In this episode, we’re joined by a very special guest—our cousin, Romeu Bairos, a Portuguese musician, actor, and performer known for traditional Azorean music. 

We talk about:

• His time on the Portuguese version of The Voice
• Why singing in your natural accent is a big deal
• Reconnecting with long-lost cousins and finding home in Boston
• Pissing off MAGA aunties at Portuguese festivals
• His acting career and upcoming movie based on a banned communist novel
• And yes, why capitalism is the cows’ worst enemy

We also get into deeper themes around nationalism, safety as an immigrant in the U.S., and what it means to speak out even when it feels risky.

This one’s heavy and hilarious. 

Check out Romeu’s music here:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6H3GT3ggWowSo4R8LkGPP0?si=eJcGFCLJTFikvig_5TJXTg

If you are being affected by ICE:

If you or someone you know is facing immigration enforcement, the ACLU has multilingual guides on how to respond and protect your rights.

https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights

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