More huge protests in France
Summary
This episode covers major international news, including massive strikes in France against rising living costs and coordinated bomb threats disrupting European flights. It also examines the political fallout from US midterms on US-Israel relations and the Iran war, featuring insights from experts and a newly elected congressman. Additionally, the program discusses a record-breaking football brawl in Brazil, a new prison sentence for Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong, and previews New Zealand’s general election.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and introduction
Preview of bomb threats on European flights
Live report on protests in France
Interview with CGT union representative
Security correspondent on flight bomb threats
Headlines recap and transition
Interview on Joshua Wong's sentencing
Mass brawl in Brazilian football match
Promo for The Interface podcast
Panel on US-Iran war and Israel relations
New Zealand election and cost of living
Interview on Alexander the Great book
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