Marie Le Conte

Marie Leconte, French–Moroccan political journalist and commentator on culture wars. Ash Bardwaj, travel writer and parent reflecting on travel and family life. Patricia Veal, Milan-based architect and co-founder of ACPV. They debate social-media addiction and bans for under-16s, alternatives to algorithmic feeds, politicization of sport and culture, and Milan’s evolving urban architecture.

Rafael Behr, political columnist and author; Marie Le Conte, writer and cultural commentator; Jonn Elledge, political commentator. They dissect Trump’s Iran strikes and how Starmer navigates a fraught UK‑US relationship. They debate right‑wing press fervour, limited British agency in foreign policy, the Greens’ by‑election shock and what it means for Labour and the legacy parties.

Rafael Behr, a Guardian columnist, Ros Taylor, a political commentator, and Marie Le Conte, a cultural writer, delve into the chaos of the new Left party's first conference. They discuss factional squabbles and the leadership tussles between Zarah Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn. The trio also analyze Labour's budget decisions, questioning if they genuinely address young people's needs. Insights into rail management challenges and the role of culture in decompression add depth to their conversation, making for an engaging listen.

Comedians Mark Steel, Marie Le Conte, Simon Evans, and Zoe Lyons discuss the budget chaos, Birmingham's financial struggles, RAF motto change, political shenanigans, Gen Z smoking habits, and a humorous rivalry between wedding photographers and Vickers in this entertaining podcast.

Marie Le Conte and Eviane Leidig discuss the dangerous tactics of far-right women on social media, normalizing extremist ideas and prescribing traditionalism as an antidote to unhappiness. They explore the content and motivations of these influencers, the fantasy of traditional motherhood, personal stories of radicalized women, and the role of social media in amplifying extreme ideologies.