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The Resident Podcast

Open Media Portugal & Carl Munson

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Frequency: 1 episode/4d. Total Eps: 65

Two weekly episodes from 'Portugal's newspaper for expats, since 1989' - The Resident News Review & The Resident Interview

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Fatal Rolex heist, is there more to Albufeira car rampage? & biometrics return - News Review Ep.39

Friday, August 28, 2026 • Duration 21:00

Carl Munson and Natasha Donn discuss three main stories, today:
First, a violent Rolex heist in Lisbon carried out by a South American motorcycle gang left one robber dead after he was struck by a car; the victim (known as Suíço) and his passenger lost watches and jewellery worth around €100,000 - https://www.portugalresident.com/rolex-heist-in-lisbon-leaves-one-dead/
Second, the PJ is investigating the background of the 35-year-old Portuguese-Angolan driver who ran over 16 people in Albufeira, seriously injuring 20-year-old Luan Castro; fake driving licences and inconsistencies in his story have raised questions about whether it was simply a drunken incident - https://www.portugalresident.com/pj-scrutinises-life-and-past-of-driver-who-ran-over-16-in-albufeira/
Third, the reintroduction of biometric checks at Portuguese airports is expected to cause significant queues and pressure, with both the Prime Minister and Minister Luís Neves present at a demonstration of the system - https://www.portugalresident.com/portugals-airports-return-to-collecting-biometric-data-from-foreign-passengers-24-7/
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Published Fridays 3pm
Contact Natasha – natasha.donn@portugalresident.com
Contact Carl – carl@carlmunson.com
Portugal Resident News Review – Episode 39 🇵🇹
(apoiado pelos#FundosEuropeus, no âmbito do Programa Regional#ALGARVE2030)
#PortugalResident #NewsReview #RolexHeist #LisbonCrime #Albufeira #LuanCastro #AirportBiometrics #LuisNeves #Portugal2026

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Lambrini Girls upset CHEGA, no need for rail competition & cheaper energy spin - News Review Ep.37

Friday, August 21, 2026 • Duration 31:16

For the Portugal Resident News Review for 21st August 2026, Carl Munson and Paul Rees discuss...

First, the English punk duo Lambrini Girls displayed a provocative anti-CHEGA slogan at a festival, prompting outrage from André Ventura; Paul strongly defends artistic freedom of expression and criticises Ventura’s overreaction.

Second, the competition watchdog’s call for more rail operators is met with scepticism - Paul argues the current subsidised CP network isn’t broken and warns against repeating the UK’s privatisation failures.

Thirdly, the state’s decision to buy back a stake in REN (the electricity grid company) is examined: the claim that it will lower household bills is dismissed as spin, while the real motives appear strategic (countering Chinese ownership and influencing renewable-energy and data-centre infrastructure).

The conversation also touches on messy solar-farm planning and the effectiveness of grassroots public campaigns.

Lambrini Girls spark controversy with anti-Chega message at Vilar de Mouros - https://www.portugalresident.com/lambrini-girls-anti-chega-message-vilar-de-mouros/

Portugal’s competition watchdog calls for more rail operators - https://www.portugalresident.com/portugal-railways-new-operators-competition/

State’s return to REN could help lower electricity bills, says PM - https://www.portugalresident.com/portugal-state-stake-ren-electricity-bills/

They also note atypical August weather forecast to bring rain and strong winds.

