The North American Francophone Podcast Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:19:39 -0400 https://thefrancophone.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 The North American Francophone Podcast yes Support this Podcast e6917ea1-8804-5b89-8449-ad7943f0a946 Claire-Marie Brisson episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) French, French history, French Canadian, French Canadian history, Quebec, Canada, North America, Michigan, Louisiana Claire-Marie Brisson https://storage.buzzsprout.com/v7vfnf5mw2vg5cbb8k45328h1gbr?.jpg The North American Francophone Podcast From Lyon to North America: Stories that Connect (Benjamin Turlay, OnlyLyon) From Lyon to North America: Stories that Connect (Benjamin Turlay, OnlyLyon) EN: A special bilingual conversation with Benjamin Turlay of OnlyLyon on representing Lyon in the U.S., fostering economic connections, and bridging French and American work cultures — with a look at the role of Francophone communities in strengthening transatlantic ties.

FR: Une conversation bilingue avec Benjamin Turlay de OnlyLyon sur la représentation de Lyon aux États-Unis, l’attractivité économique et le dialogue entre cultures professionnelles françaises et américaines — avec un regard sur le rôle des communautés francophones dans les liens transatlantiques.

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]]> EN: A special bilingual conversation with Benjamin Turlay of OnlyLyon on representing Lyon in the U.S., fostering economic connections, and bridging French and American work cultures — with a look at the role of Francophone communities in strengthening transatlantic ties.

FR: Une conversation bilingue avec Benjamin Turlay de OnlyLyon sur la représentation de Lyon aux États-Unis, l’attractivité économique et le dialogue entre cultures professionnelles françaises et américaines — avec un regard sur le rôle des communautés francophones dans les liens transatlantiques.

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson Buzzsprout-17912427 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0400 3079 OnlyLyon, Lyon, France, United States, Francophone 4 1 full false From Arizona to Harvard: A Law Student’s Francophone Journey - In Conversation with Micah McCreary From Arizona to Harvard: A Law Student’s Francophone Journey - In Conversation with Micah McCreary In this episode of the North American Francophone Podcast, we dive into the journey of Micah McCreary, a third-year Harvard Law student with roots in Arizona and a passion for the French language. From his unexpected start in French studies at Arizona State University to his role as co-president of Harvard Law’s Francophone Society, Micah shares his experiences navigating multiple cultures, languages, and academic paths. Together, we explore the complexities of Francophone identity beyond France, the challenges of sustaining language programs in the U.S., and the unique perspectives that language brings to the field of law. Join us as we discuss what it means to be a Francophone in North America and why embracing this identity can open doors far beyond borders.

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]]> In this episode of the North American Francophone Podcast, we dive into the journey of Micah McCreary, a third-year Harvard Law student with roots in Arizona and a passion for the French language. From his unexpected start in French studies at Arizona State University to his role as co-president of Harvard Law’s Francophone Society, Micah shares his experiences navigating multiple cultures, languages, and academic paths. Together, we explore the complexities of Francophone identity beyond France, the challenges of sustaining language programs in the U.S., and the unique perspectives that language brings to the field of law. Join us as we discuss what it means to be a Francophone in North America and why embracing this identity can open doors far beyond borders.

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]]> Buzzsprout-16040027 Sun, 03 Nov 2024 21:00:00 -0500 2290 3 3 full false A Critical Examination of the University of Toledo Language Program Cuts with Dr. Linda Rouillard and Dr. Ruth Hotell A Critical Examination of the University of Toledo Language Program Cuts with Dr. Linda Rouillard and Dr. Ruth Hotell The University of Toledo's recent decision to suspend the French and German programs has sparked widespread debate. This episode delves into the impact of this decision with special guests Dr. Linda Rouillard, Faculty Senate President, Ohio Faculty Council Chair, and Professor of French in the Department of World Languages and Cultures and Dr. Ruth A. Hottell, Professor Emerita of French and Chevalier de l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques.

