France
87 YouTube · 2 TikTok- 89
- channels
- 48.7k
- videos
- 22.9k
- transcribed
- 12.6M
- comments
- BLAST, Le souffle de l'info460M
- Psyhodelik187M
- Naj B Fit160M
An observatory of political YouTube and TikTok.
YouPol tracks more than 100 political channels and accounts in France, Quebec and the United States. Using machine-learning and artificial-intelligence methods, the observatory collects, archives and analyses the videos, what they say and the reactions they draw from the public.
Every video published by the tracked channels is transcribed, summarised and counted by our local models. This panel gathers the synthesis of the last seven days, the records to read, the themes, the public figures named, the arguments and the removals; the three countries together or one of them, as you choose.
Writings attributed to Jordan Bardella are the subject of a sharp controversy. Mediapart as well as the left-wing channels Clément Viktorovitch and Paroles D'Honneur claim that these texts are antisemitic and conspiracy-minded. Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen deny these accusations, describing them as manipulations and a frame-up. In response, the far-right channels Psyhodelik and Kroc Blanc - FDENEWS view this event as a political execution targeting the elected official. For its part, the PaduTeam channel suggests that Marine Le Pen could use this affair to remove Jordan Bardella from the political scene.
High school blockades in France provoke opposing interpretations regarding their causes and nature. BLAST, Le souffle de l'info and Jean Massiet Replay, oriented to the left, attribute these movements to a lack of resources and denounce police violence, with BLAST mentioning state violence. Conversely, the far-right channels OMERTA and Psyhodelik describe these mobilizations as riots or an Islamo-Marxist insurrection orchestrated by La France Insoumise. However, a testimony collected by OMERTA provides a nuance, specifying that the blockades specifically aim to denounce the use of defective equipment in schools.
The economic debate crystallizes around taxation and the modernization of education. Libertarians Yomi Denzel and Jonathan Hatchi advocate for the integration of AI in education and criticize taxation that they deem penalizing for entrepreneurship. In contrast, Mediapart and Jean Massiet Replay denounce an austerity budget that would unduly favor companies at the expense of social welfare. Furthermore, El Rayhan, a far-right channel, strongly opposes the taxation of billionaires, perceiving it as an unjustified measure.
On the security front, Vincent Lapierre and GEORGES, oriented far-right, link the increase in crime to migratory flows. La Sanction supports the existence of systemic anti-white racism and calls for the abolition of public service media. Meanwhile, Boulevard Voltaire presents a debate on national priority, described either as necessary aid for citizens or as hate speech. Regarding male-female relations, Sana Nova and The Blind Spot, from the manosphere, claim that contemporary feminism seeks to dominate men, while Killian Sensei - L'HEYOKAGE criticizes the hypersexualization of women and advocates for polygyny. Finally, Pragmatik Man and Mediapart describe Pink October as a commercial scam or marketing recovery.
International tensions are analyzed through diverging lenses. In France, OMERTA accuses the European Union of using Russia as a diversion and claims that the bombing of Kramatorsk is a false flag operation. Idriss J. Aberkane, Ph.D x3 denounces the dehumanization linked to the use of AI by the Israeli army in Gaza, while Castor Carnassier links global inflation to the preparations for a third world war. In the United States, PowerfulJRE criticizes American funding of Israel and Breaking Points accuses the Pentagon of covering up a war crime in Iran. Regarding an attempted hijacking of a flight to Tel Aviv, Ben Shapiro and xaviaer attribute it to the radical Islamic world, while Breaking Points claims that Benyamin Netanyahu is instrumentalizing the incident.
In Quebec, Maxime Ouimet links the departure of manufacturers to the United States to a lack of economic flexibility. NLB - FreedomNews attributes this decline to taxes, immigration, and the application of a law on psychological risks at work. On the health front, Actualité Politique Du Québec accuses Health Canada of depending on the CropLife lobby and reports a testimony linking vaccination to six infant deaths. Furthermore, Daniel Pilon Chroniqueur Libre-Penseur alleges that the World Economic Forum is organizing the rise in fuel prices, while Theovox tv describes the climate discourse as a globalist false religion. Finally, Le Verbe médias reports that a speaker perceives the school secularism of the Parti Québécois as state atheism.
In the United States, the figure of Donald Trump is at the center of criticism. Brian Tyler Cohen describes his financial promise as an illegal vote purchase. MeidasTouch mentions his cognitive decline and his vulnerability to Vladimir Putin. Additionally, Breaking Points reports an Axios report alleging the illegal use of public funds for propaganda purposes.
