Topic: Malcolm Brabant

A PBS NewsHour report by Malcolm Brabant examines the economic struggles of the Yon Valley, one of the poorest districts in rural France. The reporting is criticized for interviewing a wealthy marketing executive about the benefits of the European Union while ignoring the plight of local residents forced to leave due to a lack of jobs. The segment highlights the disconnect between pro-EU media narratives and the reality of rural French poverty.

PBS NewsHour correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports on the Brexit sentiment in Ipswich, where "Remain" and "Leave" voters clash. The discussion shifts to the Lisbon Treaty and the frustration of UK citizens regarding regulations imposed by bureaucrats in Brussels. An anecdote about an organic pig farmer illustrates how EU rules prevent traditional practices like backyard slaughtering of livestock.