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]]> The University of Toledo's recent decision to suspend the French and German programs has sparked widespread debate. This episode delves into the impact of this decision with special guests Dr. Linda Rouillard, Faculty Senate President, Ohio Faculty Council Chair, and Professor of French in the Department of World Languages and Cultures and Dr. Ruth A. Hottell, Professor Emerita of French and Chevalier de l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques.

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / Linda Rouillard and Ruth Hotell Buzzsprout-14599135 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0500 2899 French, Francophone, Toledo, University of Toledo, Language Education, Humanities, Save the Humanities, Francophone, French Language Education 3 2 full false Beyond Poutine: Tim Beaulieu's Fight to Save French Education & Challenges to French Education in the US Beyond Poutine: Tim Beaulieu's Fight to Save French Education & Challenges to French Education in the US Tim Beaulieu, the founder of New Hampshire's beloved Poutinefest, and Dr. Claire-Marie Brisson, a passionate language advocate, join forces to explore the challenges facing French programs in schools from elementary schools to universities.

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]]> Tim Beaulieu, the founder of New Hampshire's beloved Poutinefest, and Dr. Claire-Marie Brisson, a passionate language advocate, join forces to explore the challenges facing French programs in schools from elementary schools to universities.

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / Tim Beaulieu Buzzsprout-14487928 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500 2212 Francophone, AmFr, Francophonie, New Hampshire, French, French language, education 3 1 full false In Conversation with Pierre Lavoie: Celebrities, Migration, and Franco-Americans In Conversation with Pierre Lavoie: Celebrities, Migration, and Franco-Americans In this episode, Pierre Lavoie and Claire-Marie Brisson discuss Mille après mille: Célébrité et migrations dans le Nord-Est américain, celebrities, migration, and Franco-American culture.

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / Pierre Lavoie Buzzsprout-12011468 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 18:00:00 -0500 2903 Claire-Marie Brisson, Pierre Lavoie, Franco-Americans, Francophone, La Bolduc 2 3 full false In Conversation with Patrick Litanga, PhD and James Natsis, PhD In Conversation with Patrick Litanga, PhD and James Natsis, PhD In this episode, Claire-Marie Brisson, PhD dialogues with Patrick Litanga, PhD and James Natsis, PhD. Patrick and James are the hosts of the podcast Récits Francophones au Cœur de l'Amérique, recorded in Louisville, Kentucky entirely in French.

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]]> In this episode, Claire-Marie Brisson, PhD dialogues with Patrick Litanga, PhD and James Natsis, PhD. Patrick and James are the hosts of the podcast Récits Francophones au Cœur de l'Amérique, recorded in Louisville, Kentucky entirely in French.

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / James Natsis, Patrick Litanga Buzzsprout-11938026 Tue, 27 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0500 2685 Francophone, Brisson, Kentucky, French 2 2 full false Season Two Introduction, The North American Francophone Podcast Season Two Introduction, The North American Francophone Podcast Join (now) Dr. Claire-Marie Brisson as she launches the second season of The North American Francophone Podcast! Published 12 December 2022.

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson Buzzsprout-11861468 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 20:00:00 -0500 1506 Francophone, Brisson, Claire-Marie Brisson 2 1 full false An Interview with Dr. Nathan Rabalais - Author, Filmmaker, and Fellow of the Center for Louisiana Studies An Interview with Dr. Nathan Rabalais - Author, Filmmaker, and Fellow of the Center for Louisiana Studies Tune in to hear an interview with Dr. Nathan Rabalais - author, filmmaker, and Fellow for the Center for Louisiana Studies - as host Claire-Marie Brisson asks about the many ways he has contributed to (and continues to contribute to) the North American Francophonie.

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]]> Tune in to hear an interview with Dr. Nathan Rabalais - author, filmmaker, and Fellow for the Center for Louisiana Studies - as host Claire-Marie Brisson asks about the many ways he has contributed to (and continues to contribute to) the North American Francophonie.

