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.
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 and denounce manipulations. For their part, the far-right channels Psyhodelik and Kroc Blanc - FDENEWS present the matter as a political execution. The channel PaduTeam suggests, however, that Marine Le Pen could use this situation to remove Jordan Bardella from the political scene.
Blockade movements in high schools are interpreted in divergent ways. BLAST, Le souffle de l'info and Jean Massiet Replay, left-wing channels, attribute these mobilizations to a lack of resources and denounce police violence. Conversely, the far-right channels OMERTA and Psyhodelik describe these actions as riots or an Islamo-Marxist insurrection orchestrated by LFI. A testimony published on OMERTA provides a nuance by specifying that the blockades specifically aim to denounce defective equipment.
Gender relations and health campaigns are questioned by several actors. Sana Nova and The Blind Spot, from the manosphere, argue that contemporary feminism seeks to dominate men. Killian Sensei - L'HEYOKAGE, also from the manosphere, criticizes the hypersexualization of women and advocates for polygyny. At the same time, the Pink October campaign is described as a commercial scam by Pragmatik Man, while Mediapart, a left-wing channel, sees it as marketing recovery.
Economic visions clash over taxation and education. Yomi Denzel and Jonathan Hatchi, of libertarian orientation, advocate for AI-based teaching and criticize taxation they deem penalizing for entrepreneurship. In contrast, Mediapart and Jean Massiet Replay denounce an austerity budget that would favor companies at the expense of social needs. El Rayhan, a far-right channel, opposes the taxation of billionaires.
On the domestic front, Vincent Lapierre and GEORGES link the rise in crime to migratory flows. La Sanction supports the existence of systemic anti-white racism and calls for the abolition of public service media. Regarding international affairs, OMERTA accuses the EU 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 AI used by the Israeli army in Gaza, while Castor Carnassier links inflation to the preparations for a third world war.
Finally, Action Vitale claims that evidence of American interference in Quebec is weak. Frontières mentions the possibility of a majority for the Parti Québécois. Furthermore, OMERTA analyzes the influence of fuel prices on the American election scheduled for November 3, 2026.
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.
The decline of the entrepreneurial sector and the departure of manufacturers to the United States are subject to sharp criticism. Maxime Ouimet, associated with the far-right orientation, attributes this situation to a lack of flexibility and predicts an economic bankruptcy more severe than that of 1929 under Justin Trudeau's government. For its part, NLB - FreedomNews, also of a far-right orientation, links this decline to regulation and "leftist mentalities," claiming that immigration and taxes stagnate the Canadian GDP. Maxime Ouimet also notes that French-speaking companies based in Florida suffer from a "political war" between the two countries as well as the effects of the exchange rate. Meanwhile, NLB - FreedomNews denounces the doubling of the Canadian debt and criticizes the 2021 Quebec law on psychological risks at work, judging that it hinders business creation.
Artificial intelligence is sparking existential concerns and political controversies. Daniel Pilon Chroniqueur Libre-Penseur, of the conspiracy theory orientation, and NLB - FreedomNews, of the far-right orientation, warn about the dangers of AI for infrastructure. Maxime Ouimet argues that superintelligence will only benefit the elites. Meanwhile, Actualité Politique Du Québec and NLB - FreedomNews report accusations of deception regarding the use of AI by Éric Duhaime. The latter nuances these claims by admitting to having used the tool to structure his book. On a different note, Daniel Pilon claims that warnings about the dangers of AI are actually a political hoax intended to frighten the public.
Political and electoral management in Quebec is contested on several fronts. NLB - FreedomNews criticizes a voting guide intended for Muslims and suggests removing the right to vote for voters who fail a political quiz. The President of the Association de l'Union-Nationale denounces the DGEQ's lawsuits, calling them "abusive remedies." In parallel, Actualité Politique Du Québec reports Paul-Saint-Pierre Plamondon's proposals on freezing elected officials' salaries as well as the Conservative Party's plan for increased penal firmness. Internationally, NLB - FreedomNews advocates for a moratorium on immigration to Canada and describes a Dubai-Tel Aviv aerial incident as a jihadist attack linked to Iran, while Maxime Ouimet claims that French laws on hate speech aim to censor criticisms of immigration.