The October 5, 2026 election in Quebec sparks criticism regarding government influence and voting strategies. The channel NLB - FreedomNews denounces public funding of the media, describing it as unhealthy, and claims that media outlets manipulate results or engage in brainwashing concerning Donald Trump. This same channel points to a strategic voting guide on Instagram, Montréal-Dawa, which allegedly encourages immigrants to block the Parti Québécois and the Parti Conservateur du Québec, labeling this practice as ethnic community voting. An interlocutor on NLB - FreedomNews accuses the government of using subsidies to constrain the media, a point contested by their counterpart.
In France, high school mobilizations lead to debates over the institutional response. Paroles D'Honneur denounces police brutality and calls for the abolition of Parcoursup. Jean Massiet criticizes police charges while judging the burning of establishments as useless. Meanwhile, Bally Bagayoko, via the Histoires Crépues channel, accuses the State of failure in working-class neighborhoods and calls on the police to avoid any harmful acts. Histoires Crépues also maintains that the media distort the facts regarding these movements.
Leaked videos showing Raphaël Glucksmann criticizing Ségolène Royal, Marine Le Pen, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon provoke diverging reactions. PaduTeam considers these leaks to be orchestrated by Boris Vallaud and François Hollande. Ségolène Royal denounces appalling sexism, while Teddyboy RSA reports that Raphaël Glucksmann partially denies the vulgar remarks. Teddyboy RSA also uses the analysis of a social-democratic primary on BFM/Libération to assert that the Socialist Party is dead.
In the United States, the protection of the ballot is central to concerns during the Hands Off Our Vote event in Manhattan. Legal AF reports that Donald Trump and the Republicans would attempt to suppress voting rights and interfere with the midterm elections, citing risks of polling station closures and cyber vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, MeidasTouch analyzes Donald Trump's influence on Ken Paxton's candidacy in Texas, asserting that Trump is an electoral handicap. The channel mentions a secret recording in which Ken Paxton allegedly acknowledges Trump's negative impact on his polls.
Analyses diverge on public and social management. In Quebec, Hugo Lecavalier claims that health prevention can be a tool of control, thus opposing the positions of the PQ, PLQ, QS, and CAQ. NLB - FreedomNews maintains that the management of CHSLDs in 2022 caused deaths and accuses political leaders. On the economic front, Maxime Ouimet advises against investing in catering in Florida for the E-2 visa. In France, Kroc Blanc - FDENEWS asserts that degrees are obsolete in the face of AI, while Sana Nova maintains that some feminists adopt a victim posture without suffering the effects.
Topics of the claims in 384 records: Institutions and democracy (18%), Economy and labour (14%), Security and justice (12%), Education and culture (9%).
The most viewed videos of the week, in each country, whose content synthesis is produced by our local model; each opens in a side panel.
Antisemitic and conspiracy-theory writings are attributed to Jordan Bardella according to Mediapart, Clément Viktorovitch, BLAST, and Paroles D'Honneur. The elected official denies this information, describing it as a machination or crude forgeries. These accusations are rejected by the channels Psyhodelik, La Sanction, and Kroc Blanc - FDENEWS, while OMERTA links these remarks to the influence of Alain Soral. Simultaneously, ClemovitchReplay asserts that Jordan Bardella maintained links with Alain Soral and held antisemitic views, viewing the 'dediabolization' of the Rassemblement National as a storefront to normalize its core ideology. Jean Massiet Replay believes, however, that these revelations will not harm Marine Le Pen's candidacy.
The lack of resources and school insalubrity are denounced by BLAST, Le souffle de l'info, Histoires Crépues, and Paroles D'Honneur. Zawa Prod adds that overcrowding in high schools results from liberal and Macronist policies, specifying that suburban schools suffer from racial suspicion. Conversely, OMERTA, La Sanction, Teddyboy RSA, and Nicolas Faure - Sunrise argue that these movements are instrumentalized by LFI. Teddyboy RSA claims that high school blockades are tools for 'demographic rearmament' for the left and that insecurity causes the teacher shortage. Castor Carnassier views these mobilizations as violent riots tolerated by the State. Regarding universities, Bally Bagayoko deplores the lack of places, while OMERTA alleges a privilege for students from immigrant backgrounds on Parcoursup.
