Best Kim Ngo Podcasts (2025)

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Film show: Jodie Foster's flawless French in 'Private Life' 12:31

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French director Rebecca Zlotowski had dreamed of working with her ever since she first started making films: Jodie Foster now takes on the leading role in "Private Life" as a psychologist haunted by a mysterious disappearance. Film critic Manon Kerjean gives us her appraisal of the film, and points us in the direction of "Dossier 137", a tense poli…

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Paris Photo 2025: World's biggest photography fair opens in French capital 10:43

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In this edition of Entre Nous we're discussing the Paris Photo exhibition which kicks off at the Grand Palais on November 13 and runs through to November 16. It's the biggest photography fair in the world. We speak to the artistic director of the fair, Anna Planas, and Gauri Gill, an Indian artist whose series "The Village on the Highway" is being …

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Somalia: Rape and violence against women and children widespread, NGO warns 8:12

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The international charity Save the Children is warning of widespread violence against women and children in Somalia. Just this week, a father killed his four children in an arson attack. In October, an 11-year-old girl was subject to a violent rape, and a mother was murdered along with her three daughters. According to Save the Children, these case…

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Period poverty: The fight for menstrual hygiene in Pakistan 6:15

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Pakistan is one of the worst affected countries by period poverty. According to UNICEF, nearly 44 percent of girls lack access to the minimum resources needed to manage their periods, whether at home, at school or at work. Limited access to menstrual hygiene products, clean water and sanitation facilities, coupled with a lack of information, has se…

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AI chip rush: From Nvidia's triumph to Musk's megaplan 5:21

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From Nvidia's record-breaking demand to Elon Musk's latest factory ambitions, the race to secure the hardware behind artificial intelligence is accelerating fast. FRANCE 24's Charlotte Lam tells us more.By FRANCE 24 English

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'Sniper tourists' allegedly killed civilians for fun during Bosnian war 6:16

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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, November 12, 2025: Ireland inaugurates its new president, Catherine Connolly, as Bernese shepherd dogs send Michael Higgins off with a guard of honour. Also, the Guardian covers an Italian investigation into alleged "sniper tourism" trips to Bosnia-Herzegovina during the 1992-1995 war. Finally, AI could be at the root of t…

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IEA reports shows rising demand for electricity, need for energy diversity 5:00

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The International Energy Agency (IAE) released its annual World Energy Outlook this Wednesday, underlining the growing global demand for electricity, boosted by the rush to build AI data centres. The report also shows renewable energy outpacing fossil fuels despite the US turning its back on key climate commitments. Also in this edition: US Transpo…

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China's 'Singles' Day' goes big, but physical stores are left behind 6:40

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Chinese consumers, anxious about the slowing economy and worn out by endless retail discounts, are showing signs of fatigue toward the annual "Singles' Day" shopping extravaganza – a worrying trend for Beijing as it looks to boost spending. The event was first launched by Alibaba in 2009 and is held each year on November 11. It has since grown into…

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AI's insatiable appetite for cash, energy and data: Bubble ahead? 44:31

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Could the artificial intelligence boom already be running out of road? We examine the warning signs. To think that three short years ago, the commercial launch of ChatGPT took the world by storm. AI has since sparked a global race for cash, energy resources and data – all to feed the seemingly insatiable appetite of large language model computing s…

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Women's Champions League: OL Lyonnes win clash against Wolfsburg 5:06

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OL Lyonnes defeated Wolfsburg (3-1) in the Women's Champions League. Lyon now top the table.By FRANCE 24 English

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Partition of Gaza a looming risk as Trump's plan falters 11:25

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A de facto partition of Gaza – where one area would be controlled by Israel and another by Hamas – is increasingly likely, multiple sources say, as efforts to advance US President Donald Trump's plan to end the war beyond a ceasefire appear to be faltering. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with former British diplomat Nicholas Westcott, who is a p…

