140. The Next Prime Minister of France? Gabriel Attal on Macron, Le Pen, and Israel-Iran

Why has Macron become so unpopular? Where is the discussion of international law when it comes to the conflict between Israel and Iran? Why can’t the French and the English coordinate to stop the small boats crisis? 

Alastair and Rory are joined by former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to discuss all this and more. 

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