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / Nathan Rabalais Buzzsprout-6096379 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 19:00:00 -0400 1859 1 34 full false An Interview with Dr. Clint Bruce - Acadian and Transnational Studies An Interview with Dr. Clint Bruce - Acadian and Transnational Studies Join Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Dr. Clint Bruce - Professor, Research Chair, and Director of L'Observatoire Nord/Sud at Université Sainte-Anne & Associate Researcher at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. 

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / Clint Bruce Buzzsprout-5772961 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 20:00:00 -0400 1768 1 33 full false Highlight on Texas: A Conversation with Ryan J. Wilson on Francophones, Francophiles, and Connections to the Francophonie Highlight on Texas: A Conversation with Ryan J. Wilson on Francophones, Francophiles, and Connections to the Francophonie Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Ryan J. Wilson, Master's Candidate in European Studies at The University of Virginia as they discuss language, legacy, and connections to the Francophonie in Texas.

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / Ryan J. Wilson Buzzsprout-5441857 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 19:00:00 -0400 2021 1 32 full false A Conversation with Ahdithya Visweswaran: Francophone Immersion Schools, Inclusivity, and Voice in Canada A Conversation with Ahdithya Visweswaran: Francophone Immersion Schools, Inclusivity, and Voice in Canada Tune in for a conversation with Ahdithya Visweswaran, student at the Université de Montréal and Chair of the Edmonton Youth Council, as we discuss his Francophone experience as a former Canadian French language immersion school student who focuses on giving voice and visibility to the Francophonie.

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]]> Tune in for a conversation with Ahdithya Visweswaran, student at the Université de Montréal and Chair of the Edmonton Youth Council, as we discuss his Francophone experience as a former Canadian French language immersion school student who focuses on giving voice and visibility to the Francophonie.

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / Ahdithya Visweswaran Buzzsprout-5251696 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 19:00:00 -0400 1753 Francophone, Francophonie, Canada, Immersion Schools, language 1 31 full false A Conversation with Erin Segura: Documenting Louisiana's Francophone Voices at Louisiana State University A Conversation with Erin Segura: Documenting Louisiana's Francophone Voices at Louisiana State University Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Erin Segura, Instructor of Louisiana French at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA. Learn more about the fascinating projects she and her students are recording, pursuing, and documenting!

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / Erin Segura Buzzsprout-4954415 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 19:00:00 -0400 1768 1 30 full false An Interview with Sweet Crude: Louisiana French, Music Traditions, and 'New Niveau' An Interview with Sweet Crude: Louisiana French, Music Traditions, and 'New Niveau' Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Alexis Marceaux and Sam Craft of Sweet Crude. Topics cover Louisiana French, reception, music traditions, and their new media initiative New Niveau. #Francophonie #Francophone #Louisiane #Louisiana

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]]> Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Alexis Marceaux and Sam Craft of Sweet Crude. Topics cover Louisiana French, reception, music traditions, and their new media initiative New Niveau. #Francophonie #Francophone #Louisiane #Louisiana

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / Alexis Marceaux / Sam Craft Buzzsprout-4725647 Sun, 26 Jul 2020 20:00:00 -0400 1881 1 28 full false Franco-American Voices Series: Claire-Marie Brisson, Founder and Host of the North American Francophone Podcast Franco-American Voices Series: Claire-Marie Brisson, Founder and Host of the North American Francophone Podcast Founder and host Claire-Marie Brisson shares her reflections about her Franco-American identity as part of the Franco-American voices series.

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]]> Founder and host Claire-Marie Brisson shares her reflections about her Franco-American identity as part of the Franco-American voices series.

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson Buzzsprout-4539308 Sun, 12 Jul 2020 20:00:00 -0400 2111 1 28 full false The NOUS Foundation: An Interview with Scott Tilton and Rudy Bazenet The NOUS Foundation: An Interview with Scott Tilton and Rudy Bazenet Join our host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Scott Tilton and Rudy Bazenet - the co-founders of the NOUS Foundation - launched 25 June 2020! NOUS arose from a simple observation: Louisiana and the Gulf South’s French and Creole cultures are reenergizing the region and are positioned to create new cultural and business opportunities. NOUS supports and amplifies the full potential of these opportunities, and this podcast aims to showcase how. Visit https://nousnola.org/!

