tune in to hear Alex and Simon trade competition stories, injury recovery tips, and what motivated them to become professional skiers.By The Pod Mill

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Ep. 55 Nick Goepper 1:40:49

3+ y ago1:40:49

1:40:49

Meet Nick Goepper, Olympic and X Games freestyle skier. Nick and Simon discuss their experiences at X Games, and Nick's experience at X Games during the COVID pandemic. They talk about dealing with stress, strategies for competing, and navigating social media.By The Pod Mill

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La Cuisine Paris — An Epicurean Exchange 29:21

3+ y ago29:21

29:21

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 cultural experiences. Founded by small-business supporter, Jane Bertch and her staff have curated a fine selection of classes covering everything from savory to …

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Ep. 54 Ted Ligety 2:11:16

3+ y ago2:11:16

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This week Simon is chatting with Olympian, Ted Ligety. Tune in to hear Simon and Ted trade stories about growing up as ski champions, their competition strategies, and what they are up to now. You don't want to miss this episode!By The Pod Mill

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Ep. 53 Levi LaVallee 2:29:21

3+ y ago2:29:21

2:29:21

Meet Levi LaVallee, American Snowmobile racer and X Games medalist. Simon and Levi talk about Levi's early career, his competition strategies, and some of his gnarliest injury recovery processes.By The Pod Mill

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BD and Comic Book Culture – Views from a Chevalier U.S. Cartoonist 42:46

3+ y ago42:46

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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. To learn more about popular BD culture in France, we spoke with Matt Madden, a US cartoonist and creator of "99 Ways to Tell a Story: Exercises in Style"…

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Ep. 52 Mark Abma 1:54:30

3+ y ago1:54:30

1:54:30

Meet Mark Abma, professional park and mogul skier turned big mountain back country skier. Listen in to hear about Mark's early career, his wellness practices, and his changing perspective on skiing.By The Pod Mill

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Elaine in Paris — A Francophile journey 29:44

3+ y ago29:44

29:44

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 spent many years chronicling French culture, life and politics for both French and American audiences. Her ability to translate concepts across cultures …

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Ep. 51 Casey Patterson 2:29:31

3+ y ago2:29:31

2:29:31

Meet Olympic Beach Volleyball player, Casey Patterson. Join Simon and Casey this week as they talk about preparing for events, overcoming loss, and sponsorship progression.By The Pod Mill

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Ep. 50 James Woods Part 2 1:39:52

3+ y ago1:39:52

1:39:52

This is part 2 of a two-part episode with X Games gold medalist and Olympic free skier, James Woods. Join Simon and James in this second episode to talk about skiing on dry slopes, what it takes to be an X Games athlete today, and more about James's inspiration for free skiing.By The Pod Mill

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Ep. 49 James Woods Part 1 1:04:27

3+ y ago1:04:27

1:04:27

Meet James Woods, X Games free skier from Great Britain. James competed this year in X Games Aspen 2021, and holds a gold medal from X Games Aspen 2017. Tune in to hear how James's career began and how he overcame injuries. Part two coming next week!By The Pod Mill

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Ep. 48 Alex Hall 1:41:19

3+ y ago1:41:19

1:41:19

Alex Hall, four-time X Games gold medalist, Olympic athlete, member of the US Freeskiing Slopestyle team, and perhaps one of the biggest names in free skiing currently. You don't want to miss Simon's interview with Alex in this episode!!By The Pod Mill

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La French Tech — The New French Revolution 21:57

3+ y ago21:57

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"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 Director Kat Borlongan, a Filipino-French citizen whose cros…

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Ep. 47 Jesper Tjäder 1:39:22

3+ y ago1:39:22

1:39:22

Swedish free style skier, Jesper Tjäder, has competed world-wide in slopestyle competitions as well as the 2014 and 2018 Olympics. Listen in to hear about how his career grew, his advice for competitions, and his passion for urban skiing and making ski videos.By The Pod Mill

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Ep. 46 Matt Macduff Part 2 1:15:27

3+ y ago1:15:27

1:15:27

You may recognize Matt Macduff as the biker who built and rode the infamous "Loop of Doom." In part two, you will hear about the 7+ year effort required to design, build, and ride this loop. Listen in to hear what Matt learned about perseverance, injury recovery and mental fortitude during this process.…

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The Lafayette Trail — Following America's Favorite Frenchman 18:15

3+ y ago18:15

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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 Franco-American hero General Lafayette. Julien is a French geographer and historian who is fascinated by the Marquis' visit that united the U.S. during a…

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Ep. 45 Matt Macduff Part 1 1:19:31

