Strauss-Kahn, the fall: sex scandal shocks the world

The culture clash is glaring as the French watch Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s first appearance in court on sex crime charges. François Picard’s panel debates the pros and cons of seeing a potential presidential frontrunner in handcuffs.

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Elaine SCIOLINO, New York Times, author of “La Seduction, How The French Play The Game of Life” (June 2011)

Anne DEYSINE, American Studies Dept. University of Paris X-Nanterre. Author (in French) of "United States – A New Deal" (2010)

Patrick JARREAU, Columnist, Rue 89.fr news website

From New York, Anthony BARKOW, Center on Administration of Criminal Law, New York University

Daniel SOULEZ LARIVIERE, Paris attorney, Soulez Lariviere & Associates

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Produced by Pauline Heilmann, Yi Song, David Boratav, Anelise Borges

Presenter

François Picard

07/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

War in Syria: Will spillover spark regional conflict?

More than two years after the Syrian revolt began, the conflict has taken a frightening turn in recent days with Israel striking Damascus twice, Syria threatening to retaliate and growing evidence that chemical weapons may have been used. With Lebanon ever so fragile, Turkey on edge, Jordan flooded with refugees and an international community still deeply divided, could we be witnessing the perfect storm that will plunge the whole region into conflict?

06/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Hollande's first year (part 2)

"Unhappy birthday, Mr. President!" Today, François Hollande's mandate is one year old. But it has been a long and painful 12 months for the French President. Marc Perelman and his guests discuss the French presidency's ups and downs over the past year.

06/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Hollande's first year

02/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Germany envy (part 2)

The just rewards of a virtuous model and a talented generation, or is an unprecedented all-German UEFA Champions League final the future of a Europe where new "financial fair play" rules suit the Bundesliga better than its rivals? François Picard’s panel looks at Germany’s winning football model.