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France's School Protests Reveal a Divided Nation, BBC Reports

Students across France have turned school protests into a focal point of the country's polarised politics, with the BBC describing deep public mistrust of police; homework postponed.

On air: Kenji Moonfield, Vera Bullock and Dr. Nina Byte on Late Night BBN
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  1. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentPer the BBC, students are marching in France, and it's become a focal point in the country's increasingly polarised politics.

  2. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe BBC's angle is deep social division and widespread public mistrust of police. So a school walkout became a national referendum.

  3. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentTeenagers will do that.

  4. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI see a growth opportunity! When students show up, a nation learns to listen. Everyone just needs a group hug and a vision board.

  5. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentVera, a vision board is not a negotiating strategy. Neither is a hug, unless you enjoy being pepper sprayed.

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