Podcasts about Bastille Day

Grettelyn Darkey and Joe Grabowski take up the most neuralgic subject in G.K. Chesterton scholarship: his defense of the French Revolution. Working through a 1921 Illustrated London News column, a 1905 Daily News essay setting the French and Russian revolutions side by side, and a 1918 New Witness piece that turns without warning to Prussianism, they trace his distinction between the ideals of a revolution and its working out, and his insistence that what a revolution exists to restore is the rights of man and not the wrongs of man.  In This Episode: Why G.K. Chesterton distinguished the motivations behind the French Revolution from its working out under Robespierre and the Terror The negative equality G.K. Chesterton faulted the revolutionaries for—abolishing things for everybody instead of extending them to everybody Why reading G.K. Chesterton on this subject without his British and monarchical audience in view produces anachronism, and what he held against Edmund Burke G.K. Chesterton on positive and negative liberalism, and his warning that the modern revolutionist is free to hate anything, liberty itself included The white post from Orthodoxy, radicalism as a return to the roots, and G.K. Chesterton's claim that revolution is the divine part of man Resources Mentioned: The Rightness of the French Revolution by G.K. Chesterton Two Revolutions by G.K. Chesterton The Two Feasts of Freedom The Outline of Sanity by G.K. Chesterton (100th anniversary edition) The Man Who Was Thursday by G.K. Chesterton Chapters: 00:00: Introduction 00:30: Welcome—Revolutions, Independence Day, and Bastille Day 03:55: "The Rightness of the French Revolution" (1921) 05:26: Negative Equality and the Rationalist Epoch 07:40: G.K. Chesterton's Audience and the Danger of Anachronism 10:01: Politically Homeless—Belloc, the Vendée, and Edmund Burke 13:12: Knowing What You Are Talking About 17:11: "Two Revolutions" (1905) and the Songs of the Revolution 23:46: The White Post and the Job of the Conservative 26:27: "The Two Feasts of Freedom" (1918) and the Prussian Paralysis 28:00: Revolution as the Divine Part of Man 35:38: Watt Tyler and Painting the Fence Post FOLLOW US Instagram Facebook X SUPPORT Consider making a donation Visit our Shop Produced by Saint Kolbe Studios

Sometimes the best episodes happen when the boss leaves town.With Rizz celebrating his birthday overseas, the gang decides that "Happy Birthday" is officially retired and immediately begins brainstorming the next long-term psychological prank. The mission? Convince him that everyone has always celebrated Happy Bastille Day, Rizz. The debate spirals into Mandela Effects, alternate realities, and enough gaslighting to make even the French question reality.Meanwhile, breakfast becomes an Olympic event as four boxes of donuts disappear at alarming speed while pre-workout somehow enters the equation. The crew debates whether they're fueling up for the gym or an emergency nap, and honestly nobody ever figures it out.Then comes one of the most unpredictable rounds of "3 in 5" in recent memory. Listeners battle through categories ranging from beans and famous vampires to Pixar movies, breakfast cereals, state capitals, and Tom Hanks films. Some contestants dominate. Others completely forget movies exist. Rules are forgotten. Rules are invented. Tickets are awarded anyway because apparently Charity Monday is alive and well.The conversation also dives into birthday bash planning, exclusive birthday beer names, concert giveaways, and plenty of classic Rizz Show side quests that somehow become funnier than the original topic. It is exactly the kind of organized chaos fans expect from a funny morning show that refuses to stay on script.Whether you're here for ridiculous games, sarcastic humor, listener interactions, or simply watching adults argue about whether "Happy Bastille Day" is a perfectly normal greeting, this episode delivers another unforgettable daily comedy podcast.If you're new here, welcome to the weird corner of the internet where logic takes the day off and everyone somehow leaves happier than they arrived. Fans of comedy podcasts, daily shows, pop culture commentary, hilarious fails, and St. Louis radio will feel right at home.Thanks for listening to another daily comedy podcast from The Rizzuto Show. Share the episode with a friend who appreciates sarcasm, donuts, and absolutely unnecessary conspiracies, and come back tomorrow because there's always another ridiculous story waiting.This daily comedy podcast proudly serves comedy, chaos, and questionable decision-making every single weekday.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fluent Fiction - French: Brothers Reunite Over Coffee on Bastille Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-30-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les rues de Lyon étaient animées en ce jour de la Fête nationale, les drapeaux bleu-blanc-rouge flottant fièrement sous le ciel d'été.En: The streets of Lyon were lively on this Fête nationale day, with the blue-white-red flags proudly waving under the summer sky.Fr: Le café torréfacteur au coin de la rue était un refuge pour les habitants et les touristes, attirés par l'odeur envoûtante des grains de café fraîchement moulus.En: The coffee roastery at the corner of the street was a haven for locals and tourists, drawn in by the captivating aroma of freshly ground coffee beans.Fr: À l'intérieur du café, Émile était assis à une petite table près de la fenêtre.En: Inside the café, Émile was sitting at a small table near the window.Fr: Le jeune artiste était perdu dans ses pensées, son carnet de croquis entre les mains.En: The young artist was lost in his thoughts, his sketchbook in his hands.Fr: Il avait souvent évité cet endroit, mais aujourd'hui, il savait que Luc, son frère aîné, y serait.En: He often avoided this place, but today, he knew that Luc, his older brother, would be there.Fr: Leur relation avait souffert de malentendus et Émile sentait qu'il était temps de parler.En: Their relationship had suffered from misunderstandings, and Émile felt it was time to talk.Fr: Luc est entré dans le café, sa présence charismatique rempli de l'espace.En: Luc entered the café, his charismatic presence filling the space.Fr: En tant qu'entrepreneur accompli, il était admiré par beaucoup, mais Émile voyait un autre visage, celui de son frère avec qui il avait partagé son enfance.En: As a successful entrepreneur, he was admired by many, but Émile saw another side, that of his brother with whom he had shared his childhood.Fr: Les yeux d'Émile ont croisé ceux de Luc.En: Émile's eyes met Luc's.Fr: Leur rencontre était inévitable.En: Their meeting was inevitable.Fr: Luc l'a salué, presque surpris de le voir.En: Luc greeted him, almost surprised to see him.Fr: Les formules de politesse échangées, le silence s'installa, encombré de souvenirs non partagés.En: After exchanging polite pleasantries, silence settled, cluttered with unshared memories.Fr: Émile prit une profonde inspiration.En: Émile took a deep breath.Fr: "Luc, nous devons parler," dit-il, sa voix résonnant à travers les bruits du café.En: "Luc, we need to talk," he said, his voice resonating across the café's noises.Fr: Luc hocha la tête.En: Luc nodded.Fr: "Je sais, Émile.En: "I know, Émile.Fr: J'ai beaucoup réfléchi à nous."En: I have thought a lot about us."Fr: Émile exprima ses frustrations.En: Émile expressed his frustrations.Fr: Il expliqua comment il se sentait éclipsé, comme s'il vivait dans l'ombre du succès de Luc.En: He explained how he felt overshadowed, as if he were living in the shadow of Luc's success.Fr: Les mots étaient parfois difficiles, mais nécessaires.En: The words were sometimes difficult, but necessary.Fr: Luc l'écouta, les sourcils froncés, puis il posa sa main sur celle de son frère.En: Luc listened, his brows furrowed, then he placed his hand on his brother's.Fr: "J'ai fait des erreurs," admit-il.En: "I made mistakes," he admitted.Fr: "Je n'étais pas là comme tu avais besoin.En: "I wasn't there as you needed.Fr: Je suis désolé."En: I'm sorry."Fr: Leur conversation fut interrompue par le bruit des applaudissements à l'extérieur.En: Their conversation was interrupted by the sound of applause outside.Fr: Les fusées éclatèrent dans le ciel, illuminant leur réconciliation.En: Fireworks burst in the sky, illuminating their reconciliation.Fr: Ils se regardèrent, un nouvel espoir dans les yeux.En: They looked at each other, a new hope in their eyes.Fr: "Je veux soutenir ton art, Émile," dit Luc.En: "I want to support your art, Émile," said Luc.Fr: "Travaillons ensemble pour rattraper le temps perdu."En: "Let's work together to make up for lost time."Fr: Émile sourit, soulagé de ne plus être seul dans sa quête.En: Émile smiled, relieved not to be alone in his pursuit anymore.Fr: Il savait que leur relation serait différente maintenant.En: He knew their relationship would be different now.Fr: Les frères s'étaient retrouvés, et sous le ciel lumineux de la Fête de la Bastille, ils promettaient de ne plus se perdre de vue.En: The brothers had found each other again, and under the bright sky of Bastille Day, they promised never to lose sight of each other. Vocabulary Words:the street: la ruethe coffee roastery: le café torréfacteurthe aroma: l'odeurthe artist: l'artistethe misunderstanding: le malentenduthe entrepreneur: l'entrepreneurthe childhood: l'enfancethe sketchbook: le carnet de croquisthe silence: le silencethe mistake: l'erreurthe hope: l'espoirthe applause: les applaudissementsthe fireworks: les fuséesthe reconciliation: la réconciliationthe pursuit: la quêtethe memory: le souvenirthe table: la tablethe window: la fenêtrethe thought: la penséethe greeting: le salutthe presence: la présencethe eye: l'œilthe success: le succèsthe brother: le frèrethe voice: la voixthe noise: le bruitthe eyebrow: le sourcilthe hand: la mainthe childhood: l'enfancethe summer: l'été