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No, these videos do not show young Ukrainians forcibly sent to the frontline 5:06

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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky admitted this Tuesday that the situation in the embattled town of Pokrovsk remains difficult. Meanwhile, viral clips are suggesting that Kyiv is now illegally sending ever-younger men to fight against their will. In reality, these videos have been AI-generated. We take a closer look in this edition of Truth or…

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UN aid chief arrives in Sudan for week-long mission 13:16

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In tonight's edition: The UN's aid chief meets Sudan's army leader as the war deepens with reports of mass killings and a growing humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Darfur. Also, Ghana's government reveals what caused the helicopter crash that killed two ministers in August. And the situation for one of the world's great forests, the Congo Basin…

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Jihadists threaten to overrun Mali as blockades continue 12:57

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Since September, blockades have been multiplying across Mali, carried out by jihadists from the JNIM, the al Qaeda-linked Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims. The jihadists are imposing a fuel blockade that has paralysed the landlocked Sahel country's economy. The resulting unrest and violence have sent refugees fleeing westwards into Maurit…

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From Le Mâle to Baccarat Rouge 540: Master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian's scent-sational journey 13:38

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He created Jean-Paul Gaultier's Le Mâle at just 24 and gave the world Baccarat Rouge 540, the fragrance that conquered the internet. Now, master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian – head of his own perfume house and Perfume Creation Director at Christian Dior – unveils a new Paris exhibition, "Perfume: Sculpture of the Invisible", at the Palais de Tokyo, c…

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'I can only hope that my mother will survive': Aung San Suu Kyi's son Kim Aris 12:25

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In an interview with FRANCE 24, Kim Aris, the son of Myanmar's imprisoned former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, expressed grave concern for his mother's health. Suu Kyi, 80, has been jailed since the military overthrew her government in 2021 and is serving a 27-year sentence. "Her health is deteriorating. Her heart condition is getting worse," Aris said,…

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A royal taste of history: Candy maker Mazet keeps France's sweet traditions alive 5:51

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In this edition of Entre Nous we meet Hugues Pouget. He's not just one of the best pastry chefs in France, he's also the head of La confiserie royale Mazet, a candy maker that's been around for almost 400 years. He tells us what it means to be at the helm of a living heritage and what exactly his famous pralines are made of.…

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Exploring life after war with journalist and director Anne Poiret 10:44

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An internationally renowned French journalist has spoken to FRANCE 24 about her mission to ensure journalists keep covering the reality of people's lives once the guns of war have stopped firing. Anne Poiret, the founder of After War, also has two documentaries that have been released recently, and she spoke to us about both of them. "Les fantômes …

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France's fight against violent extremism, 10 years after the Paris attacks 12:28

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Ten years after the November 13 Paris terror attacks, France's security and intelligence services are dealing with reports of increasingly younger individuals who often become radicalised quickly via social networks. Through rare access inside the police's radicalisation telephone hotline, as well as interviews with terrorism experts, a former pris…

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US rockers We Are Scientists celebrate 20 years of 'With Love and Squalor' 3:27

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American rockers We Are Scientists are pioneers of the indie sleaze movement and are currently celebrating the 20th anniversary of their groundbreaking album "With Love and Squalor". It's a double celebration for the group, as they have also just released their latest album "Qualifying Miles". FRANCE 24's music editor Jennifer Ben Brahim chatted wi…

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Will China replace the US as a climate action leader? 6:19

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PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, November 11, 2025: First, US President Donald Trump's latest pardons are a worrying signal for next year's midterm elections. Next, China's carbon emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months amid a renewable energy boom. Also, the winner of the Booker Prize is described as the "blokiest" novel yet. Finally, a toe-…

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Baghdad gets a makeover: Iraqi capital undergoes major renovation 5:30

