The Velvet Hammer 15

The Velvet Hammer Episode 15: Wine starts us off this week with a quick discussion of Argentine wine serving culture, this being the land of luscious Malbecs and crisp Torrontés. That quickly segues to the shocking news that the University of Buenos Aires has seen such massive cuts to their budget that they can’t keep operating. While this seems counter to president Milei’s push for education, his government did give a discount to private school families, easing their burden. In the north, corn crop forecasts were decreased yet again amid a disease spreading by leafhoppers while ministers rush to approve new pesticides. Then weather shuts down Dubai airport, spurring us to an overview of the most popular in the world and comparing them to trains. Moving on, during the economic crisis, Argentina buys new fighter jets, HSBC bank sold its business here, but Stellantis invests in solar energy. And the central bank announced its finally printing new bills so you no longer need a wheelbarrow just to buy dinner.

Coming every Thursday, this is The Velvet Hammer with your hosts, Jonny, Tom, & Tadeo, three American expats recording from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Brought to you by One Eleven Entertainment.