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 Des 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 Des 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 Des 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 Des 202232min
How good are French American relations right now, tips for Paris Olympic tickets and why is Alsace so different?
In this week's show we bring listeners up to date with some of the biggest news and talking points in France including President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to the United States.We look at the ups a...
1 Des 202233min
Why France faces a 'cold Turkey' winter and how do French high streets stay independent?
In this week's episode of Talking France we find out why people in the country could be facing a "tsunami" of rising prices in the months ahead.The mayor of Paris is considering a ban on electric scoo...
24 Nov 202231min
Why France is facing a ‘dangerous moment’ and who is the ‘French Murdoch’?
It’s Beaujolais Nouveau day, when the 2022 batch of Beaujolais wines hits the shelves. We’ll explain why it’s such a big event – but why it was even bigger in the 1980s.Does Beaujolais Nouveau wine de...
17 Nov 202230min
