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Guiris Know Home: Spanish politics for expatsEcology and activism with Marguerita DelgadoJoin us on our new episode with Marguerita Delgado, activist and spokesperson for Juventud por el Clima as we delve into the eco-political landscape of Spain, exploring how far-right parties may impact climate policies and the role played by Spain at the COP28. 2024-02-0113 min
Guiris Know Home: Spanish politics for expatsEpisode 7 - Basque nationalism with Xabier IrujoTo understand what is happening in the Basque Country today, we must look at its past: borders, terrorism, violence by the Spanish government...
In this episode, we delve into the basics of the Basque nationalist movement with Dr. Xabier Irujo.2023-12-2114 min
Guiris Know Home: Spanish politics for expatsEpisode 6 - Spanish Monarchy Unveiled w/ Carolyn HarrisSpain is a parliamentary monarchy where scandals, corruption, and independence movements pose challenges and threats to this historic institution. In this episode, we review the most recent and significant events with royal historian Dr Carolyn Harris.2023-12-0710 min
Guiris Know Home: Spanish politics for expatsEpisode 5 - Languages, coffee and autonomous communitiesSpain is a diverse country where various cultures, languages, and identities coexist, simultaneously adding complexity to the country's politics. Explore all the details in this episode, where we explain why coffee also plays a role in all of this.
2023-12-0409 min
Guiris Know Home: Spanish politics for expatsEpisode 4 - Catalan independence with Andrew DowlingWhat are the main reasons driving some Catalans to advocate for independence? Is an independent Catalonia viable? The answers to these questions, and more, with the historian Dr. Andrew Dowling.
2023-11-0214 min
Guiris Know Home: Spanish politics for expatsEpisode 3 - Francisco Franco: the lingering shadows of Spain's pastCan you imagine Hitler being buried in a huge mausoleum next to Berlin? Something similar was done in Spain when dictator Francisco Franco died in 1975. Still, his political remains have a place in the country.
2023-10-1909 min
Guiris Know Home: Spanish politics for expatsEpisode 2 - Guiris go home: do Barcelona citizens hate tourists?Tourism is a double-edged sword in Barcelona. In this episode, we review some of its main controversies with the city's residents, as well as the role played by the local government in this ongoing battle in the Catalan capital.2023-10-0508 min
Guiris Know Home: Spanish politics for expatsEpisode 1 - Who is who in the Spanish Congress350 representatives from different political parties fill seats in Spain's lower house of parliament, the 'Congreso de los Diputados.' What do these parties represent? How are the deputies elected? 2023-10-0509 min
Guiris Know Home: Spanish politics for expatsEpisode 0 - Introducing "Guiris Know Home: Spanish politics for expats"This is all you need to know about your new Spanish politics manual!2023-10-0301 min