Climate discourse is presented as a tool for control. Theovox tv, of the far-right orientation, claims that climate is a "false religion" of globalists aiming to establish governance via ESG criteria. Daniel Pilon Chroniqueur Libre-Penseur alleges that the World Economic Forum is organizing the rise in fuel prices to control populations. On the health front, Actualité Politique Du Québec reports the testimony of a detective suggesting a link between vaccination and six unexplained infant deaths. Finally, Actualité Politique Du Québec mentions the announcement of the Pacific Link pipeline by Mark Carney and accuses Health Canada of lacking independence from the CropLife lobby.
Analyses diverge on the evolution of social behaviors. Le Verbe médias, of the culture orientation, examines the decline in sexual activity among Generation Z in the United States and reports that a worker perceives the PQ's school secularism as "state atheism." Camron Diffusion, of the manosphere orientation, attributes female celibacy to feminist ideology and excessive selectivity. Finally, Hugo Lecavalier, also from the manosphere, argues that behavioral flexibility allows one to remain consistent in the face of fitness obsessions.
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 a payment of 5,000 dollars to Republican voters. Brian Tyler Cohen, from a left-wing orientation, describes this measure as a "bribe," while legal experts cited by the same creator consider the operation an illegal purchase of votes. Meanwhile, MeidasTouch, also left-wing, claims that Donald Trump is experiencing rapid cognitive decline and describes him as the most corrupt leader in history, although the channel reports that a dissenting voice views him as the savior of Western civilization. MeidasTouch further rejects the candidate's claims regarding an alleged Chinese psychological operation targeting data centers.
Tensions with Iran are manifested by the depletion of THAAD missiles and the bombing of a school in Minab, which Breaking Points, from a culture orientation, describes as a war crime. This channel reports that Iran would be using American debt to destabilize the U.S. economy. For its part, MeidasTouch mentions the existence of secret oil negotiations involving Jared Kushner and argues that Donald Trump is manipulable by Vladimir Putin. Regarding nuclear issues, Tuckercarlson, from an extreme-right orientation, reports that the new nuclear doctrine lowers the threshold for weapon deployment. Additionally, Breaking Points expresses skepticism about Iran's involvement in the arrest of suspects near Fairford base, citing the absence of explosives and a denial by Minister Araghchi.
The Cornell 7 case pits diverging views against each other regarding the guilt of men accused of gang rape. Harryjsisson, from a left-wing orientation, claims that messages published by ABC News prove their guilt and reports that the plaintiff is subject to doxing and threats. Conversely, Ben Shapiro, from a conservative right orientation, argues that no legal evidence exists and claims that the plaintiff modified her version of the facts. Ben Shapiro also criticizes the intervention of Governor Kathy Hochul, which he presents as a reaction to popular pressure.
The September 2026 employment report, indicating the creation of 29,000 jobs against 90,000 expected, is interpreted by Brian Tyler Cohen as an economic slowdown. He attributes rising prices to tax cuts for billionaires and tariffs, while the Trump administration describes the economy as "perfect." Breaking Points, however, notes disillusionment among voters regarding the price of diesel and hygiene products, linking these increases to tariffs on Canadian wood and pulp. Furthermore, Ben Shapiro, from a conservative right orientation, denounces the state interventionism of the "big government" promoted by J.D. Vance, claiming that it causes inflation.
AI regulation is subject to criticism from Breaking Points, which denounces the voluntary security agreement between Donald Trump and industry leaders as "self-policing." The channel reports that Ro Khanna is proposing a law to ban recursive self-improvement in AI, while Bill Gates considers AI to be the most dangerous invention in history. Additionally, the co-founder of Anthropic argues that AI could possess a "personhood."
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.
Mean over 119 videos in October 2026. Each video counts once. Since 2016
Mean over 77 videos in October 2026. Each video counts once. Since 2016
Mean over 26 videos in October 2026. Each video counts once. Since 2016
Mean over 12 videos in October 2026. Each video counts once. Since 2016
Mean over 2 videos in October 2026. Each video counts once. Since 2016
Mean over 2 videos in October 2026. Each video counts once. Since 2016
Mean over 96 videos in October 2026. Each video counts once. Since 2016
Mean over 59 videos in October 2026. Each video counts once. Since 2016
Mean over 26 videos in October 2026. Each video counts once. Since 2016
Mean over 11 videos in October 2026. Each video counts once. Since 2016
Mean over 18 videos in October 2026. Each video counts once. Since 2016
Mean over 18 videos in October 2026. Each video counts once. Since 2016
Mean over 0 videos in October 2026. Each video counts once. Since 2016
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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