Talking France

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Talking France is The Local’s weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in France as well as explore and explain the major issues that impact life in the country. We also answer your essential questions and look ahead at what’s coming up.In each episode presenter Ben McPartland chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local France’s Emma Pearson and Emma Albright. They are also frequently joined by John Lichfield, a veteran journalist whose knowledge of French news and politics is second to none, as well as other expert commentators...

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Recent episodes

  • New tipping culture drives the French mad and far-right fractures deepenSep 9, 2026 · 34 min
  • Le Pen's 'vile' election pledge and why French cheese could lose its tasteSep 2, 2026 · 41 min
  • Food prices, strikes: How the hellish summer has hit life in FranceAug 25, 2026 · 27 min
  • France ravaged by climate crisis as wildfires and drought blight summerJul 29, 2026 · 20 min
  • Heatwaves, wildfires and border delays: What to expect in France this summerJul 9, 2026 · 17 min
  • French clash over air conditioning and how France became the best place to get nakedJul 1, 2026 · 36 min
  • Is France prepared to face more hellish heatwaves and why the French are ruling the World Cup?Jun 24, 2026 · 38 min
  • Macron’s swan song, why France is mad for roundabouts and how Lyon became the home of gastronomyJun 16, 2026 · 31 min
  • 70,000 outstanding complaints: France rocked by scale of child sexual violenceJun 10, 2026 · 38 min
  • Why the violence after football in France and will the French pay up for slavery role?Jun 3, 2026 · 33 min

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