Best Blank String Podcasts (2025)

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Effet dominos (Chain reaction) 3:37

7h ago3:37

3:37

La France, le Royaume Uni et le Canada menacent d’actions « concrètes » contre Israël si Gaza subit davantage de frappes. Traduction: France, the UK and Canada warn of “concrete” measures if Gaza sees further strikes. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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Bérézina humanitaire (Humanitarian Berezina) 2:33

3d ago2:33

2:33

Le gouvernement ukrainien a confirmé le 15 juin la récupération de 1 200 dépouilles supplémentaires remises par la Russie, portant le total à 4 800. Les négociations politiques stagnent, tandis que les combats sporadiques se poursuivent autour de Kharkiv. Traduction: On June 15, the Ukrainian government confirmed the return of 1,200 additional bodi…

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MOHAMED CHOUKRI’S BRUTAL HONESTY 1:23:16

4d ago1:23:16

1:23:16

The Moroccan writer Mohamed Choukri grew up poor and illiterate on the streets of Tangier in the waning years of colonialism. He told the story of his childhood in his autobiographical novel For Bread Alone – El Khubz El Hafi in Arabic, Le Pain Nu in French. Choukri went on to write much more, chronicling life in post-independence Morocco during th…

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355 - Corporate Partnership 30:33

4d ago30:33

30:33

This week we talk about corporate partnerships, peep shows, and brain fog. Maysoun refuses to accept Kate's mnemonic devices. Maysoun also demands a clap track. The music in this episode is from Musicians for a Free Palestine Mix Tape Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Canicule planétaire (Planet-wide heatwave) 3:17

4d ago3:17

3:17

Le service Copernicus a confirmé que mai 2025 a été le deuxième mois le plus chaud jamais enregistré. Des anomalies océaniques persistantes et des records régionaux laissent craindre des sécheresses et incendies à venir. Traduction: The Copernicus service confirmed that May 2025 was the second hottest month ever recorded. Persistent ocean anomalies…

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Imbroglio réglementaire (Regulatory imbroglio) 3:07

5d ago3:07

3:07

L’Union européenne envisage de repousser certaines obligations du futur AI Act. Les règles sur la gouvernance et les modèles génériques pourraient n’entrer en vigueur qu’en 2026. Traduction: The European Union is considering delaying parts of the upcoming AI Act. Governance rules and requirements for general-purpose models might not take effect unt…

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Ras-le-bol ferroviaire (Railway fed-up mood) 3:31

7d ago3:31

3:31

Le syndicat Sud-Rail a déposé un préavis de grève reconductible. Il exige des primes et dénonce les conditions de travail. Le trafic sera perturbé, mais les voyageurs pourront modifier leurs billets sans frais. Traduction: The Sud-Rail union has called an open-ended strike. The union is demanding bonuses and better working conditions. Train service…

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Savoir-faire numérique (Digital know-how) 3:53

8d ago3:53

3:53

Apple a présenté iOS 26. La nouvelle fonction « Apple Intelligence » promet des traductions instantanées, et un Siri contextuel. La sortie officielle est prévue en septembre, avec une version bêta publique en juillet. Traduction: Apple introduced iOS 26. Its new "Apple Intelligence" feature brings live translations, and a context-aware Siri and a L…

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Reddit contre l’IA (Reddit vs AI) 3:17

11d ago3:17

3:17

Reddit a déposé plainte contre Anthropic. La plateforme accuse le géant de l’IA d’avoir utilisé ses contenus sans consentement pour entraîner ses modèles. Traduction: Reddit filed lawsuit against Anthropic: the platform accuses the AI giant of using its content without consent to train its models. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour p…

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354 - Besties vs. Besties (with Leila Weefur and Elena Gross) 33:55

11d ago33:55

33:55

This week we face off with Leila Weefur and Elena Gross. We play the newlyweds game, talk about what we're reading, and relitigate the dramas of the L-word. Also hotdog costumes. The music in this episode is by AL GHARIB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rabbin visé deux fois (Twice targeted) 3:16

12d ago3:16

3:16

Un rabbin français a été agressé pour la seconde fois en une semaine, illustrant une recrudescence inquiétante des crimes antisémites. Traduction: A French rabbi was attacked for the second time in a week, highlighting a worrying rise in antisemitic crimes. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.…

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Coup de vent meurtrier (Lethal wind) 3:22

12d ago3:22

3:22

Une tornade a frappé la Loire le 1er juin, arrachant des toits et déracinant arbres: un blessé confirmé, et des dégâts importants dans plusieurs communes. Traduction: A tornado hit Loire on June 1, ripping roofs and uprooting trees. One injury confirmed, significant damage across multiple villages. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour …

