A new episode of The Local's Talking France podcast is back, where we discuss the serious drought that the country is facing after a scorching summer, how lengthy residency permit delays are affecting people's daily lives and the rising anger across the country due to fuel prices.
Listen to the new episode of the The Local's Talking France podcast today as the team discusses the fuel crisis in France and whether prices will lead to unrest plus we ask the experts about the rule danger Marine Le Pen poses to the country and what you need to know about the Pope's visit.
The Talking France podcast is back with another episode, exploring one of far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s most controversial proposals, the strange story behind a train derailment in rural Normandy, the challenges facing France’s education system and the strength of the French film industry.
The Talking France podcast is back for another episode looking at the recent scandal involving the Iron Lady (the Eiffel Tower, that is), verlan, tipping in France, and a closer look at a growing split within the country's far-right political party.
The Talking France podcast is back from its summer break with a new episode looking at France's difficult summer, why the country relies so heavily on volunteer firefighters, the political and social challenges facing France as September approaches - and why French people love to correct foreigners.
The Talking France podcast interrupts its summer break with a special episode on the wildfires raging across the country - why is this fire season so severe, how is it affecting daily life and travel, and are France's political leaders finally waking up to the worsening climate crisis?
The Talking France podcast signs off for "les grandes vacances" with a special episode on what to expect in summer 2026 in France, plus what the return to work in September may bring, especially for the government.
The Talking France podcast is back, discussing the ongoing debate about air conditioning in France, the dos and don'ts of drinking wine in the summer and why the country is perhaps the best place in the world to practice naturism.
The Talking France podcast is back, discussing why France is under-prepared for increasingly severe heatwaves, plus the biggest worries people have about moving here and why there are so many French players at this year's football World Cup.
The Talking France podcast is back, looking at Emmanuel Macron's 'diplomatic swansong', debating whether Lyon is really the gastronomic capital of France, giving a tips for off-the-beaten track places to visit this summer and tackling the biggest question of all - does France really have half the world's roundabouts?
The Talking France podcast is back with an episode looking at the political storm that has erupted following the death of an 11-year-old girl, what France's population could look like by 2070, and which region offers the better quality of life: Normandy or Brittany.
The Talking France podcast is back, discussing how France deals with sexism, how the country is coming to terms with its involvement in the slave trade and why French football victories always seems to lead to violence.
The Talking France podcast is back this week with a look at the record-breaking May heatwave, the return of an iconic French car, and the latest on the 2027 presidential race.
The Talking France podcast returns this week with a look at the major controversy that kicked off at the Cannes Film Festival, a few things you need to know about renovating a French home, and why Britons have been refused entry into the country in recent months.
The Talking France podcast is back with a look at the possible disappearance of rent controls in France, the latest on swimming in the Seine, the €16 million French château scam and the many different ways to say 'sorry' in French.
The Talking France podcast is back with a look at the plague of mosquitoes targeting France, the latest on the presidential elections, where the French go to get good food, and the many different ways to say 'you're welcome' - plus a little diversion into French colonial adventures in the USA.
The Talking France podcast returns this week, covering Elon Musk’s missed meeting with French prosecutors, the potential consequences of scrapping the country’s low-emission zones, and the risk of flight cancellations this summer linked to the war in the Middle East.
The Talking France podcast is back, this week discussing the 'sacred' May 1st public holiday, why France's most unique region wants independence, and how the country is set to lose 1.7 million children over the next decade.
The Talking France podcast is back with the tale of French tax woes over takeaways, the new plan to cut waiting times for residency cards, why one part of France doesn't have motorway tolls and whether France is really running out of fuel.
The Talking France podcast is back with a look at how the war in Iran is affecting daily life in France, the likely runners in the 2027 presidential election, why the French love Celine Dion so much and the different ways to say 'hello'.
The Talking France podcast returns with a special edition looking at all things local elections - from results and reactions, to what this means for the 2027 presidential election.
The Talking France podcast returns with a look at the results from the first round of France’s local elections, regions where you can buy a home for under €200k and lunches recommended by the French health ministry.
The Talking France podcast is back after a two-week break looking at everything surrounding the upcoming French local elections, the rising petrol prices in the country, and why so many Americans are moving to Montpellier.
The Talking France podcast is back looking at the storms - both meteorological and political - that have gripped France this week, plus the country's biggest farm show and those pesky French 'false friends'.
