Best Spain Current Affairs Podcasts (2024)

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English Language Broadcast - Antonio Palacios: the architect of Madrid's Metro - 02/07/24 30:10

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The metro is a means of transport city-folk are now more than accustomed to, and in Madrid there are currently eleven lines and 302 stations! In today's broadcast, we're going to go back to the beginning of Madrid's metro, which opened in 1919. We'll learn about how it came through an exhibition about the architect that designed the first stations:…

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English Language Broadcast - An analysis on current international affairs - 29/06/24 30:32

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After the European elections, in which the rise of the far-right surprised many, and with the upcoming elections in France and in the US, on today's broadcast we analyze current international politics with Alberto Coll, international law professor in the DePaul University. Escuchar audio

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English Language Broadcast - Lilí Álvarez "La señorita": a pioneer in the Olympics - 27/06/24 31:43

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Next month the 2024 Olympics will begin in Paris. This year 5250 will participate in the games, the same number as men. A success in terms of parity, especially if we think about 100 years ago... In the 1924 Olympics, also in Paris, only 136 women competed, compared tp more than 2900 men. For our country those games were particularly special. Rosa …

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English Language Broadcast - Is Spain different? Asks The Penguin History of Modern Spain - 25/06/24 31:29

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"Spain is different" was a slogan promoted by the Spanish government to appeal to the masses abroad during the Francoist dictatorship. But how different is Spain, really? In today's broadcast, we'll be talking to historian Nigel Townson, author of The Penguin History of Modern Spain. The book covers Spanish history from the 1898 disaster, in which …

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English Language Broadcast - The Science behind PIXAR: how math and art come together - 22/06/24 33:30

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"To infinity and beyond" is the famous phrase from the 1995 movie Toy Story, the first fully computer animated feature length film. Now, we're more than accustomed to seeing films of this medium, but what do we really know about how they're made? What exactly does 'computer animated' mean? What lies beyond infinity? An exhibition titled 'The Scienc…

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English Language Broadcast - The law on stolen babies in Francoism returns to Congress - 20/06/24 30:12

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The attrocities commited during the Francoist dictatorship are well known in Spain and abroad. On this broadcast we focus on one of those terrible episodes: the stolen children. Since the end of the Civil War in 1939 and well into the democratic period in the 90s, it is estimated that thousand of newborns were taken from their mothers and "adopted"…

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English Language Broadcast - Pollution and mismanagement: 'black flags' in Spain's coasts - 18/06/24 30:13

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The beaches of Malaga and Granada, the coast of Maresme in Barcelona, the island of La Concha in Guipuzcoa, the port of Valencia or the Bay of Alicante... These are all part of the almost 8 thousand kilometers of shoreline in Spain and they all have one thing in common: they have been given a "black flag" by the environmentalist confederation "Ecol…

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English Language Broadcast - The Madrid Review: the first free 'litmag' in Spain - 15/06/24 30:12

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The feria del libro in Madrid is sadly coming to an end this weekend, but the literary spirit is not gone. On today's broadcast we tell you about the first free "litmag" (or literary magazine) published in Spain: The Madrid Review. To tell us about it we spoke with its founder and editor James Hartley. And after that, on Sunday the 16th, as the Fer…

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English Language Broadcast - Spain to intervene in ICJ's genocide case against Israel - 13/06/24 30:59

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Last Thursday, Jose Manuel Albaresm, Spanish Foreign Affairs minister announced Spain's intention to intervene in South Africa's genocide case against Israel in the International Court of Justice. On this broadcast we analyze what this decision entails with Ana Maria Salinas de Frías, public international law professor in the University of Malaga a…

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English Language Broadcast - Discovering Joaquin Sorolla in 100 objects - 11/06/24 30:48

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2023 marked the one hundreth anniversary of the death of Spanish painter Joaquin Sorolla, known as the "painter of light" for the extraordinary way in which he reproduced light in his paintings. To celebrate his life and his work, the Sorolla year began back in February of 2023 and, throughout these months, events and exhibitions were organized in …