Fluent Fiction - French: Bastille Bond: Friendship Overcomes Fear and Illness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-23-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil d'été illuminait la ville animée de Paris.En: The summer sun illuminated the bustling city of Paris.Fr: La chaleur remplissait l'air, mais à l'intérieur de l'hôpital, une fraîcheur artificielle offrait un répit.En: The heat filled the air, but inside the hospital, artificial coolness offered a reprieve.Fr: C'était la veille de la fête nationale, et l'excitation montait dans les rues, visible depuis la fenêtre de la chambre de Lucien.En: It was the eve of the national celebration, and excitement was rising in the streets, visible from the window of Lucien's room.Fr: Etienne, Camille et Lucien étaient amis depuis toujours.En: Etienne, Camille, and Lucien had been friends forever.Fr: Aujourd'hui, cependant, les rires habituels étaient remplacés par des regards inquiets.En: Today, however, their usual laughter was replaced by worried looks.Fr: Lucien reposait sur son lit, son visage pâle contrastant avec ses cheveux noirs.En: Lucien lay on his bed, his pale face contrasting with his black hair.Fr: Sa maladie l'avait affaibli, et l'impact sur sa famille le préoccupait.En: His illness had weakened him, and its impact on his family worried him.Fr: Etienne se tenait près de la fenêtre, les bras croisés.En: Etienne stood near the window, arms crossed.Fr: Il regardait distraitement les passants en bas, tout en pensant à sa propre santé.En: He watched the passersby below absentmindedly, while thinking about his own health.Fr: Un récent avertissement médical l'avait secoué.En: A recent medical warning had shaken him.Fr: Mais aujourd'hui, sa priorité était Lucien.En: But today, his priority was Lucien.Fr: Camille était assise sur une chaise, racontant des anecdotes amusantes pour alléger l'atmosphère.En: Camille was sitting on a chair, sharing amusing anecdotes to lighten the atmosphere.Fr: "Tu sais, Lucien, les médecins disent que le rire est le meilleur remède!"En: "You know, Lucien, the doctors say that laughter is the best medicine!"Fr: disait-elle, un sourire encourageant sur le visage malgré son inquiétude pour son propre examen médical.En: she said, an encouraging smile on her face despite her concern for her own medical exam.Fr: La chambre de Lucien offrait une vue parfaite sur la rue, où les préparatifs pour le feu d'artifice devenaient frénétiques.En: Lucien's room offered a perfect view of the street, where preparations for the fireworks were becoming frantic.Fr: Une partie d'Etienne était captivée par la scène extérieure, mais une autre partie se sentait engloutie par ses peurs.En: A part of Etienne was captivated by the scene outside, but another part felt overwhelmed by his fears.Fr: Finalement, alors que les couleurs vibrantes éclataient dans le ciel, Etienne se retourna vers Lucien et Camille.En: Finally, as the vibrant colors burst in the sky, Etienne turned to Lucien and Camille.Fr: "Lucien, je suis inquiet," avoua-t-il soudainement, brisant le silence pesant.En: "Lucien, I'm worried," he suddenly admitted, breaking the heavy silence.Fr: "Pas seulement pour toi, mais aussi pour moi."En: "Not just for you, but also for me."Fr: Lucien leva la tête, son expression surprise mais emplie de compréhension.En: Lucien lifted his head, his expression surprised but full of understanding.Fr: "Dis-moi, Etienne," dit-il doucement.En: "Tell me, Etienne," he said softly.Fr: Etienne inspira profondément.En: Etienne took a deep breath.Fr: "J'ai eu un problème de santé récemment.En: "I had a health issue recently.Fr: Et dans cet hôpital, j'ai peur."En: And in this hospital, I'm scared."Fr: Sa voix tremblait légèrement, mais il continua.En: His voice trembled slightly, but he continued.Fr: "Je veux t'aider, Lucien, mais j'ai aussi besoin de parler."En: "I want to help you, Lucien, but I also need to talk."Fr: Camille approcha, posant une main amicale sur l'épaule d'Etienne.En: Camille approached, placing a friendly hand on Etienne's shoulder.Fr: "Nous sommes là pour toi aussi, Etienne," dit-elle.En: "We're here for you too, Etienne," she said.Fr: Lucien, touché par la vulnérabilité de son ami, sourit faiblement.En: Lucien, touched by his friend's vulnerability, smiled weakly.Fr: "On ne peut pas tout contrôler," murmura-t-il.En: "We can't control everything," he murmured.Fr: "Mais on peut s'aider, et ça, c'est important."En: "But we can support each other, and that's important."Fr: Alors que le bleu, le rouge et le blanc des feux d'artifice illuminaient la pièce, une chaleur nouvelle remplaça la froideur stérile des lieux.En: As the blue, red, and white of the fireworks illuminated the room, a new warmth replaced the sterile coldness of the place.Fr: La conversation qui suivit révéla des craintes partagées, renforçant le lien entre les trois amis.En: The conversation that followed revealed shared fears, strengthening the bond between the three friends.Fr: En quittant l'hôpital cette nuit-là, Etienne se sentait plus léger, libéré d'un poids insoupçonné.En: Leaving the hospital that night, Etienne felt lighter, freed from an unexpected weight.Fr: Il avait appris que partager ses craintes pouvait aussi apaiser celles des autres.En: He had learned that sharing his fears could also ease those of others.Fr: Leur amitié, renforcée par cette épreuve, resterait inébranlable, illuminée par la lumière des feux de la Bastille.En: Their friendship, strengthened by this ordeal, would remain unshakeable, illuminated by the light of the Bastille fireworks. Vocabulary Words:eve: la veillebustling: animéereprieve: un répitillness: la maladiecontrast: contrastepassersby: les passantsabsentmindedly: distraitementwarning: l'avertissementpriority: la prioritétestimonial: le témoignagefrantic: frénétiquesoverwhelmed: englouti(e)fears: les peursinsecure: peurvulnerability: la vulnérabilitésterile: stérilebond: le lienordeal: l'épreuveshaken: secouésupport: s'aiderroom: la chambrehospital: l'hôpitalcoolness: la fraîcheurilluminated: illuminaitartificial: artificielleanecdotes: des anecdotesconcern: l'inquiétudefireworks: les feux d'artificesky: le cielconversation: la conversation

Fluent Fiction - French: Fireworks and Fate: A Parisian Love Story Unfolds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-23-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil brillait au-dessus de Paris ce 14 juillet.En: The sun was shining above Paris this 14 juillet.Fr: Mathieu ajusta son chapeau et vérifia sa montre une nouvelle fois.En: Mathieu adjusted his hat and checked his watch once more.Fr: "Lucie ne devrait plus tarder", pensa-t-il en observant les flots de gens se diriger vers la Tour Eiffel.En: "Lucie shouldn't be long now," he thought as he watched the streams of people heading toward the Tour Eiffel.Fr: C'était la Fête nationale, et Paris était en effervescence.En: It was Bastille Day, and Paris was buzzing with excitement.Fr: Lucie arriva, le visage illuminé par un grand sourire.En: Lucie arrived, her face lit up with a big smile.Fr: "Mathieu !En: "Mathieu!Fr: Paris est encore plus magique que dans mes souvenirs !En: Paris is even more magical than I remembered!Fr: ", s'exclama-t-elle, en lui donna un rapide baiser sur la joue.En: ", she exclaimed, giving him a quick kiss on the cheek.Fr: Mathieu sentit son cœur se réchauffer ; c'était pour ces moments qu'il avait espéré durant tous ces mois.En: Mathieu felt his heart warm; these were the moments he had hoped for during all those months.Fr: Ils se mêlèrent à la foule, discutant librement de tout et de rien.En: They mingled with the crowd, chatting freely about everything and nothing.Fr: Mathieu voulait avouer ses sentiments, mais ce n'était jamais le bon moment.En: Mathieu wanted to confess his feelings, but it was never the right moment.Fr: Les rues étaient pleines à craquer, et le bruit des pétards éclatant en l'air interrompait souvent leurs conversations.En: The streets were packed, and the sound of firecrackers bursting in the air often interrupted their conversations.Fr: Lucie fit alors signe à quelqu'un au loin.En: Lucie then waved to someone in the distance.Fr: C'était Henri, un autre ami de longues dates, qui avait décidé à la dernière minute de rejoindre leur aventure parisienne.En: It was Henri, another long-time friend, who had decided at the last minute to join their Parisian adventure.Fr: "Henri !En: "Henri!Fr: Quelle surprise de te voir ici !En: What a surprise to see you here!Fr: ", dit-elle en riant.En: ", she said, laughing.Fr: Mathieu dissimula sa déception sous un sourire.En: Mathieu hid his disappointment behind a smile.Fr: Toutefois, il ne renonça pas.En: However, he did not give up.Fr: Tout en marchant vers la Tour Eiffel, il usa de petites attentions pour montrer à Lucie qu'elle comptait pour lui : une glace au chocolat, son parfum préféré, et une place au premier rang pour le spectacle.En: As they walked toward the Tour Eiffel, he used small gestures to show Lucie that she mattered to him: a chocolate ice cream, her favorite perfume, and a front-row seat for the show.Fr: Tandis que Henri bondissait dans tous les sens, excitant les gens alentour, Mathieu resta fidèle à son plan.En: While Henri bounced around, exciting those nearby, Mathieu stuck to his plan.Fr: La nuit tomba enfin.En: Night finally fell.Fr: La Tour Eiffel s'illumina et les premières étincelles des feux d'artifice brillèrent dans le ciel.En: The Tour Eiffel lit up, and the first sparks of the fireworks shone in the sky.Fr: Dans un moment où Henri s'était éloigné pour prendre des photos, Mathieu saisit sa chance.En: In a moment when Henri had wandered off to take photos, Mathieu seized his chance.Fr: Le cœur battant, il murmura : "Lucie, j'ai quelque chose à te dire."En: With his heart pounding, he whispered, "Lucie, I have something to tell you."Fr: Lucie le regarda, ses yeux brillant des reflets colorés des feux d'artifice.En: Lucie looked at him, her eyes shining with the colorful reflections of the fireworks.Fr: "Qu'est-ce que c'est, Mathieu ?"En: "What is it, Mathieu?"Fr: "Cela fait longtemps que je voulais te le dire...En: "I've wanted to tell you for a long time...Fr: Je ressens plus que de l'amitié pour toi.En: I feel more than friendship for you.Fr: Chaque moment passé avec toi est précieux", avoua-t-il, la voix tremblante mais ferme.En: Every moment spent with you is precious," he confessed, his voice trembling yet firm.Fr: Lucie resta silencieuse un instant, puis un doux sourire apparut sur ses lèvres.En: Lucie was silent for a moment, then a gentle smile appeared on her lips.Fr: "Mathieu, je suis contente que tu dises cela.En: "Mathieu, I'm glad you said that.Fr: Moi aussi, j'ai ressenti quelque chose pendant ce voyage."En: I, too, have felt something during this trip."Fr: Ils se regardèrent, les bruits de la fête s'évanouissant autour d'eux.En: They looked at each other, the sounds of the celebration fading around them.Fr: Les feux d'artifice continuaient de colorier le ciel, transformant l'instant en une scène parfaite.En: The fireworks continued to color the sky, turning the moment into a perfect scene.Fr: À cet instant, Mathieu comprit que le bon moment ne vient pas toujours seul.En: At that moment, Mathieu understood that the right time doesn't always come on its own.Fr: Parfois, il faut le créer, même au milieu du chaos joyeux d'une journée d'été à Paris.En: Sometimes, you have to create it, even amid the joyful chaos of a summer day in Paris.Fr: Lucie et Mathieu commencèrent un nouveau chapitre de leur histoire, sous les lumières dansantes de la ville de l'amour.En: Lucie and Mathieu began a new chapter of their story, under the dancing lights of the city of love. Vocabulary Words:the sun: le soleilto adjust: ajusterthe watch: la montreto check: vérifierthe streams: les flotsbuzzing: effervescenceto arrive: arriverto light up: illuminerto mingle: se mêlerto confess: avouerthe firecrackers: les pétardsto interrupt: interrompreto hide: dissimulerthe disappointment: la déceptionto give up: renoncerthe gesture: l'attentionthe ice cream: la glaceto bounce: bondirto seize: saisirto whisper: murmurerthe heart: le cœurto reflect: refléterto tremble: tremblerthe moment: l'instantto understand: comprendrethe chaos: le chaosthe chapter: le chapitrethe fireworks: les feux d'artificeto fade: s'évanouirto color: colorier

