As the French presidential election approaches, listeners gain insight into Emmanuel Macron's complex economic vision and the backdrop of public discontent. The podcast discusses the rise of economic populism among various candidates and its potential impact on the political landscape. There's a humorous twist as the hosts delve into the relationship between economics and humor, exploring how jokes reflect societal moods during different economic climates.
The first round of the French presidential election is coming up on April 10. On the latest episode of Ones and Tooze, Adam and Cameron analyze what French President Emmanuel Macron’s views really are – and what it says about how France has changed.
Also, there’s an April Fools’ Day special: a segment on the economics of humor.