La Sanction and VA Plus advocate for the expulsion of foreigners or preachers. Boulevard Voltaire debates national priority, presented either as aid for French citizens or as hate speech. Vincent Lapierre attributes the rise in delinquency and vandalism to immigrants, although a resident cited by the author denies the dilapidated state of certain buildings. LE LAPIN DU FUTUR claims that urban violence results from a 'great replacement' and hatred toward Europeans, with the far-left using immigrants as tools. Regarding public order, the manosphere, via La Sanction, considers that the police acted correctly by charging youths after warnings. Conversely, BLAST and Paroles D'Honneur denounce state violence instrumentalizing law enforcement, and Mediapart criticizes the concealment of police violence against high school students.
Sana Nova and Pragmatik Man argue that feminism 2.0 is misandrist and describe 'Octobre Rose' as a scam or discrimination against male health. The Blind Spot claims that current feminism seeks to destroy masculinity and has become a tool of hatred. Yomi Denzel contests certain biological theses of feminism, while El Rayhan asserts that sexual dimorphism influences careers. On a personal level, Adrien Laurent provides advice on prolonging sexual intercourse by prioritizing the partner's pleasure. Additionally, Sana Nova calls for the protection of the presumption of innocence in the face of molestation accusations.
Yomi Denzel considers rote learning useless in the face of AI and argues that wealth comes from dividends. Kroc Blanc - FDENEWS also views diplomas as obsolete due to AI. Jonathan Hatchi deplores a penalizing French tax system, while PaduTeam asserts that over-exploitation makes salaried employment unbearable. Corda TV (détente) discusses online business strategies, specifically the Bonsai platform for fund compliance. Internationally, OMERTA denounces a technocratic coup during the sale of Alstom and claims the bombing of Kramatorsk is a Ukrainian false flag operation. Paroles D'Honneur describes the situation in Yemen as a genocide and analyzes the Israeli offensive in Lebanon as a communal war. In Canada, Action Vitale considers evidence of American interference in Quebec elections to be weak.
Mediapart criticizes 'Octobre Rose' as a marketing operation and identifies Syngenta as responsible for ecocides. PaduTeam asserts that people in police custody are not systematically informed of their rights. Regarding miscellaneous events, the streamer Clavicular is accused by streamer Naj B Fit and the Culture channel of having multiplied illegal and dangerous behaviors during live broadcasts, although Naj B Fit adds that the plaintiff is seeking money. Les films à l'arrache discusses the refusal of the Goncourt prize to a Haitian author, seeing it as systemic racism. Finally, Frontières reports a meeting between Sarah Knafo and individuals in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.
On October 5, 2026, several channels react to tensions in high schools. Jean Massiet (left) deplores the lack of dialogue and considers the burning of establishments useless, while criticizing charges by law enforcement. He believes that LFI, the NPA, and the PCF are acting correctly by supporting demands regarding staff and schedules. Paroles D'Honneur (left) denounces police brutality during blockades and accuses Interior Minister Nunez of encouraging firmness, while demanding the end of Parcoursup. Bally Bagayoko, appearing on the channels Histoires Crépues (left) and Jean Massiet, criticizes the Parcoursup system as well as the remarks of the president and ministers. He accuses the media of distorting facts and calls on the national police to avoid any harmful acts toward high school students to allow for a political solution.
A video published by Le Média shows Raphaël Glucksmann criticizing Ségolène Royal and stating that Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Mélenchon are "totally out of touch" on the economy. PaduTeam (left) claims that this leak was orchestrated by Boris Vallaud and François Hollande to harm Glucksmann. Ségolène Royal denounces the sexism of these remarks and links her removal from her ambassador post to her criticism of the repression of the yellow vests, a point contested by PaduTeam. Jean-Luc Mélenchon highlights the contradiction between these remarks and Glucksmann's discourse on the brutalization of debate. Teddyboy RSA (far right) reports that Glucksmann partially denies the alleged vulgar and sexist remarks.
An exchange between Vincent Lapierre and a communist activist opposes two visions of violence in the suburbs. The activist attributes it to social misery and claims that the national police have not broken with the Vichy legacy. Kroc Blanc - FDENEWS (far right) rejects communism and argues that the massive reception of precarious populations encourages violence. Le Lapin du Futur (far right) describes the activist as a "useful idiot" and claims his discourse is an illusion permitted by his Parisian bourgeois background. Additionally, Teddyboy RSA (far right) asserts that the Socialist Party is dead and no longer has a militant base, following a debate between Olivier Faure, Ségolène Royal, and Raphaël Glucksmann.