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English Language Broadcast - Desperate Literature's next chapter: Finding a new home - 08/06/24 30:57

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Continuing with the literary theme to celebrate the Feria del Libro, on this broadcast we are joined by Terry Craven, owner and co-founder of "Desperate Literature", a small international bookstore in the center of Madrid which is currently facing some struggles. And from the Madrid bookfair we jump to a festival. The 19th edition of the Flamenco F…

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English Language Broadcast - Madrid's book fair 2024: Found in translation - 06/06/24 30:11

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The Madrid's yearly bookfair began on the 31st of May and we could not miss the chance to visit it. On this special broadcast, recorded in la Feria del Libro in the Retiro Park, we speak about this year's bookfair and its theme: Sports and literature, with its director, Eva Orúe, and its head of programming, Daniela Mercado. And after that, we have…

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English Language Broadcast - Innovative entrepreneurship: AI at the service of society - 04/06/24 30:45

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For some time now we have been hearing a lot about AI, its uses, its dangers, its regulations... The truth is AI is here to stay and now institutions are recognising the value it can have for society. The 2023 National Innovation Price was given out back in April and the price for Young Innovative Talent was awarded to Natalia Rodriguez. Natalia is…

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English Language Broadcast - The Colossus of Constantine returns to Rome - 01/06/24 32:33

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Back in the 4th century, Roman emperor Constantine The Great commissioned a statue of hilmself. It was originally located in the Basilica of Maxentius in Rome, before being pillaged, most likely for the bronze portion. The marble remnants were found in the 15th century and now a Spanish foundation used the remaining parts to recreate the statue and…

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English Language Broadcast - What does Spain's recognition of Palestine entail? - 30/05/24 30:20

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On Tuesday the 28th of May, Spain, along with Ireland and Norway, joined the 140 countries that recognize Palestine as a state, bringing the number up to 143, a decision that has come into place following Israel's severe offensive in the region, killing more than 36 thousand Palestinians since the 7th of October. Now the question that remains is wh…

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English Language Broadcast - Social media platforms and their impact on minors - 28/05/24 31:19

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Back on the 16th of May, the European Commission opened formal proceedings against Meta to investigate possible breaches of the Digital Services Act when it comes risk of addiction, privacy, safety and security of minors who use their platforms, Facebook and Instagram. To analyse the proceedings and the reason behind them, we speak with Johannes Ba…

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English Language Broadcast - Michael Ignatieff and our stubborn historical patterns - 25/05/24 30:38

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Historian, writer and ex-politician Michael Ignatieff is this year's Princess of Asturias Awards Social Sciences winner. Michael Ignatieff has dedicated his life to studying democracy, human rights and nationalism. He has published 18 books, taught History at Cambridge, and even took part in politics when he led the Liberal Party in Canada. After h…

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English Language Broadcast - Salman Rushdie's Knife: 'Answering death with life' - 23/05/24 31:38

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On the twelfth of August of 2022, author Salman Rushdie was about to give a lecture in West New York when he was stabbed 15 times by a young man who barely knew anything about him. What the young man knew was that, Rushdie was considered a blasphemer and that in 1989, Iran had sentenced Rushdie to death, a year after the publication of his novel 'T…

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English Language Broadcast - Policies for the new world of AI technology - 21/05/24 33:12

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AI technology is evolving faster than we can adapt to, and as helpful as the technology can be, it also comes with its own risks... So, as it grows and changes, it's important to establish policies on its use and development. Last week, the Council of Europe agreed on a treaty on AI. They call it the first internationally binding treaty, and it inc…

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English Language Broadcast - The most beautiful small museum in the world - 18/05/24 30:12

