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The Local France
Talking France
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...
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4.8 stars from 90 ratings
“Trump wins the election and their first story, after 8 weeks off, is how Americans can flee to France. Lol”
Ajax0012 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/24
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“I just wanted to take the time to thank you all for a superb and highly entertaining and informative pod. My wife and I a long term Francophiles who visit France two or three times a year and we benefit greatly from listening.”
Scraggy52 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/09/24
Insightful and fun
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“A thoroughly enjoyable podcast. It’s interesting and informative, with a refreshing sprinkling of British sarcasm.”
IWCAR via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/03/24
Recent Episodes
Protesting French farmers are threatening to cause chaos and the government is struggling to calm their anger. We explain the reasons for their fury and why it's causing France to lose friends in Brussels.
And could Marine Le Pen be barred from standing in the next presidential election? We look...
Published 11/20/24
Published 11/20/24
This week we look ahead to winter in France, not the weather or Christmas, but the likelihood of major strikes causing disruption across the country. French farmers, rail unions and pilots have all announced protests and industrial action over the days and weeks ahead. Just how bad could it...
Published 11/13/24
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