The ’Mbappe Effect’ in French Elections, Politics in India, Abortion Rights Transcending Party Lines, and Changing News Consumption in the UK

France's upcoming legislative election is influenced by the 'Mbappe effect' as football star Kylian Mbappe urges young voters to shape the country's future. In India, confrontations continue to define politics post-election. A viewpoint article argues for abortion rights to transcend party politics. The UK witnesses a shift in news consumption and political opinions. Join us as we explore these diverse topics in the world of politics.

Sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584608/2024/06/24/france-kylian-mbappe-election-euro-2024/
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/suhas-palshikar-writes-confrontation-not-cooperation-will-continue-to-define-politics-9410511/
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/opinion/contributors/viewpoints/2024/06/23/curtis-hertel-abortion-rights-opinion-dobbs-anniversary/74173469007/
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jun/24/news-mainstream-social-media-consumption-changes-uk-election

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) France, racial politics and why 'the Mbappe effect' is shaping a bitter election
(00:03:03) Suhas Palshikar writes: Confrontation, not cooperation, will continue to define politics
(00:06:29) Viewpoint: Abortion rights should transcend party politics
(00:09:25) ‘There’s a lot less sharing’: how news consumption has changed since last UK election