Diving Into the Wreckage: The French Left Remains Unbowed

About this episode

The episode discusses modern French politics and grassroots activism with guest Henry Wallace.

Join hosts as they dive deep into the complexities of modern French politics with guest Henry Wallace. This episode explores the concept of the "new municipalism" and the strategic efforts of the La France Insoumise (France Unbowed) movement to reclaim local governance. From the legacy of the Yellow Vests protests to the innovative use of digital organizing tools, the discussion provides a comprehensive look at how grassroots activism is challenging neoliberal structures in France. Key Topics...

People in this episode

Guest: Henry Wallace

Topics covered

• French politics
• new municipalism
• grassroots activism
• neoliberalism
• digital organizing
• local governance

Keywords

• French Left
• La France Insoumise
• Yellow Vests
• municipalism
• digital tools
• activism
• neoliberal structures

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: La France Insoumise

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