Halliday’s Podcast
Launched in November 2025, from the IWH Media Group's studios in Lyon, France, 'Halliday's Podcast' invites you to dive into the world of current affairs with Ross Halliday, an ex-INTERPOL and UN officer.
Each episode, Ross, with his seasoned perspective from the front lines of international intrigue, peels back the curtain on stories that shape our world.
From the intricacies of global security to the art of diplomatic communication, expect to unlock secrets with a twist of humor, a dash of investigative journalism, and a sprinkle of filmic storytelling magic.
Whether it's decoding the latest international incident or exploring how media narratives are crafted, 'Halliday's Podcast' promises to be your weekly dose of enlightenment with a side of entertainment. So plug in, and let's unravel the world together, one tale at a time.
Halliday’s Podcast
France Fractured: the Brutal Killing of Student Quentin Deranque - We Cannot Be Divided
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
Recorded live on Shrove Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 – Pancake Day vibes aside, this episode hits hard.
Ross Halliday dives into the stories shaping France and Europe right now: French kids enjoying winter half-term slopes, the Munich Security Conference wrapping with stark warnings on global threats and signs of European resolve, and Les Bleus charging toward a potential Grand Slam in the Six Nations – vintage squad, unstoppable form, pure French pride delivering joy amid the storm.
But the heart of this episode is the gut-wrenching main story: the murder of 23-year-old mathematics student and far-right activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon. A calm, thoughtful, religious young man providing security at a protest against far-left MEP Rima Hassan's university appearance, Quentin was brutally attacked by at least six masked assailants – kicked, punched, left with catastrophic head and brain injuries. He died in hospital over the weekend. Lyon prosecutors have launched a murder investigation (homicide volontaire), with arrests now mounting (reports of 9–11 suspects detained, including links to hard-left groups and even a parliamentary aide). The government points to radical left violence fueling the fire.
This isn't just tragedy, it's a stark warning. Political divisions in France are boiling over into deadly street clashes, far-right vs. far-left, rhetoric turning lethal ahead of elections. Jean-Louis Lafayeedney joins Ross for a raw, unfiltered deep dive.
The urgent message: We cannot be divided. A nation – or a civilazation – tearing itself apart from within only breeds weakness and decline. Time to reclaim shared values, choose dialogue over destruction, and protect life and liberty before it's too late.
Buckle up – this is Halliday's Podcast Episode 20. Real talk, no filters. Hit play now.
