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Welcome to A Propos, a podcast across the Atlantic, brought to you by the Consulate General of France in New York. In this podcast, our host Garance Choko welcomes guests from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss cultural, social and political matters and to build bridges between France and the United States. New episodes will be released every 2 months. About our host: Garance Choko is a French pianist and entrepreneur. Born in Paris, she gave her first piano concert at the age of five and ...
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In the seventh episode of our podcast, our host Garance Choko interviews Marc Levy, the world's most widely read French writer. He talks about his experience as an author, his life in New York City, what writing brings him and what he wants to pass on to his readers: freedom.By Consulate General of France in New York
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Daniel Boulud: Food And Business Stories Of A French Chef in New York
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In this sixth episode of our podcast, our host Garance Choko welcomes Daniel Boulud, one of America’s most beloved chefs. The owner of several award-winning restaurants across the globe talks about his journey as a chef and a businessman, from a family farm in France to the Big Apple.With the support of France-Amérique Magazine.…
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Gad Elmaleh: Comedy And Identity, A Quest For Happiness
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In this fifth episode, our host Garance Choko welcomes the famous comedian, actor and director Gad Elmaleh. The artist is on tour in the United States and talks about religion, his ties to France and the French-speaking community, and his relationship with his audience.By Consulate General of France in New York
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French Rap: A New York Conversation With MC Solaar
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🗣️ This episode of our podcast is exceptionally in French. Read the transcript in English on our website: https://bit.ly/3IyNa8D While in New York, Claude M'Barali, better known as MC Solaar, stopped by the Consulate General of France for a special interview as part of our podcast A Propos. A must in French music and a great literary talent, this a…
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Climate Justice: Pairing Indigenous and Western Science
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In this third episode of A propos, our host Garance Choko will discuss the climate crisis, its challenges and perspectives, with Pierre Gentine, scientist at Columbia University, and Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, activist and rapper.With the support of France-Amérique Magazine.By Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, Pierre Gentine, Garance Choko
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The Powers of Beauty, With Raisa Flowers and Nathalie Gerschtein
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In this second episode of A Propos, our host Garance Choko takes you behind the scenes of the beauty industry with star makeup artist Raisa Flowers and Nathalie Gerschtein, President of L’Oréal’s Consumer Products Division in North America. Together, they explore the complex and magical powers beauty holds over all of us. With the support of France…
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Growing up in France as an African-American woman with China Moses
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In the first episode of A Propos, our host Garance Choko talks to the Artist, Disney Princess, Jazz Singer and TV star China Moses about growing up in France as an African-American woman, how to make it in show business, and why Internet changed everything. Stay tuned for a heartfelt conversation where you’ll learn "how to choose your battles".…
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