This is our 50th Episode, and we thank you for listening to us. This week:

* With strikes, bad approval ratings and a trolling former President all at once, Macron has little reason to celebrat his first anniversary.

* We also talk about the Cannes Filmfestival and about the stratgeic interests of New Caledonia. 

* And you probably thought this was done years ago, but it was actually only this week the last French telegram was sent. STOP.

Recorded in Paris, May the 4th (be with you)

 

Is Macron the European Messias, or is nobody ready to give in to his whims?
At home, the French President was not really bothered by all the strikes and protests. Is anyone actually working in France these days? We take a closer look at the very controversial reforms underway this spring
With sunny days on the horizon, there is a new ice cream flavour – très french – if you dare…
And Maud Descamps is here to explain to us a fresh french word of the week!
Recorded in Paris, April 20, 2018

Is Macron the European Messias, or is nobody ready to give in to his whims?

At home, the French President was not really bothered by all the strikes and protests. Is anyone actually working in France these days? We take a closer look at the very controversial reforms underway this spring

With sunny days on the horizon, there is a new ice cream flavour – très french – if you dare…

And Maud Descamps is here to explain to us a fresh french word of the week!

Recorded in Paris, April 20, 2018

Is Macron the European Messias, or is nobody ready to give in to his whims?

At home, the French President was not really bothered by all the strikes and protests. Is anyone actually working in France these days? We take a closer look at the very controversial reforms underway this spring

With sunny days on the horizon, there is a new ice cream flavour – très french – if you dare…

And Maud Descamps is here to explain to us a fresh french word of the week!

Recorded in Paris, April 20, 2018

Everybody seemed a bit angry at Macron this week: the railway workers, the Italians and some MP’s who risk losing their job due to new reforms. 
France is going to invest 1.5 billion euros in a technology that could eradicate mankind.
And if you are afraid of asking a grumpy French waiter for a doggy bag: there’s hope for your leftovers.
Recorded in Paris, April 7, 2018

Everybody seemed a bit angry at Macron this week: the railway workers, the Italians and some MP’s who risk losing their job due to new reforms. 

France is going to invest 1.5 billion euros in a technology that could eradicate mankind.

And if you are afraid of asking a grumpy French waiter for a doggy bag: there’s hope for your leftovers.

Recorded in Paris, April 7, 2018

 

Everybody seemed a bit angry at Macron this week: the railway workers, the Italians and some MP’s who risk losing their job due to new reforms. 

France is going to invest 1.5 billion euros in a technology that could eradicate mankind.

And if you are afraid of asking a grumpy French waiter for a doggy bag: there’s hope for your leftovers.

Recorded in Paris, April 7, 2018

 

This week, we let you know what ‘innovative’ striking is as the country’s public service workers are kicking off a long-lasting campaign to stop a government-planned major reform.
And worse than fake news… fake wine! France this week learned about a major scam, a producer selling cheap wine as exclusive vintage. What if you can no longer trust what’s in your bottle?
Also Nicolas Sarkozy is back, but probably not in a role he likes to be.
Recorded in Paris, March 24, 2018

This week, we let you know what ‘innovative’ striking is as the country’s public service workers are kicking off a long-lasting campaign to stop a government-planned major reform.

And worse than fake news… fake wine! France this week learned about a major scam, a producer selling cheap wine as exclusive vintage. What if you can no longer trust what’s in your bottle?

Also Nicolas Sarkozy is back, but probably not in a role he likes to be.

Recorded in Paris, March 24, 2018

We take a closer look at two of the biggest losers French politics – almost one year after the presidential election
And is time finally up for one of France’s most infamous politicians and his wife? Known for their luxurious taste, preference for cash and unusual ability to get away with… almost anything!
This week has seen the International Women’s day being marked around the world. This year with some more intensity and acknowledgment maybe, thanks to the #metoo movement.
And of course, Maud Descamps is with us for a brand new word of the week!
Recorded in Paris, March 10, 2018