01 Jul 2024
23m

Bet noir: Macron’s electoral gamble backfires

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This podcast episode explores various topics including the outcome of the first-round voting in the French parliament, the passing of a marriage equality bill in Thailand, and the use of augmented reality technology to improve penalty shoot-out success rates in football. Marine Le Pen's National Rally achieved a significant lead in France, while Macron's centrist alliance suffered a defeat. The passage of the same-sex marriage bill in Thailand represents a victory for gender rights. The use of augmented reality technology shows promise in improving penalty-taking skills.

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