May 28th, 2008 · Fifty years ago, Beneteau was a small, family-owned company that made fishing boats in a French village. Now it's the world's top sailboat maker, with dealers in 50 countries. Reporter Eleanor Beardsley has more on the woman who transformed the company.
Mar 1st, 2008 · Scott Simon speaks with Eleanor Beardsley about Boeing's loss of a lucrative aircraft contract with the U.S. military. The $40 billion deal was instead awarded to a consortium of businesses that includes Boeing's chief rival, European-owned Airbus. Europeans reacted with glee over the prospect of new jobs and an economic boost.
Jan 9th, 2008 · Lively Alsatian eatery Bofinger -- the city's oldest brasserie -- dishes up a grand dining experience in a Belle Epoque setting. Paris correspondent Eleanor Beardsley says it's both a historic symbol and a temple to the French way of eating.
Jul 20th, 2006 · French soccer legend Zinedine Zidane has been banned for three games and fined by the sport's governing body after head-butting an Italian player during the World Cup final. The Italian player he struck, Marco Materazzi, was also fined and suspended for two games. Eleanor Beardsley talks with Noah Adams about the ruling.
Apr 10th, 2006 · French President Jacques Chirac bows to weeks of protests and annouces plans to replace a controversial youth labor law. The decision is a blow to Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin, who had steadfastly backed the law as a way to reduce the high unemployment rate for young people. Eleanor Beardsley reports from Paris.
Mar 28th, 2006 · French trade unions sponsor a one-day national strike to try and force Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin to abandon a new jobs law that makes it easier to fire younger workers. Commuters faced delays because of the strike. Renee Montagne talks to reporter Eleanor Beardsley in Paris.
Nov 24th, 2005 · Much of the chaos that engulfed Paris earlier this month has subsided, but the issues that sparked the riots still exist. Host Steve Inskeep talks with reporter Eleanor Beardsley about what it was like to cover the riots and what is happening politically because of them.
Jan 20th, 2005 · While foie gras is de rigueur at all celebratory meals in France, some activists are beginning to question the ethics behind its production. Eleanor Beardsley reports on the challenges to this billion-dollar industry.