Royal Palace Podcast

Royal Palace Media LLC
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Podcast on French law and politics hosted by Patrick and Liam.

  1. Sep 7

    Special: Firefighters w/ Marlon Ettinger

    Marlon Ettinger joins us to discuss "Faced With Record Fires, France Skimps on Fire Crews" (Jacobin), on how French austerity has starved the fire service just as climate change makes catastrophic wildfires the norm, leading to an upcoming round of firefighter-lead protests.

    Special: Firefighters w/ Marlon Ettinger

  2. Jul 9

    Special: Three Heatwaves and Counting

    France is in its third heatwave of the year. With more than 1,000 deaths recorded so far, climate inaction and the lack of adaptation give way to a culture war over air conditioning.

    Special: Three Heatwaves and Counting

  3. Apr 12

    Special: French Municipal Elections 2026 (Round 2) w/ Marlon

    The second round of the municipal elections has come and gone, and we’re joined by journalist Marlon Ettinger to break down the results. Did LFI secure the victory it was hoping for? Did the far-right National Rally outperform Macron’s so-called center? Why does the PS still exist? And why is everyone so racist toward Bally Bagayoko, the newly elected mayor of Saint-Denis? Thumbnail by Danielmoreno4774, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), via Wikimedia Commons.

    Special: French Municipal Elections 2026 (Round 2) w/ Marlon

  4. Mar 19

    Special: Municipales 2026 (Round 1)

    Every six years, voters in 34,935 municipalities elect city councilors, who then go on to elect their mayor. This year, La France Insoumise made significant gains in key areas, while the Socialist Party failed to rise to the occasion in the largest cities. We discuss the results of the first of two rounds and explain how the system works in France.

    Special: Municipales 2026 (Round 1)

  5. Mar 1

    Birkins & Billions: France's Luxury Industrial Complex

    Luxury brands are big business in France. Although most people cannot afford a coveted Birkin bag, a handbag that costs more than some of France’s best-selling compact hatchbacks, or even a bottle of the “mass-market” Moët & Chandon champagne, their owners wield outsized influence over French politics. One notable example is Bernard Arnault, the billionaire CEO of LVMH, who owns the unprofitable and subsidized newspaper Le Parisien, as well as Les Echos and Paris Match. We are joined by Rachel and Nancy to discuss these luxury brands, their labor practices, the polémique around fast fashion, and their contribution to the consumerism they are sometimes said to oppose.

    Birkins & Billions: France's Luxury Industrial Complex

  6. Jan 20

    Special: Venezuela, Greenland and a complacent Europe

    After the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the United States is doubling down on its threats to seize Greenland. You might expect French and European leaders to start questioning their alliance with Washington. Instead, as we discuss with our guest Flo, Europe has never been closer to the US, and the tide seems unlikely to turn anytime soon.

    Special: Venezuela, Greenland and a complacent Europe

  7. 11/13/2025

    News: Budget, Social Security and Louvre Heist Update

    In this episode, we’re joined by our cultural correspondent to discuss the latest developments on the Louvre heist, the so-called budget “crisis,” social security, and layoffs in strategic sectors. If you enjoy the show, don’t forget to share it with your friends and subscribe to our email newsletter!

    News: Budget, Social Security and Louvre Heist Update

  8. 10/26/2025

    Louvre Heist

    On the 19th of October 2025, a group of unarmed thieves broke into the famous Louvre Art Museum, stealing several high-value pieces. It didn't take long for politicans in charge to deflect responsability for decades of underfunding, deferred maintence, understaffing and the poor working conditions which the labor unions have long denounced. Featuring our new culture correspondent, we discuss the daring robbery, the reactions to it, and our cultural obsession with art heists. Thumbnail: Quirinale.it, Attribution, via Wikimedia Commons

    Louvre Heist
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Podcast on French law and politics hosted by Patrick and Liam.

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  • Creator
    Royal Palace Media LLC
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    ©2025 Royal Palace Media LLC
  • Show Website
    Royal Palace Podcast

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