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Since Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's government came to power three years ago following a serious political crisis, Iraq has been experiencing one of the calmest and most stable periods of the last two decades. The capital Baghdad is currently undergoing major renovation work. FRANCE 24's Marie-Charlotte Roupie reports, with Josh Vardey.…

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Senators pass shutdown-ending bill, lifting US and European markets 6:27

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After US senators managed to pass a bill that could end what has been the longest government shutdown in US history, equity markets have reacted with strong gains on Wall Street and beyond. Nonetheless, the interruption in government work will take its toll on the US economy, as predicted by the Congressional Budget Office. Also in this edition: we…

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2026 World Cup: France kick off decisive week for qualification 4:56

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France face Ukraine and Azerbaijan this week to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.By FRANCE 24 English

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Episode 306 - Andy Kim Christmas 17:13

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The Andy Kim Christmas is an annual charity concert event founded by musician Andy Kim that raises money for the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Gifts of Light program in Toronto. The show features Kim and a rotating lineup of other acclaimed Canadian artists for a festive celebration of music and charity. While the primary Toronto ev…

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Episode 305 - Wendy Donawa 19:08

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Her poems arise from memories, both personal and historical. They also develop from observation and constant reading, and from the natural world. These layered elements combine to offer through-lines for further contemplation in our wounded, resilient lives.

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Episode 304 - Chris Hall 22:49

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Dennis interviews Chris Hall, President of the Canadian Independent Booksellers Association

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Episode 303 - Meg Todd 19:30

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Meg Todd grew up in the Alberta prairies. She is a two-time finalist for the CBC Short Story Prize, and her work has appeared in Ploughshares, Prairie Fire, PRISM international and elsewhere. Her debut short story collection, Exit Strategies, was a finalist for both the ReLit Award and the Danuta Gleed Literary Award. She holds an MFA in Creative W…

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Episode 301 - Ginger Ngo 13:32

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Ginger Ngo is an author and illustrator based in Vancouver, BC

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Episode 300 - Colleen Carr 29:06

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Colleen is a vocalist/pianist raised on a farm in Saskatchewan. At the age of 20 Colleen joined a group of 5 called "Sahara", played the Wurlizter piano as well as singing. She paused music at 24, was married, had two children, and then picked up where she left off at the age of 35. Over the past 30 years Colleen has performed for Telemiracle TV fu…

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Episode 299 - Rob Mclennan 28:08

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Rob is an Ottawa based writer, editor, publisher, and critic. They discuss the book of sentences

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Episode 298 - Charlie Angus 30:33

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Dennis and Charlie talk about Charlie's book "Dangerous Memory", in which Charlie does a major re-think of the political shifts of the 1980s, a decade of greed

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Episode 297 - Suzy Krause 21:06

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Dennis discusses her book, "I Think We've Been Here Before" --a family is shaken when they receive news of a terminal illness, and that humanity will be rendered extinct in months.

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Episode 296 - Men Without Hats 29:56

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Men Without Hats is a Canadian new wave and synth-pop band, from Montreal, QC. Known for Safety Dance and Pop Goes the World, they are characterized by the baritone voice of Ivan Doroschuk, and their elbaorate use of synth.

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Episode 295- Sara Winokur 22:12

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Sara Winokur is a geneticist, researcher, and author. Her historical fiction and cultural thrillers embody elements of DNA and forensic science, as she has a Ph.D. in molecular genetics. They talk about her book Ivory Bones, when Icelandic forensic geneticist Brynja Pálsdóttir, haunted by her family's dark legacy, is drawn into the search for the m…

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Episode 294 - Christine Stringer 26:10

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Dennis talks about Charity Trickett Is Not So Glamorous, a semi-autobiographical novel based on the author's time working in the film industry in Vancouver and Los Angeles.

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Gitz is a Canadian Indigenous Author, Actor, Activist and Youth Educator. His debut novel, 'Secret of the Stars' is quickly heating up and has caught the attention of national and international media such as the CBC and Australia's Indigenous Radio Station.