Protesters in France escalate their demands
Summary
This episode covers escalating protests in France over cost of living, featuring interviews with union leaders and a government ally discussing the political crisis. It also reports on widespread hoax bomb threats disrupting European flights, the sentencing of Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong to an additional ten years in prison, and the conviction of comedian Russell Brand for rape. The broadcast concludes with updates on US midterm election results, New Zealand’s upcoming general election, and a lawsuit against the TV series *The Pitt* for allegedly infringing on Michael Crichton’s *ER*.
Topics discussed
Washington Wise: Schwab podcast intro
France: Protests over wages and purchasing power
Interview: Charles Rodwell on French political crisis
Europe: Hoax bomb threats disrupt flights
NewsHour headlines: California and Europe
Entertainment: Black Doves and James Bond chat
Football: Ronaldo retires from Portugal No. 7
Promo: The Haunted Library podcast
UK: Russell Brand rape trial and sentencing
US Politics: Mississippi Senate race recount
New Zealand: Election race and migration to Australia
Hong Kong: Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years
Food: Is pineapple on pizza a culinary crime?
TV: The Pit vs. ER lawsuit and legacy
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