The Velvet Hammer Episode 7: We’re back this week starting with a quick look at Argentine president Milei’s new policies. The tough austerity measures are being praised by many other countries, including the USA, and even other economics professors in South America. We look at the other side of the arguments, though, finding that many of the most in need are suffering and many can’t afford food. Next is a hilarious bit about the meaning of the Spanish word, “carne,” and what that means about the empanadas we eat. We cover Argentine traffic and the dangers of biking in the city, more bus fare increases, the Buenos Aires party life and more. And we get pretty worked up over states charging people for their public defenders and destroying lives for something “constitutional.”

Coming every Thursday, this is The Velvet Hammer with your hosts, Jonny, Tom, & Tadeo, three American expats recording from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Brought to you by One Eleven Entertainment.