A Propos: France and New York in conversation

Aug 12 2024 10 ep. 33 mins 7
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Welcome to A Propos, France and New York in conversation, brought to you by the Consulate General of France in New York. Our team 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.

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In 1824, Lafayette embarked on a farewell tour to the U.S. where he was received as the Guest of the Nation. To mark the bicentennial of this tour, he will be the star of several celebrations in New York in August 2024. Learn more about his fascinating life with American historian Mark Schneider on our podcast, A Propos: France and New York in conversation.

Women in Sports: Insights of an Olympic Champion

Jul 19 2024 33 mins  
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Disability and inclusion at work - With Yann Bucaille, Co-founder of Café Joyeux

Jun 04 2024 22 mins  
The Consulate General of France in New York is delighted to launch the second season of its podcast A Propos, France and New York in conversation. For this first episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with French entrepreneur Yann Bucaille-Lanzerac, co-founder of Café Joyeux. This chain of café-restaurants was the first in the world to train and employ people with mental or cog

Marc Levy: The Freedom of Writing

Nov 16 2023 52 mins  
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.

Daniel Boulud: Food And Business Stories Of A French Chef in New York

Aug 31 2023 45 mins  
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.

Gad Elmaleh: Comedy And Identity, A Quest For Happiness

Jun 08 2023 45 mins  
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.

French Rap: A New York Conversation With MC Solaar

Feb 16 2023 24 mins  
🗣️ 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 artist who democratized rap

Climate Justice: Pairing Indigenous and Western Science

Dec 12 2022 32 mins  
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.

The Powers of Beauty, With Raisa Flowers and Nathalie Gerschtein

Sep 14 2022 28 mins  
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-Amérique Magazine.

Growing up in France as an African-American woman with China Moses

Jun 23 2022 19 mins  
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".