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]]> Join our host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Scott Tilton and Rudy Bazenet - the co-founders of the NOUS Foundation - launched 25 June 2020! NOUS arose from a simple observation: Louisiana and the Gulf South’s French and Creole cultures are reenergizing the region and are positioned to create new cultural and business opportunities. NOUS supports and amplifies the full potential of these opportunities, and this podcast aims to showcase how. Visit https://nousnola.org/!

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / Scott Tilton / Rudy Bazenet Buzzsprout-4320995 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 19:00:00 -0400 2379 1 27 full false Franco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Jonathan Olivier, Franco-Louisianan and Founder of Le Potager d’Acadiana, Franco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Jonathan Olivier, Franco-Louisianan and Founder of Le Potager d’Acadiana, Tune in as host Claire-Marie Brisson interviews Jonathan Olivier, founder of Le Potager d’Acadiana, a #sustainable #farm that services in the #French language in #Arnaudville, #Louisiana!

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / Jonathan Olivier Buzzsprout-4172060 Sun, 14 Jun 2020 20:00:00 -0400 1917 1 26 full false Franco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Mïc Hel - Poet and Author of "The Sound of Frenxh in Baltimore" Franco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Mïc Hel - Poet and Author of "The Sound of Frenxh in Baltimore" An interview with Franco-Marylander poet Mïc Hel, author of “The Sound of Frenxh in Baltimore” as part of the Franco-American Voices Series! #Francophone #Maryland #AmFr #French #poetry #diversity #voice #visibility

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]]> An interview with Franco-Marylander poet Mïc Hel, author of “The Sound of Frenxh in Baltimore” as part of the Franco-American Voices Series! #Francophone #Maryland #AmFr #French #poetry #diversity #voice #visibility

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / Mïc Hel Buzzsprout-4080443 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 20:00:00 -0400 1810 1 24 full false Franco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Janie Moyen - Voice and Visibility for the Francophone Community in Saskatchewan Franco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Janie Moyen - Voice and Visibility for the Francophone Community in Saskatchewan Join Claire-Marie as she interviews Janie Moyen, a proud #Francophone from #Saskatchewan who advocates as a youth voice for the #Fransaskois community. Their dialogue addresses visibility, language rights, and her own personal experiences as a member of the community.

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / Janie Moyen Buzzsprout-3989126 Sun, 31 May 2020 19:00:00 -0400 1457 1 24 full false Franco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Joseph Dunn, Franco-Créolophone Activist & Franco-Louisianan Franco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Joseph Dunn, Franco-Créolophone Activist & Franco-Louisianan Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Joseph Dunn - the former director from 2011-2014 of the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL), as well as in other administrative and advocacy roles In the Consulate General of France in Louisiana and in the Louisiana government. His current projects are with the Laura Plantation, a historic house museum just outside of New Orleans, which has become a model for Francophone tourism. Join us as we discuss his Franco-American experience, language, and identity in Louisiana.

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]]> Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Joseph Dunn - the former director from 2011-2014 of the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL), as well as in other administrative and advocacy roles In the Consulate General of France in Louisiana and in the Louisiana government. His current projects are with the Laura Plantation, a historic house museum just outside of New Orleans, which has become a model for Francophone tourism. Join us as we discuss his Franco-American experience, language, and identity in Louisiana.

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / Joseph Dunn Buzzsprout-3898916 Sun, 24 May 2020 18:00:00 -0400 1639 Louisiana, Canada, French, Francophone, Francophonie, New Orleans, Cajun, Creole, World War Two, WWII, WW2 1 23 full false Franco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Jesse Martineau, Host of The French-Canadian Legacy Podcast Franco-American Voices Series: An Interview with Jesse Martineau, Host of The French-Canadian Legacy Podcast In this episode, join Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews Jesse Martineau, host of The French-Canadian Legacy Podcast and Franco-American from Manchester, New Hampshire.

