Hundreds of protesters arrested in France
Summary
This episode covers ongoing protests in France, where police made 1,000 arrests to contain violence, and examines the destruction of Limoges' town hall as a symbol of national disaffection. It also reports on the gutting of Germany's Eagle's Nest, a former Nazi site, and the US Department of Defense's designation of Confucius Institutes as national security threats. The broadcast concludes with a discussion on the death penalty in Texas, featuring author Lawrence Wright's new book on women on death row.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and show introduction
France: Police arrests and protest context
Analysis of recent riots and police strategy
Political vacuum and national drift in France
Limoges: Aftermath of town hall fire and local views
News headlines: France, West Bank, and US-China
The Eagle's Nest: History and legacy of Hitler's retreat
Micro-dramas: The rise of short-form online storytelling
Sponsorship and show introduction
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on global football
West Bank: Evictions in Hebron and election security
Confucius Institutes: US national security designation debate
News update: Death penalty and US politics
Interview: Lawrence Wright on 'Redemption' and Texas death row
Closing remarks and show promotion
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