La Portada Podcast - News & Culture from Spain

This week Simon and Lily unpack the Sí es Sí law and look at how it's being implemented in court and the response in Congress, they check in and off the pitch for Spanish news at the World Cup in Qatar and they break down the juiciest revelations from the new Corinna and the King podcast. And for Patreon listeners in this week's bonus content Simon and Lily discuss how learning a new language isn't for the faint of heart. We share our best worst language mistakes as well as the funniest listener submissions. 

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This week Simon and Lily chat about the exhumation of a Francoist general and take a closer look at migrant deaths at the Melilla border with BBC Reporter Courtney Bembridge.

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This week Simon and Lily chat about the exhumation of a Francoist general and take a closer look at migrant deaths at the Melilla border with BBC Reporter Courtney Bembridge. For Patreon listeners in this week's bonus content Lily and Simon share and swap their favourite Spanish social media accounts to help you stay up to date with the latest news, memes and viral videos. 

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In this week’s pod Simon & Lily talk about the law of sedition, climate change affecting Spain & they speak to La Liga commentator Phil Kitromilides.

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In this week’s pod Simon and Lily discuss the law of sedition, climate change affecting Spain & they speak to La Liga commentator Phil Kitromilides. Also this week, for Patrons only, inspired by our favourite catch phrase, "A relaxing cup of cafe con leche" this week's bonus content sees Simon test Lily on four quotes that have made their way into the lexicon of pop culture.

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On the fourth episode of La Portada season 2 Lily and Simon look at the latest challenges to Spain’s proposed Trans Law, a wine heist beyond belief and they chat to loyal La Portada listener Tom Davidson about how new Ukrainian students are assimilating at the Lady Elizabeth School in Alicante. 

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In today's episode of La Portada, Simon and Lily discuss the craziness of the 12 de Octubre Fiesta Nacional, the deadlock in Spain's judiciary, and we speak to voice over superstar Nikki García – aka the voice of Spanish Google Maps. Support us on Patreon to get these episodes on Fridays, and to hear bonus content. This week for our Patreon supporters, Simon and media consultant Adrián Bono take a deep dive into Spanish print media and online dailies.

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In today's episode of La Portada, which is now available on Patreon, Simon and Lily discuss the craziness of the 12 de Octubre Fiesta Nacional, the deadlock in Spain's judiciary, and we speak to voice over superstar Nikki García – aka the voice of Spanish Google Maps. Also this week, for Patrons only, Simon speaks to media consultant Adrián Bono about Spanish newspapers and online dailies: where they are on the political spectrum, and who are the figures behind them. Plus Simon goes on a proper rant about the changes at his former home, the English Edition of EL PAÍS. Enjoy! www.patreon.com/laportadapod

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In the second episode of La Portada Season 2, Simon and Lily look at ​​some college boys' sexist taunts, a train crash trial & we speak with prominent Spanish photographer Santi Palacios who’s launching an exciting new project.

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It’s Friday so you’re expecting a new episode of La Portada right… well for our Patreon supporters that is still the case. For everyone else new episodes will now be released on Sundays! Head to https://www.patreon.com/laportadapod to sign up.

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