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson Buzzsprout-3800174 Sun, 17 May 2020 18:00:00 -0400 1712 1 22 full false Franco-American Voices Series: Francophone Maine: Past & Present - With Special Guest Camden Martin Franco-American Voices Series: Francophone Maine: Past & Present - With Special Guest Camden Martin Join host Claire-Marie Brisson and special guest Camden Martin as they discuss Francophone Maine, part of our new Franco-American Voices Series. 

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / Camden Martin Buzzsprout-3703004 Sun, 10 May 2020 18:00:00 -0400 1557 1 21 full false A Moveable Identity: Movement in Franco-American and French-Canadian Narratives A Moveable Identity: Movement in Franco-American and French-Canadian Narratives Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she explores the theme of movement present in Franco-American and French-Canadian literature. Our host shares some recommendations she has for reading, and shares a poem she authored herself with listeners.

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson Buzzsprout-3423004 Sun, 19 Apr 2020 19:00:00 -0400 1251 1 19 full false A Conversation with Dr. Kathleen Stein-Smith: The Power of Language A Conversation with Dr. Kathleen Stein-Smith: The Power of Language This podcast features Dr. Kathleen Stein-Smith, Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes académiques and Chair, AATF Commission on Advocacy. Host Claire-Marie dialogues with Dr. Stein-Smith about the #French language and its importance in North America, as well as some tips on how to learn while #socialdistancing! #Francophone #Francophonie

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]]> This podcast features Dr. Kathleen Stein-Smith, Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes académiques and Chair, AATF Commission on Advocacy. Host Claire-Marie dialogues with Dr. Stein-Smith about the #French language and its importance in North America, as well as some tips on how to learn while #socialdistancing! #Francophone #Francophonie

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / Kathleen Stein-Smith Buzzsprout-3248692 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 18:00:00 -0400 2007 1 18 full false A Conversation with Patrick Lacroix: Voicing the Communities of "Those Other Franco-Americans" A Conversation with Patrick Lacroix: Voicing the Communities of "Those Other Franco-Americans" In this conversation, historian Patrick Lacroix discusses his current research with host Claire-Marie Brisson, including "Those Other Franco-Americans," a project that aims to give voice to minority Franco-American communities.

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]]> In this conversation, historian Patrick Lacroix discusses his current research with host Claire-Marie Brisson, including "Those Other Franco-Americans," a project that aims to give voice to minority Franco-American communities.

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / Patrick Lacroix Buzzsprout-3165886 Sun, 29 Mar 2020 17:00:00 -0400 1490 1 17 full false The Legend of Detroit's Nain Rouge The Legend of Detroit's Nain Rouge In this episode, learn more about Detroit's (in)famous Nain Rouge, the "Demon of the Strait." Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she reads two chapters of the original 1883 story, published in "Legends of Le Détroit."

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]]> In this episode, learn more about Detroit's (in)famous Nain Rouge, the "Demon of the Strait." Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she reads two chapters of the original 1883 story, published in "Legends of Le Détroit."

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson Buzzsprout-3088672 Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -0400 2374 Michigan, Detroit, Nain Rouge, Francophone, Marche du Nain Rouge, Detroiters, History, Francophonie 1 16 full false Cooking in Tough Times: Franco-American Historical Recipes to Warm Your Home Cooking in Tough Times: Franco-American Historical Recipes to Warm Your Home In this episode, Claire-Marie Brisson shares three recipes with us that are exclusively shared with listeners of this podcast, and will soon to be posted on thefrancophone.com. The recipes can be found at these points In the audio:
• 4m 9s - Tarte tatin

• 17 m 12s - WW2 Canadian Pea Soup

• 20m 52s - Dandelion salad

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]]> In this episode, Claire-Marie Brisson shares three recipes with us that are exclusively shared with listeners of this podcast, and will soon to be posted on thefrancophone.com. The recipes can be found at these points In the audio:
• 4m 9s - Tarte tatin

• 17 m 12s - WW2 Canadian Pea Soup

• 20m 52s - Dandelion salad

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson Buzzsprout-3018802 Sun, 15 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -0400 1591 1 15 full false Victor Séjour - Author, Playwright, and Abolitionist Victor Séjour - Author, Playwright, and Abolitionist Tune in to hear host Claire-Marie Brisson discuss Victor Séjour - the first known published African-American author who was originally from Louisiana. Claire-Marie compares contemporary scholarship to Séjour's work, with comparisons to Jacques Derrida and Édouard Glissant. 

