Chile Today Podcast

Bethany and Alisha discuss ten common scams to watch out for in Chile while sharing stories about their own misadventures. We’ve got vaccine and school updates as well as news about wine and Argentina’s president.

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Episode 24: 10 Things We Love About Living in Chile

This week Alisha and Bethany share what they love about their lives in Chile. They also give vaccine updates and discuss what's happening in the upcoming Chilean presidential elections.

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Episode 23: 10 Chilean Superstitions

Curious about traveling in Chile? Want the latest political and vaccine updates? Our first episode of 2021 covers current events, and we discuss 10 fun superstitions practiced in Chile!

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What makes Chilean wine stand out in the international market? 🇨🇱 Between Carignan and Carménère, which variety comes out on top? 🍇 We discuss these topics and more during our Chilean wine tour with Jessica, friend of the podcast and local sommelier! 🍷 Join us for a virtual wine tasting, news, and a giveaway benefitting the residents of the Ribera Sur Camp.

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Take an inside peek into the life and activism of Rafael Pease and learn how lumber companies in Chile are wreaking havoc on the environment with eucalyptus and pine trees 🌲🔥 We've also got news updates on political resignations, the Araucanía Region, and how some adorable Patagonian birds are making a comeback from the brink of extinction!

Episode Navigation:
Intro: 00:00:00 - 00:05:13
News
Resignation of the Sub secretary of National Assets: 00:05:13 - 00:08:00
Police Chief resigns: 00:08:00 - 00:12:20
Victims of the 2010 prison fire receive compensation: 00:12:20 - 00:19:55
Endangered birds hatched: 00:19:55 - 00:21:30
Reforms in the Araucania: 00:21:30 - 00:25:50
"Freedom" bus: 00:25:50 - 00:31:23
Today's Topic
Interview with Rafael Pease: 00:31:23 - 00:57:00
Environmental Discussion: 00:57:00 - 1:10:00

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Listen for a backstage pass into the life of Fabrizio Copano as we discuss his career as a comedian, actor, screenwriter, and television host! 

Bethany and Alisha also guess and explain the meaning behind ten Chilenismos using a brand new Chilean-English dictionary from our friend Dani Carpentier 🇨🇱 And, of course, we'll update you on current events in Chile.

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Chile has voted to draft a new constitution - now what? Bethany and Alisha break down the referendum results and discuss what Chile's constitutional future may look like. We also taste-test three Chilean cocktails and read a letter from one of our listeners about adjusting to life in Chile.

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October 25th is a historical date in Chile - will citizens vote APRUEBO or RECHAZO? Our newest episode hits on Thursday, October 15th, and we're explaining Chile's constitutional history, scandals, and what gaps a new constitution might fill.

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Get the inside scoop on Piñeragate and El Maracanazo! We're comin' at you with stories of electoral fraud, scheming goalies, and one of President Piñera's most embarrassing political blunders.

We've also included voting hacks for our expat friends and news updates from around Chile.

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Our newest episode is here, and we're discussing the Fiestas Patrias, police investigations, bank hackers, and more! Bethany and Alisha also share ten things to avoid in Chile that cover an array of topics from travel and culture to purchasing decisions and never taking no for an answer. 

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