What the Louvre heist reveals about France and new civics test unveiled
We simply cannot not discuss the 88 million euro jewellery heist at France's most famous museum The Louvre in this week's episode. How could it happen? Some blame lax security, others blame funding cu...
22 Okt 202537min
France presses the self-destruct button and Paris prepares for 'flood of the century'
You'll be glad to know things have become just a little clearer since last week when it comes to what is going on in France. Just a little.We have a new government, we kind of have a new prime ministe...
15 Okt 202532min
What the f**k is going on in France and where have all the eggs gone?
Talking France is back with a new episode, slightly earlier than planned because France has another meltdown. Forgive us for the title, but listen to the episode and you'll understand why we chose it....
7 Okt 202526min
France shamed by Sarko and is the Champs-Élysées now the worst street in Paris?
A former French president is set to spend some time behind bars in prison, quite a bit of time actually. Yes Nicolas Sarkozy, remember him, he’s been up to no good. Again. We'll hear about France's re...
1 Okt 202532min
What's next for strikes in France and are Americans being ripped off in Paris?
This week we’ll look at whether France’s new prime minister can do anything to appease the obstinate opposition in parliament and whether he’s got any chance of calming the growing anger on the street...
24 Sep 202538min
Can France's new prime minister do anything to avoid an autumn of discontent?
On this week's show we'll bring you up to date with the turmoil in France, which shows no sign of calming down. The country has another new PM, but another day of strikes, protests and potential clash...
16 Sep 202536min
France takes another step towards chaos as PM falls and mood of rebellion grows
The French government has collapsed again after Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a vote of confidence in parliament on Monday night.We've been here before of course, but the latest French political...
9 Sep 202521min
With another PM doomed and strikes ahead, is France now ungovernable?
Be warned, France’s strike calendar for September is quickly filling up as various unions announce industrial action that could impact, well, pretty much all aspects of life in France. We’ll look at j...
3 Sep 202531min
