Thomas Legrand, a columnist for *Libération*, will not be returning to France Inter’s airwaves this season. Legrand attributes this decision to Radio France President Sibylle Veil, accusing her of abandoning him during the controversy surrounding the “Legrand-Cohen affair” a year ago. He is now calling on heads of newsrooms to demonstrate “more courage” when facing external campaigns. The “Legrand-Cohen affair” sparked significant debate and public scrutiny. Legrand believes editorial independence is at stake, and suggests outside pressures influenced the decision not to renew his contract. He feels he was made a scapegoat in the wake of the controversy. This situation raises questions about the autonomy of public broadcasting in France.