On a social level, Sana Nova (manosphere) claims that some feminists adopt a victim posture without experiencing its effects in their private lives. Zawa Prod (left) reports debates on street flirting, where some consider that female insecurity makes this practice problematic, while others believe this feeling is used to make certain social interactions unacceptable. Regarding education, Kroc Blanc - FDENEWS (far right) argues that diplomas are obsolete in the face of artificial intelligence. Finally, the channel Frontières (far right) asserts that child harassment is increasing despite government measures, citing the suicide of a young girl after being harassed on TikTok.
Topics of the claims in 251 records: Institutions and democracy (17%), Security and justice (15%), Education and culture (13%), Gender and family (10%).
The most viewed videos of the week, in each country, whose content synthesis is produced by our local model; each opens in a side panel.
Ahead of the October 5, 2026 election, Actualité Politique Du Québec reports the Parti Québécois' proposals on taxes and the deficit, the Parti Libéral du Québec's on tuition and housing, and Québec solidaire's on CPEs. This same channel opposes a referendum and advocates for a reduction in public spending. Meanwhile, NLB - FreedomNews, a far-right oriented channel, alleges that the media are manipulating election results and denounces a strategic voting guide for Muslims, viewing it as a refusal to integrate. For its part, the Président De L'Association De L’Union-Nationale describes a formal notice received from the Directeur général des élections du Québec as an abusive recourse.
Artificial intelligence is the subject of debates regarding its nature and utility. Daniel Pilon Chroniqueur Libre-Penseur presents it as an existential risk used for surveillance in Iran and China. NLB - FreedomNews mentions the emergence of a global consciousness and relates the identity theft of a researcher by an AI. Maxime Ouimet, from a far-right orientation, argues that this technology will only enrich the elites. On the political level, Actualité Politique Du Québec reports that Paul-Saint-Pierre Plamondon criticized Éric Duhaime's use of AI to write his book.
Canada's economic situation is questioned by several parties. Maxime Ouimet advocates for the relocation of companies to the United States, claiming that Canada is no longer viable, while NLB - FreedomNews attributes the decline of Quebec entrepreneurs to taxation and "leftist mentalities." The latter channel also analyzes the impact of a Donald Trump decree on Canadian products. Regarding the cost of living, Daniel Pilon Chroniqueur Libre-Penseur asserts that the rise in fuel prices is organized by the World Economic Forum. Finally, Actualité Politique Du Québec reports that Christine Fréchette and Éric Girard foresee economic instability if a referendum takes place in 2029.
Public health management is criticized from a regulatory perspective. Actualité Politique Du Québec links heart disease to ultra-processed foods, alleges that Health Canada's independence is compromised by CropLife, and broadcasts a testimony associating vaccination with six infant deaths. Hugo Lecavalier asserts that the prevention prioritized by political parties can be perceived as a tool of control. Furthermore, NLB - FreedomNews criticizes a 2021 law on mental health at work and argues that the management of CHSLDs in 2022 caused deaths.
On the international level, Theovox tv disputes human influence on the climate, seeing it as an instrument of global governance. NLB - FreedomNews relates a jihadist attack on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, denounces Canadian laxity in the face of a hybrid war, and describes Emmanuel Macron as a "pathological liar" regarding Brexit. On the societal level, Le Verbe médias criticizes the Parti Québécois' proposals on religious symbols in primary school, calling them state atheism, and links the decline in sexual relations among Gen Z to anxiety. Camron Diffusion attributes female celibacy to feminist ideology.
The October 5, 2026 election is the subject of analyses regarding the Quebec political landscape. The channel NLB - FreedomNews (extreme right) mentions a supposed collapse of the CAQ and a rise of the PLQ, suggesting that Paul Saint-Pierre Plamondon shares ideas close to the Liberal Party. According to the same channel, the massive arrival of immigrants and the existence of a strategic voting guide published on the Montreal-Dawa Instagram page influence the results to block the PQ and the PCQ, describing this phenomenon as "ethnic community voting." NLB - FreedomNews further argues that the voting rights of immigrants should be conditioned on the length of residence and links the free use of Bixi and A vélo bikes to a vote in favor of Québec solidaire.
