Elections in France: National Rally makes big gains

After the far-right National Rally makes big gains in the first round of France’s parliamentary elections, we assess what it means for the nation’s politics. Plus: Joe Biden’s decision to soldier on and Swedish sleeper trains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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