On November 5th, 2024, Americans headed to the polls in what many called one of the most pivotal elections in the country’s history. In Paris, the first results arrived just past midnight, setting the stage for night to remember. 

From the charged atmosphere of Harry’s bar to the tense buzz of the France 24 newsroom, from student watch parties to a morning-after breakfast, this episode captures the voices of Americans abroad as they experienced that sleepless night. You’ll hear their stories, hopes and fears around this historic election. 

In this episode, we take you back to the night wedidn’t sleep, the night the world held its breath as Americans chose Trump, again.

Our Guests:

• Bob Vallier, spokesperson for Democrats Abroad

• Nicolas Conquer and John Lowe, spokespeople for Republicans Overseas

• William Hildebrandt and Kate Moody, journalists and anchors of France24’s special election coverage

• Matthew Mary Kirishay, journalist at France 24

• Micah Polsky, American student in Paris

• Nita Wiggins, author and professor

• Alexander Hurst, Guardian columnist and author

• Frances Gillen Martin, staunch Democrat

This episode was directed, written, and produced by Gillen Martin, Lisa Genzken, Kamiel Vermeulen and Juliette Fekkar under the supervision of Lorraine Besse.

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