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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9 juli 2026
Heatwaves, wildfires and border delays: What to expect in France this summer
17 min
1 juli 2026
French clash over air conditioning and how France became the best place to get naked
36 min
24 juni 2026
Is France prepared to face more hellish heatwaves and why the French are ruling the World Cup?
38 min
16 juni 2026
Macron’s swan song, why France is mad for roundabouts and how Lyon became the home of gastronomy
31 min
10 juni 2026
70,000 outstanding complaints: France rocked by scale of child sexual violence
38 min
3 juni 2026
Why the violence after football in France and will the French pay up for slavery role?
33 min
27 maj 2026
How to live without a car in France and are we facing an insufferably hot summer?
31 min
20 maj 2026
France frets over contaminated baguettes and how to avoid renovation nightmares
41 min
12 maj 2026
The €16 million French château scam and why 2027 could be a ‘scary’ year in France?
29 min
5 maj 2026
France's new anti-mosquito measures and where the French go for good food
27 min
