Barack Obama soars in the polls and for now certainly controls the images and the narrative over the killing of Osama Bin Laden. But François Picard’s panel argues over whether the US president is simply applying the practices of his predecessor George W. Bush.
Barack Obama soars in the polls and for now certainly controls the images and the narrative over the killing of Osama Bin Laden. But François Picard’s panel argues over whether the US president is simply applying the practices of his predecessor George W. Bush.
Barack Obama soars in the polls and for now certainly controls the images and the narrative over the killing of Osama Bin Laden. But François Picard’s panel argues over whether the US president is simply applying the practices of his predecessor George W. Bush.
A major function of literature is to tell stories of the past, to unveil memories and to make sure that younger generations never forget. Augustin Trapenard introduces two books with that kind of emotional inheritance in the great tradition of Jewish American literature: "Collected Stories" of Isaac Singer and Nicole Krauss' "Great House".
An exclusive report from Mexico shows how easy money continues to attract thousands of young women to the drug trade. We also head to Cuba where 50 years after the Bay of Pigs Invasion, Fidel Castro's loyal soldiers recount their victory against CIA-backed exiles. Finally, how a children’s toy is being used in Brazil to reconstruct Sao Paulo.
Nineties nostalgia - author Greg Olear joins us in the studio to talk about his striking thriller “Totally Killer” that has just come out in France. Plus, legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor dies - we pay tribute to the icon of old-style Hollywood glamour by looking back on her loves, life and career. Also, a quick peek at Johnny Depp's new role in "Rango".
Today on Culture we are talking to New York artist Torrick Alblack about Graffiti in the Art world today just as the Basquiat show beat all records of attendance with 400,000 visitors here in Paris. Plus It's seen the stars come and go over the years, from Andy Warhol and Stanley Kubrick, to Arthur Miller and Marilyn Monroe. Now the iconic Chelsea Hotel is up for sale.
Algerian opposition is mobilising for democracy. Jean-Claude Duvalier’s return to Haiti continues to spark reactions online. And Google launches a science fair for 13 to 18 year olds.
Tunisians are looking for ways to get around web censorship. Online impersonation is now a crime in California and punishable by imprisonment. And a site which converts social network posts into news articles.
A massive snow storm forced hundreds of flight cancellations at US airports Sunday, creating travel chaos for thousands of Christmas travelers in the Northeast just as conditions in Europe began to thaw.
