¿Qué? – The Spanish News Podcast
Latest Episodes
S03E2: The Catalan independence drive and exhuming Franco
This week we discuss events surrounding the second anniversary of the referendum in Catalonia, and the latest in the ongoing tug of war over the remains of the Spanish dictator
S03E1: New elections and Brexit
This week we discuss why Spain is heading back to the polls for the fourth time in four years, and look at the Spanish government’s demand for reciprocity in the conditions for migrants after the UK leaves the EU
2x12: Farewell interview with ambassador Simon Manley
The outgoing British ambassador to Spain covers Brexit, digital diplomacy and just how Spanish he is after six years in the role
2x11: Spain’s political stalemate deepens
In the season finale we discuss the ongoing efforts by the Socialists and Podemos to hammer out a governing deal, and also look at the U-turn Madrid City Hall has been forced to make on the Madrid Central low-emissions zone
2x10: Madrid suspends fines in low-emissions zone
This week we discuss the controversial move by the new right-wing council in the capital, as well as examining a bungled assassination attempt by two Spanish women
2x09: New ruling in the Running of the Bulls rape case
This week we discuss the Supreme Court’s decision on Spain’s most infamous sexual assault trial, and also examine the ongoing stalemate on the Spanish political scene
2x08: The end of Madrid’s low-emissions zone?
This week we discuss plans by the new mayor of the capital to ditch a scheme aimed at reducing pollution, and also examine an app that was used to spy on Spanish bars
2x07: Why does Franco remain in the Valley of the Fallen?
This week we discuss the Supreme Court ruling that temporarily suspended the exhumation of the Spanish dictator, and talk about how much guests are expected to give at weddings in Spain
2x06: Catalan independence trial comes to a close
This week we discuss the public prosecutor’s closing arguments in the 'procés' case, and also examine the possible ramifications of a tragic suicide in Madrid
2x05: Fallout of the May 26 election results
This week we discuss the winners and losers of the local, regional and European polls on Sunday, and how the outcome could affect future governing deals in Spain