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The PALCUS Podcast Channel is the only podcast channel dedicated to the advancement of the Portuguese American community. It is hosted by the Portuguese-American Leadership Council of the United States. www.palcus.org

  1. Tudo Português - Olivia Melo

    08/01/2024

    Tudo Português - Olivia Melo

    Our guest today is Olivia Melo, who is the Director of City Libraries for the City of New Bedford, MA. She talks about the Casa da Saudade Branch, which is the only Portuguese public library in the United States. The library also has a Bookmobile program, in addition to books, it will deliver materials and other services to patrons who cannot visit the library, such as those who are homebound, have mobility challenges, or live in senior housing or similar residential facilities. Learn more about the library at https://www.newbedford-ma.gov/library/locations/main-library/

    25 min
  2. Tudo Português - Roberto Machado

    07/03/2024

    Tudo Português - Roberto Machado

    Today's guest is Roberto Machado, a retired high school teacher and author, who talks about his book “An Azorean in Canada: A Memoir”. The book traces his adventures and misadventures from when he was born in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, to the moment that he emigrated and set foot in Toronto, to the present day. It deals with a variety of universal themes such as infancy, adolescence, adulthood, immigration, discrimination, resilience, adaptation and survival in a new country. Buy the book here

    39 min
  3. Tudo Português - Lara dos Passos Corgin

    06/27/2024

    Tudo Português - Lara dos Passos Corgin

    Today's guest is Lara dos Passos Corgin, an educator from Richmond, VA. Join us as she talks about the casas do povo in Madeira and how that is the model for the rural non-profit she is going to start in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Learn more at https://johndospassos.institute/

    26 min
  4. Tudo Português - Antonio Correia/Gardunhos

    06/20/2024

    Tudo Português - Antonio Correia/Gardunhos

    Today's guest is Antonio Correia who talks about Gardunhos and how this project came to be. Gardunhos is a music-literary project that consists of an experimental fusion between traditional Portuguese music and an affection for the Portuguese medieval era and medieval culture, mentality, history and aesthetics. https://gardunhos.com/https://www.goodreads.com/series/353565-contos-arrepiantes-da-hist-ria-de-portugalhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fokQqbL--do

    39 min
  5. PALITICUS - Daniel Francisco

    06/13/2024

    PALITICUS - Daniel Francisco

    Today we have the pleasure of speaking with returning guest Daniel Francisco, who is now mayor of Englishtown, NJ. He talks about how the election process works in the state of New Jersey.

    37 min
  6. Tudo Português - Young Adult Portuguese Society (YAPS)

    04/25/2024

    Tudo Português - Young Adult Portuguese Society (YAPS)

    Today we have our first guests from South Africa: Eurico, Ricardo and Micaela from YAPS. The Young Adult Portuguese Society (YAPS) is a group of young inspiring professionals and entrepreneurs in South Africa with Portuguese heritage that host various events for our communities based across South Africa. They talk about how YAPS started and what they do. Learn more at YAPS - Young Adult Portuguese Society | Community in South Africa

    48 min
  7. Tudo Português - Katherine Vaz

    04/18/2024

    Tudo Português - Katherine Vaz

    Today's guest is author Katherine Vaz. She talks about how she began writing and the people who supported her. She is the first Portuguese-American to have her work recorded by the Library of Congress (Hispanic Division) and teaches “Writing the Luso Experience” each summer in the Disquiet International Literary Conference in Lisboa, Portugal. She lives in New York City with her husband, Christopher Cerf, an Emmy- and Grammy-winning TV producer, composer for Sesame Street, editor, and author. https://www.katherinevaz.com/

    43 min
  8. PALITICUS - Frank Ferreira

    04/04/2024

    PALITICUS - Frank Ferreira

    Today's guest is Frank Ferreira, who is the Conselheiro das Comunidades Portuguesas for the Washington, DC jurisdiction. He is also Founder & CEO of FERREIRA International (Fi). He joins us today to talk about the Portuguese Elections, how it works, and what improvements are needed to make it a better process. Frank Ferreira | LinkedIn

    54 min
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The PALCUS Podcast Channel is the only podcast channel dedicated to the advancement of the Portuguese American community. It is hosted by the Portuguese-American Leadership Council of the United States. www.palcus.org

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  • Creator
    PALCUS Podcast Channel
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    123
  • Rating
    Clean
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