Emilie Grangeray

Émilie Grangeray, born in 1975, is a journalist at Le Monde with a career spanning cultural criticism and literary coverage. She studied at Washington and Lee University in Virginia during her formative years, an experience she credits for developing her writing style and deepening her understanding of American culture. This background later influenced her early career assignments, as editors frequently sent her to cover U.S.-related topics. At Le Monde, she contributes across multiple sections including M le Mag and Le Monde des livres, specializing in critical reviews of podcasts, documentaries, and cultural programming. Her recent work includes analyzing AI's impact on misinformation through France Info's 'Complorama' podcast and exploring historical narratives in Philippe Collin's deportation documentary series on France Inter. Grangeray maintains a consistent focus on media literacy and cultural preservation, evidenced by her examinations of Louvre artworks for France Culture and political analyses of France's Fifth Republic.