Fluent Fiction - French: The Vibrant Canvas of Montmartre: Lucien's Artistic Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-22-07-38-19-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans le cœur animé de Montmartre, sous le soleil chaud de l'été, les drapeaux tricolores flottaient le long des rues pavées.En: In the lively heart of Montmartre, under the warm summer sun, the tricolor flags floated along the cobblestone streets.Fr: Les rires des touristes et les musiques des cafés emplissaient l'air.En: The laughter of tourists and the music from cafés filled the air.Fr: C'était le 14 juillet, la Fête Nationale, et Paris brillait de mille feux.En: It was le 14 juillet, la Fête Nationale, and Paris shone brightly.Fr: Lucien observait les étals colorés de l'exposition d'art de rue.En: Lucien was observing the colorful stalls of the street art exhibition.Fr: Il avait décidé, malgré ses doutes, d'exposer une de ses toiles les plus personnelles.En: He had decided, despite his doubts, to display one of his most personal paintings.Fr: C'était un tableau inspiré de ses rêves d'enfant, avec des couleurs vives et des figures dansantes.En: It was a painting inspired by his childhood dreams, with vivid colors and dancing figures.Fr: La peinture lui tenait à cœur mais le doute l'envahissait.En: The painting was dear to him, but doubt engulfed him.Fr: Serait-elle à la hauteur ?En: Would it meet expectations?Fr: Margaux était là, à ses côtés, comme toujours.En: Margaux was there, by his side, as always.Fr: Elle admirait son travail d'un œil bienveillant.En: She admired his work with a kind eye.Fr: « Ne t'inquiète pas, Lucien, c'est magnifique », disait-elle.En: "Don't worry, Lucien, it's magnificent," she said.Fr: Mais Lucien cherchait quelque chose de plus, un signe, une étincelle.En: But Lucien was looking for something more, a sign, a spark.Fr: Amélie se promenait, curieuse et enthousiaste.En: Amélie was strolling around, curious and enthusiastic.Fr: Elle venait de Marseille pour profiter de l'art et de l'atmosphère unique de Montmartre.En: She came from Marseille to enjoy the art and the unique atmosphere of Montmartre.Fr: Ses yeux se posèrent sur le tableau de Lucien.En: Her eyes fell on Lucien's painting.Fr: Intriguée, elle s'arrêta.En: Intrigued, she stopped.Fr: « C'est vous qui avez peint ça ?En: "Did you paint this?"Fr: » demanda-t-elle en souriant.En: she asked with a smile.Fr: Lucien hocha la tête, timidement.En: Lucien nodded, shyly.Fr: « Oui, c'est une de mes œuvres », répondit-il.En: "Yes, this is one of my works," he replied.Fr: Amélie prit le temps de regarder.En: Amélie took the time to look.Fr: « C'est vivant.En: "It's lively.Fr: On ressent une émotion intense.En: One feels an intense emotion.Fr: Vous avez un style unique.En: You have a unique style."Fr: » Les mots d'Amélie touchèrent Lucien.En: Amélie's words touched Lucien.Fr: Il sentait une chaleur dans sa poitrine.En: He felt a warmth in his chest.Fr: Peut-être sa peinture avait-elle une âme après tout.En: Maybe his painting did have a soul after all.Fr: Ils discutèrent longuement, Amélie parlant de son amour pour l'art et Lucien, de ses hésitations en tant qu'artiste.En: They talked for a long time, Amélie speaking of her love for art and Lucien, of his hesitations as an artist.Fr: Ils débattaient sur la signification et le but de l'art.En: They debated the meaning and purpose of art.Fr: Amélie le regarda dans les yeux et dit : « Vous devez croire en vous.En: Amélie looked him in the eyes and said, "You must believe in yourself.Fr: Votre perspective est précieuse.En: Your perspective is precious."Fr: » Ce fut un déclic pour Lucien.En: It was a turning point for Lucien.Fr: Amélie avait raison.En: Amélie was right.Fr: Soudain, la peur lui semblait moins lourde.En: Suddenly, fear seemed less heavy.Fr: Il se sentait plus confiant, prêt à montrer son vrai potentiel.En: He felt more confident, ready to show his true potential.Fr: Le soir venu, les feux d'artifice éclataient dans le ciel de Paris, illuminant Montmartre.En: By evening, fireworks exploded in the Paris sky, illuminating Montmartre.Fr: Amélie et Lucien regardaient ensemble, tandis que Margaux les rejoignait, souriante.En: Amélie and Lucien watched together, while Margaux joined them, smiling.Fr: Lucien avait trouvé non seulement une admiratrice, mais une amie.En: Lucien had found not only an admirer, but a friend.Fr: À cet instant, Lucien comprit qu'il devait suivre son intuition.En: At that moment, Lucien understood that he had to follow his intuition.Fr: L'art était une aventure, pleine de hauts et de bas.En: Art was an adventure, full of ups and downs.Fr: Il sourit, décidé à embrasser chaque moment et à avancer avec passion.En: He smiled, determined to embrace every moment and move forward with passion.Fr: La fête battait son plein, et dans ce tourbillon de couleurs, Lucien avait trouvé ce qu'il cherchait.En: The celebration was in full swing, and in this whirl of colors, Lucien had found what he was looking for.Fr: L'inspiration et la confiance se mêlaient à l'art de vivre, là, sous les étoiles parisiennes.En: Inspiration and confidence mingled with the art of living, there, under the Parisian stars. Vocabulary Words:the heart: le cœurlively: animéthe sun: le soleilthe flags: les drapeauxthe laughter: les riresthe cobblestones: les rues pavéesthe stalls: les étalsthe exhibition: l'expositionthe doubts: les doutesthe canvas: la toilethe figures: les figuresthe childhood: l'enfancevivid: vivesengulfed: envahissaitthe admiration: l'admirationshyly: timidementmagnificent: magnifiquethe warmth: la chaleurthe spark: l'étincelleunique: uniquethe emotion: l'émotionthe style: le stylethe potential: le potentielthe hesitations: les hésitationsthe fireworks: les feux d'artificeenthusiastic: enthousiastethe intuition: l'intuitionadventurous: aventureuxdetermined: décidéthe inspiration: l'inspiration

Legoland Shanghai passed 2 million guests in its first year, the fastest any LEGOLAND resort has reached that mark. We break down the numbers behind the milestone: an 80% family guest base, 230,000 minifigures sold, and a guest pool expanding well beyond the Yangtze River Delta. Then we turn to what Delta and the big banks just revealed about the travel economy. Premium seats outsold coach at Delta for the first time in a summer quarter, average trip costs jumped 24%, and 53% of Americans say they are cutting dining and shopping to protect their vacations. Travel is the protected line item now, but nearly 40% of lower-income households have no summer travel plans at all. We discuss what that split means for regional attractions. Plus, Disneyland Paris replaces Bastille Day fireworks with a 10-minute drone and projection show after a heat-driven pyrotechnics ban, and we consider whether weather is quietly rewriting nighttime entertainment. Listen to weekly BONUS episodes on our Patreon.

Fluent Fiction - French: Heatwave in Paris: A Summer of Aspirations and Achievements Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-19-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le désert de la chaleur s'étendait sur Paris en cet été flamboyant.En: The desert of heat stretched over Paris in this blazing summer.Fr: Les rayons de juillet baignaient les bureaux du centre-ville d'une lumière intense.En: The July rays bathed the downtown offices in an intense light.Fr: Les fenêtres énormes offraient une vue sur la majestueuse Tour Eiffel, un emblème imposant dans l'horizon étincelant.En: The enormous windows offered a view of the majestic Tour Eiffel, an imposing emblem on the sparkling horizon.Fr: Au bureau, l'air bourdonnait, les climatiseurs peinaient contre la chaleur envahissante.En: In the office, the air buzzed, the air conditioners struggled against the overwhelming heat.Fr: Étienne était assis à son bureau couvert de papiers.En: Étienne was sitting at his desk covered with papers.Fr: Il travaillait dur, concentré sur son écran d'ordinateur.En: He worked hard, focused on his computer screen.Fr: Depuis le début de son stage, il avait tout donné.En: Since the beginning of his internship, he had given it his all.Fr: Il aspirait à ce poste permanent.En: He aspired to that permanent position.Fr: Pour Étienne, ce n'était pas juste un emploi, c'était le début de sa carrière.En: For Étienne, it wasn't just a job; it was the start of his career.Fr: Camille, à quelques bureaux de là, était différente.En: Camille, a few desks away, was different.Fr: Elle possédait une facilité déconcertante et séduisait par son charisme naturel.En: She possessed a disconcerting ease and captivated with her natural charisma.Fr: Elle riait souvent, ses blagues égayant l'atmosphère, tandis qu'Étienne gardait la tête penchée sur son travail.En: She often laughed, her jokes livening up the atmosphere, while Étienne kept his head bent over his work.Fr: Juliette, la responsable, était une figure respectée.En: Juliette, the supervisor, was a respected figure.Fr: Son bureau était spacieux, avec une grande table en bois et des plantes vertes ajoutant une touche de fraîcheur.En: Her office was spacious, with a large wooden table and green plants adding a touch of freshness.Fr: Elle observait ses stagiaires avec intérêt.En: She observed her interns with interest.Fr: Le 14 juillet approchait, une journée de célébrations, mais aussi celle de l'annonce tant attendue.En: Le 14 juillet was approaching, a day of celebrations, but also the day of the much-awaited announcement.Fr: Étienne se sentait angoissé.En: Étienne felt anxious.Fr: Les rumeurs disaient que Camille obtiendrait le poste.En: Rumors said that Camille would get the position.Fr: Étienne sentait que ses efforts passaient inaperçus.En: Étienne felt that his efforts went unnoticed.Fr: Pourtant, il croyait en la valeur de son travail.En: Yet, he believed in the value of his work.Fr: Un soir, avant de partir, il prit une décision.En: One evening, before leaving, he made a decision.Fr: Il frappa doucement à la porte de Juliette.En: He knocked gently on Juliette's door.Fr: « Entre, Étienne, » dit-elle avec un sourire.En: "Come in, Étienne," she said with a smile.Fr: Il présenta alors ses projets d'été.En: He then presented his summer projects.Fr: Chaque détail, chaque chiffre prouvait son engagement et son potentiel.En: Every detail, every figure proved his commitment and potential.Fr: Juliette écoutait attentivement, notant parfois quelques mots dans son carnet.En: Juliette listened attentively, sometimes jotting down a few words in her notebook.Fr: Le 14 juillet arriva.En: Le 14 juillet arrived.Fr: Dans la salle de conférence remplit de stagiaires, Juliette se leva pour parler.En: In the conference room filled with interns, Juliette stood up to speak.Fr: « Merci à tous pour votre travail cet été.En: "Thank you all for your work this summer."Fr: » Sa voix était claire, résonnant dans l'attente silencieuse.En: Her voice was clear, resonating in the silent anticipation.Fr: « Après mûre réflexion, nous avons décidé... » elle fit une pause.En: "After careful consideration, we have decided..." she paused.Fr: Tout le monde retenait son souffle.En: Everyone held their breath.Fr: « Camille, votre créativité et votre aisance à travailler en équipe sont impressionnantes.En: "Camille, your creativity and ease in teamwork are impressive.Fr: Étienne, votre dévouement et votre rigueur sont admirables.En: Étienne, your dedication and rigor are admirable.Fr: Félicitations, vous êtes tous les deux embauchés.En: Congratulations, you are both hired."Fr: » Étienne sentit une vague de soulagement et de bonheur l'envahir.En: Étienne felt a wave of relief and joy sweep over him.Fr: Juliette avait reconnu leurs forces distinctes.En: Juliette had recognized their distinct strengths.Fr: Tandis que des applaudissements éclataient dans la salle, il comprit que son travail avait finalement été reconnu.En: As applause erupted in the room, he realized that his work had finally been recognized.Fr: Étienne souriait, confiant et prêt pour cette nouvelle aventure aux côtés de Camille.En: Étienne smiled, confident and ready for this new adventure alongside Camille.Fr: L'été à Paris venait de prendre une tournure inoubliable.En: The summer in Paris had just taken an unforgettable turn. Vocabulary Words:the desert: le désertthe heat: la chaleurto stretch: s'étendreblazing: flamboyantmajestic: majestueuximposing: imposantsparkling: étincelantto buzz: bourdonnerto struggle: peineroverwhelming: envahissantto aspire: aspirerpermanent position: poste permanentto possess: posséderdisconcerting: déconcertantcharisma: le charismeto liven up: égayersupervisor: la responsablespacious: spacieuxwooden: en boisto observe: observerinterns: stagiairesrumors: les rumeursannouncement: l'annonceto knock gently: frapper doucementcommitment: l'engagementpotential: le potentielto jot down: notercareful consideration: mûre réflexiondedication: le dévouementrigor: la rigueur