3+ y ago1:19:31

1:19:31

Matt Macduff, mountain bike free rider. This week Simon and Matt talk about their experience as free rider pioneers in their sports. Tune in to the first part of this episode to hear about Matt Macduff's biking career.By The Pod Mill

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Ep. 44 Philou Poirier 1:15:56

3+ y ago1:15:56

1:15:56

Meet legend, Philou Poirier. Poirier talks about his career in free skiing, the influences on his skiing style, and his process for overcoming addiction.By The Pod Mill

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STATION F — Based in Paris, the world's largest startup campus 17:50

3+ y ago17:50

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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 about getting young businesses the resources they need to thrive. She works hard to create an environment where unicorns can brush elbows with the world’s …

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Ep. 43 Simon on Founder's Therapy 1:16:12

3+ y ago1:16:12

1:16:12

Multiple X Game gold medal winner, world record holder and world champion skier Simon Dumont brings his infectious energy to the show and discusses his life as a sole brand, champion skier, his competitive nature, and his transition from sports to entrepreneurship. On the outside, Simon’s journey is one of worldwide glamour, fame and dominance in h…

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Ep. 42 Josh Dueck Part 2 1:17:00

3+ y ago1:17:00

1:17:00

Part two of Simon's interview with Josh Dueck!By The Pod Mill

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The American Library in Paris — After the darkness of war, the light of books 23:35

3+ y ago23:35

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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 hardship to provide a haven to those in need. From famous expatriates like Stein and Hemingway to today's modern bestselling authors, the library has be…

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Ep. 41 Josh Dueck Part 1 1:08:48

3+ y ago1:08:48

1:08:48

This week Simon is joined by Josh Dueck, professional free skier and Paralympics medalist. Simon and Josh discuss Josh's early career and coaching and they also talk about the important lessons Josh learned from injuries and injury recovery. Watch out for part two next week!By The Pod Mill

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Villa San Francisco — Engaging artists and community worldwide 20:47

3+ y ago20:47

20:47

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. Today, we speak with Melanie Desliens Flint, a founding member of Villa San Francisco and an integral part of the international Villa Network's expansion…

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Ep. 40 Byron Wells 1:50:45

4y ago1:50:45

1:50:45

You wanted the Jossi Wells sequal...you got it! Simon goes for the Wells family bingo with Byron Wells in this weeks awesome sode. It's a full kiwi fest with all the usual antics. Buckle up for another great conversation with Simon.By The Pod Mill

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Ep. 39 BFR Bands with Dr. Mike DeBord 55:40

4y ago55:40

55:40

This is it...a peek into what keeps a world class athlete in tip top Greek God level shape. Simon jumps on with Dr. Mike in order to dive deep into the history and science behind the BFR bands. Come, stay a while and learn a little bit along the way. As a special thank you to all of our listeners, if you think you have what it takes to keep up with…

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Ep. 38 Joss Christensen 2:24:53

4y ago2:24:53

2:24:53

Join Simon this week as he talks with free skier, Joss Christensen. Joss talks about being inspired by free skiers as he grew up in Park City, Utah. Simon and Joss discuss injury recovery and qualifying for the Olympics, and Joss shares his experience winning gold in 2014.By The Pod Mill

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Ep. 37 Paul Thacker 1:43:28

4y ago1:43:28

1:43:28

Paul Thacker, pro freestyle snowmobile and para snow bikecross athlete, meets with Simon this week to talk about his life and athletic career. Paul shares his journey from Alaska to hockey to finance to stuntman for Vin Diesel to X Games. Paul and Simon discuss injuries and the lessons that they have learned from them.…

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Ep. 36 Ryan Dungey 1:41:29

4y ago1:41:29

1:41:29

Meet Ryan Dungey, winner of every major title in American motocross and supercross! Learn how Ryan made his start in motocross, the strategies that he used to overcome his fears, and how he has recovered from injuries, this week as he talks with Simon.By The Pod Mill

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Ep. 35 Eero Ettala 1:27:27

4y ago1:27:27

1:27:27

Meet Eero Ettala, Finnish professional snow boarder and X Games 1st place medalist. Eero and Simon talk about how professional skiing and snow boarding have changed, comradery between athletes, and what competition means to both of them. Tune in to hear Simon's memory of Eero's X Games victory and what the X Games are like from an athlete's perspec…

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Ep. 34 Mike Clarke 1:25:14

4y ago1:25:14

1:25:14

Introducing Mike Clarke, skier turned filmmaker. Listen in as Simon and Mike talk about some of the most challenging aspects of being a professional free skier, reminisce on the best times, and discuss the transition from skier to professional filmmaker.By The Pod Mill

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