A podcaster is shaking up French politics. A December 22nd interview by Interior Minister and presidential candidate Nicolas Sarkozy with Loic Le Meur "has created a sensation in the French blogosophere."
Not only is it the first time a French political leader has appeared in a podcast, but it also marks a break with traditional etiquette. Sarkozy and Le Meur address each other with the familiar "tu" rather than "vous" during their 30-minute meeting.
The podcast has been getting positive reactions from many listeners, with comments ranging from "Fort, très fort" to
"Bravo! Un podcast impeccable et bien enlevé avec un ministre incroyable!"
The podcast has been called "a postive sign for the future of politics in France", and many are suggesting that French politicians can no longer ignore the growing importance of non-traditional media.
