2 chapters across the catalog
Violent riots in Amiens, France, are discussed in the context of public dissatisfaction with President François Hollande. The hosts contrast French revolutionary culture with American passivity, noting that Americans did not riot when President Obama failed to close Guantanamo Bay. They reflect on past American unrest, such as the Watts and Detroit riots, and how modern propaganda has pacified the domestic population.
French Riots and the Pacification of the American Public
Riots broke out in Amiens, France, resulting in injuries to 16 police officers and the destruction of public buildings. The unrest is attributed to dissatisfaction with President Francois Hollande's policies and economic conditions. The discussion contrasts French willingness to protest with the perceived "pacification" of the American public through celebrity culture and media propaganda.
