72 Bernard-Henri Levy, Part Deux

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🗓️ 12 November 2006

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Could Americans and Europeans benefit from an honest conversation with each other about their different ways of viewing society and the world? On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, we'll do just that, as Rick invites a best-selling French author and philosopher into the studio. Rick discusses some of the French stereotypes that fuel American prejudices with Bernard-Henri Levy (ber-NARD on-REE leh-VEE). They examine issues France faces as part of the European Union, and suggest ways that our two societies can learn from each other. Plus, Rick offers suggestions to listeners considering an off-season trip to Europe or traveling with teenage grandkids, on this week's Travel with Rick Steves. FOR STATIONS WHICH HAVE ALREADY AIRED PGM #45: Could Americans and Europeans benefit from an honest conversation with each other about their different ways of viewing society and the world? On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, we'll do just that, as Rick invites a best-selling French author and philosopher back into the studio. Rick discusses some of the French stereotypes that fuel American prejudices with Bernard-Henri Levy (ber-NARD on-REE leh-VEE). They examine issues France faces as part of the European Union, and suggest ways that our two societies can learn from each other. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

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0:00.0	I've lived my entire life in America and by talking with a Frenchman for an hour I learned things about my country I never knew.
0:08.0	On today's edition of Travel with Rick Steves, we look at our own culture through the keen and observant eyes of a French
0:14.9	philosopher. Bernard Anry LeVie, or BHL as his countryman column, is back.
0:21.2	He'll share more of his distinct take on our American culture, which he
0:24.8	gained by traveling across the USA for the better part of a year.
0:28.3	Because the great thing we travel when you travel and you know that Rick is that you take news from the others of course but
0:36.1	it is a way to get information about yourself.
0:41.3	Coming up today on Travel with Rick Steeves, it's Viva defference, as BHL and I celebrate the differences
0:48.5	between our two great nations as well as what we have in common.
0:52.0	That and your travel questions are on the
0:54.4	itinerary for today's edition of Travel with Rick Steves. Stay with us.
0:58.4	Travel with Rick Steves is brought to you by American Airlines with their new Advantage Award booking tool, it's easier than ever to book to
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1:11.6	American Airlines knows why you fly.
1:14.0	Hi, I'm Rick Steeves. We're honored to have French philosopher Bernard Anri Lavee back in our studio.
1:20.0	Pondering our own culture through a French lens gives us insights we'd never get on our own.
1:26.0	You'll see what I mean in a few minutes when we're joined by perhaps the most famous philosopher in France today,
1:31.0	Bernard Anri Lavee.
1:33.0	First, we'll check in with your travel plans and find ways to get the most bang out of your
1:37.6	vacation dollar.
1:38.6	877333 Rick, that's our phone number, and you can always email us at radio at Ricksteeves.com.
1:45.0	And we have Mel on the line in San Diego. Hi Mel.
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