The Good Morning Portugal! podcast with Carl Munson

Carl Munson
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  1. 6h ago

    Nationality reform petition, functional longevity & millions for AI training - Portugal news, weather & currency

    On Friday 18th September 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news highlights a Global Wellness Institute report on the shift towards functional longevity rather than just looking good after 50.  Other headlines include an ADN petition calling for stricter nationality-law reforms and an ancestry-based model, Portugal launching an AI training initiative for 100,000 workers, a genet rescued from a well in Silves, an artist linked to the Fátima Basilica being accused of abuse while the Church remains silent, Gouveia e Melo saying the Prime Minister was “not well” on the Middle East, and rising agricultural costs threatening food prices.  Weather stays pleasant, with Lisbon forecast to reach 28°C. #GoodMorningPortugal #FeelgoodFriday #FunctionalLongevity #NationalityLaw #AITraining #Fatima #FoodPrices #FoodAndFitness #Portugal2026 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support. Get help moving to and living in Portugal

    Nationality reform petition, functional longevity & millions for AI training - Portugal news, weather & currency

  2. 1d ago

    US applicants top Golden Visas, criminal nationality disclosure & teachers abandon Algarve plus weather & currency

    On Thursday 17th September 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news reports that US citizens now top Portugal’s Golden Visa programme amid rising interest, while Interior Minister Luís Neves is considering disclosing offenders’ nationalities as political tensions mount.  Other headlines include teachers abandoning Algarve posts because of housing costs, police unions negotiating with the government over airport border-control conditions, the President urging new education policies to promote reading, and an expert warning how hard it will be to restrict social media for minors. Weather looks fine across Portugal, in contrast with storm damage in Valencia.  Guest Veronica, an American in Portugal, joins after the news. #GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #GoldenVisa #AmericansInPortugal #LuisNeves #AlgarveHousing #AirportBorders #SocialMedia #Portugal2026 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support. Get help moving to and living in Portugal

    US applicants top Golden Visas, criminal nationality disclosure & teachers abandon Algarve plus weather & currency

  3. 2d ago

    Volta recycling backlash, cost of living concerns & #regenag food fest plus weather & currency

    On Wednesday 16th September 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news reports that Environment Minister is addressing problems with the Volta system, while Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas and a growing petition want it cancelled or at least reviewed.  Other headlines include the Raízes Viva Festival arriving in Santarém later this month to highlight regenerative agriculture and food culture, the EU’s planned Iris² sovereign satellite constellation, Liberal Initiative accusing the government of describing a “wonderland country,” September pressure from back-to-school costs, fuel prices, inflation and interest rates, the Prime Minister calling Portugal a mature democracy, and Liberals proposing 100% paid parental leave.  #GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #VoltaSystem #CarlosMoedas #RaizesViva #Iris2 #LiberalInitiative #ToddParker #Nazare #Portugal2026 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support. Get help moving to and living in Portugal

    Volta recycling backlash, cost of living concerns & #regenag food fest plus weather & currency

  4. 3d ago

    What would Zé Say? The Wisdom of Portugal's 'Everyman', Zé Povinho, reborn for the 21st Century...

    Meet Zé Povinho: Portugal’s Everyman, the Manguito, and the New “Zé Bot” (Ask Him Anything!) The host introduces Zé Povinho, Portugal’s famous fictional everyman created by Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro in 1875, known for saying what everyone thinks but no one says, his anti-hero status, his signature manguito gesture, and the phrase “Queres fiado, toma!”, noting a new permanent exhibition marking 150 years of the character at the Bordalo Pinheiro Museum in Lisbon. He references a recent A-to-Z culture and comprehension quiz in the Speak Portuguese Now Today community and explains access options. The episode then demos an AI “Zé bot” on swapportuguese.com that answers questions about Portugal and teaches vocabulary, responding to prompts about Maria da Paciência, foreigners moving to Portugal, and weekend suggestions such as visiting a local feira and embracing a plan-free weekend. 00:00 Meet Zé Povinho 00:54 A to Z Community Quiz 01:46 Origins and Creator 03:56 Anti Hero and Manguito 06:13 Museum Visit and Vocab 09:01 Modern Zé Bot Reveal 12:43 First Bot Q and Paciência 13:57 Foreigners in Portugal 16:31 Weekend Advice and Wrap 18:13 Final Goodbye and Teaser Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support. Get help moving to and living in Portugal

    What would Zé Say? The Wisdom of Portugal's 'Everyman', Zé Povinho, reborn for the 21st Century...

