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 Genevieve Mansfield. 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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Location:
United States
Description:
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 Genevieve Mansfield. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.thelocal.fr/
Major French border changes explained and could France ban screens for kids?
Duration:00:36:12
How French invaded the English language, where foreigners buy second homes and youth violence flares
Duration:00:33:40
Is the Entente Cordiale still worth anything, France's new rail pass and 'crookie' versus croissant?
Duration:00:38:20
Can regional French airports survive, big changes in Paris and France's most dangerous animals
Duration:00:37:28
Is France heading for a Greek-style debt crisis and the most beautiful French train journeys?
Duration:00:33:42
Why is France so negative about the Olympics, a new schools row and the secret Michelin critics
Duration:00:33:41
Why the European elections really matter in France plus deadly floods and French casinos
Duration:00:32:30
Why France loves shopping rules, the real Versailles and how to blend in with the French
Duration:00:30:55
Macron breaks war taboo, why Lyon is the place to move to and French language test tips
Duration:00:33:41
Losing your French citizenship, energy ratings explained and is Monaco just for millionaires?
Duration:00:37:05
Eurostar faces more misery, defending Paris waiters and key questions on new French language tests
Duration:00:33:39
Eurostar faces more misery, defending Paris waiters and key questions on new French language tests
Duration:00:33:39
Eurostar faces more misery, defending Paris waiters and key questions on new French language tests
Duration:00:33:39
France's new language test rules explained and how will the farmers' 'siege of Paris' end?
Duration:00:32:33
What next for farmers' revolt, France's baby problem and are French fries really French?
Duration:00:38:18
What's Macron really up to, French private schools explained and are doggy bags ok in France?
Duration:00:34:20
What's Macron really up to, French private schools explained and are doggy bags ok in France?
Duration:00:34:20
What's Macron really up to, French private schools explained and are doggy bags ok in France?
Duration:00:34:20
Your questions answered: Why do people think the French aren't funny and can anyone stop Marine Le Pen?
Duration:00:31:36
What to expect in France in 2024 from politics to travel news and the Olympic Games
Duration:00:28:32