Public funding of the media is criticized by NLB - FreedomNews (extreme right), which describes this system as "unhealthy" and demands that a neutral body manage the aid to avoid "political tampering." In an exchange reported by the channel, one speaker accuses the government of using subsidies to force the media to broadcast certain messages, a claim that is contested by his interlocutor. The channel also asserts that the media environment is in a "panic" and that the electoral campaign is considered "dull" by some citizens.
Christine Fréchette is targeted by NLB - FreedomNews (extreme right), which claims she does not know the candidates in her riding and calls her a "geopolitical shame of Quebec" for having refused to negotiate with Americans on October 2. However, a broadcast clip shows Christine Fréchette describing herself as a "great dealmaker." At the same time, the same channel reports that a speech by Donald Trump on CrowdSocial rejects the idea of banning French, calling such a measure "stupid." NLB - FreedomNews maintains that Melania Trump speaks French and accuses the media of practicing "brainwashing" to distort the perception of Donald Trump's remarks.
Regarding health, Hugo Lecavalier (manosphere) compares party programs: the PQ, PLQ, QS, and CAQ would prioritize prevention, while the PCQ would focus on access to care. The author claims that prevention can be a "tool of control" and advocates for health promotion to foster autonomy. For its part, NLB - FreedomNews (extreme right) reports that the Quebec system is rationed compared to those of Switzerland and Taiwan. The channel also revisits a 2022 protest in front of the CHSLD de l'Assomption, claiming that the management led to deaths and that political leaders have "blood on their hands."
Regarding immigration to the United States, Maxime Ouimet (extreme right) advises against investing in restaurants to obtain an E-2 visa in Florida due to risks of bankruptcy and scams. He explains having used marriage to facilitate his immigration and access to work after blockages with the student visa. Finally, NLB - FreedomNews (extreme right) mentions an Interpol operation against synthetic drugs, snap elections in Spain, state-organized illegal immigration in the United Kingdom, and a quarantine of hospitals in Siberia following a broken test tube, describing the event as the "Chernobyl of the plague."
Topics of the claims in 73 records: Economy and labour (26%), Institutions and democracy (20%), Health (11%), Immigration (9%).
The most viewed videos of the week, in each country, whose content synthesis is produced by our local model; each opens in a side panel.
Donald Trump promises the granting of 5,000 dollars to adult citizens in the event of an electoral victory. Brian Tyler Cohen, from the left orientation, describes this proposal as a bribe, while MeidasTouch, also from the left, considers these promises to be lying and inflationary. At the same time, MeidasTouch claims that the candidate shows signs of cognitive decline. On the financial front, harryjsisson argues that Donald Trump favored his family businesses during his term. Regarding the candidate's communication, Breaking Points disputes the figure of 107 million views claimed by Trump for his convention.
The situation in Gaza and relations with Iran are subject to divergent positions. PowerfulJRE, from the culture orientation, denounces the injustice in Gaza and American funding of Israel. Conversely, Ben Shapiro, from the conservative right, argues that Iran uses terrorism to push the United States toward surrender. Ben Shapiro and xaviaer, also from the conservative right, report an attempted flight diversion to Tel Aviv, with xaviaer describing the perpetrator as a terrorist. On the military level, Breaking Points claims that the Pentagon lied about a bombed site in Minab to cover up a war crime. Regarding weaponry, Breaking Points attributes the depletion of THAAD missiles to the profits of the military-industrial complex, while tuckercarlson, from the far right, argues that the new nuclear doctrine lowers the threshold for deploying tactical weapons.
The causes of economic instability are disputed. Brian Tyler Cohen links the economic slowdown to Donald Trump's tariffs, while MeidasTouch denounces the lack of a plan in the face of a 40 trillion dollar debt. For his part, Ben Shapiro attributes inflation to state interventionism. Breaking Points reports the disillusionment of Republican voters facing the rise in the price of diesel and hygiene products. Regarding future technologies, Breaking Points advocates for a robot tax, while Bill Gates considers AI to be the most dangerous invention in history.
The Cornell 7 case pits harryjsisson, who claims that documents prove the guilt of the rape accused and an attempt at concealment, against Ben Shapiro, who argues there is a lack of legal evidence. On gender, xaviaer claims that God is non-binary and criticizes James Tallarico. Regarding France, Ben Shapiro claims the country is bankrupt and that student riots are manipulated by the left and radical Islam, while reporting that Jean-Luc Mélenchon accuses the government of conducting a repression with racist undertones. Finally, hasandpiker argues that American foreign policy has destabilized the world, while Legal AF reports a citizen mobilization to protect the vote against alleged interference attempts by Donald Trump and the Republicans.
