Noah is joined by French polymath Philippe Lemoine to discuss immigration and French politics. They cover: the recent trial of Marine Le Pen; who will win the next French election; demographic change in France; and whether America is better at integrating immigrants than Europe. (The final part of the conversation revolves around this article by Lemoine.)
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to the POR Podcast
00:34 Discussion on Marine Le Pen's Trial
06:22 Political Implications of the Verdict
20:37 National Rally's Growing Influence
34:15 Immigration Debate in France
45:02 Economic Incentives and Immigration
46:57 Inertia in the Immigration System
47:42 Primary and Secondary Immigration Flows
49:28 Challenges in Reducing Immigration
53:40 Guest Worker Programs and Their Pitfalls
01:04:58 Demographic Changes in France
01:20:03 Integration of Immigrants: US vs. France
01:26:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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