Talking France
A podcast by The Local France - Wednesdays
133 Episodes
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Is France facing a summer of riots and how water shortages could impact your French holiday?
Published: 6/28/2023 -
The challenges of life in the French countryside and why France is the best place to get naked
Published: 6/22/2023 -
How bad will water shortages in France be this summer and why are the French so philosophical?
Published: 6/15/2023 -
Will summer in France be strike free and are there really loopholes in the 90-day rule?
Published: 6/8/2023 -
The rising costs of second homes in France and how Franco-Irish links have strengthened since Brexit
Published: 6/1/2023 -
Border queues, immigration row and how French cities are pushing out cars
Published: 5/25/2023 -
French driving laws explained and has Macron made France more attractive?
Published: 5/17/2023 -
The myth about France's 'lazy' workers and Ryanair takes on French air traffic controllers
Published: 5/11/2023 -
How living in France changes you and is 'revolution in the air' after pensions revolt?
Published: 4/20/2023 -
France awaits pension verdict, tips for declaring taxes and the importance of French mayors
Published: 4/13/2023 -
Is now the time to buy property in France, a minister's Playboy scandal and how dangerous is Marseille?
Published: 4/6/2023 -
ANALYSIS: Who is to blame for the turmoil in France and when will calm return? (Bonus episode)
Published: 4/1/2023 -
Why French protests turn so violent and is France a good country for women?
Published: 3/30/2023 -
French political crisis deepens and what's so difficult about settling in France?
Published: 3/22/2023 -
Property tax hikes, swimming in the Seine and just how important is the French language?
Published: 3/16/2023 -
Pension battle set for climax, why the French appreciate privacy and three islands to visit this summer
Published: 3/9/2023 -
What's wrong with the famed French health service and is France losing its taste for wine?
Published: 2/23/2023 -
Why so many Parisians are quitting Paris and how easy is it to become French?
Published: 2/16/2023 -
Are the French 'ungrateful teenagers', crunch time for strikes and France's beauty spots to avoid?
Published: 2/9/2023 -
Pension strikes to intensify, Vendée rebels and the myth of the 'sexy French'
Published: 2/2/2023
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.