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DSK and the French: The impact of Strauss-Kahn's downfall

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His presidential ambitions long dashed, Dominique Strauss-Kahn now finds himself linked to a prostitution ring in northern France. François Picard’s panel weighs up the relative impact on French politics and society.

DEBATE
  • Eric LISANN, American attorney;
  • Anne BAGAMERY, Senior Editor, International Herald Tribune;
  • Aude BARON, Chief Editor of Plus, Nouvel Observateur;
  • Ron SOFFER, Lawyer at the Paris and New York Bars.

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    Program prepared and produced by Christopher Davies, Molly Hall and Mary Colombel 

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