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 French news and politics is second to none, as well as other expert commentators. 

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  • Ajax0012
    A little elitist and their heads are a bit in the clouds
    Trump wins the election and their first story, after 8 weeks off, is how Americans can flee to France. Lol
  • MelodicMetalBusa
    Love it! C’est excellent!
    Ben, Emma, Gen, and John bring a lively and informational mix of French news, politics, culture, and tips for tourists and anyone considering moving to or already living in France. As expatriates and journalists from the UK and the US now living in France, they have excellent insight derived both from their professional research and their own individual experiences while living in France. Highly recommended for anyone that has an interest in French culture, history, language, politics, news, travel, or living. Thank you and eell done to the entire Talking France team!!!
  • Chris Pida
    Smart, Stylish, Informative Program
    I look forward to listening to Talking France each week. The segments are interesting and the experts do a lovely job of explaining French current events, history, and what it’s like living in France. Talking France is that rare podcast that has style, is smart, educational, funny, and warm. As a French learner and a Francophile, Talking France is an essential part of my growth as a student of French and a lover of current events and history. Thank you for creating and putting out this podcast and I sincerely hope it runs for many seasons to come.
  • well-fed soul
    well done
    Stumbled on to this podcast after subscribing to the Local, and in preparation for upcoming travel. I have worked my way backwards through all seasons. Each episode is educational and informative, but also entertaining and humorous.
  • lynnstrauss
    The local
    Casual but structured and informative. Covers a wide variety of subjects.
  • ethomas207
    Useful information
    I will be spending more time in France over the coming years and am working on my language skills, but this podcast gives me great information about the culture, politics, history and current events. Knowledgeable contributors and useful content. I listen every week.
  • Desperate for normalcy
    Love this podcast!
    I travel to France every chance I get. This podcast keeps me in the loop on the goings on. I’m dumping France24 and replacing it with podcast.
  • B_OTapias
    Topical, detailed, direct
    Great topics and journalist level details. More directly informative on France itself than RFI!
  • AZM89
    Must listen
    This podcast is both informative and fun. It is must listen each week for me.
  • Veeva Frank
    What I was looking for
    I live in paris and just love how what’s going on in France is broken down for me. Their subjects are relevant to whats going on and is well balanced. Thanks so much for this insightful podcasts. You folks have great radio voices too btw!
  • Mike K01
    Great little podcast
    Quick weekly podcast on a multitude of subjects and current affairs on what’s happening in France broken down into snack sized segments. Topics and presenters are interesting. A great supplement for the francophile or casual visitor planning a trip.
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