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The Franco vote is something we’ve touched upon in earlier episodes but this week we’re doing a deep dive. This week we're joined by returning favorite Juliana L'Heureux and first time guest and author of How Maine Decides: An Insider's Guide to How Ballot Measures Are Won and Lost, Dr. Christian Potholm. They'll discuss if there's a Franco vote and how it's effected Maine Elections. This episode was recorded awhile ago and we've had problems editing it. Sorry for the delay but even thou some past elections are being discussed, it's still a great conversation. Buy How Maine Decides - https://www.amazon.com/How-Maine-Decides-Insiders-Measures/dp/168475206X Dr. Potholm on WMTW - https://www.wmtw.com/article/political-scholars-new-book-explores-history-of-ballot-measures-in-maine/61100995

This week we’re joined by another amazing person Jesse met on his visit to Yale. Dr. Brendan Shanahan is a Associate Research Scholar, Committee on Canadian Studies at Yale University. You’ll learn how Dr. Shanahan found his way to Canadian Studies, including stops you’ll recognize from past episodes. They’ll talk about his book, Disparate Regimes: Nativist Politics, Alienage Law, and Citizenship Rights in the United States, 1865–1965 and how touch on the points that relate to French-Canadians. They’ll also talk about current projects Dr. Shanahan is working on. Bio - https://history.yale.edu/people/brendan-shanahan Disparate Regimes: Nativist Politics, Alienage Law, and Citizenship Rights in the United States, 1865–1965 - https://www.amazon.com/Disparate-Regimes-Nativist-Citizenship-1865-1965/dp/0197660541

Jesse is back behind the news desk again and then he'll let you know about next week's amazing guest, Dr. Brendan Shanahan. Dr. Brendan Shanahan Bio - https://history.yale.edu/people/brendan-shanahan News Links - https://www.poutinefest.com/nh/tickets https://usm.maine.edu/calendar-of-events/events/tag/franco/ https://www.facebook.com/LowellFrancoAmericanWeek

This week we welcome Genealogist Nicole Gallant-Nunes to the podcast. You’ll learn about what inspired Nicole to become a Genealogist and her journey to become one. Nicole and Jesse also discuss how Genealogy lead her to learn about the history of the Acadians. Which leads to a fantastic project that she is currently working on. Nicole’s Blog - progenealogistnicole.blogspot.com Treasured Trees Genealogy Services Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/TreasuredTreesbyNicole/ Association of Professional Genealogists - https://www.apgen.org/users/nicole-gallant-nunes The History of the Acadians - Through Tranquility, Turmoil and Tenacity - https://youtu.be/8cbG87r9_Y4 The Acadian Expulsion Memorial List Part One - https://famillesdaigle.ca/en/the-acadian-expulsion-memorial-list-part-1/

Get your calendars out because Jesse has some dates for some event you'll want to remember then he'll let you know about next week's guest, Nicole Gallant-Nunes. She's been working on an important project that you'll want to check out. Nicole’s Blog - progenealogistnicole.blogspot.com The Acadian Expulsion Memorial List Part One - https://famillesdaigle.ca/en/the-acadian-expulsion-memorial-list-part-1/

We welcome Dr. Kathleen Stein-Smith back to the show to talk about Volume Two of French All Around Us. Listeners to the show will remember Volume One, and we hope it’s on your bookshelf. Dr. Stein-Smith talks about the process of working on a second volume and some recent honors she received. We hope you enjoy the episode and will check out Volume Two!! French all around us volume 2 - https://fabricejaumont.net/2025/04/18/new-book-french-all-around-us-volume-2/ Order a Copy - https://calec.org/product/french-all-around-us-vol-2 Organisation internationale de la Francophonie - https://www.francophonie.org/

Jesse has a blog, podcast and a job listing in the news segment this week. Then he's going to let you know about friend of the show Dr. Kathleen Stein-Smith's return to the show. They'll be talking about Volume 2 of French All Around us next week, we hope you'll grab a copy and tune in!!! French all around us volume 2 - https://fabricejaumont.net/2025/04/18/new-book-french-all-around-us-volume-2/ Order a Copy - https://calec.org/product/french-all-around-us-vol-2 News Links - The Surprise North of the Border - https://www.myfrenchcanadianfamily.com/post/the-surprise-north-of-the-border-wait-there-are-how-many-franco-americans Franco-American Pathways - https://www.facebook.com/francoamericanpathways/ Work at the Acadian Village - https://www.acadianvillagemaine.org/