Kate Adie introduces stories on Bangladesh's deadly measles outbreak, France's military flex on Bastille Day, Albania's 'flamingo revolution', Ecuador's bird-watching boom, and remembering BBC Rome correspondent David Willey. Bangladesh is experiencing a severe measles outbreak, with around 700 people dying of confirmed and suspected cases since March - most of them children. BBC South Asia Correspondent Azadeh Moshiri reports from a hospital, north of the capital Dhaka. France celebrated Bastille Day this week, which marks the beginning of the French revolution. This was the last parade under President Emmanuel Macron, who steps down from office next year – but he made sure to make his mark, showcasing French military power and celebrating unity with its allies. James Waterhouse reports from Paris.In Albania, the pink flamingo has become an unlikely symbol of protest, reflecting environmental concerns over a proposed tourism development that triggered recent protests. But as Guy De Launey discovered, unhappiness among voters runs much deeper. Ecuador is one of the best places to watch birds anywhere in the world, boasting some 1600 species – twice as many as the whole of Europe. Unsurprisingly, birding tourism is thriving. Stephen Moss has been ticking off some rare spots.And veteran BBC correspondent, David Willey, died last weekend at the age of 93. Across a career spanning decades, he reported from around the world - covering communist China, the Vietnam war, and Libya during in Gaddafi era. His former producer, Joanne Cayford, remembers her time working with him during his long-standing role as BBC Rome correspondent. Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production coordinators: Gemma Ashman & Sophie Hill Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

Fluent Fiction - French: Lavender Skies & Stolen Baskets: A Bastille Day Surprise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-18-07-38-19-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les champs de lavande s'étendaient à perte de vue, un océan de violet sous le soleil éblouissant de l'été.En: The lavender fields stretched as far as the eye could see, an ocean of purple under the dazzling summer sun.Fr: Il était fêté ce jour-là, le quatorze juillet, la Bastille Day.En: It was celebrated that day, the fourteenth of July, la Bastille Day.Fr: L'air embaumait la lavande, se mêlant aux sons joyeux de la musique et des rires.En: The air was scented with lavender, mingling with the joyful sounds of music and laughter.Fr: Luc, Chloé et Marc étaient venus pour célébrer, remplis d'enthousiasme.En: Luc, Chloé, and Marc came to celebrate, filled with enthusiasm.Fr: Luc avait planifié une surprise spéciale pour Chloé.En: Luc had planned a special surprise for Chloé.Fr: Il voulait un pique-nique parfait pour lui montrer ses sentiments.En: He wanted a perfect picnic to show her his feelings.Fr: Cependant, Luc était un peu distrait.En: However, Luc was a little distracted.Fr: Il avait passé des heures à préparer un panier avec soin.En: He had spent hours carefully preparing a basket.Fr: Mais... le panier a disparu!En: But... the basket disappeared!Fr: Chloé et Marc profitaient de l'atmosphère festive, alors que Luc, pris de panique, fixait l'endroit où son panier devait se trouver.En: Chloé and Marc enjoyed the festive atmosphere while Luc, in a panic, stared at the spot where his basket was supposed to be.Fr: Marc, avec son sourire espiègle, proposa son aide, sentant l'occasion d'une nouvelle blague.En: Marc, with his mischievous smile, offered his help, sensing the opportunity for a new joke.Fr: « On doit retrouver le panier, avant que Chloé ne s'en rende compte », dit Luc, s'efforçant de garder son calme.En: "We must find the basket before Chloé notices," said Luc, trying to keep calm.Fr: Marc rit doucement, puis hocha de la tête, prêt à s'amuser un peu.En: Marc laughed softly, then nodded, ready for some fun.Fr: Ils se mirent à suivre une piste, Luc persuadé que quelqu'un avait pris son panier par erreur pendant le festival.En: They started following a lead, Luc convinced that someone had taken his basket by mistake during the festival.Fr: En chemin, Marc chuchotait des idées farfelues, rendant l'enquête plus comique qu'efficace.En: Along the way, Marc whispered silly ideas, making the investigation more comical than effective.Fr: Finalement, ils aperçurent le panier... mais il bougeait!En: Finally, they spotted the basket... but it was moving!Fr: Le panier se trouvait parmi les participants d'une course improvisée à travers les champs.En: The basket was among the participants of an impromptu race through the fields.Fr: Sans réfléchir, Luc se lança à sa poursuite, s'insérant involontairement dans la course, sous les yeux amusés des spectateurs.En: Without thinking, Luc dashed after it, inadvertently joining the race, under the amused eyes of the spectators.Fr: Le public acclama Luc, pensant qu'il était un coureur enthousiaste.En: The crowd cheered for Luc, thinking he was an enthusiastic runner.Fr: À bout de souffle, mais déterminé, Luc réussit à rattraper le panier.En: Out of breath but determined, Luc managed to catch up with the basket.Fr: Il réalisa avec surprise que le panier en question n'était pas le bon.En: He realized with surprise that the basket in question was not the right one.Fr: Juste à ce moment-là, Chloé apparut, sourire aux lèvres, tenant le véritable panier dans ses mains.En: Just then, Chloé appeared, smiling, holding the real basket in her hands.Fr: « Surprise!En: "Surprise!"Fr: » s'exclama-t-elle.En: she exclaimed.Fr: « Je l'avais pris pour ajouter quelques surprises.En: "I took it to add some surprises.Fr: J'ai vu ta performance de loin, et je dois dire, j'ai adoré!En: I saw your performance from afar, and I must say, I loved it!"Fr: » Luc, embarrassé mais soulagé, se mit à rire avec elle.En: Luc, embarrassed but relieved, started to laugh with her.Fr: Ils s'installèrent finalement pour leur pique-nique.En: They finally settled for their picnic.Fr: Le soleil commençait à se coucher, teignant le ciel de couleurs chaudes.En: The sun began to set, tinting the sky with warm colors.Fr: Les feux d'artifice illuminèrent le firmament, éclatant en arcs lumineux au-dessus d'eux.En: Fireworks lit up the sky, bursting in arcs of light above them.Fr: Assis côte à côte, Chloé chuchota : « Tu sais, Luc, ce n'était pas parfait.En: Sitting side by side, Chloé whispered, "You know, Luc, it wasn't perfect.Fr: Mais c'était mémorable.En: But it was memorable."Fr: » Luc sourit, réalisant qu'à travers l'imprévu, il avait conquis le cœur de Chloé.En: Luc smiled, realizing that through the unexpected, he had won Chloé's heart.Fr: La soirée se termina sur des éclats de rire et de lumière, avec Luc plus confiant que jamais, sachant que l'imperfection a aussi sa beauté.En: The evening ended with bursts of laughter and light, with Luc more confident than ever, knowing that imperfection also has its beauty. Vocabulary Words:the fields: les champsthe sea: l'océandazzling: éblouissantthe air: l'airthe laughter: les riresfilled: remplisplanned: planifiécarefully: avec soindisappeared: a disparuin a panic: pris de paniquemischievous: espièglethe opportunity: l'occasiona joke: une blagueto notice: s'en rendre comptea lead: une pistemistake: erreurwhispered: chuchotaitsilly: farfeluescomical: comiquespotted: aperçurentdetermined: déterminéthe spectators: les spectateursout of breath: à bout de soufflesurprise: surpriseembarrassed: embarrasséto settle: s'installèrentto set (the sun): se couchersky: firmamentthe bursts: les éclatsconfident: confiant

