The French Media
Although more ideologically diverse than the American media, French newspapers and television distinguish themselves in another way: their ownership by right-wing billionaires
Special: Collapse of France's Government
If France's left-wing New Popular Front coalition recieved a plurality of votes following President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron's surprise dissolution of the National Assembly, it would be an informal coalition of right-wing parties which would install Michel Barnier as Prime Minisiter. As we discussed on
Minitel (Part 1)
Minitel brought France into the networked age almost a decade before Americans would discover the commercial internet.
Fall of France (Part 3)
As war breaks out across the continent, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Belgium fall in quick succession, while France—once confident—stumbles due to its military's outdated doctrine, strategic blunders, and insufficient materiel and communications equipment. The victorious left of the late 1930s disintegrates after the Soviet Union orders
Election Special: Trump II
As we predicted in our coverage leading up to the election, Donald Trump will once again be President of the United States. How did Pod Save America get it so wrong? What are some of the reasons Harris and the Democratic party seemingly handed the election over to the Republican
Fall of France (Part 2)
The seeds of France's downfall were sown in the aftermath of World War I. Though victorious, the country suffered immense losses in manpower, industrial capacity, and infrastructure. While the government grappled with rebuilding and maintaining its vast colonial empire, the modernization of its armed forces was neglected. This
Fall of France (Part 1)
France left World War I victorious and was reputed as having the greatest military in the world. Nevertheless, the war cost France an entire generation of manpower, a landscape riddled in destruction and diminished industrial capacity vis-à-vis Germany.
US Election Special: Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place
What does the upcoming election mean for Europe? What is it like to vote from abroad in blue states where elections are uncontested and the presidential outcome predetermined? Why is the Harris campaign not talking enough about abortion rights?
Europe's Internet
Between fiber optics, regulated competition and privacy laws, most Americans might be surprised to learn the country that created the ARPANET, is not leading the world.
Election Special: Macron Chooses the Right
In a shift to the right, French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier as prime minister on September 5th, following a tumultuous period in French politics. This appointment came after the left-wing New Popular Front won a plurality of seats in the National Assembly in the July legislative elections, denying
Eloka Ferry (1921)
The Eloka Ferry case of 1921, decided by the French Tribunal of Conflicts, offers a glimpse into the complexities of colonial governance, the intersection of industry and public service, and the evolution of legal distinctions within a system marked by racism and exploitation. The case, which revolved around the sinking
Telegram
Pavel Durov, the CEO of the popular "messaging app" Telegram, was arrested in France on August 24th while traveling through Le Bourget airport. Durov's arrest has sparked a wide-ranging debate about content moderation, encryption, and the extent of legal jurisdiction over tech companies operating beyond their