Last March Jesse attended a conference at Yale and today’s guest was the keynote speaker. Dr. Jonathan Gosnell is the Department Chair of French Studies at Smith College. In the episode you’ll learn how he became interested in French Studies, learn about a couple of the classes he teachers, and he’ll talk about his keynote speech about Snowshoers and clubs that were formed around New England. We hope you’ll enjoy! Smith College Profile - https://www.smith.edu/people/jonathan-gosnell Franco-America in the Making: The Creole Nation Within - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/franco-america-in-the-making-jonathan-k-gosnell/1127290943 Snowshoeing in New England found its footing in Maine - https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/11/10/snowshoeing-in-new-england-found-its-footing-in-maine-opinion/ Les Raquetteurs – The Snowshoe Clubs of Lewiston - https://meandermaine.com/tale/snowshoe-clubs/

Jesse puts on his new reporter chapeau and lets you know about the news and blogs happening in the French-Canadian World. Then you'll hear a preview about next week's episode with Dr. Jonathan Gosnell. Dr. Gosnell presented at a symposium that Jesse was honored to attend. We hope you'll tune in next week to learn about Snowshoe Clubs. Dr. Gosnell Smith College Profile - https://www.smith.edu/people/jonathan-gosnell FCL News Links - Poutinefest - https://www.poutinefest.com/ Parlez-Vous American? Substack - https://parlezvousamerican.substack.com/p/franco-american-budgets-in-1882 Query the Past - https://querythepast.com/rural-franco-america/

We're honored to have a legend of the St. John Valley on our show today. Don Levesque. We'll learn about his journalism career, how he worked for the St. John Valley Times for 25 year. He's monthly article in French, and he works with Le Club Français. We thank him for his time and we hope you enjoy this episode. Monthly Article - https://thecounty.me/2026/01/20/opinion/tempus-fugit/ Les Chanteurs Acadiens - https://leschanteursacadiens.org/ Potato Song - https://youtu.be/FN-tDdz2rDo Le Club Français - https://www.nps.gov/maac/planyourvisit/leclub.htm Resurgence of French in Maine - https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/resurgence-of-french-in-maine-gives-francophones-hope-but-fears-and-challenges-remain

Jesse lets you know about an exciting event he took part in last weekend and a couple of things to check out. Then he'll talk about next week's guest Don Levesque. Just a note, there is no bonus question this week, just a preview. Check out Don's monthly article -https://thecounty.me/2026/01/20/opinion/tempus-fugit/ News Links - ACGS Spring Conference – Virtual - https://nergc.org/event/acgs-spring-conference-virtual/

This week Jesse talks to a new friend we met at the first Maine Poutinefest, author Paula Grandpre Wood. Paula had a very popular table that year, so of course we wanted to talk to her and learn about her book, The Long Walk Home with the Ceinture Fléchée. In talking about the book they’ll cover the miracle of the bridge, focus on the history of Trois-Rivières and much more. https://www.valleybreeze.com/news/author-wins-acclaim-from-family-in-pawtucket-and-beyond/article_3e8fe9e0-c764-11ee-9122-7f435ab7385b.html https://paulagrandprewoodsash.com/bio/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551503757173 https://paulagrandprewoodsash.com/

Jesse is letting you know about some events and blogs to check out and then letting you know about next week's amazing guest Author Paula Grandpre Wood. You'll learn about her book, The Long Walk Home with the Ceinture Fléchée, which is a story we think a lot of listeners will relate to. Paula's Website - https://paulagrandprewoodsash.com/ News Links Query the Past - https://querythepast.com/st-johnsbury-two-new-englands/ Susan Poulin's schedule https://www.poolyle.com/schedule/ FAC events page https://www.facnh.com/facevents

We’re excited to have a conversation with Dr. Leslie Choquette, Professor of History and Director of the French Institute. They’ll talk about The French Institute, her book Frenchmen into Peasants and more. You’ll also learn how a tour on a yellow school bus helped shape her career. About Her - https://www.assumption.edu/people-and-departments/directory/leslie-p-choquette-phd Frenchmen into Peasants (Harvard Press) - https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674323155 The French Institute - https://www.assumption.edu/people-and-departments/organization-listing/french-institute Search The French Institute - https://library.assumption.edu/french_institute

Jesse returns to the news desk to tell you about his favorite band...and other events that listeners of the show will enjoy. Then he previews next week's guest, a guest we get a lot of requests for and finally got to sit down with her, Dr. Leslie Choquette. Make sure you tune in next week! About Her - https://www.assumption.edu/people-and-departments/directory/leslie-p-choquette-phd Search The French Institute - https://library.assumption.edu/french_institute News Links - Museum of Work and Culture https://www.rihs.org/locations/museum-of-work-culture/ Franco-American Pathways https://francopathwayspod.wordpress.com/ Le Vent du Nord https://leventdunord.com/en/ French institute at Assumption University https://www.assumption.edu/people-and-departments/organization-listing/french-institute