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In the small city of Cuenca, in the region of Castila la Mancha, the "Casas Colgadas" (that is the hanging houses) are probably its most important landmark.These houses were built in the 15th century and, although most people who visit them usually enjoy the outstanding view from the outside, the inside of the houses is equally remarkable. The 15th…

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English Language Broadcast - Building democracy: architecture for post-Francoist Spain - 14/05/24 31:01

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How do you build a democracy? Today, we're going to set out to answer that question quite literally, with architectural historian Manuel López. After the dictatorship, in the late 1970s and early 1990s, the regional Government of Valencia mobilized architects, planners, and graphic artists to devise a new public sphere, hoping to recover a local id…

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NATO SUMMIT: New leader and membership for Ukraine? 26:00

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NATO has already confirmed Jens Stoltenberg is staying on as secretary general for another year. That has solved the issue of succession for now. But as the Alliance meets for its 2023 summit, what other challenges does it face? And more specifically, what can be done about Ukraine?Guests:Jamie SheaFormer Deputy Assistant Secretary General of NATOM…

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What’s behind continuous French unrest 25:30

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A 17-year-old French Algerian is shot dead and a police officer is in custody accused of his murder. But the violent unrest across France that followed the shooting, hints at issues that go well beyond just this one incident. So why is France such a hot-bed for civil unrest?Guests:Jonathan Miller Correspondent, SpectatorNabila RamdaniFrench Algeria…

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Could NATO members send troops to Ukraine? 26:00

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If NATO doesn’t offer Ukraine serious security guarantees at the Alliance’s summit next month, individual member nations may resort to putting troops on the ground. That’s the view of former NATO Secretary General Anders Rasmussen.If he’s right, what would be the consequences? And how would Russia react?Guests:Martin SmithSenior Lecturer in Defence…

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Finland’s Electricity Prices Fall Below Zero 26:00

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Electricity bills have spiked across Europe. But, in Finland it’s going in the other direction. In recent weeks prices have effectively dropped below zero. Some suggest the opening of Europe’s first new nuclear reactor in 15 years is the reason. Others suggest it’s hydropower. What exactly is Finland doing differently?Guests:Rauli PartanenScience w…

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SPAIN SNAP ELECTION: Could the far-right win? 25:50

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Spain will hold a snap general election next month - much earlier than expected. Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called the vote after his party suffered heavy losses in regional electionsBut, he heads up an extremely fragile coalition. So is this high risk strategy likely to work? Or is Spain heading for a new era under an ultra conservativ…

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Will F-16s help Ukraine if they arrive? 26:00

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For months Ukraine has been calling on the West to supply it with F-16 fighter jets to help it fight Russia. While NATO nations have started to train Ukrainian pilots to fly them, still no actual jets have arrived. Will they help, and why does Kiev want F-16s specifically?Guests:Prof David StupplesProfessor of Military Intelligence Analysis and Ele…

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MOLDOVA PULLS OUT OF CIS 26:00

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Moldova is pulling out of key agreements with the Russia dominated Commonwealth of Independent States.

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Why is South Africa such a strong supporter of Russia? 25:50

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South Africa has claimed a policy of so-called non-alignment over the war in Ukraine. But at the same time, some have suggested that in reality, it takes the side of Moscow and Vladimir Putin.So why would South Africa back Russia?Guests:Ebrahim Rasool, Former Amb. For South Africa To The United StatesChris VandomeSenior Research Fellow With The Cha…

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What Western media got wrong about the Turkish election? 26:00

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Ahead of Turkiye’s Presidential vote, many analysts in the Western media predicted an almost certain loss for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.So how did they get it so wrong?

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Why is Italy exiting the Belt and Road Initiative? 26:00

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The Italian government is reportedly close to pulling out of China’s Belt and Road initiative. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says Rome’s further involvement in Xi Jinping's global trade network is up for debate.But can she exit the agreement and please Washington, without making an enemy of Beijing?Guests: Stephen ChanProfessor of World Politics at…

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