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]]> Tune in to hear host Claire-Marie Brisson discuss Victor Séjour - the first known published African-American author who was originally from Louisiana. Claire-Marie compares contemporary scholarship to Séjour's work, with comparisons to Jacques Derrida and Édouard Glissant. 

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson Buzzsprout-2879485 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0500 1061 1 14 full false Francophone North Americans in Uniform with Special Guest Jason Theriot Francophone North Americans in Uniform with Special Guest Jason Theriot French was an essential language during WWII. Tune in tomorrow afternoon to learn more about the North American Francophones who were essential to the Allied forces. With special guest, historian Jason Theriot.‬

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / Jason Theriot Buzzsprout-2819665 Sun, 23 Feb 2020 16:00:00 -0500 1444 Louisiana, Canada, French, Francophone, Francophonie, New Orleans, Cajun, Creole, World War Two, WWII, WW2 1 13 full false Bilingualism: Reception, Perception, and Bias - Featuring a Special Interview with Télé-Louisiane Bilingualism: Reception, Perception, and Bias - Featuring a Special Interview with Télé-Louisiane In this two-part episode, Claire-Marie Brisson reflects on a recent op-ed she came across on bilingualism published in the Washington Post. Then, the conversation moves to an interview with special guests from Télé-Louisiane, featuring Will McGrew and Tiffany Guillory-Thomas.

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]]> In this two-part episode, Claire-Marie Brisson reflects on a recent op-ed she came across on bilingualism published in the Washington Post. Then, the conversation moves to an interview with special guests from Télé-Louisiane, featuring Will McGrew and Tiffany Guillory-Thomas.

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / Will McGrew and Tiffany Guillory-Thomas Buzzsprout-2692906 Sun, 09 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0500 1731 Louisiana, Canada, French, bilingualism, Francophone, Francophonie, New Orleans, Cajun, Creole 1 12 full false Preserving Woonsocket, Rhode Island's Francophone Past Preserving Woonsocket, Rhode Island's Francophone Past Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she hosts not just one - but two! - interviews from two Franco-Americans from Woonsocket, RI who work on preserving their Franco-American culture. About the guests:

Robert Gumlaw serves as President and Member of the Board of Directors of the American-French Genealogical Society. http://afgs.org

Calvin Fox is a proud Franco-American from Rhode Island and a current student at Concordia University (Montréal). He is starting a project to help preserve Woonsocket's Francophone past, available on Twitter @francophoneri.

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]]> Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she hosts not just one - but two! - interviews from two Franco-Americans from Woonsocket, RI who work on preserving their Franco-American culture. About the guests:

Robert Gumlaw serves as President and Member of the Board of Directors of the American-French Genealogical Society. http://afgs.org

Calvin Fox is a proud Franco-American from Rhode Island and a current student at Concordia University (Montréal). He is starting a project to help preserve Woonsocket's Francophone past, available on Twitter @francophoneri.

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / Robert Gumlaw / Calvin Fox Buzzsprout-2636005 Sun, 02 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0500 1404 Francophone, French, Rhode Island, Francophonie, Woonsocket 1 11 full false Visions of Québec: Present Realities and Futuristic Imaginings with Special Guest - Sci-Fi Author R. Jean Mathieu Visions of Québec: Present Realities and Futuristic Imaginings with Special Guest - Sci-Fi Author R. Jean Mathieu We know Québec's past and its present... but what about the future? Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews R. Jean Mathieu, Franco-Californian sci-fi author of a new short story entitled "Glâcehouse." This futuristic tale reconceptualizes the way we perceive Québec and Canada today, and challenges us to think far beyond the limits of the present.

