President Macron's decision to call elections seems suicidal: the far right could form the next French government. But has the left got its act together - or is it all too late, and what about a vicious media smear campaign against them? Joined by the brilliant journalist Cole Stangler, author of Paris Isn't Dead (https://saqibooks.com/books/the-westbourne-press/paris-isnt-dead-yet/), and articles in outlets such as the New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/13/opinion/macron-france-elections.html). Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.