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EPISODE · Mar 29, 2026 · 35 MIN

A very French surprise, Misogynistic bots & a hummus-obsessed nation

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In this episode, we break down the latest French municipal elections and what the results mean for France's future and Europe. We also explore the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, rising prices across the country, and what Brits are choosing as their essential items (hummus?!) Plus, we couldn't go a week without diving into the growing conversation around AI bias and the patriarchy - examining how gender inequality is shaping the technology we use every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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