State of your Nuts: Amazonas

State of your Nuts: Amazonas

Author: Brazil Nuts January 16, 2021 Duration: 1:00:05
Hi, friends! Sorry we're late! This week was supposed to be a simple state-themed episode. But then there was a coup attempt in the United States, so the if you're sick of hearing about it, just jump to the mid-point of the episode. Listen to the whole thing to get some good, old-fashioned Larissa rants. Also, since the recording of the episode, the situation with the pandemic in Amazonas has become more dire. People are lining up for oxygen, and dying without it. Bolsonaro has blamed the state for not handing out hidroxicloroquine and ivermectin, drugs known to have no effect on Covid-19. So, that's the latest. There are possibilities for international donations, which we'll add to our show notes (even though the government should be the one doing it). As always, we'd like to thank Uoster Zielinski for out graphic design and all essential workers out there, keeping us safe.

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 44

Brazil Nuts: an insane journey through the world of Brazilian politics
Podcast Episodes
The one where we talk U.S. politics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:13
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Duration: 1:17:51
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The one where we've changed the movie for our Hallowen episode [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:59
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Breaking Nuts: finding money where the sun don't shine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:47
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Duration: 1:04:34
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Movie Nuts: the one with Central Station and the podcast on The Rocks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:17
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The State of Your Nuts: Amapá [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:53
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Breaking Nuts: the one with money for black candidates [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:40
Hi, everyone! It's pod day!Today we break the news about a new campaign financing rule, that should improve chances for the election of black people in Brazil. Also, this was supposed to be a short episode, but apparentl…
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…