Natacha Butler
Paris correspondent for Al Jazeera English, based in Paris for over 20 years.
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Jun 9, 2025 • 19min
How to become a bike-friendly city? Lessons from a Paris revolution
Natacha Butler, an Al Jazeera English correspondent with over 20 years in Paris, discusses the city's transformation into a bike-friendly haven. She highlights how grassroots activism and political support sparked this revolutionary shift. Notable events like the 2019 transportation strikes and the pandemic accelerated cycling's popularity. The podcast delves into improvements in bike infrastructure and public health benefits, showcasing Paris as a model for urban mobility that prioritizes people over cars.
Jul 26, 2024 • 19min
Joy and politics collide at the Paris Olympics 2024
Natacha Butler, Al Jazeera Correspondent, discusses the controversies surrounding the 2024 Paris Olympics, including the ban on religious symbols for athletes, Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under a neutral flag, and Parisians' mixed feelings about the event. Despite the political tensions, anticipation is high for the visually stunning games.
