Special correspondent returns this Thursday at 9:05 p.m. on France 2 with three in-depth investigations which question our consumption patterns, our societal models and the evolution of economic dynamics on a global scale. Then available for replay on France.tv, the show offers a dive into the heart of the second-hand clothing industry, an exclusive look at the controversial rise of Elon Musk and an exploration of the cannabis revolution in Morocco.
Very bad second-hand clothes? Behind the scenes of second hand
Faced with the explosion of thrift stores and the success of the second-hand market, more and more consumers are opting for this alternative which they believe is ecological and ethical. But behind the colorful stalls and attractive prices lies another reality. The report by Lila Bellili, Cyril Theophilos, Océane Labalette and Michel Leray takes the investigation into the huge sorting centers in India, where tons of used clothing from Europe, including many from France, are sorted every day.
The report follows Pratima Mondal, mother of two, who earns around 80 euros per month to sort these clothes. Difficult working conditions, combined with low pay, reveal the contradictions of this model. At the same time, the ecological impact of this industry, often praised as more sustainable, is also called into question. This report prompts the question: is second-hand fashion really an ecological and human solution?
Inside the head of Elon Musk: portrait of a man apart
Elon Musk has become one of the most influential and controversial figures of our time. This report by Pierre Monégier, Edward Bally, Élodie Delevoye and Benoît Sauvage traces his journey, from his success in Silicon Valley to his acquisition of Twitter, now called Neuralink.
The show also sheds light on his political shift, becoming public support for Donald Trump. Exclusive testimonies, including that of his father who remained in South Africa, help to understand how Elon Musk adopted conservative positions in opposition to his progressive beginnings. Convinced that the future of humanity rests on the colonization of Mars and the fight against what he calls “the woke virus”, Musk divides as much as he inspires. This nuanced portrait reveals the many facets of a man obsessed with the survival of civilization and his place at the top.
Morocco: from illegal cannabis to a legal and controlled market
With 55,000 hectares cultivated in the Rif region and tons of cannabis illegally exported each year, Morocco has long been a major player in international trafficking. But, since 2021, the kingdom has undergone a radical transformation with the legalization of the production of cannabis for therapeutic and medical use.
This report by Romain Boutilly, Élouen Martin, Arnaud Pacary and Adrien Bellay follows the actors of this transformation, from small growers encouraged to become regularized to pharmaceutical companies which are investing massively in this emerging market. Visionary entrepreneurs and traditional farmers recount their transition to a legal model, as the government steps up the fight against drug traffickers. With this ambitious reform, Morocco aims to become a world reference in the legal cannabis industry while redefining its image internationally.
