{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62fcb29ffb3649001359e942/6847c3cc9b8dde68cdf1a30a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Rest Is...The Macrons At War? – The Slap That Shook France","description":"<p>🎙️ <strong>Le Slap: The Viral Moment the Macrons Didn’t Want You to See</strong></p><p><br></p><p>This week on <em>The Rest Is PR</em>, Jacki and Lyle unpack the slap that’s got everyone talking — when Brigitte Macron appeared to <em>shove</em> her husband, French President Emmanuel Macron, in the face as they exited a state plane… with cameras rolling. Officially? Just “horseplay.” But the internet isn’t buying it.</p><p><br></p><p>🇫🇷 From their controversial origin story — yes, Brigitte was Emmanuel’s teacher — to the intense scrutiny they now face, this moment has reignited public fascination and conspiracy theories alike.</p><p><br></p><p>Jacki calls this a <strong>live case study</strong> in 21st-century reputation management:</p><ul><li>🎭 How do public figures <em>lose</em> control of their carefully crafted narratives?</li><li>🤐 Why the “blame Russia” excuse was desperate</li><li>🔍 What can the Macrons learn from others who’ve navigated scandal better?</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode also spotlights:</p><p> 💡 Candace Owens &amp; Xavier Poussard’s <em>Becoming Brigitte</em></p><p> 📉 How image control collapses in the age of social media</p><p> 🔥 Why Jacki says it’s time for the Macrons to “just stop” trying to manage the message</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re into PR strategies, viral media moments, or just can’t resist a scandal with layers — <strong>this episode is a must-listen</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>⭐ Tap to follow, share your thoughts, and don’t forget to leave us a 5-star review — it helps more listeners find us!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Rest Is PR — Where Pop Culture Meets PR.</strong></p>","author_name":"Jacki Vause & Lyle Fulton"}