CNews Editorialists Devers‌ and Melun to Launch debate Show on Franceinfo

Paris, France – August ⁢20, 2025 – Political⁢ commentators Nathan Devers and Paul ⁢Melun are transitioning from CNews to ⁣Franceinfo, where they will host a new debate program titled The Pros and Cons, set to premiere on August 29th. The move signals ⁤a shift for the two editorialists, known for their appearances on the CNews program ⁢ The Time of Pros, to public service broadcasting.

A New ⁣Chapter for Two Rising Voices

Devers, 27, and Melun, 30, announced their departure from CNews and arrival⁢ at franceinfo in‍ an interview with Le Parisien on Wednesday. Their new program‌ will air on TNT channel‌ 16 from Friday to Sunday evenings between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m., offering a ⁢platform for ‌robust discussion​ on ​current events. ⁤Journalist Claire-Elisabeth Beaufort ⁤of France Télévisions will also contribute to the program.

Devers, described as a philosopher aligned⁢ with Bernard-Henri Lévy, articulated their mission as fostering “the beatiful and noble idea of public debate which is the‌ foundation⁢ of a democracy and French society.” He emphasized a desire to create a space for “different voices [to build] a fertile dialog.”

Did You Know? Franceinfo⁢ is part of France ‍Télévisions, a public ‍service broadcaster funded by television license fees and public funding,⁢ ensuring its independence from commercial pressures.

From Pascal praud‌ to Public Service

The pair previously gained prominence‍ as commentators on The Time of Pros,hosted by Pascal Praud on CNews,a channel owned by Vincent Bolloré. Their move to Franceinfo represents a notable change, given CNews’s reputation ​for a⁤ particular ‍editorial ⁣line. ‍They aim to establish ‌a program characterized by reasoned discussion, diverging from the⁢ often-polarized debates⁢ associated with their⁤ former network.

The program’s format will feature‌ a discussion of weekly news ‌events, followed by a segment described as “a crossroads where we will decipher the news through ⁢the gaze of artists, historians, philosophers, diplomats or writers.” This segment will prioritize​ conversation and exchange ‌of ⁣ideas over traditional interviews.

A Commitment⁢ to Nuance and Debate

Devers and Melun are keen to distance themselves⁤ from the combative style of debate sometimes seen on⁢ CNews. They ​assert that “the ​debate‌ is not a ‍fight,” and⁣ intend to maintain a focus on facts and information⁤ rather than personal opinions.they ‌also plan to align their program with Franceinfo’s “multithematic” ⁣approach, covering a broad range of topics.

Melun, who identifies as a “left sovereignist, left-wing Gaullist,” or “vintage socialist,” added, “We may seem radical ‍on certain positions but ​we are looking above all for the truth, even if it supposes to evolve, to think and to question ourselves live.” This commitment ⁣to intellectual honesty is presented as a key ​differentiator⁢ from their previous work at CNews, which has faced scrutiny from the French broadcasting⁢ regulator,‌ Arcom, for issues including misinformation⁢ and biased⁤ reporting regarding its editorial management.

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The decision to move from CNews to Franceinfo, they explained, stemmed from a desire “to think things differently” and embark on a “project” that represents a clear departure⁢ from their previous work.

Will Devers and Melun successfully navigate ‍the transition from a commercially-driven​ news channel to the more nuanced environment of public service broadcasting?⁢ ‍And can they convince viewers‍ accustomed to Franceinfo’s style‌ to embrace their perspective?

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