Eric Zemmour and the mainstreaming of the French far-right w/ Sebastian Budgen
Added 2022-01-17 17:40:02 +0000 UTCSebastian Budgen joins PTO to talk about the rise of Eric Zemmour - the new star of the French far right and a candidate in April's presidential election. We discussed Zemmour's career in journalism, and why he is able to attract support from both Le Pen voters and more mainstream conservatives. We also talked about the strategic logic behind Zemmour's efforts to rehabilitate the reputation of the collaborationist Vichy government of WWII.
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Yes please to this!
jcoprario
2022-01-23 18:44:28 +0000 UTCThat was more than a bit fascinating, Alex. Thank you. Would it be gauche to ask if we could have an interview with Philip Proudfoot about the new PAL alliance thing? Yes? Sorry x
Jane Pickering
2022-01-20 22:31:28 +0000 UTCI've lived in France since 2018 and i crave more english language left wing analysis of french politics! Thanks for this, would love some more about Mélenchon.
David Smith
2022-01-19 22:41:22 +0000 UTCThanks - I'll ask.
Politics Theory Other
2022-01-18 11:53:55 +0000 UTCI watched the Mélenchon - Zemmour debate and I thought Mélenchon seemed impressive, and it was interesting to hear a politician defending immigration / creolisation so strongly. It would be useful to learn more about Mélenchon's history, development, and prospects. Does he have any lessons for the UK left?
jcoprario
2022-01-18 11:52:19 +0000 UTCThere will be a listener's questions episode with Sebastian - sure he'd be happy to respond on Melenchon. Do let me know if you have a question for him.
Politics Theory Other
2022-01-18 11:48:59 +0000 UTCThanks, that's interesting. Would be good to have a similarly detailed discussion of Mélenchon.
jcoprario
2022-01-18 07:46:54 +0000 UTC
