VT Prof: “Isolationist” trend could sweep across France after Sunday’s election Ian Price May 5, 2017 1 minute read An economics professor says the outcome of a presidential election in France this weekend could be the next step in a populist trend that started here in America. WFIR’s Ian Price with details: Share: Post navigation Previous: Area GOP lawmakers praise AHCA House passage, Dems vow to stop it in the SenateNext: Dem candidates for Governor tackle gun control Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026