Fluent Fiction - French: A Bastille Day Serendipity: Art and Friendship in Paris Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-17-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans le jardin animé des Tuileries, l'air était rempli de joie et de rires.En: In the lively garden of the Tuileries, the air was filled with joy and laughter.Fr: Le ciel bleu d'été et la douce brise de juillet annonçaient une journée parfaite pour le festival d'art.En: The blue summer sky and the gentle July breeze announced a perfect day for the art festival.Fr: Des musiciens jouaient des mélodies enchanteresses tandis que des artistes exposaient leurs œuvres colorées.En: Musicians played enchanting melodies while artists displayed their colorful works.Fr: C'était le 14 juillet, la Fête nationale, et Paris brillait de mille feux.En: It was the 14th of July, Bastille Day, and Paris shone brightly.Fr: Éloïse arpentait les allées du jardin à la recherche d'inspiration.En: Éloïse wandered through the garden paths, searching for inspiration.Fr: Ses yeux d'artiste scrutaient chaque détail.En: Her artist's eyes scrutinized every detail.Fr: Elle cherchait quelque chose de spécial pour sa prochaine peinture.En: She was looking for something special for her next painting.Fr: Son rêve était d'impressionner un célèbre conservateur et d'exposer ses œuvres à Paris.En: Her dream was to impress a famous curator and exhibit her works in Paris.Fr: Soudain, Éloïse s'arrêta.En: Suddenly, Éloïse stopped.Fr: Devant elle, un artiste de rue captivait une foule avec une performance de jonglerie.En: In front of her, a street artist captivated a crowd with a juggling performance.Fr: Lucien, avec ses gestes agiles et son sourire énigmatique, suscitait l'admiration de tous.En: Lucien, with his agile movements and enigmatic smile, evoked admiration from all.Fr: Éloïse sentit aussitôt que cet artiste cachait une histoire.En: Éloïse instantly felt that this artist was hiding a story.Fr: Elle s'approcha, intrigée.En: She approached, intrigued.Fr: "Bonjour, je m'appelle Éloïse," dit-elle avec un sourire chaleureux, "Votre spectacle est fascinant.En: "Hello, my name is Éloïse," she said with a warm smile, "Your show is fascinating.Fr: Vous êtes un vrai artiste."En: You are a true artist."Fr: Lucien répondit par un sourire réservé.En: Lucien responded with a reserved smile.Fr: "Merci, je fais de mon mieux.En: "Thank you, I do my best.Fr: Mais je dois avouer, je suis méfiant.En: But I must admit, I'm wary.Fr: Les passants comme vous cherchent souvent à en savoir trop."En: Passersby like you often seek to know too much."Fr: Éloïse haussa les épaules.En: Éloïse shrugged.Fr: "Je cherche seulement de l'inspiration, pas de secrets.En: "I'm only looking for inspiration, not secrets.Fr: Peut-être pourriez-vous m'aider."En: Perhaps you could help me."Fr: Lucien hésitait.En: Lucien hesitated.Fr: Son passé l'avait rendu prudent.En: His past had made him cautious.Fr: Pourtant, quelque chose dans le regard d'Éloïse semblait honnête.En: Yet something in Éloïse's gaze seemed honest.Fr: "Peut-être," dit-il enfin, "si nos routes se croisent à nouveau."En: "Maybe," he finally said, "if our paths cross again."Fr: Le soir venu, les Tuileries se transformèrent en un spectacle lumineux alors que les feux d'artifice éclataient dans le ciel.En: As evening fell, the Tuileries transformed into a luminous display as fireworks exploded in the sky.Fr: Éloïse regardait, émerveillée, lorsque Lucien vint se tenir à ses côtés.En: Éloïse watched, amazed, as Lucien came to stand by her side.Fr: Ils partageaient un moment de silence, entre deux explosions de lumière.En: They shared a moment of silence, between bursts of light.Fr: C'est alors qu'Éloïse, inspirée, sortit son carnet de croquis.En: It was then that Éloïse, inspired, took out her sketchbook.Fr: Elle dessina rapidement, saisissant un instant unique : le visage de Lucien illuminé par un feu d'artifice, une émotion pure dans ses yeux.En: She quickly drew, capturing a unique moment: Lucien's face illuminated by a firework, pure emotion in his eyes.Fr: "Voilà," dit-elle, lui montrant son dessin, "voilà ce que je cherchais.En: "There," she said, showing him her drawing, "that's what I was looking for.Fr: Cette émotion, cette beauté fugace.En: This emotion, this fleeting beauty.Fr: Je veux peindre cela."En: I want to paint that."Fr: Lucien observa le dessin, touché par la manière dont Éloïse l'avait vu.En: Lucien looked at the drawing, touched by the way Éloïse had seen him.Fr: Il réalisa que partager son histoire avec elle n'était pas une faiblesse, mais une manière de créer quelque chose de beau ensemble.En: He realized that sharing his story with her was not a weakness, but a way to create something beautiful together.Fr: "Très bien, Éloïse," dit Lucien avec un sourire sincère, "je suis prêt à être votre sujet.En: "Very well, Éloïse," said Lucien with a sincere smile, "I am ready to be your subject.Fr: Faisons ensemble des œuvres qui racontent nos histoires."En: Let's create works together that tell our stories."Fr: La peinture d'Éloïse devint célèbre, capturant l'essence du festival et de l'esprit de Paris.En: Éloïse's painting became famous, capturing the essence of the festival and the spirit of Paris.Fr: La collaboration avec Lucien ouvrit de nouvelles portes, non seulement pour elle, mais aussi pour lui.En: The collaboration with Lucien opened new doors, not only for her but also for him.Fr: Ensemble, ils apprirent la valeur de la confiance et de la créativité partagée.En: Together, they learned the value of trust and shared creativity.Fr: Leur rencontre inattendue lors de ce jour d'été changea leur vie à jamais, et fit résonner dans leurs cœurs une douce symphonie d'art et d'amitié, sous l'ombre bienveillante de Paris.En: Their unexpected meeting on that summer day changed their lives forever and resonated in their hearts as a sweet symphony of art and friendship, under the watchful shadow of Paris. Vocabulary Words:the garden: le jardinlively: animéthe breeze: la briseto wander: arpenterto scrutinize: scruterthe painting: la peinturethe curator: le conservateurto exhibit: exposerto captivate: captiverthe crowd: la fouleagile: agileenigmatic: énigmatiquethe admiration: l'admirationto approach: s'approcherfascinating: fascinantreserved: réservéwary: méfiantto hesitate: hésiterprudent: prudentthe evening: le soirluminous: lumineuxa fireworks display: un feu d'artificeto be amazed: être émerveilléthe sketchbook: le carnet de croquisto draw: dessinerto capture: saisirfleeting: fugacethe emotion: l'émotionto touch: touchertrust: la confiance

Instead of watching Trump's speech tonight, watch Monday's Gaslit Nation Salon on July 14 - Bastille Day! Here's an excerpt. You can watch the full recording by joining our community of listeners on Patreon.com/Gaslit or GaslitNation.Substack.com. We had a lively discussion of Lindsey Graham's sudden death, how Russians see themselves as meat for the meatgrinder, and more. Trump's North Korean propaganda speech tonight is meant to strongarm Republicans into passing the Trad Wife Act -- (a.k.a. the Save Act), suppressing the votes of millions of people, especially married women who will be forced to show their birth certificates to vote if they changed their last names for marriage. It would also of course target anyone who changed their names, including trans people. It's bad all around, so bad that even many Republicans can't bring themselves to support it. They know the ripple effect will be a last straw for the powder keg that is the United States during this time of political violence in a slow-moving Civil War. Join our community of listeners and get bonus shows, ad free listening, group chats with other listeners, ways to shape the show, invites to exclusive events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Discounted annual memberships are available. Become a Democracy Defender at Patreon.com/Gaslit or GaslitNation.Substack.com

Episode 8 of Learn French with Fun Facts is all about jobs! Host Alexa Polidoro talks about her job and why she became a teacher. What do you do for work or alternatively, what is your dream career? Practise listening to easy A1/A2 level French and learn more about one of the most renowned French teachers on YouTube!Like these lessons? Why not subscribe to more content just like this with more even MORE learning materials? The course is now 20% off for Bastille Day, use code: FRANCE20 at the checkout.Need extra guidance for this episode? We've got you covered! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠my podcast page ⁠⁠⁠⁠for support guides from each episode in this new series. These include:questions & answerstranslationsand more!

