Article 1 of the French Constitution maintains that France is a ‘laïque’ republic that ensures the equality of all citizens regardless of origin, race or religion. But, what is laïcité? What are its origins? Is laïcité inherently anti-religion?

Decrypted is a podcast intended for aficionados of politics and history. From illicit industries and secret services to migration and colonization, Decrypted tackles hot and sensitive topics with nuance, objectivity, and simplicity. So, if you are curious to know how history interacts with the present, and how politics is in every corner of your life, Decrypted is the right podcast for you.
I am Hafssa Fakher Elabiari, a political scientist who is passionate about simplifying complex topics. I release episodes every Sunday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.