Rebecca Rossman
NPR correspondent reporting from Paris; provides on-the-ground coverage about the controversy over Shein opening a boutique in BHV and reactions from designers and officials.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 51min
Green Hamburgers and Pastrami Waffles: American Food in Paris
J. Kenji López-Alt, chef and culinary scientist who decodes pizza techniques. Rebecca Rossman, American reporter in France who explores French takes on US food. Adam Savage, special-effects builder known for large-scale experiments. They discuss Picard’s quirky “America Week,” wild food experiments from syrup vats to shrimp myths, and the methods behind Chicago thin-crust pizza and cloud bread in Rome.
Oct 24, 2025 • 5min
Furor over Fast Fashion in France
In this episode, NPR correspondent Rebecca Rossman reports from Paris on the uproar surrounding Shein's first permanent boutique at the iconic BHV. Parisian purists are outraged, viewing the move as a threat to their revered tradition of couture. Rossman shares insights on local protests and significant designer activism against the fast-fashion giant. City officials voice environmental concerns, while Shein defends its strategy of appealing to younger customers. The clash between artisanal craftsmanship and mass-produced fashion takes center stage in this heated debate.
