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Benjamin Duhamel to Host France Inter’s 7:50 Morning Interview

The shake-up underscores France Inter’s push to sharpen political scrutiny in its flagship morning slot ahead of the landmark 2026 municipal elections followed by the 2027 presidential vote.

Overview

  • Benjamin Duhamel will replace Sonia Devillers as the host of France Inter’s 7:50 a.m. interview segment from next season.
  • He will retain his weekday evening programme “Tout le monde veut savoir” on BFMTV while discontinuing his Sunday show on the same channel.
  • Sonia Devillers will shift to a 9:05 a.m. slot dedicated to societal issues, moving away from political interviews.
  • Claude Askolovitch has announced he will step down as France Inter’s morning news reviewer at the end of the current season.
  • The reconfigured morning lineup is designed to intensify political coverage on the public broadcaster as France approaches major local and national elections.