PODCAST: Macron's mixed fortunes and do French hunters turn rural France into 'wild west'?
In our latest episode of Talking France - a podcast in which our team at The Local, including French politics expert John Lichfield, discuss all things French, we look at the main talking points in Fr...
23 Sep 202236min
The future of Dijon mustard, French love for royals and is France heading for a 'disastrous' referendum?
On this week's episode we'll discuss everything from France's love for the British queen, problems with French nuclear power, the long-awaited return of Dijon mustard to supermarket shelves and what t...
15 Sep 202236min
What will the energy crisis mean for people in France and does Macron have a plan?
In this new episode of Talking France, our team Emma Pearson, Gen Mansfield and John Lichfield, along with host Ben McPartland explore how the energy crisis will impact life in France and whether Pres...
8 Sep 202234min
Travel, politics, Covid-19: What's in store for France this summer?
This is our final episode of Talking France before we, like the rest of France, take a summer break.There is a lot to discuss as we look into what the next few weeks have in store for France.From the ...
30 Jun 202231min
What next in France’s political crisis and why is everyone taking the train this summer?
SURVEY: Share your feedback on Talking France ___In a very dramatic week for France, The Local's Talking France podcast is back, digesting the political crisis, as well as discussing the summer sales,...
23 Jun 202235min
Strikes, regional rivalries and how French cities are adapting to heatwaves
SURVEY: Share your feedback on Talking France ___As France bakes under an unusually early heatwave, the latest edition of Talking France examines how French cities are adapting to the new reality of h...
17 Jun 202230min
Why don’t the French seem to care about their crucial parliamentary elections?
SURVEY: Share your feedback on Talking France ___In this episode of Talking France we'll be looking at the upcoming parliamentary elections - which are struggling to attract interest of voters despite...
10 Jun 202233min
How worker shortages in France will hit the summer holidays
SURVEY: Share your feedback on Talking France __The Local's Talking France podcast is back with a look at the burning issues in France this week - from policing to farm animals, workers shortages to p...
3 Jun 202227min