European security is in a state of crisis that would have been hard to imagine when Emmanuel Macron took office as French President in 2017. What happens when a President whose term has been so dominated by the threat of Russia, the fate of NATO and fears for Europe's independence comes to the end of his term? Fresh from the NATO summit, Macron turned his final Bastille Day into a statement of European unity and resolve – but questions remain over his successor, European rearmament and America's commitment to NATO. Could the ‘true European Army' that Macron once posited by the answer? Gavin Esler talks it over with Sophie Pedder, Paris bureau chief at The Economist. • Support us on Patreon to keep This Is Not A Drill producing thought-provoking podcasts like this. Written and presented by Gavin Esler. Produced by Robin Leeburn. Original theme music by Paul Hartnoll – https://www.orbitalofficial.com. Executive Producer Martin Bojtos. Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. This Is Not A Drill is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - French: Storms and Second Chances: A Night in Charleville-Mézières Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-16-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les gouttes de pluie tambourinaient sur le toit du champ d'hôpital de Charleville-Mézières.En: The raindrops drummed on the roof of the Charleville-Mézières hospital field.Fr: À l'intérieur, le personnel médical s'affairait comme des abeilles dans une ruche.En: Inside, the medical staff was bustling around like bees in a hive.Fr: C'était le jour de la Fête Nationale, mais pour Lucien, Margaux et Éloise, la célébration semblait bien loin.En: It was Bastille Day, but for Lucien, Margaux, and Éloise, the celebration felt far away.Fr: Lucien était un jeune médecin plein d'enthousiasme, mais hanté par une erreur passée.En: Lucien was a young doctor full of enthusiasm but haunted by a past mistake.Fr: Il arpentait les couloirs, déterminé à prouver sa valeur.En: He paced the corridors, determined to prove his worth.Fr: Margaux, l'infirmière en chef, surveillait tout avec un regard calme mais inquiet.En: Margaux, the head nurse, watched over everything with a calm but worried gaze.Fr: Elle savait que l'hôpital avait ses vulnérabilités, surtout pendant une tempête.En: She knew the hospital had its vulnerabilities, especially during a storm.Fr: Éloise, quant à elle, observait attentivement, admirant Lucien tout en doutant de ses propres capacités.En: Éloise, on the other hand, observed closely, admiring Lucien while doubting her own capabilities.Fr: Le tonnerre gronda au loin, et soudain, la lumière clignota avant de s'éteindre brusquement.En: Thunder rumbled in the distance, and suddenly, the light flickered before going out abruptly.Fr: Les lumières d'urgence prirent le relais, projetant des ombres tremblantes sur les murs blancs.En: The emergency lights took over, casting flickering shadows on the white walls.Fr: Dans l'obscurité partielle du service des urgences, une panique discrète s'installait.En: In the partial darkness of the emergency department, a quiet panic settled in.Fr: "Ne vous inquiétez pas," dit Margaux d'une voix rassurante.En: "Don't worry," said Margaux in a reassuring voice.Fr: "Nous avons déjà traversé pire."En: "We've been through worse before."Fr: Elle prit Éloise par le bras.En: She took Éloise by the arm.Fr: "Viens, nous devons aider Lucien."En: "Come, we need to help Lucien."Fr: Au même moment, Lucien se tenait devant un patient critique.En: At the same time, Lucien stood before a critical patient.Fr: Il suait légèrement, l'incertitude pesant sur ses épaules.En: He was sweating slightly, the uncertainty weighing on his shoulders.Fr: C'était son moment pour faire ses preuves.En: This was his moment to prove himself.Fr: "Je vais procéder," déclara-t-il avec une confiance nouvellement renforcée, bien que intérieurement il redoutait un nouvel échec.En: "I'm going to proceed," he declared with newfound confidence, although inwardly he feared another failure.Fr: Margaux se rapprocha.En: Margaux moved closer.Fr: "Je suis là, Lucien.En: "I'm here, Lucien.Fr: Nous allons y arriver ensemble."En: We'll get through this together."Fr: Éloise regardait avec des yeux grands d'appréhension et d'excitation, prête à aider.En: Éloise watched with wide eyes of apprehension and excitement, ready to help.Fr: Avec des ressources limitées, Lucien commença la procédure.En: With limited resources, Lucien began the procedure.Fr: Les instruments étincelaient faiblement sous la lumière d'urgence.En: The instruments glinted faintly under the emergency light.Fr: Le bruit de la pluie et du tonnerre créait une bande sonore dramatique.En: The sound of the rain and thunder created a dramatic backdrop.Fr: Puis, une complication inattendue surgit, augmentant la tension.En: Then, an unexpected complication arose, increasing the tension.Fr: Lucien prit une profonde inspiration.En: Lucien took a deep breath.Fr: Il écouta son instinct.En: He listened to his instinct.Fr: Il se souvenait des enseignements et des erreurs, et prit une décision rapide.En: He remembered the teachings and the mistakes, and made a quick decision.Fr: Il guida Éloise pour l'assister dans les gestes délicats, et avec Margaux assurant la stabilité.En: He guided Éloise to assist with the delicate actions, with Margaux ensuring stability.Fr: Ensemble, ils travaillèrent avec précision et unité.En: Together, they worked with precision and unity.Fr: Au moment critique, quand tout semblait en suspens, le patient se stabilisa soudainement.En: At the critical moment, when everything seemed in suspense, the patient suddenly stabilized.Fr: Et à cet instant, comme par magie, le pouvoir revint, inondant la salle d'une lumière réconfortante.En: And at that instant, as if by magic, the power returned, flooding the room with comforting light.Fr: Le soulagement parcourut l'équipe, un sourire se dessina sur les lèvres de Lucien.En: Relief swept through the team, and a smile appeared on Lucien's lips.Fr: Il avait réussi.En: He had succeeded.Fr: Lui et ses collègues avaient surmonté la tempête, littéralement et métaphoriquement.En: He and his colleagues had weathered the storm, literally and metaphorically.Fr: Margaux tapota son épaule avec fierté, et Éloise le regarda avec une admiration renouvelée.En: Margaux patted his shoulder with pride, and Éloise looked at him with renewed admiration.Fr: Dans cette nuit d'été tumultueuse, Lucien avait trouvé confiance en sa capacité à s'adapter et à collaborer.En: In that tumultuous summer night, Lucien found confidence in his ability to adapt and collaborate.Fr: Le lien entre eux trois s'était renforcé, et avec le retour à la normale, ils comprirent que dans cette adversité, ils avaient prouvé leur valeur, non seulement à eux-mêmes, mais surtout les uns aux autres.En: The bond between the three of them had strengthened, and with the return to normalcy, they understood that in this adversity, they had proven their worth, not only to themselves but especially to each other. Vocabulary Words:the raindrops: les gouttes de pluiethe roof: le toitto drum: tambourinerthe medical staff: le personnel médicalto bustle: s'affairerthe hive: la ruchethe enthusiasm: l'enthousiasmethe mistake: l'erreurto haunt: hanterto pace: arpenterthe corridor: le couloirto prove: prouverthe head nurse: l'infirmière en chefthe vulnerability: la vulnérabilitéthe storm: la tempêteto observe: observerthe thunder: le tonnerreto flicker: clignoterabruptly: brusquementthe darkness: l'obscuritéthe emergency department: le service des urgencesto settle: s'installerthe reassurance: la voix rassurantethe arm: le brasto sweat: suerthe uncertainty: l'incertitudethe shoulders: les épaulesto proceed: procéderthe resources: les ressourcesto glint: étinceler

Fluent Fiction - French: Beyond the Fireworks: Brotherhood Tested on Bastille Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-16-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: En ce jour d'été, sous le ciel bleu de juillet, la France célébrait la Fête Nationale.En: On this summer day, under the blue July sky, la France was celebrating Bastille Day.Fr: Émile, un jeune homme déterminé, traversait les couloirs encombrés de l'hôpital de campagne.En: Émile, a determined young man, was moving through the crowded corridors of the field hospital.Fr: Sa mission était simple : il devait veiller sur Lucien, son jeune frère.En: His mission was simple: he had to watch over Lucien, his younger brother.Fr: La veille, pendant le défilé du 14 juillet, Lucien avait été blessé par une explosion imprévue de pétards.En: The day before, during the July 14th parade, Lucien had been injured by an unexpected explosion of firecrackers.Fr: Émile était inquiet.En: Émile was worried.Fr: L'hôpital était difficile à naviguer.En: The hospital was difficult to navigate.Fr: Les lits de fortune remplissaient la salle, faisant ressortir le bruit des pas précipités et les voix urgentes des médecins et des infirmières.En: Makeshift beds filled the room, highlighting the sound of hurried footsteps and the urgent voices of doctors and nurses.Fr: Émile se faufilait parmi les dizaines de patients, cherchant désespérément une infirmière disponible.En: Émile weaved among the dozens of patients, desperately looking for an available nurse.Fr: Les festivités avaient amené une marée de blessés, et le personnel était débordé.En: The festivities had brought a wave of injuries, and the staff was overwhelmed.Fr: Émile savait qu'il devait agir.En: Émile knew he had to act.Fr: La santé de Lucien dépendait de lui.En: Lucien's health depended on him.Fr: Il se dirigea vers une jeune infirmière prénommée Camille.En: He approached a young nurse named Camille.Fr: Elle avait l'air épuisé mais restait concentrée.En: She looked exhausted but remained focused.Fr: « S'il vous plaît, mademoiselle, pouvez-vous m'aider ?En: "Please, miss, can you help me?Fr: Mon frère a besoin de soins immédiats », implora Émile.En: My brother needs immediate care," Émile implored.Fr: Camille lui jeta un regard compatissant, mais elle était déjà surchargée.En: Camille gave him a compassionate look, but she was already overloaded.Fr: « Je suis désolée », dit-elle, « mais il y a trop de patients, je fais de mon mieux.En: "I'm sorry," she said, "but there are too many patients; I'm doing my best."Fr: » Face à cette impasse, Émile prit une décision.En: Facing this impasse, Émile made a decision.Fr: Il se porta volontaire.En: He volunteered.Fr: Sa présence à l'hôpital n'assurait pas seulement les soins de Lucien, mais allégerait aussi le travail de Camille et de son équipe.En: His presence at the hospital not only ensured Lucien's care but also lightened the load for Camille and her team.Fr: Avec patience et diligence, Émile apportait de l'eau, aidait à panser les petites blessures, et rassurait les autres blessés.En: With patience and diligence, Émile brought water, helped bandage minor injuries, and reassured other injured people.Fr: Un jour, alors qu'Émile changeait une compresse, il entendit Lucien gémir lentement.En: One day, while Émile was changing a bandage, he heard Lucien moan softly.Fr: Il sentait la pression céder légèrement.En: He felt the pressure ease slightly.Fr: Mais une chose le tracassait.En: But something was troubling him.Fr: L'état de Lucien n'avait pas changé.En: Lucien's condition hadn't changed.Fr: Avec courage, Émile confronta directement Camille, exprimant ses craintes pour Lucien.En: With courage, Émile directly confronted Camille, expressing his concerns for Lucien.Fr: Camille, touchée par sa détermination, prit le temps supplémentaire pour examiner Lucien.En: Camille, touched by his determination, took extra time to examine Lucien.Fr: Grâce à son intervention, Lucien fut stabilisé.En: Thanks to her intervention, Lucien was stabilized.Fr: Le visage d'Émile, exprimant un mélange de soulagement et de fatigue, s'adoucit.En: Émile's face, expressing a mix of relief and fatigue, softened.Fr: Émile s'assit enfin à côté de son frère.En: Finally, Émile sat next to his brother.Fr: Il avait rempli sa responsabilité de frère aîné.En: He had fulfilled his responsibility as the older brother.Fr: Mais en réalisant qu'il ne pouvait pas tout contrôler, Émile avait appris l'importance de faire confiance aux autres.En: But in realizing that he couldn't control everything, Émile learned the importance of trusting others.Fr: Dans ce moment d'introspection, il accepta que prendre soin de sa famille impliquait aussi de s'appuyer sur ceux qui partageaient ce fardeau avec lui.En: In this moment of introspection, he accepted that taking care of his family also meant relying on those who shared this burden with him.Fr: C'était un temps de fierté, un temps de pause, un temps d'espoir.En: It was a time of pride, a time to pause, a time for hope.Fr: Alors que le soleil se couchait paisiblement à travers les fenêtres de l'hôpital, Émile, désormais apaisé, observa les premières étoiles apparaître dans le ciel d'un bleu profond.En: As the sun set peacefully through the hospital windows, Émile, now at ease, watched the first stars appear in the deep blue sky.Fr: À ce moment-là, il sut qu'il avait tout donné.En: In that moment, he knew he had given everything.Fr: L'avenir, pensait-il, pouvait enfin attendre jusqu'à demain.En: The future, he thought, could finally wait until tomorrow. Vocabulary Words:the field hospital: l'hôpital de campagnethe corridors: les couloirsdetermined: déterminéinjured: blesséunexpected: imprévumakeshift beds: les lits de fortunehurried: précipitésoverwhelmed: débordévolunteered: se porta volontaireto weave: se faufilercompassionate: compatissantexhausted: épuiséthe pressure: la pressionto confront: confrontertroubled: tracasséintrospection: introspectionto trust: faire confiance (à)the burden: le fardeauto stabilize: stabiliserrelief: le soulagementto fulfill: remplirto rely: s'appuyer (sur)to ensure: assurerhurried footsteps: les pas précipitésthe staff: le personnelresponsibility: la responsabilitéinjuries: les blessurescare: les soinsurgent voices: les voix urgentesexamined: examiner

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July 14 is Bastille Day, when the French stormed an armory and took up arms against the monarchy and opened the gates to a prison during the French Revolution. Guards opened fire and many died—but by August 4th, feudalism was abolished. In the midst of widespread killings by ICE, Professor Richard Wolff and Brian Becker discuss repression, revolution, and our current moment.Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work at rdwolff.com.Join the The Socialist Program community at http://www.patreon.com/thesocialistprogram to get exclusive content and help keep this show on the air.

