Talking France
A podcast by The Local France - Wednesdays
133 Episodes
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What next for farmers' revolt, France's baby problem and are French fries really French?
Published: 1/25/2024 -
What's Macron really up to, French private schools explained and are doggy bags ok in France?
Published: 1/18/2024 -
Your questions answered: Why do people think the French aren't funny and can anyone stop Marine Le Pen?
Published: 1/10/2024 -
What to expect in France in 2024 from politics to travel news and the Olympic Games
Published: 12/27/2023 -
Does French immigration law spell bad news for foreigners and how Catholic is France?
Published: 12/21/2023 -
Why French schools don't have uniforms and rural France turns to the power of the sun
Published: 12/14/2023 -
Is Paris safe, are the French all adulterers and are France's banlieues all that bad?
Published: 12/7/2023 -
France fears far-right violence and should the French ditch their crazy numbers?
Published: 11/30/2023 -
Why is the European parliament in two different places and is money taboo in France?
Published: 11/23/2023 -
Life in France to get more expensive and busting myths about Napoleon
Published: 11/16/2023 -
Why the French don't do spicy food and just how elitist is France?
Published: 11/9/2023 -
Could France introduce a special second homes visa and what do French airport alerts mean for travel?
Published: 10/25/2023 -
How will France deal with new terror threat and what's the French obsession with rural romance?
Published: 10/18/2023 -
Is France really overrun with bedbugs and why are second homes being targeted by militants?
Published: 10/11/2023 -
Does rural France have a crime problem and why do baguettes taste different?
Published: 10/5/2023 -
France's bedbug invasion, Macron's green conundrum and how to pick a decent French restaurant?
Published: 9/28/2023 -
Will France's 'desperate' fuel price plan work and how to end the danger of French hunters?
Published: 9/21/2023 -
Will immigration row topple Macron's government and how will France's discount rail pass work?
Published: 9/14/2023 -
Why are French property taxes shooting up and what's in store for 'la rentrée'?
Published: 9/7/2023 -
Will riots change anything in France and how quickly can your kids learn French in school?
Published: 7/4/2023
Talking France is The Local’s weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in France as well as explore and explain the major issues that impact life in the country. We also answer your essential questions and look ahead at what’s coming up.In each episode presenter Ben McPartland chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local France’s Emma Pearson and Genevieve Mansfield. They are also frequently joined by John Lichfield, a veteran journalist whose knowledge of French news and politics is second to none, as well as other expert commentators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.