Brazil Nuts: an insane journey through the world of Brazilian politics

Brazil Nuts: an insane journey through the world of Brazilian politics

Author: Brazil Nuts Language: English Episodes: 44
Brazil Nuts: an insane journey through the world of Brazilian politics is a weekly exploration of the forces that have shaped, and continue to shake, the nation. Hosts Larissa and Gareth guide you through a landscape where triumph and tragedy are inseparable, finding the compelling stories within the chaos. Each episode connects the dots between past and present, examining how events like the 1970 World Cup victory or the long, complex process of abolition resonate in today's political climate. This isn't just a history lesson; it's an ongoing conversation about power, identity, and the sheer unpredictability of life in South America's largest country. You'll hear analysis that makes sense of the headlines by understanding the deep cultural and historical currents beneath them. The podcast thrives on the specific details-the bizarre scandals, the beautiful acts of resilience, and the bad policy decisions-that collectively tell a bigger story. Tune in for a perspective that is as informed as it is engaging, offering clarity on a subject that defies simple explanation. The journey is indeed insane, but it's one that makes the fascinating complexity of Brazil accessible, episode by episode.
Episodes
The one with tragedies, farses, and vaccines [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:14
Hi, friends! Another week, another tale to tell. Today we jump into our way back machine to 1904 and remember the Vaccine Revolt and how bizarre it is that history really does repeat itself!Also, Gareth has linguistic de…
The one with all the (book) pirates RRRRRR!!!! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:16
Hi, friends! Today we talk about the price of books in Brazil as the Bolsanaro government prepares to remove the tax-free status of this already pricey item. But why are books so pricey if they aren’t taxed? How does pir…
The one with... hum... stuff? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:17
Hi, everyone! So, this week we kinda went crazy on the topics and talked about a bit of everything! Cities with the same name in Brazil cause confusion in Larissa’s household! Is Bolsonaro an idiot or a grifter? Was the…
Welsh Nuts: the one with Schrödinger's country [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:55
Hi, friends! Happy friday! Today we got a Welsh Nuts for you, as Gareth takes the reigns and tells us all about A-levels and when Wales became a country. Kinda. Also, Larissa rants about universties overall and Geléia in…
The State of Your Nuts: Acre [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:04
Hi, friends! Ready for some Brazil Nuts? This week we come to you with a special series: The State of Your Nuts will describe each Brazilian state, some statistics (OF COURSE), some politics, some history, some geography…
Nut of Knowledge: The one with the big fat stereotypes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:25
Hi, everyone! Hope you all had a smashing week! To get your weekend going, for this episode we use some silly maps to talk about Brazil, Larissa fixes a mistake at the expense of Gareth, and Gareth spreads the love about…
The one with green, yellow, dark blue, and stars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:01
Hi, friends! This week we talk Brazilian history and Larissa gets flag crazy! But just to make sure she’s actually “all there”, Gareth administered a Very Difficult Cognitive Test (patent pending) on her. And we have the…
Breaking Nuts: the one with the Russian Report [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:00
Hi, everyone! So sorry we’re late, but we bring treats! Well, no, we don’t, unless you like two people ranting about Brazilian and British politics, Russian interference, troll farms, Brexit, and how everything would’ve…
The one where Larissa talks football! No, really [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:11
Hello, sports fans! This week we decided to stick with the military dictatorship and talk about Brazil’s victorious 1970 World Cup campaign and why it was actually a huge political win for dictator-in-chief, Emílio Garra…
CENSORED [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:53
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