00:00 Welcome and Headlines
00:58 Weather and Weekend Chatter
01:54 Lambrini Girls Spark Outrage
03:42 Free Speech and Festival Funding
07:26 Live Chat and Punk Anecdotes
09:37 Swearing and Cultural Norms
10:54 Rail Competition Debate
14:09 Privatization Fears and UK Lessons
17:46 State Return to REN Explained
20:58 Renewables Planning and Public Pushback
29:17 Power to the People Closing

Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a Portugal Resident News Review 🇵🇹

We welcome your views too, and suggestions of topics and tangents that they might explore behind and beyond the headlines, as well as guest reviewers to join us.Published Fridays 3pmContact Natasha – natasha.donn@portugalresident.com Contact Carl – carl@carlmunson.comPortugal Resident News Review – Episode 37 🇵🇹 (apoiado pelos#FundosEuropeus, no âmbito do Programa Regional#ALGARVE2030)#PortugalResident #NewsReview #LambriniGirls #AndreVentura #Chega #RailCompetition #REN #EnergySovereignty #FreeSpeech #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: .www.portugalresident.com

Coimbra Uni antisemitic complaint, Lisbon tourist shooting & speak Portuguese - News Review Ep.36

Sunday, August 16, 2026 • Duration 29:01

On the Resident news review podcast, hosts welcome Chris Graeme of Essential Business back in cooler Portugal after sweltering UK heat and discuss his multi-generational Diana Ross concert.
They touch on UK politics in Clacton before moving to a news review: a complaint of antisemitism at the University of Coimbra involving anti-Zionist graffiti and an unsubstantiated legal claim seeking €3 million, prompting debate about protests, media attention, and free speech, including Kanye West performing in Portugal.

The conversation then covers a Swedish tourist shot in Lisbon’s Baixa amid an unclear dispute, with concerns from residents and shopkeepers about rising petty crime and policing.

They finish with practical advice for foreigners learning Portuguese, including reading newspapers, watching telenovelas, and mixing with Portuguese friends.

Complaint of antisemitism at University of Coimbra - https://www.portugalresident.com/complaint-of-antisemitism-at-university-of-coimbra/
Tourist shooting in Baixa district amplifies concerns of residents and shopkeepers - https://www.portugalresident.com/tourist-shooting-in-baixa-district-amplifies-concerns-of-residents-and-shopkeepers/
Break the ‘speak Portuguese’ spell! - https://www.portugalresident.com/break-the-speak-portuguese-spell/
00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
00:17 Diana Ross Concert Recap
01:32 Showbiz Memories in Estoril
02:20 UK Heat and Clacton Politics
03:47 News Review Coimbra Complaint
05:25 Why It Matters Media Debate
06:55 Kanye West Free Speech Row
09:41 Back to Coimbra Allegations
11:56 Protests Israel vs Putin
13:17 Wrap and Next Items Tease
14:14 Tourist Shooting Context
15:08 Bay Leaf Hashish Scam
17:10 Policing and Public Safety
19:01 Is Lisbon Still Safe
21:26 Airport Queues Detour
22:46 Learning Portuguese Tips
24:41 Telenovelas and Immersion
26:55 Phrasal Verbs and Wrap-Up

Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a Portugal Resident News Review 🇵🇹

We welcome your views too, and suggestions of topics and tangents that they might explore behind and beyond the headlines, as well as guest reviewers to join us.Published Fridays 3pmContact Natasha – natasha.donn@portugalresident.com Contact Carl – carl@carlmunson.comPortugal Resident News Review – Episode 36 🇵🇹 (apoiado pelos#FundosEuropeus, no âmbito do Programa Regional#ALGARVE2030)#PortugalResident #NewsReview #CocaineSeizures #NarcoBoats #LuisNeves #CCTV #CHEGA #SocialMediaHate #Misinformation #portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: .www.portugalresident.com

CHEGA stir social media hate, MPs reject surveillance and cocaine jail death - News Review Ep.35

Friday, August 7, 2026 • Duration 21:53

In this Aug 7th, 2026 Portugal Resident news review podcast, Carl Munson and Portugal Resident journalist Natasha Donn review a week dominated by cocaine-trafficking stories, including bales washing up on the Alentejo coast and a major seizure from a large ship arriving from Panama that was updated from four to five tons after an operation involving PJ intelligence links (MARK), the navy and air force, and an interception far offshore; they note PJ has confiscated over 28 tons of cocaine in 2026, and discuss a suspect found dead in a PJ headquarters cell where only corridor CCTV exists.

