Welcome back to Talking France - this week's podcast covers all the latest news including farmer protests and Marine Le Pen, skiing in the French Alps and the complicated relationship between Charles De Gaulle and the USA. Host Ben McPartland is joined by The Local France's Emma Pearson, John Lichfield, and Emma Albright. You can find the Talking France podcast on Spotify or Apple, download here or listen on the link below. Along with a trip down historical memory lane, we look at why it's time for French President Emmanuel Macron to stand up to US President Donald Trump and channel his "inner De Gaulle". Talking France is a free podcast made possible by the support of paying members of The Local - you can find out more about subscribing here.

Source: The Local January 15, 2026 14:10 UTC