Hurricane Sandy

In an election where every vote counts, Hurricane Sandy forces the two candidates to review their schedule... and tone down the rhetoric. Instead, the battle for the White House is going to play out fiercly but more quietly in the trenches as campaigners do all they can to energise potential voters.

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Andrew REVKIN. Writer for "Dot Earth" Blog, New York Times. Professor, Pace University (from New York);
Craig RUTTLE. Freelance Photojournalist (from Little Ferry, New Jersey);
Frederic WINCKLER. President, J. Walter Thompson Paris;
Ellen WASYLINA. Member, Republicans Abroad;
Frederick T. DAVIS. Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. Member, Democrats Abroad.
Nathan KING. France 24 Correspondent (from Dayton, Ohio).

Produced by François Picard, Anelise Borges, Mary Colombel, Shamira Muhammad.

Watch the second part here.

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François Picard

16/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

All eyes on Iran: Green Movement Act Two?

After Tehran’s first major day of protest in over a year, can Iran support regime change abroad while suppressing protests at home? François Picard’s panel argues over just how much the U.S. should support the opposition.

15/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Revolution in the Arab World: is Algeria next? (Part 2)

The recent revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt have given hope to millions of people living under autocratic regimes across the arab world. Leaving aside the revolutionary success in Tunisia and Egypt, we've also seen protests break out in Yemen, in Jordan and most recently, in Algeria.

15/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Revolution in the Arab World: is Algeria next?

10/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Making babies: are we playing God? (part 2)

As France reviews its bioethics legislation, news of the birth of the country’s first "saviour sibling" sparks condemnation from the Catholic Church. François Picard’s panel argues over the distinction between helping parents start a family and the fear of designer babies.

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