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Marine Le Pen found guilty of embezzlement and backlash over Kashmir’s airport plans
Mar 31, 2025
Elisabeth Braw, a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council and author of 'Goodbye Globalisation', joins Ben Kelly, Senior Audience Editor at Newsweek, to dissect the guilty verdict in Marine Le Pen's embezzlement trial and its implications for democratic integrity in France. They discuss the White House Correspondents’ Association's canceled comedian feature amidst political tensions. The conversation also touches on a controversial airport proposal in Kashmir and the societal dynamics surrounding street performances and activism's evolving landscape.
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- Marine Le Pen's conviction for embezzlement highlights political accountability in France, marking a significant change in the electoral landscape.
- The cancellation of comedian Amber Collins for the White House Correspondents Association dinner reflects the evolving role of humor in U.S. politics.
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