Talking France
By The Local France
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.
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Latest episode
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Why France must act to avoid being ‘crushed’ and French census stirs anger
Plus an update to French language test changes you need to know -
Will pensioners bring down France and why the 'office de tourisme' is dying out?
Plus major travel changes in south west France explained -
Why driving in France has got complicated and the 12 moans that explain the French
Plus what happened to Charlie Hebdo after the attack 10 years ago? -
What to expect in France in 2025 from new laws to major travel changes
And how many prime ministers will France have? -
Can you get by in France without French and why does the government spend so much?
Plus how can Americans look more French? -
How long will new French PM last and what to expect in France this Christmas?
Plus the crisis for foreigners in France with French immigration admin website -
Will France get a Christmas truce and how speaking French affects your personality?
Plus how do trains in France compare to elsewhere in Europe? -
What next as France enters the unknown after government collapse?
And are France and the UK heading for a border showdown? -
Will landmark rape trial change France and what's next if French government falls?
Plus some handy tricks for learning French nouns -
French sex lives explained, Notre Dame's unholy row and is Le Pen facing the end?
Plus understanding French farmers' anger
