Pension strikes to intensify, Vendée rebels and the myth of the 'sexy French'
On this podcast we bring you up to date with all the big news and changes in France that you should know about. All in roughly 30 minutes.On this week’s episode we look at the latest skirmishes in the...
2 Helmi 202329min
France’s ‘alarming’ sexism problem, property taxes and what’s next for pension strikes?
As is our duty on this podcast we bring you the main news and talking points from the week in France including of course updates about strikes and protests, what’s coming next and whether the strikes ...
26 Tammi 202328min
Will mass strikes bring France to a halt in the 'mother of all battles' ahead?
You join us at a really crucial moment, for France, for President Emmanuel Macron, for the French trade unions and of course for anyone living in the country or visiting.That’s because what’s been bil...
18 Tammi 202330min
France faces major strikes, new French driving laws and the menace of far right violence
It’s the start of a new year, there’s a lot going on in France to catch up with so we have a jam-packed episode featuring the president Emmanuel Macron finally opening up about his love life, a look a...
12 Tammi 202334min
What's in store for France in 2023 from travel rules to political flare-ups
This episode of Talking France is dedicated to looking ahead and what’s in store for France and everyone living here in 2023.Will there be surprise elections, will there be street protests? There will...
28 Joulu 202218min
The Macron-Mbappé 'bromance', the best Gallic spirits and what makes a French Christmas?
It's another jam-packed episode on Talking France featuring the aftermath of the World Cup final including why French president Emmanuel Macron was accused of being “offside”.Article: ‘Offside’?: Macr...
20 Joulu 202229min
Foie gras shortages, Paris cafés battle laptops and why there's more to Brigitte Macron
On this week’s episode of Talking France we find out why certain Paris cafés are banning customers from getting out their laptops.Are they really “squatters who don’t pay their way” as one café owner ...
15 Joulu 202227min
Explaining France and England's 'sibling rivalry', possible power cuts and the latest on Christmas travel
On this week's show we hear about the real chances of there being blackouts in France this winter and why the French government can't simply blame Vladimir Putin and his war in Ukraine.OPINION: France...
8 Joulu 202232min
