Last night, the populist-right leader announced that she will run in the French presidential election next year. Our correspondent analyses the Le Pen dynasty and explains how this decision will shape the campaign. The world’s first refuge for whales once held in captivity. And our journey down America’s Route 66 takes us into its commercial history.Guests and host:Sophie Pedder, Paris bureau chiefSam Colbert, senior podcast producerJon Fasman, senior culture correspondentRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Marine Le Pen, National RallyWhales, beluga, animal rightsRoute 66, AmericaListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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