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Holly Golightly 46:31

12d ago46:31

46:31

Episode 3 directed by Samantha Irby, Miranda learns to breath, Seema reverses, LTW goes to work, Charlotte dances and Carrie is still chasing after Aidan. The How I Met Your Mother-fication of this show is this show's final form so catch up with our thoughts and feelings and we promise to not go lightly xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

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Soulèvement du pavé (Streets uprising) 3:50

14d ago3:50

3:50

Des célébrations de la victoire du PSG ont dégénéré à Paris et ailleurs. Résultat : deux morts, plus de 500 interpellations, chaos sur les Champs-Élysées. Traduction: PSG victory celebrations in Paris and beyond turn riotous. Two deaths, over 500 arrested, chaos erupts along the Champs-Élysées. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus…

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Un chapeau (A hat) 2:52

15d ago2:52

2:52

Un chapeau ayant appartenu à Napoléon Bonaparte lorsqu'il était empereur français a été vendu aux enchères en France le dimanche, atteignant un record de près de deux millions d'euros. Traduction : A hat belonging to Napoleon Bonaparte when he was French emperor sold for a record of nearly two million euros at a French auction on Sunday. Hébergé pa…

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Coup de pouce (Boost) 2:21

17d ago2:21

2:21

Le Royaume-Uni investit massivement dans l'IA militaire. Une stratégie pour renforcer sa position face aux cybermenaces croissantes. Traduction: The UK makes significant investments in military AI, aiming to bolster its stance against escalating cyber threats. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.…

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Coup de théâtre (Dramatic Turn of Events) 2:17

18d ago2:17

2:17

Richard Gasquet a fait ses adieux à Roland-Garros. À 38 ans, il a reçut un hommage émouvant après son dernier match face à Jannik Sinner. Traduction: Richard Gasquet bids farewell at Roland-Garros. At 38, he received a heartfelt tribute after his final match against Jannik Sinner. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'information…

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Un tournant (Turning point) 2:28

19d ago2:28

2:28

Une opération ukrainienne majeure a ciblé l'aviation militaire russe. Préparée depuis plus d'un an, elle marque un tournant dans le conflit. Traduction: A major Ukrainian operation has targeted Russian military aviation. Over a year in the making, it marks a turning point in the conflict. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'inf…

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S13 Ep. 10: How to Take the Lead in Bed, a Neighborly Fling, and How Do I Stop My Parents' Open Marriage from Affecting My Relationship? 25:54

19d ago25:54

25:54

In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) I’m 28 and been with my partner for four years. He’s always been the one to initiate sex and I thought he liked it that way. But, now he’s told me he’s sick of it and wants me to take the lead—not just with initiating, but during sex as well. I have no idea how to do thi…

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Rat Race 🐀 49:12

19d ago49:12

49:12

For Season 3 Episode 2 we follow Carrie getting her garden pulled apart for a rat infestation a strange metaphor for her relationship, Charlotte and LTW navigating their kids getting into Ivy Leagues and Miranda figuring out how to be a lesbian and Seema's desperate attempt at dating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Coup de chaud (Heatwave) 2:54

21d ago2:54

2:54

Le Canada fait face à des incendies sans précédent. Plus de 17 000 personnes évacuées, principalement au Manitoba, où 22 brasiers sont actifs. Traduction: Canada battles unprecedented wildfires. Over 17,000 evacuated, mainly in Manitoba, with 22 active blazes. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.…

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Tour de vis (Crackdown) 3:07

22d ago3:07

3:07

Les États-Unis suspendent les visas étudiants, renforçant le contrôle des réseaux sociaux des postulants. Les ambassades attendent de nouvelles directives. Traduction: The U.S. halts student visas, intensifying scrutiny of applicants' social media. Embassies await further instructions. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'inform…

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Crash aérien à San Diego (Plane crash in San Diego) 2:46

25d ago2:46

2:46

Un avion d'affaires s'écrase sur un quartier d'habitations de San Diego, tuant les six personnes à bord et blessant plusieurs habitants au sol. Traduction: A business jet crashes into a residential area in San Diego, killing all six onboard and injuring several people on the ground. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informati…

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353 - Longest Running 30:23

25d ago30:23

30:23

This week we talk about our new nemesis. We also talk about handwriting analysis, whether Kate is a bitch, and how old Maysoun's cats are. We also try our best to talk about fucking Bay Area arts and culture. The music in this episode is by RITCHRD Art Yap podcast Big Five personality test - shoutout to BaubleRob Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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Renationalisation ferroviaire au Royaume-Uni (Rail renationalization in the UK) 2:59

26d ago2:59

2:59

La South Western Railway devient la première compagnie ferroviaire britannique à être renationalisée, marquant un tournant dans la politique des transports du pays. Traduction: South Western Railway becomes the first British rail company to be renationalized, signaling a shift in the country's transport policy. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/…

