Marie Le Conte

Marie LeConte, a political journalist and author, and Philip Coggan, a business journalist and author of 'The Economic Consequences of Mr Trump,' dive into the complex landscape of global trade. They discuss the implications of Trump’s tariffs and whether countries should retaliate. The conversation shifts to public support for budget cuts in France and other nations facing financial strain. With wit and insight, they explore how these economic strategies are perceived by voters and their potential effects on local and international politics.

Marie Leconte, a political journalist and author, and Rachel Cunliffe, Senior Associate Editor of The New Statesman, delve into France's military support for Ukraine, sparked by Macron's bold announcement. They analyze the potential global impact on leaders like Putin and Trump. The discussion also touches on Europe's brain drain, exploring how political climates might shift intellectual talent from the US. With humor, they tackle the concept of 'boomerasking' in conversations and engage in a lively debate over the cultural implications of naming conventions in Italy.

Comedians Mark Steel, Marie Le Conte, Simon Evans, and Zoe Lyons discuss the budget chaos, Birmingham's financial struggles, RAF motto change, political shenanigans, Gen Z smoking habits, and a humorous rivalry between wedding photographers and Vickers in this entertaining podcast.

Marie Le Conte and Eviane Leidig discuss the dangerous tactics of far-right women on social media, normalizing extremist ideas and prescribing traditionalism as an antidote to unhappiness. They explore the content and motivations of these influencers, the fantasy of traditional motherhood, personal stories of radicalized women, and the role of social media in amplifying extreme ideologies.

Salma Shah, former Conservative adviser, and Marie Le Conte, political journalist, discuss party conferences and the latest policy announcements from the government, Labour party, and Liberal Democrats. They also talk about the challenges of finding consensus on policies, altered plans, electioneering tactics, and the significance of political slogans. They analyze the effectiveness of political party slogans and share personal anecdotes from party conferences.