
Marie Le Conte
Political journalist and author.
Top 5 podcasts with Marie Le Conte
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Jul 16, 2025 • 38min
Tariffs, budgets and politics: how the West is dealing with uncertain economies
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.

Apr 5, 2024 • 28min
The News Quiz - 8th March
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.

Nov 29, 2023 • 26min
Desperate Tradwives: How far-right women weaponise social media – with Marie Le Conte and Eviane Leidig
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.

Sep 23, 2023 • 29min
What REALLY Happens at Party Conferences?
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.

Aug 23, 2023 • 40min
Up for a Womb Share? – plus How Much Sex to Work Off a Kebab?
Marie Le Conte, a journalist, and Fergus Craig, a comedian, join host Miranda Sawyer to discuss a variety of entertaining headlines from UK newspapers. Topics covered include a groundbreaking womb transplant, using sex as a way to burn calories, the negative impact of Brexit on the music and fashion industries, and the anticipation and controversies surrounding the return of the infamous Fire Festival.