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Send us Fan MailOne bad corner can change a Grand Tour, and today's Tour de France proved it. We're Michael and Adam from Cycling Men of Leisure, checking in with a daily leisure breakaway recap, and we start with the biggest lesson from the stage: when riders are descending at 50 to 60 miles per hour, the margin for error is basically nonexistent. We talk through the crashes, what likely causes them on technical descents, and why it's a win for the whole race that nobody appears to be forced out.Then we get into the meat of the stage analysis. With 166.6 km (103.5 miles), about 4,450 meters (14,600 feet) of climbing, and seven categorized climbs, this is one of the toughest mountain days of the first half of the Tour. We break down how the terrain shapes breakaway chances and why Tadej Pogacar's near-summit attacks are so devastating late in the day. He takes the stage and stretches his overall lead to 3 minutes and 36 seconds over Jonas Vingegaard, tightening his grip on the general classification and the King of the Mountains fight.We also zoom out for some Tour de France history on Bastille Day, including France's shockingly long drought since 1985 despite leading all nations with 36 overall Tour wins. Before we sign off, we run the jerseys and standings: Pogacar in yellow and polka dots, Mads Pedersen in green, and a notable change in the white jersey. We share a quick community meetup note and where you can watch us now across YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.If you like smart, fast Tour de France recaps with stats, context, and a little friendly banter, subscribe, share this with a cycling friend, and leave a review. What was the biggest moment of the stage for you?Support the showAdam and Michael's friendship has grown through years of shared miles, challenges, and laughter on the bike. Their passion for cycling has carried them through life's twists and turns, creating a bond full of stories, jokes, and unforgettable rides. In their podcast, they bring that same spirit to the mic—sharing adventures, trading banter, and welcoming listeners into their cycling community. Whether tackling steep climbs or cruising open roads, their conversations capture the fun, friendship, and freedom that cycling brings. Tune in for stories that celebrate the ride and the camaraderie that makes it unforgettable.and Remember,It's a Great Day for a Bike Ride!https://www.facebook.com/cyclingmenofleisurehttps://cyclingmenofleisure.com/https://www.cyclingmenofleisurepodcast.com

Will and Steve are back at long last, and there's much to discuss.-Time away from baseball-Breaking down the July Slide-Is Cody Bellinger ok?-Paul Blackburn is actually good-Appreciating Trent GrishamAll that and more on the latest from Yankees Files!

1202. This week, we look at the tricky question of what makes something ironic, including situational irony, verbal irony, and "skunked" words, with help from psychologist and author Roger Kreuz. Then, for Bastille Day, we look at how the guillotine got its name (ironically) from a man who actually opposed the death penalty.The "ironic" segment was by Roger Kreuz, associate dean and professor of psychology at the University of Memphis. It originally appeared on The Conversation and appears here through a Creative Commons license.

Day 1,600.In Paris, the Coalition of the Willing announces a new joint anti-missile defence system to ensure Ukraine's winter supply of Patriots before attending the military parade on Bastille Day. Dom reports on the latest Russian oil refinery strike by Ukraine and Adelie has the latest on Ukraine's cabinet reshuffle. Later, they hear from Berlin correspondent James Rothwell after his exclusive interview with the AfD's defence chief – who claims a Russian attack on Germany is “completely unrealistic”.Contributors:Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.Producer: Phil AtkinsSenior Producer: Lilian FawcettVideo Producer: Sophie O'SullivanSocial Producer: Tom SteedStudio Director: Meghan SearleExecutive Editor: Francis DearnleyCreated by David KnowlesNOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest CONTENT REFERENCED:Power Outages Hit Sevastopol as Russia Declares ‘Special Regime' After Reported Ukrainian Attack (Kyiv Post)https://www.kyivpost.com/post/80213 Commander of Ukraine's 155th brigade detained in kidnapping, murder case (Kyiv Independent)https://kyivindependent.com/commander-of-ukraines-155th-brigade-detained-in-kidnapping-murder-case/Luftwaffe chief warns Europe has ‘no time' to counter Putin without US weapons (Politico)https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-isnt-ready-replace-us-weapons-german-air-chief-warns/London Playbook: ‘Endings and beginnings' (Politico)https://www.politico.eu/newsletter/london-playbook/endings-and-beginnings/Ukraine's parliament dismisses prime minister, paving way for government reshuffle (Kyiv Independent)https://kyivindependent.com/ukraines-parliament-dismisses-prime-minister-paving-way-for-government-reshuffle/Zelensky eyes replacing Defense Minister Fedorov, source says (Kyiv Independent)https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-eyes-replacing-defense-minister-fedorov-source-says/Why the AfD is not scared of World War Three (James Rothwell for The Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/10/why-afd-not-scared-third-world-war/How Putin Turned Japan Into a Den of Spies (New York Times)https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/12/world/asia/russia-spies-japan-war-drones-electronics.htmlEMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk. We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many as possible.HIGHLIGHTS:Russian recruits run dry, Ukrainian intelligence reportsParis holds biggest Bastille Day parade since WWII Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Tuesday! We open the show honoring Sam Neill since we forgot to yesterday. The World Cup Semifinals were today with Spain beating France on Bastille Day. We discuss how Michigan is ready to review Warde Manuel's fate. The Seahawks selling for 9.6 billion, and we discuss where it would put other franchises. Timmy takes us Inside the Buckeyes, and we chat with Jen Winters. KFC is bringing back popcorn chicken, and we didn't know they took them away. Man thinks we should try chicken cutlets instead of chicken tenders. We do Rapid Fire with Rhymetime. Timmy has a bone to pick with Stonehenge. And we do Timmy Time on Jurassic Park.

Hour 1: Root for France today in the World Cup in honor of Bastille Day. Sarah and Vinnie are heading out to watch the game. Bob saw The Odyssey last night and didn't even need a bathroom break! A video out of Yellowstone is terrifying. Don't mess with mother nature. A new survey says posting on social media feels more like work than ever. Pitbull set a shocking world record. The cast of Gilmore Girls better be getting residual checks. July is National Grilling Month. Zara's new pants are knocking people over. Hour 2: The loser's bowl is Saturday. World Cup ticket prices are down… but still ridiculous. If money and access didn't matter, what event would you love to see in person? Vinnie had a major fatherhood moment at the skate park. Is that really Tom Cruise in this new movie trailer? Gray divorce is the new retirement dream. Plus, a wakeup call about cheese. Hour 3: LeBron is trying to keep his kids grounded - no social media! Vinnie is trying the same thing with his daughters. How do you define love? Google is telling people. Open casting call for Netflix's new Monopoly gameshow. The World Cup halftime show feels too big for 11 eleven minutes. Would you pay more for an adults only flight? Hour 4: Was Taylor Swift's event at Madison Square Garden the most expensive wedding ever? If silence makes your thoughts louder, this new trend might be for you. A bizarre trend in Russia makes men look tougher. Brad Pitt's final 2 kids are publicly dropping his name. Is he really THAT bad of a dad? Bob doesn't believe that Vinnie has NO idea how many people were invited to his wedding.

Root for France today in the World Cup in honor of Bastille Day. Sarah and Vinnie are heading out to watch the game. Bob saw The Odyssey last night and didn't even need a bathroom break! A video out of Yellowstone is terrifying. Don't mess with mother nature. A new survey says posting on social media feels more like work than ever. Pitbull set a shocking world record. The cast of Gilmore Girls better be getting residual checks. July is National Grilling Month. Zara's new pants are knocking people over.

Today on the show: Everyone tried to beat Tadej Pogačar on Bastille Day, to absolutely no effect. The boos only give him more power, and we are having a lovely day now that we've left Aurillac.If you want to get Golden Hour and After Dark for the rest of the month, then Spin Cycle listeners get 25% off when you sign up for Escape Collective here.Already a member? Get the member feed here to listen to every full-length episode.

Iranian state media is reporting new US attacks, as the battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz continues. Donald Trump says the US naval blockade of Iranian ports will be reinstated later, and the US will start charging a levy for shipping. Also in the programme: President Macron of France says Europe has had a 'strategic awakening' as French military power is paraded on Bastille Day; and 'Gus' the T-Rex fossil goes up for auction.(Photo: A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 14, 2026. Credit: REUTERS/Stringer)

Stage 10 of the 2026 Tour de France marked the race's return from the first rest day with a 166.6km mountain stage from Aurillac to Le Lioran on Bastille Day. Featuring nearly 3,800 metres of climbing through the Massif Central, it was always expected to test the general classification contenders and once again, Tadej Pogačar delivered exactly what everyone had been anticipating. When Pogačar attacked on the Col de Pertus, what unfolded was a narrative that we've all seen before, many times. Nobody could follow, and Pogačar swallowed up Richard Carapaz, who lead the race, with no problem at all. Jonas Vingegaard once again was the best of the race, but for the first time in a long time, looked very much amongst the rest. Is his nailed on 2nd place in doubt? With the likes of Remco Evenepoel and the other GC contenders closing the gap, the battle for the remaining podium places is still very much alive, even if the fight for yellow is beginning to look increasingly one-sided. With the likes of Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel, Isaac Del Toro and Paul Seixas fighting behind- there's still plenty to play for. We also chat to Rob Gitelis, founder of Factor, who's riding the entire route of the Tour de France a week early for Cure Leukaemia, as part of the Tour 21 charity challenge. Support Rob's Tour 21 challenge for Cure Leukaemia here: https://eu.factorbikes.com/news/rob-gitelis-tour-21 Every donation is being matched by Factor, doubling your impact. Ned Boulting and David Millar breakdown Stage 10 of the Tour de France 2026. _______________________________________________________________

France offered a show of military force and European unity during Emmanuel Macron’s last Bastille Day parade. Is there such a thing as a good display of military might? Our panel, including Michael Binyon and Elisabeth Braw, discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allons, enfants de la patrie! Let's celeberate Bastille Day in style! And what better exemplar of the power and élan of French music than the great Gabriel Bacquier?! It was only about a year ago that I published an episode featuring Bacquier singing art song. Today's episode combines Bacquier in his more familiar guise as an opera singer, with further (and even rarer) recordings of him singing mélodies. About a year ago I coughed up a lot of dough for a super-expensive and super-rare 2-LP set entitled Panorama de la Mélodie française in which Bacquier shared the vocal honors with a French coloratura soprano who is virtually forgotten today. Today we hear his contribution to that rare 1964 release featuring songs by the usual suspects: Fauré, Debussy, Duparc, and Hahn, alongside some less-familiar repertoire by Saint-Saëns, Massenet, and Lalo. It came out to not quite enough music for a full episode, so I have supplemented it with excerpts from a great, but nearly forgotten, triumph of Bacquier's: his assumption of the title role of French composer Daniel-Lesur's 1968 opera, Andrea del Sarto. (Astute listeners will remember that last week I played Alain Vanzo singing a selection from this same piece.) In addition, I offer selections from two different 1963 aria recitals by Bacquier, one in Italian, the other in French. This assortment of material reasserts Bacquier's versatility, his solid technique, even the beauty of his voice at that point in his career. As his voice aged, Bacquier gradually assumed more bass roles and character parts but throughout the 1960s, his voice retained its youthful beauty even as his characterizations gained in precision and power. Along with a handful of other French singers during that era, Bacquier was the greatest of the great. Countermelody is the podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and author yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly or yearly support at whatever level you can afford.