They also cover MPs rejecting expanded CCTV in parliament, revived by suspicions the reported Chega office “break-in” was staged.

Finally, they discuss a viral video shared by senior Chega figures that removed context from a café/shisha-bar incident, misleading viewers into thinking customers were expelled for not speaking Portuguese when staff had been insulted as “effing refugee.”

Crew member arrested in five-tonne cocaine bust in Sines found dead in cell - https://www.portugalresident.com/crew-member-arrested-in-five-tonne-cocaine-bust-in-sines-found-dead-in-cell/

MPs reject CCTV cameras designed to protect them in parliamentary buildings - https://www.portugalresident.com/mps-reject-cctv-cameras-designed-to-protect-them-in-parliamentary-buildings/

CHEGA leaders amplify false restaurant claim to 1.7 million views - https://www.portugalresident.com/chega-leaders-amplify-false-restaurant-claim-to-1-7-million-views/

Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a Portugal Resident News Review 🇵🇹

We welcome your views too, and suggestions of topics and tangents that they might explore behind and beyond the headlines, as well as guest reviewers to join us.

Published Fridays 3pm

Contact Natasha – natasha.donn@portugalresident.com
Contact Carl – carl@carlmunson.com

Portugal Resident News Review – Episode 35 🇵🇹

apoiado pelos#FundosEuropeus, no âmbito do Programa Regional#ALGARVE2030)

#PortugalResident #NewsReview #CocaineSeizures #NarcoBoats #LuisNeves #CCTV #CHEGA #SocialMediaHate #Misinformation #portugal2026

00:00 Welcome and Morning Swim00:49 Cocaine Fest Headlines02:14 Panama Ship Drug Bust04:43 Jail Cell Death Fallout07:17 Luis Neves Media Storm09:49 MPs Reject CCTV Plan11:24 Chega Break In Doubts15:26 Viral Video Misinformation19:41 Language Learning and Empathy20:47 Wrap Up and GoodbyeBecome a supporter of this podcast: .www.portugalresident.com

Is AIMA legal fix a ruse? EU help 6 months after storms & oceans in 'safe' hands – News Review Ep.34

Sunday, July 26, 2026 • Duration 24:01

In this week’s Resident news podcast, Natasha and Carl discuss whether the government’s new plan to distribute AIMA immigration lawsuits to regional courts (instead of overloading Lisbon) is a genuine fix or merely a cosmetic “ruse,” following EU criticism of Portugal’s slow administrative courts.

They also cover the incomplete recovery six months after Storms Kristen, Leonardo and Marta: Portugal has received a €65.37 million advance from the EU Solidarity Fund, yet around 1,600 customers (mainly in the Leiria region) still lack restored landlines.

Finally, they review President António José Seguro’s first foreign trip to Cape Verde, where he was named patron of the Decade of the Ocean and outlined five priorities for international ocean cooperation: maritime safety, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, tourism, blue finance, and science and technology.

Government plans specialist immigration courts as AIMA cases overwhelm system - https://www.portugalresident.com/government-plans-specialist-immigration-courts-as-aima-cases-overwhelm-system/

Portugal receives €65.37 million in EU storm aid as telecom repairs drag on - https://www.portugalresident.com/portugal-receives-e65-37-million-in-eu-storm-aid-as-telecom-repairs-drag-on/

Portugal’s president chosen as Patron of the Decade of the Ocean - https://www.portugalresident.com/portugals-president-chosen-as-patron-of-the-decade-of-the-ocean/

Plus the usual mix of politics, society, expat life and what it all means for those living in (or moving to) Portugal.

Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a Portugal Resident News Review 🇵🇹
We welcome your views too, and suggestions of topics and tangents that they might explore behind and beyond the headlines, as well as guest reviewers to join us.

