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A live debate on the topic of the day, with four guests. From Monday to Thursday at 7:10pm Paris time.

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Surprise! A stroke of a pen over dinner at Versailles has pre-empted plans for that big Friday signing in Switzerland of an interim agreement between the United States and Iran. Coming off the G7 in France, we ask why Donald Trump suddenly decided to... more

Is it better to persuade or to confront? French leader Emmanuel Macron is opting for the royal treatment with Donald Trump at Versailles, what with a dinner to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the King of France's support for the birth of a new nat... more

Before he left Washington, there were reports that Volodymyr Zelensky wasn't even on Donald Trump's G7 bilateral meeting list. But in the end, the US president took the meeting, and more. In the French Alps resort of Evian, Trump is putting the onus ... more

If Donald Trump calls it a peace deal, does that make it so? '"Let the oil flow," trumpeted the US president after agreeing on the day of his 80th birthday to a memorandum of understanding with Iran. Trump was quick to schedule a signing ceremony for... more

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Jan Griot
Correspondent in Mexico City buildup to opening match
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Tando Sibia
South African Sports Reporter
France 24
Episode: Trump's World Cup: More matches, higher prices, fewer foreigners
Celso Thomas Castillo
Director of the Center for Latin America, Caribbean and Latinx Studies at Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
Episode: Trump's World Cup: More matches, higher prices, fewer foreigners
Wassim Cornet
FRANCE 24 correspondent in Los Angeles
France 24
Episode: Trump's World Cup: More matches, higher prices, fewer foreigners
Sarah McGrath
CEO of Women for Women France, advocate for victims of domestic abuse
Women for Women France
Episode: Has France failed its children? Outrage over murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna
Coraline Duménil
Attorney and law professor, defends victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse
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Claudia Asterita
Researcher at NION's East Asia Institute and Sciences Po Paris
NION/Sciences Po Paris
Episode: Unbreakable Kim? China's Xi visits Russia-backed North Korean leader
Jenny Town
Director of the Stimson Center's DPRK monitoring site 38 North
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Victor Cha
President of the Foreign Policy Department at CSIS
Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • A great show ~ explores issues

    François, François why the red ties?!

    Your hair is turning grey, but you can be suave & debonair

    with your more subtle European tie colors.

    Love The Debate ~ actually discussing issues.

    Have watched for years. Thank you for the great show.

    I've shared it with many.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alex_brin
    United Statesa year ago
  • Trump is a crook!

    I hope the EU steps up on behalf of Ukraine. Trump is just out for himself.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Desperate for normalcy
    United Statesa year ago
  • Marine Le Pen

    Always informative and always on topic👍 my go to daily podcast to keep up with the view from the EU👍 Keep it up 👏💯

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crimebrook
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • A French MSNBC

    Lol, Trump really got their panties in a bunch. France 24 really shows that it is in cahoots with the American legacy media. Some days I just listen to this podcast to laugh at the hysteria 😂🤣

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ajax0012
    United Statesa year ago
  • A French CNN

    Trump really got their panties in a bunch. Is France 24 in cahoots with American legacy media? Some days it sure sounds like it. Lol some days I just listen to this podcast just to laugh.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ajax0012
    United Statesa year ago

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The Macron method: How to deal with Putin's Russia?
Q: Should the diplomatic status of key religious/cultural sites tied to Russia be rolled back?
The panel suggests a careful, policy-driven approach weighing national security concerns against cultural diplomacy, with some advocating scrutiny and others calling for measured steps to avoid escalating tensions.
World's worst energy crisis? Iran war sparks scramble for alternatives to Gulf oil
Q: How long after reopening Hormuz would the effects linger, if at all?
Even if Hormuz reopened tomorrow, the economic and price effects could persist for months as markets adjust, inventories shift, and global demand continues to rebound from the crisis.
World's worst energy crisis? Iran war sparks scramble for alternatives to Gulf oil
Q: Norm, what do you make of the timing of the three ships reportedly being fired upon?
The escalation through the Strait of Hormuz is a deliberate leverage tactic intended to extract concessions in talks, and it signals that Iran may continue to apply pressure until progress is made in negotiations.
A world war? Iran war draws in more than regional rivals
Q: Should there be direct negotiations with Lebanon or other regional actors, and how might that affect the broader conflict?
The guests discuss ceasefires and disarmament dynamics in Lebanon, the role of Hezbollah, and the risk of prolonged conflict if regional actors are not engaged in a controlled manner; they also consider the limits of external mediation.
A world war? Iran war draws in more than regional rivals
Q: Do you agree that voters are smarter than they seem and that you can give an explanation for the messaging around the war?
The panelists suggest that there is a gap between the reasons for going to war and the messaging that resonates with the public, noting a missed opportunity to clearly explain the necessity of the conflict beyond a simple good-vs-evil narrative.

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What is The Debate about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features live, debate-style discussions on current global issues, frequently centered on geopolitics, energy security, public health, and diplomacy. Each episode brings a panel of experts and observers who dissect complex situations—from US-Iran negotiations and regional stability to energy markets, sanctions, and cross-border diplomacy—often weighing possible frameworks, timelines, and policy options. Notably, the program thrives on live dynamics, contrasting viewpoints, and real-time context from diverse geopolitical hotspots, which can yield a nuanced, multi-perspective take on high-stakes topics. Listeners can expect rigorous analysis, timely relevance for policy and business strategy, and access to a roster of guest experts s... more

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2. Tando Sibia
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4. Wassim Cornet
5. Sarah McGrath
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7. Claudia Asterita
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