  5. 3d ago

    Really huge vegetables, internet outages & airport delays plus weather & currency

    On Tuesday 15th September 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news leads with an Algarve farmer setting a new Portuguese pumpkin record at 905 kg (and also holding the melon record).  Other headlines include a global report warning of democratic decline and an erosion of freedom of expression in Portugal, the Constitutional Court failing to maintain its blacklist of public officials, heavy vehicles without a Porto or Gaia destination being banned from the VCI, Faro Airport coming under pressure as new biometric border checks begin, and the Liberal leader calling for urgent state reforms.   Weather is autumnal but still warm, with Faro reaching 31°C and Évora 33°C. #GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #GiantPumpkin #Algarve #Democracy #FaroAirport #Biometrics #VCI #Portugal2026 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support. Get help moving to and living in Portugal

    Really huge vegetables, internet outages & airport delays plus weather & currency

  6. 3d ago

    Why Fuel Is So Expensive in Portugal: Nearly Half the Pump Price Is Tax

    The episode examines why fuel is so expensive in Portugal, noting that about 47 cents of every euro spent on petrol and around 42 cents on diesel goes to the state through stacked taxes.  Using AI research, it breaks down the main components: ISP fuel duty, a carbon tax added on top, and 23% VAT applied to the full price (effectively “tax on tax”).  A real-world example estimates that filling a 50-liter petrol tank at €2.075/L costs €103.75, with roughly €49 going to taxation, and an average driver could pay about €886 per year in fuel tax alone.  The discussion compares Portugal’s fuel-tax burden to other EU countries, questions policy choices, and considers alternatives like electric cars, driving less, public transport, walking, cycling, and living closer to work. 00:00 Fuel Tax Shock 01:29 Breaking Down Petrol Costs 03:17 Diesel Taxes and Real Costs 05:28 Portugal vs EU Prices 06:27 EVs Not a Simple Fix 08:11 Practical Alternatives to Driving 09:54 15 Minute City Debate 11:10 Switching to AI News Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support. Get help moving to and living in Portugal

    Why Fuel Is So Expensive in Portugal: Nearly Half the Pump Price Is Tax

  7. 4d ago

    Almost half of fuel cost is tax, Sophia solar slashed & heat to continue plus weather & currency

    On Monday 14th September 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news focuses on two big stories: the Sophia solar project being scaled down by 35% after environmental feedback, and Lightsource BP cancelling a Beiras solar plant. The other main theme is fuel prices, with an economist warning against cutting VAT on fuel amid a political dispute over the tax burden at the pump.  Additional headlines include Chega accusing Livre over the parliamentary office break-in, a study showing independent ministers tend to stay in post longer than party officials, and the Socialist Party criticising the education minister.  Clear skies and late-summer heat continue, with highs of 32°C in Lisbon and 36°C in Évora. #GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #SofiaSolar #FuelTax #VAT #LightsourceBP #Chega #Livre #Portugal2026 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support. Get help moving to and living in Portugal

    Almost half of fuel cost is tax, Sophia solar slashed & heat to continue plus weather & currency

  8. 5d ago

    Filomena Pascoal on Teaching Portuguese: Consistency, Confidence, and Funny Misunderstandings

    In this episode, Filomena Pascoal - an experienced teacher of 38 years and a longtime mentor to the hosts - introduces her work teaching Portuguese to foreigners and English to Portuguese adults, running private one-to-one lessons and EU-sponsored A1/A2 group courses (including online courses with Expats Portugal - https://expatsportugal.com/fun-portuguese-language-course-for-expats-in-portugal-portuguese-language-course/).  She also does certified translations (including French–Portuguese) and accompanies clients to places like town halls, banks, doctors, and even court to interpret and boost their confidence. Philomena describes her flexible, student-centered teaching style, using videos and podcasts alongside books when helpful. Her top advice for learners is consistency, practicing regularly, and not fearing mistakes; she warns against translating directly from English and encourages speaking with simple vocabulary.  Filomena shares humorous stories about pronunciation mix-ups (debaixo/beijo; casado/cansado) and a “Sumol/small/some more” misunderstanding. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:52 Meet Filomena Pascoal 02:33 Teaching and Translation Work 05:39 Teaching Style and Courses 09:34 Advice for Learning Portuguese 11:35 Pronunciation and Funny Mixups 20:13 Closing Thanks and Weekend Plans Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support. Get help moving to and living in Portugal

    Filomena Pascoal on Teaching Portuguese: Consistency, Confidence, and Funny Misunderstandings
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