Find R. Jean Mathieu here: https://twitter.com/trueroscoe

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]]> We know Québec's past and its present... but what about the future? Join host Claire-Marie Brisson as she interviews R. Jean Mathieu, Franco-Californian sci-fi author of a new short story entitled "Glâcehouse." This futuristic tale reconceptualizes the way we perceive Québec and Canada today, and challenges us to think far beyond the limits of the present.

Find R. Jean Mathieu here: https://twitter.com/trueroscoe

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / R. Jean Mathieu Buzzsprout-2558476 Thu, 23 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0500 1449 Canada, French, Quebec, scifi, climate, culture, literature, futurism, solarpunk 1 10 full false The Weight of Language: Voicing the Francophonie in English The Weight of Language: Voicing the Francophonie in English Our host Claire-Marie Brisson discusses the complexity of the North American Francophone world - emphasizing language, choice, and reception of French and North American French identity.

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]]> Our host Claire-Marie Brisson discusses the complexity of the North American Francophone world - emphasizing language, choice, and reception of French and North American French identity.

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson Buzzsprout-2504140 Thu, 16 Jan 2020 03:00:00 -0500 927 French, Francophone, language, rights, linguistics, otherness, Francophonie, Canada, Michigan, Louisiana, bilingual 1 9 full false The Franco-American Experience: Community, Otherness, and Reception in the United States - An Interview with David Vermette The Franco-American Experience: Community, Otherness, and Reception in the United States - An Interview with David Vermette Join host Claire-Marie Brisson and David Vermette, Franco-American author, as they discuss topics surrounding Franco-American cultural and social history. The interview also showcases his recently published book "A Distinct Alien Race: The Untold Story of Franco-Americans"(Montreal: Baraka Books, 2018).

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]]> Join host Claire-Marie Brisson and David Vermette, Franco-American author, as they discuss topics surrounding Franco-American cultural and social history. The interview also showcases his recently published book "A Distinct Alien Race: The Untold Story of Franco-Americans"(Montreal: Baraka Books, 2018).

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / David Vermette Buzzsprout-2445392 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0500 1887 Francophone, French, Maine, Massachusetts, Franco-American, French, Quebec 1 8 full false Reflections from a Franco-Albertan - An Interview with Rebecca Lazarenko Reflections from a Franco-Albertan - An Interview with Rebecca Lazarenko Claire-Marie interviews Rebecca Lazarenko about Francophones in Canada, and gives her own insights into the plurality of voices that make up the Francophone communities of Canada.

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]]> Claire-Marie interviews Rebecca Lazarenko about Francophones in Canada, and gives her own insights into the plurality of voices that make up the Francophone communities of Canada.

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / Rebecca Lazarenko Buzzsprout-2391281 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0500 1336 Canada, French, Alberta, Francophone, history, language, rights 1 7 full false "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" - Franco-American Holiday Traditions (feat. Louis Brisson) "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" - Franco-American Holiday Traditions (feat. Louis Brisson) In this episode, Claire-Marie Brisson examines the importance of holiday traditions in North American Francophone households - from Christmas to the New Year. Special guest Louis Brisson reflects on his own experience growing up as a Michigan Francophone North American.

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]]> In this episode, Claire-Marie Brisson examines the importance of holiday traditions in North American Francophone households - from Christmas to the New Year. Special guest Louis Brisson reflects on his own experience growing up as a Michigan Francophone North American.

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / Louis Brisson Buzzsprout-2358824 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 01:00:00 -0500 1131 Michigan, Canada, Acadie, Acadians, French, Quebec, history, Christmas, New Year's, French history, French Canadian history, culture 1 6 full false «Y fait frette!» - Adapting and Staying Warm in North America «Y fait frette!» - Adapting and Staying Warm in North America In this episode, host Claire-Marie Brisson explores the ways that Francophones in North America adapted to their new climate - through clothing, food, and drink. Claire-Marie also compares the way temperatures were recorded historically to allow modern listeners to understand what winters were really like for North American Francophone settlers.

