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A quirky, insider's guide to understanding France and the French, from the sublime to the ridiculous. Thursday at 1:45pm. And join us for French Connections Plus on the last Thursday of the month at 4:15pm.
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Brodyfest

Linnea Bullion + Emilia Barrosse

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Join your new parasocial friends Linnea Bullion and Emilia Barrosse as they watch and discuss Adrien Brody's eclectic filmography in chronological order.
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Join host Curtis Chang and his friends as they follow Jesus and make sense of the world. With expertise, thoughtfulness, and humor, they discuss how Christian faith intersects with culture, politics, work, entertainment, and other aspects of life. Good Faith is produced by Redeeming Babel. Good Faith is ranked in the top .5 percent of all podcasts.
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Here's The Deal

Denis Stranjak & Mashi Scanlan

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Denis Stranjak & Mashi Scanlan sit down to offer advice on all things life; personal or professional, serious or lighthearted. Write in with your topics and situations.
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A podcast for movie lovers, dedicated to diving in to the back catalogue of a wide array of movie directors . From Kubrick to Kurosawa, Scorsese to Spielberg, each episode will focus on one particular auteur, discussing their filmography and then comparing a Top 5 list of our favourite movies with guests. As well as this there will be bonus episodes containing movies reviews, other Top 5 lists and all things cinema!
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A podcast about movies - old and new. Each episode host Olivia Tjon-A-Meeuw and a guest discuss two films in great detail: A new release followed by an older film. That might be a stone cold classic or a brand new discovery. Either way, it's a gem! Listen to figure out if any of the films are ... one for you.
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Freshly back from maternity leave, Florence Villeminot shares her insights about having a baby in France. While the number of births is dropping, France remains one of the better performers within the European Union. One of the secrets is its healthcare system, "la Sécurité sociale", which covers the bulk of the cost of having a baby. A key player …
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There’s not much worth discussing yet in Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York, so Sarah and David focus on the Supreme Court and a case on Idaho’s law restricting gender-transition treatment for minors. Plus: Murmurs about Clarence Thomas’ brief absence. The Agenda: —Election law crimes, tax crimes, and falsification of business records —Chall…
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Linnea and Emilia talk Manodrome (2023), billionaires, and the toxicity of Madame Web. Got a question/comment/nickname suggestion for Linnea? Email brodyfestnotquest@gmail.com. ----------- Special thanks to Brad Petering of TV Girl for our theme song. Listen to TV Girl on Spotify, and follow 'em on Instagram. And another big thank you to Nats for B…
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Co-authors Jack Goldsmith and Bob Bauer join the podcast to discuss their book, After Trump: Reconstructing the Presidency, and the need to reform presidential power. But first, a protest and a dinner party at a Berkeley Law School dean's house. Did the location qualify as a public forum? Sarah and David evaluate. The Agenda: —Dean of Berkeley Law …
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From Luke Combs and Tracy Chapman to Johann Sebastian Bach, host Curtis Chang engages in a captivating conversation with Good Faith contributor Andy Crouch about the profound significance of music in our everyday existence. Through insightful anecdotes and reflections, they explore how to actively listen to music and let it transcend mere entertain…
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While "au revoir" is the most common way to say goodbye in French, we take a look at some of the other ways to bid farewell. From the regional "boujou", to "salut", to "à toute", we look at the spoken – and written – ways of saying goodbye in France. We also dive into some French traditions, from retirement parties to final farewells.…
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Sarah and David explain the jury questionnaire in Alvin Bragg’s case against Donald Trump before getting into the weeds of the origins of originalism. The Agenda: —How to select a jury for Trump —Celebrity trial jury instructions —Biden swings again at student loan forgiveness —Did the Warren court birth originalism? —Originalism vs. platonic ideal…
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Things get heated in Trump’s classified documents case. In a court filing this week in Donald Trump’s classified documents case, special counsel Jack Smith challenged Judge Aileen Cannon by vowing to appeal any decision that included the Presidential Record Act in jury instructions. David and Sarah discuss Smith's public move and what it means for …
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Host Curtis Chang sits down with Kaitlyn Schiess, author of the thought-provoking book, "The Bible and The Ballot." Delving into the intersection of faith and politics, this conversation offers a compelling analysis of how Christians can use or abuse scripture to influence civic engagement and public policy. Drawing from her extensive research and …
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Have you heard of "La France moche", or ugly France? In this episode, we discuss how the expression is often used to describe shopping centres on the outskirts of French towns and cities. We also find out how the government wants to beautify these areas, which are particularly popular with French shoppers.…
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Sarah and David dive into two op-eds challenging the Federalist Society and the call for lawyers to uphold the tradition of liberty under law. The Agenda: —Mayfield v. Butler, retaliation, and political targeting —Risks and challenges facing the Federalist Society —Did Trump-era advances in jurisprudence come at a deep civic cost? —The Thomas’ arti…
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Federal Judges Roy Altman, Lee Rudofsky, and Amul Thapar join Sarah and David to discuss their recent trip to Israel along with 11 other federal judges that focused on the question of the day: Is Israel complying with international law as it pursues its war against Hamas in Gaza? The Agenda: —The purpose of the judges’ trip —Walking through the loc…
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Linnea and Emilia suffer through Blonde (2022), the movie Linnea has been dreading having to watch for two years. Got a question/comment/nickname suggestion for Linnea? Email brodyfestnotquest@gmail.com. ----------- Special thanks to Brad Petering of TV Girl for our theme song. Listen to TV Girl on Spotify, and follow 'em on Instagram. And another …
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Host Curtis Chang and “founding friend” David French engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the relationship between Democrats and Republican Evangelicals. With a nuanced exploration into topics like the “God Gap,” they shed light on why Democrats frequently fail to grasp the perspectives and values of Evangelicals. Also in this episode, Da…
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With more than 3 million private swimming pools, France has more "piscines" than any other nation in Europe. We find out why the sector has been booming for years and how the government is using AI to crack down on illegal pools. We also look into the challenges, benefits and heritage of France's public swimming pools.…
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Sarah and David discuss the legal arguments and media spin around the Mifepristone abortion pill case. The Agenda: —Mifepristone at the Supreme Court —SCOTUS and the 5th Circuit —Arresting a 72-year-old woman —The "Burning Man" festival of Alaska —Red brief, green brief, orange brief too —The stigma of the green bubbles and the DOJ's antitrust case…
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In this double-guest special, David Lat shares his original reporting on the exodus of Judge Aileen Cannon’s clerks and its implications for Trump's classified documents case. Judge David Proctor of the Northern District of Alabama then joins to explain the history and function of the federal judiciary and its committees, including the Judicial Con…
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In this thought-provoking episode, public theologian and The After Party partner Russell Moore explores the need for pastors to equip themselves and their congregations for the distinctive challenges of a presidential election featuring repeat candidates and all new potential for national drama. Russell and Curtis also offer valuable insights into …
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Sarah and David dive into the battle (one that at times stumps our resident SCOTUS wonks) between the 5th Circuit and the Supreme Court on Texas’ deportation legislation. The Agenda: —Texas’ SB4, explained —Important legal glossary —The issue with administrative stays —Why the delay at the Fifth Circuit? —Opinion in chambers from Justice Roberts —F…
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Sarah and David discuss Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s opinion in Lindke v. Freed—released last week by the Supreme Court—and the test for state action on social media. Is there a constitutional right to commenting on state officials’ accounts? The Agenda: -Predicting SCOTUS votes for Net Choice -Slime in the ice machine -Justice Elena Kagan’s compell…
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