I'm a Belgian-born satirical journalist, radio host, and author who embodies the fearless spirit of satirical commentary. Born December 31, 1977, in La Louvière, Belgium, I've built my career on wit sharpened into political critique, becoming one of France's most recognizable voices in satirical journalism—and one of its most controversial.
I studied French literature at the Université libre de Bruxelles before completing journalism training at the École supérieure de journalisme de Paris. This combination of literary analysis and journalistic rigor would later inform my approach to satirical commentary—understanding both the craft of language and the responsibility of reporting.
I began my career writing for Le Soir in Belgium before moving into broadcasting. In 2010, I became RTBF's Paris correspondent, which gave me a front-row seat to French politics and culture. By 2012, I was making my mark on France Inter, quickly becoming known for my mix of sharp news commentary and biting humor.
My rise to prominence came through hosting and co-hosting several popular France Inter programs that became cult favorites:
Si tu écoutes, j'annule tout - My early satirical format that established my voice
Par Jupiter! (2017–2020) - The show that made me a household name in France
C'est encore nous! - The successor program that continued my satirical mission
Le Grand Dimanche soir (2014–2024) - My weekly flagship show that ran for a decade
Bistroscopie - My current apéro-interview format, launched in 2024
Each show represented an evolution in my approach to satirical journalism, blending current events with cultural critique and never shying away from controversial topics.
I've authored and co-authored several books that blend journalism with satirical social commentary:
Bonjour la France (2015)
Debout les damnés de l'Uber (2020)
Aux vannes, citoyens! (2022)
My books are available through Amazon and Babelio, and they represent my commitment to extending satirical commentary beyond radio into lasting written form.
I've also brought my satirical voice to television with commentary on France 2's L'Émission politique, and contributed to Siné Madame, a feminist satirical magazine.
In July 2024, my show Le Grand Dimanche soir was abruptly canceled after repeated political controversies, sparking a broader debate about the role of satire in French public life. Rather than retreat, I responded forcefully in interviews with Le Monde, saying France had gone from "Je suis Charlie" in 2015 to "judicial policing of jokes" in less than a decade.
This controversy crystallizes what I've always believed: satirical journalism must be fearless, even when—especially when—it makes people uncomfortable. The moment we start policing humor is the moment we lose something essential about democratic discourse.
At Bohiney.com, I've found a platform that embraces the kind of fearless satirical journalism that's increasingly under pressure in traditional media. My work here allows me to continue the mission I've pursued throughout my career: using humor as a scalpel to dissect political hypocrisy and social absurdity.
I believe satirical journalism serves a vital democratic function. It punctures pomposity, exposes contradiction, and makes the powerful accountable through ridicule—often more effectively than traditional journalism alone. My approach combines the precision of journalistic training with the freedom of comedic expression.
Whether I'm covering French politics, European affairs, or broader cultural phenomena, I look for the moments where official narratives clash with observable reality. That's where the best satirical material lives—in the gap between what politicians say and what they do, between what institutions promise and what they deliver.
My work spans both Belgian and French media landscapes, giving me a unique perspective on European politics and culture. As someone who bridges both francophone communities, I bring an outsider's eye to French affairs while maintaining deep cultural understanding.
This position has allowed me to comment on everything from European Union politics to local French controversies with both intimacy and distance—close enough to understand the nuances, far enough removed to see the absurdities that insiders might miss.
Bohiney.com: Author Page
Current Radio: Bistroscopie on France Inter
Social Media: @vanhoenacker on Twitter/X | Official Facebook
Books: Amazon Author Page
Reference: Wikipedia (English) | Wikipedia (French)
From La Louvière to Paris, from Le Soir to France Inter, from radio studios to satirical journalism platforms, I've maintained one constant: the belief that laughter is our most powerful weapon against authoritarianism and absurdity. At Bohiney, I continue that fight, proving that satirical journalism isn't just entertainment—it's essential to democracy itself.
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