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]]> In this episode, host Claire-Marie Brisson explores the ways that Francophones in North America adapted to their new climate - through clothing, food, and drink. Claire-Marie also compares the way temperatures were recorded historically to allow modern listeners to understand what winters were really like for North American Francophone settlers.

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson Buzzsprout-2314142 Thu, 19 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0500 1694 Canada, French, Quebec, history, climate, weather, French history, French Canadian history, culture, sociology 1 5 full false Policy Perspectives and Linguistic Realities in Francophone Africa - A Conversation with Max Bone Policy Perspectives and Linguistic Realities in Francophone Africa - A Conversation with Max Bone Join Claire-Marie for a conversation with Max Bone, Research Fellow at the Africa Center for Strategic Progress and Student at the Elliott School of International Affairs (GWU), Washington DC as they discuss the status of Francophone Africa, languages, and the terrain navigated by North American diplomats working with the new center of la Francophonie.

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]]> Join Claire-Marie for a conversation with Max Bone, Research Fellow at the Africa Center for Strategic Progress and Student at the Elliott School of International Affairs (GWU), Washington DC as they discuss the status of Francophone Africa, languages, and the terrain navigated by North American diplomats working with the new center of la Francophonie.

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / Max Bone Buzzsprout-2267756 Thu, 12 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -0500 1671 Francophonie, Africa, Francophone, linguistic, language rights 1 4 full false Giving Voice to Maine's Acadian Music - An Interview with Robert Sylvain Giving Voice to Maine's Acadian Music - An Interview with Robert Sylvain Host Claire-Marie Brisson conducts an interview with Robert Sylvain, a musician playing the music of the Acadians of Maine. He has begun a monumental heritage music project that he started over a decade ago - translating a handwritten notebook of lyrics into recorded music.

If you would like to support Robert's project, please visit this website: https://igg.me/at/sylvain/x#/

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]]> Host Claire-Marie Brisson conducts an interview with Robert Sylvain, a musician playing the music of the Acadians of Maine. He has begun a monumental heritage music project that he started over a decade ago - translating a handwritten notebook of lyrics into recorded music.

If you would like to support Robert's project, please visit this website: https://igg.me/at/sylvain/x#/

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / Robert Sylvain Buzzsprout-2225132 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500 1193 Francophone, French, Maine, Acadian, music, Acadie, heritage music, history 1 3 full false First Attempt at Cooking Recipes from an 1840 French Canadian Cookbook First Attempt at Cooking Recipes from an 1840 French Canadian Cookbook In this episode, Claire-Marie cooks three recipes from an 1840 French Canadian cookbook. Explore her experience, and hear the reactions to the recipes from special guest James Reed - someone who had never tried French Canadian cuisine before!

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]]> In this episode, Claire-Marie cooks three recipes from an 1840 French Canadian cookbook. Explore her experience, and hear the reactions to the recipes from special guest James Reed - someone who had never tried French Canadian cuisine before!

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]]> Claire-Marie Brisson / James Reed Buzzsprout-2177870 Wed, 27 Nov 2019 09:00:00 -0500 1367 Canada, French, Quebec, cooking, cookbooks, history, French history, French Canadian history 1 2 full false Cooking in French Canada Cooking in French Canada In this episode, Claire-Marie Brisson gives an introduction to French Canadian cooking traditions and provides insights into common foods and recipes that were available in the late 1800s. They might surprise you!

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]]> In this episode, Claire-Marie Brisson gives an introduction to French Canadian cooking traditions and provides insights into common foods and recipes that were available in the late 1800s. They might surprise you!

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]]> The North American Francophone Podcast (Claire-Marie Brisson) Buzzsprout-2139557 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 18:00:00 -0500 1539 Canada, French, Quebec, cooking, cookbooks, history, French history, French Canadian history 1 1 full false