Chile Today Podcast

S2. Episode 9: "Election Results Part 2"
While Bethany is away, Lenny and Pingüino talk about the changes the candidates have made to their programs and how alpacas might save us all. Also, Bethany and Lenny will continue their deep dive into the most recent primary elections in Chile. They review what happened and why, as well as speculate about what the future holds.

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S2. Episode 8: "Election Results Part 1"
This week Bethany and Lenny take a deep dive into the most recent primary elections in Chile. They review what happened and why, as well as speculate about what the future holds. They also update you on the other latest news in Chile.

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S2. Episode 7: "Presidential Candidate Profile"
This week Bethany and her new co-host Lenny give profiles of the top candidates for the upcoming Chilean presidential elections. They also have updates on all the latest news, including an incredible filibuster story.

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S2. Episode 6 "Mysterious Disappearances"
This week Bethany and Pengüino cover the stories of Alejandro Bello and Rodrigo Anfruns and how they disappeared under mysterious circumstances. They also have your news, including COVID and election updates.

Trigger Warning 34:44 - 43:27

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S2. Episode 5: "Santiago No es Chile!!" 
This week Bethany and her good friend Mary dive into the famous phrase "Santiago no es Chile." How is the rest of the country different from the capital city? Why is the distinction important? The ladies also cover your election news and other goings-ons in the country.

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S2. Episode 4: Chile's weird relationship with Germany

Pingüino takes over for Bethany to talk about the news of the week which include the anti-immigration march in Iquique, the end of the curfew and the government's plan to water the Atacama Desert (it will make sense in the episode I promise). Also, Lenny is back to finish telling us about how Germany influenced Chile as well as to tell us  what life is like for  a German in this country of ours.  Tune in on any podcast network. 

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S2. Episode 3: How German Immigration Affected Chilean Culture

Most of us living in Chile have drunk a Kunstmann beer or seen the sandwich shops with little German men in lederhosen. So what's up?? Why and what does all this German stuff mean to Chile? Where did this influence come from? Well a native German is here to give us all the education and laughs about German-Chilean history and the weirdness behind it. We also cover Chilean news, including updates on Presidential candidates AND A NEW DINOSAUR! Tune in on any podcast network.

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S2. Episode 2: 7 Things Foreigners Assume About Chile/Chileans that are actually false.

Bethany brings another special guest, Amanda, to share stories of her life in Chile as a Chilean-Canadian and how sometimes, assumptions about Chile and their people are just assumptions and not reality. Bethany also covers news including a GIANT BLOB (the scientific term) in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. 

For more information on upcoming events, follow @thechistolas or facebook.com/thechistolas 

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S2. Episode 1: 7 Things Foreigners Assume About Chile/Chileans that are actually...True?? With Special Guest Alejandro Venegas

Bethany explores how sometimes assumptions can be true, even when we don't want them to be with her guest Alejandro, an ACTUAL CHILEAN! 

They also go over some events coming up in Santiago and your local Chilean news.

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Episode 36: 7 Fascinating Facts About The Aymara People

We had a blast learning about the Aymara people this week! We picked out some of our favorite highlights to share with you. 

Alisha and Bethany also update the new border rules and, of course, dinosaur news!

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