Talking France
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<p>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.</p><p>In each episode presenter <strong>Ben McPartland</strong> chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local France’s <strong>Emma Pearson</strong> and <strong>Emma Albright</strong>. They are also frequently joined by <strong>John Lichfield</strong>, a veteran journalist whose knowledge of French news and politics is second to none, as well as other <strong>expert commentators</strong>. </p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 3, 2026
Will France pay for its role in slavery and why the violence after PSG's triumph?
<p>On this week's episode we will discuss the trouble you can get into in France for being sexist after one man was fined 55,000 euros for an ungentlemanly outburst.</p><br><p>We'll also find out why dramatic football victories in France end in scenes of violence, how the country is coming to terms with its involvement in the slave trade, but why it's unlikely the French government will be paying any reparations and how France is harnessing the power of the sun to boost its electricity supplies.</p><br><p>And we'll bring you some important French vocab and expressions that will be invaluable if you are travelling around France this summer.</p><br><p>Im Ben McPartland and this week I'll be harnessing the power of Emma Pearson, Emma Albright and our politics expert John Lichfield - who make up the team at The Local France.</p><br><p>----</p><br><p>A reminder to listeners that on this podcast we only cover a few of the big talking points each week from France. If you want to stay informed of all the changes in France that affect residents and visitors as well as get some valuable advice and insights from fellow readers then visit thelocal.fr </p><br><p>Members get unlimited access to all our stories, which this week include articles on everything Americans need to know about driving in France, all the info you need on where and how you can watch the World Cup in France plus an explainer on the best Paris Metro passes to buy if you are visiting the French capital. It’s got a little more complicated since those cute little paper tickets were abolished.</p><br><p><br></p><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 27, 2026
How to live without a car in France and are we facing an insufferably hot summer?
Host Ben McPartland interviews Emma Pearson, Emma Albright, John Lichfield, and Katy Wright about surviving France's heatwaves, ditching car dependency, and navigating French politics.
May 20, 2026
France frets over contaminated baguettes and how to avoid renovation nightmares
Host Ben McPartland interviews Emma Pearson, Emma Albright, John Lichfield, and Rosie Ellis about French food crises, renovation pitfalls, and Cannes Film Festival drama.
168 total episodes available with 6 transcripts
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- What is Talking France?
<p>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.</p><p>In each episode presenter <strong>Ben McPartland</strong> chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local France’s <strong>Emma Pearson</strong> and <strong>Emma Albright</strong>. They are also frequently joined by <strong>John Lichfield</strong>, a veteran journalist whose knowledge of French news and politics is second to none, as well as other <strong>expert commentators</strong>. </p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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