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This episode looks at how U.S. tariffs are shaking Spain’s iconic industries, from Iberian ham to olive oil. Facing uncertainty and a potential loss of competitiveness in the American market, producers are turning to alternatives like China and other European countries. We discuss the trade tensions behind these barriers and why diversifying export strategies is becoming essential for Spain’s agricultural future.

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This episode explores Spain’s deepening housing crisis, where rising prices and limited access are squeezing young people and the middle class. We examine the role of major U.S. investment funds like Blackstone and Cerberus—accused of driving up costs after snapping up properties post-2008—while uncovering how the real roots of the problem lie in a shortage of public housing and bureaucratic hurdles to new construction.

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We dive into why August consistently proves to be the weakest month for European stocks, with low liquidity, high volatility, and negative returns across key indexes like the EURO STOXX 50—how history makes this month a challenge for investors.

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We look at a new Iberifier report detailing how deepfakes and doctored screenshots are fueling financial scams, xenophobic narratives, and political manipulation across Spain and Portugal, with public figures like Cristiano Ronaldo and Pedro Sánchez pulled into the deceit.

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We look at how geography, price stability, nightlife culture, and tourism turned Spain into one of the world’s top cocaine consumers—and why tackling the drug’s normalization is now critical.

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We explore how Spain’s clean-energy push can collide with local ecosystems and traditions—from olive groves threatened by solar farms to the environmental hurdles of offshore wind—and why careful siting and resource use are key to a truly sustainable transition.

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We unpack how the AVE network turned Spain into a high-speed rail pioneer, the trade-offs behind its hefty price tag, and why soaring ridership after liberalization now sparks fresh concerns over punctuality, congestion, and future funding.

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We explore GRECO’s latest findings on Spain’s stalled reforms—19 key recommendations still incomplete, transparency gaps around government advisers, and a looming 2026 deadline amid ongoing political scandals.