Le Pen faces the end and why France wants less meat but more babies
On the agenda this week, we’ll find out if anyone can beat likely far-right candidate Jordan Bardella to be the next president of France. He’s flying in the polls, he’s flying on tiktok, but will he f...
12 Feb 36min
Why fewer foreigners are becoming French and how to solve France's second home quandary?
This week we start off with some explosive news from France before we hear why authorities on a picturesque island off France's west coast are offering second home owners thousands of euros for their ...
4 Feb 34min
Is France becoming less child-friendly and what's at stake in spring's local elections?
Up this week we'll look at what's at stake in the upcoming local elections in France and whether French voters really care. And we'll look ahead to the French presidential election to see whether anyo...
29 Jan 38min
Americans in France talk of shame and explaining the strange noises the French make
This week we'll look at whether the French government will survive long enough to enjoy the weekend and find out what the French make of all this budget bedlam that's been going on far too long, espec...
21 Jan 32min
Is it time for France to channel De Gaulle and stand up to the US?
This week on Talking France we look at the reasons so many landlords in France get away with renting out hovels - even though there are supposed to be laws against it.We’ll look at just how safe skiin...
14 Jan 35min
France takes fight to social media giants and how Les Clooneys became French
This week we’ll discuss the big talking point in France at the start of January 2026, which is just how did George Clooney and his wife Amal and their kids become French citizens?George doesn’t seem ...
7 Jan 29min
What to expect in France in 2026 from travel changes to new immigration rules
This is a special episode focussed on looking ahead to next year in France, so you are all aware of what will happen in terms of travel and immigration changes and what might happen when it comes to p...
22 Des 202524min
French farmers fight to 'stop the slaughter' and what's in store for France this Christmas?
This week, we will look at the latest flare up between the government and French farmers, many of whom have been spending recent days blockading motorways or public buildings and basically trying to g...
17 Des 202534min