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S13 Ep. 9: His Needs Come First, Post-Menopause Male Loneliness, and How Important is Smell? 21:51

26d ago21:51

21:51

In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) I’m a woman who has no problem having an orgasm on her own, but it happens rarely with my partner. I’ve told him how I want to be stimulated, but sex always feels like something that’s done to satisfy his needs and mine are an afterthought. He knows I don’t orgasm throug…

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Offensive record en Ukraine (Record offensive in Ukraine) 2:26

27d ago2:26

2:26

L'Ukraine subit une attaque massive de 355 drones et 9 missiles russes, causant des pertes humaines et des destructions importantes à Kiev. Traduction: Ukraine endures a massive assault of 355 drones and 9 Russian missiles, resulting in significant casualties and destruction in Kyiv. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informat…

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Outlook Good? 45:43

27d ago45:43

45:43

We're back! Season 3 and we're 2 character down which makes for a slightly less clunky TV show but with still bizarre jokes and storylines... we dissect this weeks episode and try to make sense of this TV show again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Macron en tournée asiatique (Macron's Asian tour) 3:12

28d ago3:12

3:12

Emmanuel Macron entame une visite d'État au Vietnam, première étape d'une tournée de six jours en Asie du Sud-Est, visant à renforcer les liens diplomatiques. Traduction: Emmanuel Macron begins a state visit to Vietnam, the first leg of a six-day Southeast Asia tour aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privac…

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Coup de théâtre à Cannes (Dramatic twist in Cannes) 4:30

29d ago4:30

4:30

Le Festival de Cannes 2025 est perturbé par une panne de courant causée par un sabotage, interrompant les projections et suscitant l'indignation des festivaliers. Traduction: The 2025 Cannes Film Festival is disrupted by a power outage due to sabotage, halting screenings and provoking outrage among attendees. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/pr…

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"Collision sous haute voile" ("High-sail collision") 2:58

1M ago2:58

2:58

Le 17 mai, le trois-mâts mexicain Cuauhtémoc percute le pont de Brooklyn, causant deux morts et vingt blessés, en raison d'une erreur de navigation. Traduction: On May 17, the Mexican tall ship Cuauhtémoc strikes the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in two deaths and twenty injuries due to a navigation error. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy …

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Paranormal Women, pt 3: From Blue Beam to Blood Libel 36:23

1M ago36:23

36:23

What did last year's drone mystery have to do with an antisemitic myth that won't die? Medievalist and conspiracy scholar Elise Wang connects the dots between the West’s 900-year-old conspiracy theory playbook and the UFO psyops flooding TikTok today. She and Cristen also unravel the Battle of Los Angeles, hypersexual alien abduction tropes, and ho…

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"Trump et la paix" ("Trump and peace") 2:30

1M ago2:30

2:30

Donald Trump annonce son intention de contacter Vladimir Poutine pour mettre fin au conflit en Ukraine, promettant une initiative diplomatique majeure. Traduction: Donald Trump announces plans to contact Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine conflict, promising a major diplomatic initiative. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'info…

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Dr. E. Veal: The Good and the Bad of AI 49:53

1M ago49:53

49:53

AI is everywhere—but is it moving too fast? In this episode of Think Outside the BlueBox, Dr. E. Veal joins host Anthony Rivera for a grounded conversation on the realities of artificial intelligence today. From everyday tools that boost productivity to ethical concerns, job displacement, and the widening gap in regulation, they unpack both the pro…

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S13 Ep. 8: No Strings Sex, Secret Turn Ons, and Suspiciously Raised Libidos 20:27

1M ago20:27

20:27

In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) I’m a 25-year-old straight woman and am not interested in a relationship right now. But, I do want sex. How and when do I bring this up with people I date—and do I have to? 2) My boyfriend of four years is suddenly doing new things in bed which is making me suspicious. I…

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"Cannes sous tension" ("Cannes under pressure") 3:25

1M ago3:25

3:25

Si vous voulez prendre des leçons de français avec moi: [email protected] ---------------------- Lors de l'ouverture du Festival de Cannes, un hommage est rendu à la photojournaliste palestinienne Fatima Hassouna, tuée à Gaza, suscitant l'émotion. Traduction: At the Cannes Film Festival opening, a tribute is paid to Palestinian photojournalist F…

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"Montmartre, étape inédite" ("Montmartre, a unique stage") 3:23

1M ago3:23

3:23

Le Tour de France 2025 passera pour la première fois par Montmartre, offrant une ascension spectaculaire de la butte avant l'arrivée sur les Champs-Élysées. Traduction: The 2025 Tour de France will, for the first time, include Montmartre, featuring a dramatic climb up the hill before finishing on the Champs-Élysées. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast…

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"Quoi qu’il en coûte" ("Whatever it takes") 4:08

