You probably learned about the French Revolution in school (or at least watched Les Mis). But what does a modern French protest look like? Our guest, Blandine, gives us all the tea. Including why you should bring swimming goggles, and why it’s ok to protest naked.

Highlights:

Here’s what we cover in this episode of Naked French:

• Growing up in Paris [01:14] 
• How Blandine met her husband at an assemblée générale [02:43]
• The time he went on TV (almost) naked [04:07] 
• The most important events in Blandine’s life [05:44] 
• How to become an artist [07:56] 
• Why do the French protest so much? [09:47] 
• French protest highlights from over the years [12:44] 
• Zombie flashmob [16:53]
• Protesting tips and how to stay safe during a protest [19:13]

Transcript

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Notes:

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Credits:

Host: Shade Souc

Producer and Narrator: Michelle Teo

Translator: Eden Rebora Mourier

Sound: Jules Quirin

Creative Storytelling: Sarah Ayres