The French government regulates when stores can have sales. Your students won't believe it — until they understand why.This podcast episode and 19-page companion packet explores one of France's most uniquely French traditions: les soldes. Two times a year, four weeks each, government-mandated dates, progressive discounts, and a law protecting small businesses from big chain domination. It's economics. It's culture. It's a debate waiting to happen in your classroom. 🎙️ THE PODCAST (~8-10 minutes