Bom Dia, Gringo!

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A podcast for gringos to learn Brazilian news. And maybe some Portuguese. Um podcast para gringos aprenderem as notícias do Brasil. E talvez um pouco de português.

Episodes

  1. Feb 20

    Macron and Lula, Carnival Records & Amazon Port Dispute

    On this episode of Bom Dia Gringo! We’re covering three major stories shaping Brazil this week: French President Emmanuel Macron inviting President Lula to attend the G7 summit, record-breaking tourism and economic activity during Carnival 2026 including an update on the São Paulo parade champion, and a court ruling reinstating access to the Cargill port terminal in Santarém amid an ongoing dispute involving Indigenous protesters.  Sources Reuters — “France’s Macron invites Brazil’s Lula to G7 summit in June,” published February 19, 2026.Ministério do Turismo (Brazil) — Official Carnival 2026 tourism data and participation figures, February 2026 press materials.Agência Brasil — “Mocidade Alegre é campeã do Carnaval de São Paulo pela 13ª vez,” February 2026.Reuters — “Brazil court reinstates order to free up access to Santarém port terminal,” published February 19, 2026.Articulação dos Povos Indígenas do Brasil (APIB) — Public statements regarding Munduruku opposition to Tapajós River dredging and port expansion, February 2026.International Labour Organization (ILO) — Convention 169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples, Articles 6 and 15 (Right to prior consultation and participation).Constituição Federal do Brasil (1988) — Article 231, recognizing Indigenous peoples’ original rights over traditionally occupied lands.AI & Research Disclosure: This episode was researched and written with the assistance of ChatGPT using publicly available primary sources and cited reporting. If you notice any inaccuracies, please reach out and corrections will be made promptly in the spirit of transparency and responsible reporting.

    8 min
  2. Feb 16

    Historic Winter Gold, Toffoli Out, Carnival’s Economic Beat

    It’s February 16th, and today on Bom Dia Gringo! I’ll break down the major headlines from this past weekend. Today we cover Brazil’s first-ever Winter Olympics gold medal and what makes it historic, Supreme Federal Court Justice Dias Toffoli stepping aside from the high-profile Banco Master scandal case and what the scandal is about, and a snapshot of how Carnival 2026 is shaping up to impact tourism and the economy across Brazil. Sources - AP News / Associated Press — Lucas Pinheiro Braathen’s Winter Olympics gold and historic significance, February 2026. - Wikipedia — Lucas Pinheiro Braathen — Athlete biography, historical context, and background. -Wikipedia — Alpine Skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics — Event facts and medal details. - Wikipedia — Brazil at the 2026 Winter Olympics — Brazil’s broader participation and Olympic context. - Reuters — Supreme Court Justice Toffoli steps aside from Banco Master case, February 2026. - City Hall of Rio de Janeiro official estimate — Carnival 2026 projected economic impact and revenues, February 2026. - Travel and Tour World — Carnival 2026 tourism statistics and international participation projections. - Travel and Tour World — Carnival 2026 international tourism boost and broader participation figures. - Visit Brasil / Embratur projection — Expected increase in international tourist arrivals for Carnival 2026. AI & Research Disclosure:This episode was researched and written with the assistance of ChatGPT using publicly available primary sources and cited reporting. If you notice any inaccuracies, please reach out and corrections will be made promptly in the spirit of transparency and responsible reporting.

    9 min

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A podcast for gringos to learn Brazilian news. And maybe some Portuguese. Um podcast para gringos aprenderem as notícias do Brasil. E talvez um pouco de português.