1M ago4:08

4:08

Emmanuel Macron a défendu sa politique économique sur TF1, assumant l'augmentation de la dette publique pour protéger les Français face aux crises successives. Traduction: Emmanuel Macron defended his economic policy on TF1, acknowledging increased public debt as necessary to shield French citizens from successive crises. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez…

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352 - Cutting String 32:12

1M ago32:12

32:12

Maysoun finally takes a stand. She also went to a gallery called TNT. We talk about all kinds of strings and webs. Kate wrote a poem but does not read it. The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicians for a Free Palestine Mix Tape TNT Art Lab Bathers Library Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Mettre les petits plats dans les grands (Pulling out all the stops) 3:15

1M ago3:15

3:15

Du 4 au 11 mai, Paris a vibré au rythme de la Foire de Paris, mêlant innovations, gastronomie et spectacles pour tous les âges. Traduction: From May 4 to 11, Paris buzzed with the Foire de Paris, blending innovation, cuisine, and entertainment for all ages. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.…

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A Young Poet in Gaza, Writing in the Shadow of Death 47:42

1M ago47:42

47:42

Batool Abu Akleen is a poet and translator in Gaza, Palestine. Her home in Gaza City and her university have been bombed and she has been displaced multiple times. We talked to her about refusing to write and then choosing to write through the genocide; about the importance of mentors; and about creating a community of literary translators in Gaza.…

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Paranormal Women, pt 2: The Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill 45:00

1M ago45:00

45:00

Before alien abduction became pop culture cliché, there was Betty and Barney Hill. Why did this couple's 1961 roadtrip define the abduction narrative for generations, and what did their biracial marriage have to do with it - or not? Historian Matt Bowman retraces the Hills' journey from the liberal mainstream to UFO microstardom, and Cristen has qu…

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Tirer à boulets rouges (Launching a fierce attack) 3:04

1M ago3:04

3:04

Un missile houthiste a frappé près de l'aéroport de Tel-Aviv, provoquant des tensions accrues et des représailles israéliennes au Yémen. Traduction: A Houthi missile struck near Tel Aviv airport, escalating tensions and prompting Israeli retaliatory strikes in Yemen. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.…

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PushaPreme: Defining Tampa’s Creative Community 42:45

1M ago42:45

42:45

In this episode of Think Outside the BlueBox, host Anthony Rivera welcomes back Tampa artist PushaPreme to talk about his latest project, Some Hearts Are Meant to Be Broken. They explore the evolution of his sound, his role in shaping Tampa’s creative community, and how fatherhood fuels his purpose as an artist. From grassroots collaboration to ref…

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S13 Ep. 7: Porn, Desire Dilemmas, and My Wife Has Left Me for Another Woman 22:31

1M ago22:31

22:31

In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) How do I make myself desire sex more? I’ve tried everything to turn myself on but nothing seems to work. I have never had a high sex drive and probably never will. But I would like to get to the point where sex is remotely appealing. Do you have any advice I won’t have a…

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En roue libre (Going full throttle) 2:55

1M ago2:55

2:55

Le Grand Prix moto de France au Mans a offert un spectacle palpitant, avec des pilotes repoussant leurs limites sur le circuit Bugatti. Traduction: The French MotoGP at Le Mans delivered a thrilling show, with riders pushing their limits on the Bugatti circuit. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.…

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Coup de théâtre (Dramatic turn of events) 2:48

1M ago2:48

2:48

Robert Francis Prevost, un Américain, est élu pape sous le nom de Léon XIV, suscitant surprise et espoir au Vatican. Traduction: American Robert Francis Prevost was elected pope as Leo XIV, sparking surprise and hope in the Vatican. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.…

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Faire le pont (Taking a long weekend) 4:27

1M ago4:27

4:27

Le 8 mai, les Français ont profité du jour férié pour faire le pont, prolongeant le week-end avec des escapades culturelles et festives à Paris. Traduction: On May 8, the French enjoyed the public holiday by taking a long weekend, indulging in cultural and festive getaways in Paris. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informati…

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351 - Normal Sunday 36:15

1M ago36:15

36:15

This week we talk about difficult holidays, some shows that are coming up, and why Maysoun is mad at Kate. Of course the age-old debate about whether cats are Palestinian comes up again. Of course they are Palestinian, but the detractors still can't get onboard. The music in this episode is by aivi & surasshu Bass and Reiner Adobe Books Chris Grund…

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Sortie de route (Off the rails) 2:41

2M ago2:41

2:41

Une grève surprise paralyse les transports parisiens depuis le 1er mai. Aucun accord en vue. Le trafic reste fortement perturbé. Traduction : A surprise strike has crippled Paris transit since May 1. With no deal in sight, major disruptions continue across the network. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.…

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