The Good Morning Portugal! podcast with Carl Munson

On Friday 2nd October 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news reports that Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 in the Nations League without Cristiano Ronaldo, securing a third consecutive win as manager José Jesus praised squad unity and José Mourinho dismissed rumours of involvement in the saga. The other lead is widespread labour disruption: public-administration staff, EasyJet cabin crew and transport workers are striking together, with 350,000 civil servants protesting pay stagnant since 2008 ahead of the 9th October state-budget deadline. 
Other headlines include a new Algarve Care Services community initiative, the ongoing Volta plastic-recycling debate, Portugal hosting a NATO robotics exercise, a request to investigate a flydubai incident, carbon-import costs hitting business, and a flood-prevention plan for Albufeira. 
Weekend weather turns warmer inland, with Coimbra at 29°C and Évora 30°C.
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Carl interviews Anthony Day, a technology podcaster turned founder of Raw Sintra Biltong, who joins from a soundproofed windmill in Sintra. 
Anthony shares his background growing up in England, being introduced to biltong through London’s South African community, and launching his own biltong company after struggling to find the soft, lean style he likes in Portugal. 
He explains biltong’s South African origins, its air-curing process, freshness, and why it’s not like long-life jerky, plus storage and next-day delivery. 
Carl taste-tests the piri-piri flavor while they discuss Portuguese-inspired variants (garlic/oregano, piri-piri), nutrition and protein benefits, and partnerships supplying Portuguese rugby clubs. 
'António' also highlights co-founder Sergio, a professional chef focused on quality, certification, and recipes.
00:00 Windmill Studio Intro
00:56 Podcasting Background
02:12 Life in Sintra Windmill
03:24 Biltong Origin Story
05:50 Flavors and First Taste
07:59 Rugby Club Partnerships
09:43 Co Founder Sergio Role
11:28 How Biltong Is Made
13:38 Serving Ideas Nutrition
16:00 Ordering Education Marketing
21:09 Sintra Visit Wrap Up
22:42 Closing Thoughts Outro


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On Thursday 1st October 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news leads with a wave of strikes: public-sector workers, airport staff and police unions launching nationwide strikes and protests throughout October, starting tomorrow, with some people extending the Monday public holiday into a long weekend. 
Other headlines include economic uncertainty for Lisbon’s vulnerable bottle collectors (the human side of the Volta story), Cristiano Ronaldo leaving the national-team camp and being in doubt for the Denmark match after being benched against Norway, the King of Spain awarding former President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa the Josep Piqué Prize, October tax obligations for businesses and families, state tax revenue rising 5% to €41.5 billion through August, and helmets becoming mandatory for scooter and e-bike users. 
Weather is cooler and overcast, with Lisbon around 23°C.
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The winners - https://www.portugalresident.com/portugal-new-7-wonders-2026-winners/
Portugal’s New Seven Wonders Announced: Winners, Public Vote, and Highlights...
The clip covers the newly announced “Seven Wonders of Portugal,” revealed after a national final held in Sintra on Saturday, September 12th, with results broadcast on TVI. 
It explains that hundreds of entries were narrowed to 21 finalists - three per category - and the seven winners were chosen by public vote. 
The landmarks highlighted include Leiria Castle, the Roman ruins of São Cucufate (Vila de Frades, Vidigueira), Lisbon Cathedral (Sé de Lisboa), the historic Usseira Aqueduct near Óbidos, the Tiago Cabaço winery in Estremoz, the red-brick Olhão municipal markets (opened in 1916), and the Episcopal Palace Garden in Castelo Branco. 
We also note the contest’s return nearly 20 years after the first edition and Olhão’s success, including thanks from Mayor Ricardo Calé and Chef Noélia Jerónimo’s role as ambassador.
00:00 Seven Wonders Intro
00:23 Finalists and Winners
00:49 Fruit Size Debate
01:11 How Voting Worked
01:43 Meet the Seven Sites
02:36 Have You Visited
02:44 Competition Returns
03:23 Olhão Spotlight
03:52 Next Segment Tease
03:58 Portuguese Saying Setup
04:16 Wrap Up and Transition