Send us Fan MailTwo minutes and 42 seconds can feel like a wall, right up until the Tour de France reminds you it's paper thin. We take the Tour de France 2026 rest day to reset the race: where the general classification stands, how the first nine stages actually played out, and why the yellow jersey fight between Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard still has plenty of room to turn. We walk through the opening stretch from the Barcelona start, including the early time trial impact, the first real mountain separation, and how brutal heat has already shaped tactics, recovery, and even stage design. Then we dig into the practical question every fan is asking: what does it really take to find 2:42 in the mountains, and how quickly can that gap disappear without any “catastrophe”? Along the way, we check in on the other Tour de France classifications, including the green jersey points race, the polka dot climbing competition, and the white jersey battle that's tighter than it looks on paper. We also preview Stage 10 on Bastille Day, when French riders traditionally go hunting for the breakaway and the whole peloton races with a little extra emotion. Expect Tour lore, a few fun local details, and what we're watching for as the race ramps back up. Plus: community messages, a RAGBRAI meetup invite, and a ridiculous donut-fueled racing debate that somehow belongs in a cycling podcast. If you're enjoying these daily Tour de France recaps, subscribe, share the show with a cycling friend, and leave a quick review so more listeners can find us.Support the showAdam and Michael's friendship has grown through years of shared miles, challenges, and laughter on the bike. Their passion for cycling has carried them through life's twists and turns, creating a bond full of stories, jokes, and unforgettable rides. In their podcast, they bring that same spirit to the mic—sharing adventures, trading banter, and welcoming listeners into their cycling community. Whether tackling steep climbs or cruising open roads, their conversations capture the fun, friendship, and freedom that cycling brings. Tune in for stories that celebrate the ride and the camaraderie that makes it unforgettable.and Remember,It's a Great Day for a Bike Ride!https://www.facebook.com/cyclingmenofleisurehttps://cyclingmenofleisure.com/https://www.cyclingmenofleisurepodcast.com

As France’s president oversees his last parade, we assess why this year’s celebrations focus on European unity and support for Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports foreign troops, including Ukrainians, join Bastille Day parade in Paris.

On Monday, Gov. Jeff Landry announced Meta is planning to double in size its datacenter in Richland Parish. The data center is already garnering a lot of attention for concerns over environmental impact and increased electricity demand. Reporter Brooke Thorington was at yesterday's press conference. She tells us more about what the expansion means for Louisiana. One of the most significant battlefields in American history could soon see its largest expansion in nearly a century. The American Battlefield Trust has launched a $1 million campaign to protect 40 acres connected to the Battle of New Orleans, where Gen. Andrew Jackson's forces secured a decisive victory in the final major battle of the War of 1812 — even if the military treaty ending the war had already been signed two weeks earlier.David Duncan, President of the American Battlefield Trust, joins us with more. Today is Bastille Day, a commemoration of the storming of the Bastille in France in 1789. For years, this day has also been celebrated in New Orleans. Last weekend saw music, food and art pop-ups down Esplanade Avenue, and tonight there will be a celebratory, immersive performance at Saturn Bar. Holly Devon is co-hosting the event, dubbed Grape Candy's Raison D'être, which combines music and historical readings for a punk rock iteration of the holiday. She's also a writer and senior editor at Antigravity Magazine. She joins us now for more.__Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Sara Henegan. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber, and our assistant producer is Aubry Procell. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App, and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Today is Bastille Day in France, marking the establishment of the French republic, as well as other moments in the country's history, such as the efforts of the French Resistance.So, what role did Irish people like Samuel Beckett have in helping them during WW2?Joining Seán to discuss is Oliver O'Hanlon, Researcher on Franco Irish Relations in the Department of French at UCC.

Rest day brought its own chaos — a rogue podcast drop, hotel horror stories, and Alex's mountaintop stakeout for a Plappy stage win that never came. Back racing, Bastille Day delivered exactly the kind of Pogačar dominance we've come to expect, but Alex and Max dig into the smaller battles hiding underneath it.In this episode:Why watching UAE control the whole day live felt different to watching it on TVRemco vs Lipowitz: the leadout that wasn't, and what it means for Red Bull's team chemistryPidcock and Chris Harper's crash, and Pidcock's baffling "I hate GC" energy despite sitting in the top 10The genuinely underrated Teams Classification battle brewing between Trek and UAERest day admin update: prize winners, voice notes incoming, and a very honest confession about spreadsheetsWelcoming new partner Knog lights to the show Stage 11 preview: the sprinters' first real shot since the mountains, into NeversTonight's prize: another Quad Lock voucher up for grabs

Plus, officials say illegal drone activity has eased ahead of today's World Cup semifinal in Arlington, French pride is high with it being Bastille Day, the first name has dropped for the upcoming Dallas mayors race, and more!

Daily Dad Jokes (14 July 2026) The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Shower Thoughts Podcast: We have another podcast called Daily Shower Thoughts, showcasing random, amusing and mind bending epiphanies. Search "Daily Shower Thoughts" in your podcast player or click here Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: EvilStreamer007, deadDrifters, Some_Random_Android, Masselein, Mr_Westerfield, Agreeable_Map2817, Fereclubles, papscanhurtyo, , flushed_spider, LordCinko, Krayt_Dragon, ThanHowWhy, ridik_ulass, sensible_queso, nobodaddy216, incredibleinkpen, HeadCryptographer152, Sonbulan Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daily Dad Jokes (14 July 2026) The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Shower Thoughts Podcast: We have another podcast called Daily Shower Thoughts, showcasing random, amusing and mind bending epiphanies. Search "Daily Shower Thoughts" in your podcast player or click here Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: EvilStreamer007, deadDrifters, Some_Random_Android, Masselein, Mr_Westerfield, Agreeable_Map2817, Fereclubles, papscanhurtyo, , flushed_spider, LordCinko, Krayt_Dragon, ThanHowWhy, ridik_ulass, sensible_queso, nobodaddy216, incredibleinkpen, HeadCryptographer152, Sonbulan Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Commentator David Bouchier recalls a different kind of political revolution.

This is the All Local 4:00 P.M. update for Sunday, July 12th, 2026.

The Weekly Dish is back with a jam-packed show. With the official release of NEW MN State Fair Foods. The return of Dinner du Nord with Scott Mayer. Sea Salt Eatery Cookbook and Bastille Day!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spain survives a scare from Belgium's golden generation, 2 to 1, on a late Mikel Merino winner, and the goodbyes start piling up on the losing side. Jason breaks down what's next for Luis de la Fuente's Spain, now unbeaten in 13 straight major tournament matches, as they set up a Bastille Day semifinal with France. Then a full preview of Saturday's quarterfinal doubleheader, Norway vs England in Miami and Argentina vs Switzerland in Kansas City, with both winners headed to Atlanta for next week's semifinal. Plus the 3-4-3 to close it out.

ZXSP and DJ Moose have put together an amazing selection of tracks for you in this week’s episode. Since it is almost BastilleDay, ZXSP and DJ Moose are playing only bands from France. Many of the bands (or labels) in this episode have done something for Ukraine. Слава Україні! Героям слава!Slava Ukrainai! Slava varoņiem!Gloire à l’Ukraine ! Gloire aux héros ! ZXSP and DJ Moose Played: Intro – 00:00Krystal System – Elektrostal – Underground – 00:30BLEAKNESS – Words – WORDS – 04:24We Are Magonia – Psychosis – Psychosis – Single – 07:46JE T’AIME – Dead Leaves – Useless Boy – 10:53 Micro with ZXSP and DJ Moose – 15:32 La Ciguë – La rose & le rosier – La rose & le rosier – Single – 18:32Rituel Encens – Spiraling – Spiraling – Single – 22:32Brazzier – Suis-la – After – 26:14The Faded Trees – Sometimes – Strange Summer – EP – 29:43 Micro with ZXSP and DJ Moose – 34:25 Ezekiel Gauthier – Bones and All – Teenage Dark Love – Single – 35:43Potochkine – BI (Justine Forever remix) [feat. Justine Forever] – BI (Justine Forever remix) [feat. Justine Forever] – Single – 39:34Larsovitch – Corps – Corps – Single – 44:45 Micro with ZXSP and DJ Moose – 47:31 Echoberyl – Broken Pieces – Apparition (Extended Edition) – 49:38Denuit – Show Your Face – Show Your Face – Single – 54:36PERTURBATOR – Venus (ft. Author & Punisher) – Age of Aquarius – 58:08Divine Shade – Hate And Oblivion – Hate And Oblivion – Single – 1:02:43 or Listen to The Gothic Moose – Episode 665– All French Bands byDJ Moose on hearthis.at Here is the link to download this episode in MP3 Note: After about a year, episodes may no longer be available here or elsewhere. Shows are sometimes missing from Youtube due copyright restrictions. Use the handy built-in player:

On July 14, 1789, the storming of the Bastille in Paris marked the transition of the French Revolution from an elite negotiation into a truly mass event. But what kicked off this insurgency and what does it have to do with left politics? On the latest episode of Confronting Capitalism, Vivek Chibber and Melissa Naschek discuss the radical origins of Bastille Day, examine the class politics of the French revolutionaries, and challenge the old Marxist notion of a bourgeois revolution. The latest issue of Catalyst is out and you can subscribe for just $20 using the code CONFRONTINGCAPITALISM: https://catalyst-journal.com/subscribe/?code=CONFRONTINGCAPITALISM Have a question for us? Write to us by email: confronting.capitalism@jacobin.com Confronting Capitalism with Vivek Chibber is produced by Catalyst: A Journal of Theory and Strategy, and published by Jacobin. Music by Zonkey.

Today is the first in a series of episodes honoring our Gallic friends, who this month also celebrate their independence day, call it what you will, Bastille Day or Le Quatorze Juillet. Our featured singer is French baritone Martial Singher (1904-1990). His career extended from opera to concert to recital and back again, but the main focus on this episode is on the wide range of French song that he performed in recital. I present in its entirety an ultra-rare 1950 recording entitled A Treasury of French Songs, which samples everything from parlor songs by Reynaldo Hahn, Charles Gounod, and Herman Bemberg; to deliciously treacly religious songs from Henri Büsser and Jean-Baptiste Faure (yes, “The Palms” in its original French!); to masterpieces of mélodie by Fauré, Duparc, and Chabrier. The episode is anchored by performances of Ravel and Poulenc songs recorded by Singher in 1934 and 1975, including Poulenc's fervent “Priez pour paix,” recorded by Singher at the age of 70. Countermelody is the podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and author yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly or yearly support at whatever level you can afford.

Chris Cody, musicien de jazz franco-australien présente un concert pour marquer Bastille Day 2026 avec son quartet le 13 juillet au Church street studios à Camperdown à Sydney dans le cadre des« Monday Night Confessions » . De la musique jazz/improvisée et originale.