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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Major French border changes explained and could France ban screens for kids?
Plus what's in store for May Day in France and how France plans to make it easier to grow old? -
How French invaded the English language, where foreigners buy second homes and youth violence flares
Plus French island takes on Airbnb and how autoroute tollbooths will be consigned to the past -
Is the Entente Cordiale still worth anything, France's new rail pass and 'crookie' versus croissant?
Plus the real legacy of Jean-Marie Le Pen and tax declaration changes explained -
Can regional French airports survive, big changes in Paris and France's most dangerous animals
Plus, how the Champagne region is expanding and is France's unemployment system too generous? -
Is France heading for a Greek-style debt crisis and the most beautiful French train journeys?
Plus French attitudes to wealth explained and April changes and events -
Why is France so negative about the Olympics, a new schools row and the secret Michelin critics
Plus how French euro coins are changing and the bizarre popularity of France's dead politicians -
Why the European elections really matter in France plus deadly floods and French casinos
Plus are post offices the most useful places in France? -
Why France loves shopping rules, the real Versailles and how to blend in with the French
Plus the story of why one American sport has really taken off in France -
Macron breaks war taboo, why Lyon is the place to move to and French language test tips
Plus beware of the French taxman spying on you on Facebook and are farmers going to reignite protests? -
Losing your French citizenship, energy ratings explained and is Monaco just for millionaires?
Plus do French boulangeries have a future and could the guillotine ever make a return in France?