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State of the World from NPR

A Power Shift In Poland; French Singer Edith Piaf and AI

Dec 11, 2023
Edith Piaf, iconic French singer, is the guest in this podcast. They discuss a historic power shift in Poland, living abroad, and the use of AI to recreate Piaf's voice and image in a biopic.
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  • Poland undergoes a significant power shift as the right-wing party's rule ends, raising hopes for a return to democratic norms.
  • Plans to use AI to recreate Edith Piaf's voice and image spark skepticism among fans who believe no machine can capture her unique talent.

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Poland's power shift

In Poland, there has been a significant power shift as the right-wing Law and Justice party's rule ended after eight years of governance. The parliamentary proceedings, which were eagerly anticipated, attracted a large audience in Warsaw's Kino Tecca theater. The outgoing prime minister's speech was accompanied by laughter, clapping, and booing from the crowd, reflecting the public sentiment towards the previous government. Observers expressed their relief at the change in leadership and hoped for a restoration of democratic norms.

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