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This clip covers Portugal’s national giant vegetable competition, where Algarve grower José Rui Santos from Albufeira won first prize with a record 905kg pumpkin, also taking the melon category, and earning €1000; other top finishers included António Almeida (861kg) and Virgílio Ribeiro (729.5kg). 
It also highlights results in other categories, including Claudia Fernandes winning the watermelon category with a 71.5kg watermelon, plus large-tomato winners led by Fernando Martins Dias (1.333kg). 
The competition drew 27 growers (19 from Paredes), was organized by Paredes Council with Aguiar de Sousa Parish Council, and is recognized by the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth.
00:00 Giant Pumpkin Reveal
00:49 Pumpkin King Wins
02:30 Rivals and Records
03:08 Melons and Watermelons
04:17 Tomato Category Too
05:15 How the Contest Works
06:14 Do They Taste Good
06:59 Seven Wonders Teaser
07:46 Bigger Isn’t Better
08:06 Wrap Up
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With midterm elections approaching, the Carl and Veronica discuss how polarised politics has made many people avoid political talk, even though learning comes from listening to different views. 
They highlight the Ground News app for comparing many sources, political leanings, factuality, and “blind spots,” and reflect on how journalism has shifted from striving for objectivity and strict ethics to opinion-driven, entertainment-focused commentary competing for attention. 
Veronica shares experiences from early newsroom convergence and police-beat reporting to illustrate how human limitations and demographics shape story selection.
They argue for considering sources, watching unedited footage (e.g., C-SPAN), and resisting sensationalism and extremism. The conversation turns to Portugal, debating whether media should disclose nationalities in crime reporting, and warning expats that slander and libel can bring civil or criminal penalties and even visa consequences.


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On Wednesday 30th September 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news notes that it is an interesting day in Portuguese history and leads with the deepening housing crisis: mortgage payments face their steepest rise in three years after October rate revisions, while national rents have jumped 10.2% year-on-year.



Other headlines include nationwide flu and COVID vaccination campaigns launching today, a proposed network to support independent yoga teachers, the APA saying healthy Algarve water reserves do not justify slowing investment, Faro Hospital reaching 100 robotic surgeries, Portimão outlining its tourism future through 2035, and Michael Jordan appearing at the SBC summit in Lisbon to discuss technology, sports, fandom and betting.



Weather is cooler and unsettled after overnight rain, with Lisbon around 25°C.



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‘Playing with fire’ budget, brilliant (not) bookshop & innovation paradox; weather & currency (<3mins)



On Tuesday 29th September 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news reports tensions in the government after the first state-budget negotiations, plus the expansion of the green rail pass to major urban networks.



Other headlines include Vilamoura Marina being named Superyacht Marina of the Year 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo being benched for the third time in his career during Sunday’s win over Norway, an “innovation paradox” in which private investment fails to match public support, Algarve unions calling a Portimão protest over the soaring cost of living, and an AIMA roadshow on migrant-community integration in Sines.



Weather stays overcast with possible thunderstorms; Lisbon is forecast at 25°C.



The show also looks back at yesterday’s visit to Cascais and Indie Not A Bookshop, now confirmed as a monthly special guest.


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On Monday 28th September 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news highlights tonight’s talk with author Tim Richardson at Indie ("Not a Bookshop") in Cascais, plus the Portuguese book market reaching a three-year high. 
Other headlines include the 17th Sagres Birdwatching Festival (2–5 October), 14 passengers treated for smoke inhalation after a Delta flight to Boston made an emergency landing in Porto, yellow thunderstorm warnings for seven districts, environmental group ZERO warning about rivers and aquifers, 40 companies testing technology with the Portuguese Army, and Carvoeira testing a new method against invasive algae. 
After the heatwave, temperatures ease but thunderstorms are possible.
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On Friday 25th September 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news previews afpop Expo returning to Portimão Arena in October, with CEO Daisy Sampson joining as guest. 
Other headlines include Lisbon launching a sterile-mosquito trial to curb disease-carrying insects, AIMA immigration agency staff announcing a nationwide 24-hour strike on 6th October, the government again urging people to cut fuel use, Eurofighter presenting a proposal to replace Portugal’s F-16s, the “final curtain” at the Sines oil refinery, and more than 400 trucks staging a go-slow protest against record diesel prices. 
After the heatwave, temperatures ease a little, with Lisbon at 28°C and Évora still 33°C.
GoodMorningPortugal, AFPOPExpo, Portimao, DaisySamson, FuelProtest, ImmigrationStrike, LisbonMosquitoes, Sines, Portugal2026

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