Published Fridays 3pm

Contact Natasha – natasha.donn@portugalresident.com
Contact Carl – carl@carlmunson.com

Portugal Resident News Review – Episode 34 🇵🇹

(apoiado pelos#FundosEuropeus, no âmbito do Programa Regional#ALGARVE2030)

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Houses on contaminated land, state of nation & 'snow' fall in Portugal?" – News Review - Ep.33

Sunday, July 26, 2026 • Duration 31:38

Portugal Resident News Review – Episode 33 🇵🇹

In today’s roundup Natasha, Carl & Chris Graeme from Essential Business look at:
GALP’s plan for 19,000-home community on former refinery faces council opposition - https://www.portugalresident.com/galps-plan-for-19000-home-community-on-former-refinery-faces-council-opposition/

The 'State of The Nation' - https://www.portugalresident.com/pm-under-fire-as-state-of-the-nation-debate-opens-under-multiple-clouds/

And the changing fortunes of recently-appointed government minister – Luis Neves (neves means snow, in Portuguese) – who has hit some bumpy ground switching from policing to politics – https://www.portugalresident.com/portugals-interior-minister-insists-undeclared-tourism-company-was-oversight/

Plus the usual mix of politics, society, expat life and what it all means for those living in (or moving to) Portugal.

Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a Portugal Resident News Review 🇵🇹

We welcome your views too, and suggestions of topics and tangents that they might explore behind and beyond the headlines, as well as guest reviewers to join us.

Published Fridays 3pm

Contact Natasha – natasha.donn@portugalresident.com
Contact Carl – carl@carlmunson.com

(apoiado pelos#FundosEuropeus, no âmbito do Programa Regional#ALGARVE2030)

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-resident-podcast--6801411/support.

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Prime ministers, kings & Monchique the musical? – Resident Podcast Interview w/ Derek Hughes – Ep.27

Sunday, July 26, 2026 • Duration 28:48

In this entertaining and heartfelt episode we welcome Derek Hughes, writer of the popular A Year in Monchique column in The Portugal Resident and the man behind the forthcoming Monchique the Musical 🤣.

Derek shares his remarkable journey from Whitehall civil servant to life in the mountains of Monchique, the extraordinary coincidences that have followed him since moving to Portugal, his encounters with British prime ministers, and the decision to stop dreaming and start doing.

In this warm and insightful conversation, he reflects on:
• His transition from London to a Portuguese farmhouse and the surprising gift he received on arrival
• Why he chose not to become a farmer despite receiving the 'good life' on a plate
• The power of community, neighbourly help and Portuguese culture
• His love of musical theatre and plans for Monchique the Musical (if Carl has his way!)
• The challenges and joys of building a new life in rural Portugal

A candid, inspiring and often humorous conversation for anyone considering a move to Portugal, already living here, or simply curious about authentic resident experiences in the interior.

Subscribe and turn on notifications for more inspiring stories from real Portugal residents.

(apoiado pelos #FundosEuropeus, no âmbito do Programa Regional #algarve2030)

#PortugalResidentPodcast #BenAustin #LivingInPortugal #PortugalExpat #MoveToPortugal #AlgarveLiving #PortugalRealEstate #ExpatsInPortugal #SilverCoast #PortugalLife #ThriveInPortugal #PortugalIntegration #PortugalPodcast #AlgarveExpat #CarlMunson #PortugalResident #LongTermPortugal #ArtInPortugal #PortugalCurator #Portugal2026

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Bonnie Tyler tributes, next Portuguese earthquake warning & burqa ban approved – News Review - Ep.32

Friday, July 10, 2026 • Duration 26:06

Portugal Resident News Review – Episode 32 🇵🇹

In today’s roundup Natasha & Carl look at:

Bonnie Tyler dies, after long illness, in Faro Hospital - https://www.portugalresident.com/bonnie-tyler-dies-after-long-illness-in-faro-hospital

Seismic experts urge PM, President to act ahead of “inevitable catastrophe” - https://www.portugalresident.com/seismic-experts-urge-pm-president-to-act-ahead-of-inevitable-catastrophe/

Burqa ban approved by parliamentary committee - https://www.portugalresident.com/burqa-ban-approved-by-parliamentary-committee

Plus the usual mix of politics, society, expat life and what it all means for those living in (or moving to) Portugal.

Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a Portugal Resident News Review 🇵🇹

We welcome your views too, and suggestions of topics and tangents that they might explore behind and beyond the headlines, as well as guest reviewers to join us.

Published Fridays 3pm

Contact Natasha – natasha.donn@portugalresident.com
Contact Carl – carl@carlmunson.com

(apoiado pelos#FundosEuropeus, no âmbito do Programa Regional#ALGARVE2030)

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-resident-podcast--6801411/support.

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'HOT' NEWS: Portuguese rescue Venezuelan, "terrible days ahead" & exam fiasco – News Review – Ep.31

Saturday, July 4, 2026 • Duration 24:24

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Portugal Resident News Review – Episode 31 🇵🇹

In today’s roundup Natasha & Carl look at:

He’s out! Portuguese rescue team extracts man trapped over week under rubble in Venezuela - https://www.portugalresident.com/hes-out-portuguese-rescue-team-extracts-man-trapped-over-week-under-rubble-in-venezuela/

“Absolutely terrible days ahead”: Portugal enters ‘situation of alert’ - https://www.portugalresident.com/absolutely-terrible-days-ahead-portugal-enters-situation-of-alert/

Digitalisation exam ‘fiasco’ descends into unseemly ‘blame game’ - https://www.portugalresident.com/digitalisation-exam-fiasco-descends-into-unseemly-blame-game/

Plus the usual mix of politics, society, expat life and what it all means for those living in (or moving to) Portugal.

Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a Portugal Resident News Review 🇵🇹

We welcome your views too, and suggestions of topics and tangents that they might explore behind and beyond the headlines, as well as guest reviewers to join us.

Published Fridays 3pm

Contact Natasha – natasha.donn@portugalresident.com
Contact Carl – carl@carlmunson.com

(apoiado pelos#FundosEuropeus, no âmbito do Programa Regional#ALGARVE2030)

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-resident-podcast--6801411/support.

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Why We Fell in Love With Portugal - Real Expat Stories feat. Tova Leigh, Alastair Leithead & others

Friday, July 3, 2026 • Duration 08:57

Why We Fell in Love With Portugal...

In this Resident Interview episode, some of our previous interviewees share how visits to Portugal, summer holidays, a wedding in Lisbon, and travels to Porto, Cascais, the Algarve, and the Alentejo, turned into a decision to stay.

00:00 Falling in Love with Portugal after Covid - Tova Leigh, F*cked at 40
00:41 I found my Best Man in the Algarve - Gerry Fagan, developer, DDM
01:18 Romance in a Ruin - BBC's Alastair Leithead
02:40 Building a Life Here - Daisy Sampson of AFPOP
03:15 Aljezur epiphany - Eric Roth, photographer
03:41 Food, wine and long lunches - BBC's Alastair Leithead
04:11 Loved everything about it! - Gerry Fagan, developer, DDM
04:31 Secret beaches - BBC's Alastair Leithead
04:50 My God, I'm a lucky man - Gerry Fagan, developer, DDM
05:02 Calm Algarve Lifestyle - Dutch maverick Erik de Vlieger
05:31 Warm, welcoming community - Miguel Franco, High-Flow CEO
06:09 Child-friendly bubble - Charles Roberts, Fine & Country Portugal
07:07 Coastal cool, easy life & blue skies - Sara Allen, Martinhal
08:26 10 months in shorts (or a bikini!) - Paolo Funassi, Albufeira Paradise

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