The "Hands Off Our Vote" event in Manhattan mobilizes citizens to protect the mid-term election ballot. According to the Legal AF channel, speakers claim that Donald Trump and the Republicans will attempt to interfere with the vote and suppress voting rights. Cited risks include the closure of polling stations in certain neighborhoods and on campuses, as well as cyber vulnerabilities during the transfer of results. To address this, officials call for sending surveillance buses to several states and encouraging early voting. Additionally, a court decision from the Southern District of New York prohibiting mass arrests by ICE in immigration courts is mentioned.
In the state of Texas, the MeidasTouch channel argues that Donald Trump is an electoral liability for Republican candidates. The videographer relies on a secret recording in which Ken Paxton allegedly acknowledges a drop in polls due to Trump's impact. It is mentioned that a Fox News poll places Democratic candidate James Tallarico ahead of Ken Paxton. MeidasTouch also claims that Trump's support for Ken Paxton is linked to the latter's attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, and that Donald Trump prefers traveling to safe Republican states because of his unpopularity in swing states.
Topics of the claims in 60 records: Institutions and democracy (23%), Economy and labour (20%), International affairs (16%), Security and justice (12%).
The most viewed videos of the week, in each country, whose content synthesis is produced by our local model; each opens in a side panel.
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Coming soon. The theme classifiers are trained on French. Their English counterparts will soon be trained and deployed. Meanwhile, this country’s channels are transcribed and summarised.
Number of transcribed sentences naming them. The bar gives the channel orientation, the line the last twelve months. Closed list of public figures. The full ranking
Number of transcribed sentences naming them. The bar gives the channel orientation, the line the last twelve months. Closed list of public figures. The full ranking
Number of transcribed sentences naming them. The bar gives the channel orientation, the line the last twelve months. Closed list of public figures. The full ranking
Number of transcribed sentences naming them. The bar gives the channel orientation, the line the last twelve months. Closed list of public figures. The full ranking
Arguments drawn by our local model from a sample of each theme’s political sentences, then checked against the sentences. All the arguments, by theme
Arguments drawn by our local model from a sample of each theme’s political sentences, then checked against the sentences. All the arguments, by theme
Arguments drawn by our local model from a sample of each theme’s political sentences, then checked against the sentences. All the arguments, by theme
Content in preparation. It will appear here as soon as it is ready.
37 videos removed in 120 days; a video transcribed before its removal keeps its record.
32 videos removed in 120 days; a video transcribed before its removal keeps its record.
5 videos removed in 120 days; a video transcribed before its removal keeps its record.
No recent removal observed.
Each channel is chosen and coded by the team. It gets an orientation, a country and a language. The far right is deliberately over-represented, to study it closely. The English-language corpus was extended in October 2026. Its videos are transcribed and summarised, and its classifiers will soon be trained and deployed.
Six methods, run on the project’s computers, each documented with its models, thresholds and reliability. Pick a step.
The channels’ RSS feeds are read every six hours; every week their full list of videos is reread. A detected video enters the queue with its date; those of the last seven days go ahead of everything else.
The video, its metadata and its comments are extracted; the audience is measured again at day 1, 7 and 30. A removal is recorded with its reason when the platform gives one, and a transcribed video keeps its record.
The voice is isolated from the music (Demucs), speakers told apart without being identified (pyannote), then Whisper transcribes each speaking turn in the spoken language, detected by windows. Turns are cut into sentences (SaT).
Each sentence is classified as political or not by a classifier trained on human annotations, then assigned to nine themes by nine binary classifiers. Their reliability (F1, checked precision) is published.
The public figures, parties, organisations, media and countries of a closed list are recognised in the sentences by checked patterns and counted video by video. A private person named in a video is never counted.
A local language model writes for each video of the week a record in French and English. It gives the title, the summary, the claims and their speakers, the public figures named. The record is checked against the transcript; a name that could be a private person’s holds it back. The records feed the week’s synthesis and the arguments by theme.
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Postdoctoral researcher · co-lead
Sciences Po Paris · Université du Québec en Outaouais
Postdoctoral researcher · co-lead
Université de Sherbrooke · CIRST · RFICS
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CEVIPOF · Sciences Po Paris
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