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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 202227min
How the climate crisis is changing France and French public holidays explained
In this week's Talking France we'll look at what's new in France, which Frenchman is dominating all the headlines and why now is great time to head to Provence.And for our main topic of discussion we'...
25 Maj 202221min
What's next for France after Macron wins re-election?
With the results in and Emmanuel Macron having secured a second term as French president, The Local's Talking France podcast breaks down the results and looks ahead at the next few days, the parliamen...
25 Apr 202224min
Why France will remain divided whoever wins Sunday's crucial second round vote
France will choose its next president on Sunday and the choice for voters is simple: re-elect the incumbent centrist Emmanuel Macron or opt for his longstanding rival on the far right Marine Le Pen.So...
21 Apr 202238min
Macron vs Le Pen - who will win the French presidential election?
Emmanuel Macron and his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen will face each other once again in the second round run off vote in the race for the Elysée. Host Ben McPartland is joined by The Local Franc...
11 Apr 202223min
