Met In Madrid

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Met in Madrid brings a weekly English language podcast covering Madrid and Spain´s current affairs and politics. From housing to hacienda, Vox to Vallecas, we bring on the ground reporting and expert interviews. If you live abroad and want to understand more of Madrid and Spain or are a current affairs obsessive wanting to go past the headlines, follow for bite sized weekly episodes.

  1. Oct 2

    The Blue Side of Madrid: Getafe CF with David Pugh

    Real Madrid and Club Atlético de Madrid dominate Madrid's footballing landscape, whilst clubs like Rayo Vallecano have the punk football vibe many crave. But a new book from sports journalist David Pugh brings the story of overlooked Getafe CF to the page. We sat down with David to talk the changing nature of football and what Getafe's rise says about Madrid's changing demographics. You can purchase the book here at : https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/blue-side-madrid

    The Blue Side of Madrid: Getafe CF with David Pugh

  2. Oct 1

    Firefighters against Evictions: Notes from Puerta del Sol (Housing Protest)

    We had a brief chat with Amaya , speaking on behalf of the group Bomberos contra los Desahucios or in English 'Firefighters against evictions' (who were all very shy in English). We found out how the group came to be and the changing nature of evictions in Spain. La Plataforma de Bomberos contra los Desahucios se planta: "Que no cuenten más con nosotros" | La Ventana de Madrid | Cadena SER

    Firefighters against Evictions: Notes from Puerta del Sol (Housing Protest)

  3. Sep 29

    Inside Madrid's Housing Protest: Voices from Puerta del Sol.

    We spoke with one of the many people camping out in Madrid´s Puerta del Sol in the shape of full time worker Pablo Puertas, as the Government's response to the Maricarmen housing protest starts to dominate the political agenda. We spoke to Pablo about trying to buy a home whilst living somewhere with actual employment, changing Spain's tourism model and what he hopes can be achieved. Recorded in the evening of Sunday 27th September

    Inside Madrid's Housing Protest: Voices from Puerta del Sol.

  4. Sep 28

    Puerta del Sol Encampment: Inside Madrid´s housing protest

    A protest on Saturday over the eviction of Maricarmen and Spain's housing crisis morphed into a dramatic camp in at the heart of Madrid in Puerta del Sol. We spoke with Sabina (of Madrid Tenants Union) on how housing captured Spain's political agenda. https://inquilinato.org/

    Puerta del Sol Encampment: Inside Madrid´s housing protest

  5. Sep 25

    Springtime for Die Linke and AfD. German Politics with Elisabeth Dampier

    With the Berlin state election over and a significant win for Die Linke on the back of a housing crisis, ERC´s Gabriel Rufián suggested this was the future model for the Spanish left? We sat down with journalist and current Statement writer Elisabeth Dampier on Germany´s recent elections. https://statement.com/author/elisabeth-dampier

    Springtime for Die Linke and AfD. German Politics with Elisabeth Dampier

  6. Sep 24

    The Eviction of Maricarmen and Madrid´s housing crisis ft Lucas Vaquero

    This week 87 year old Maricarmen of Madrid was evicted by investment/vulture fund Urbagestión , after having lived in the property for over 70 years. Widespread protests erupted and we spoke with Madrid Tenants Union member Lucas Vaquero about the growing backlash in Spain rentier economy. Madrid Tenants Union Website https://inquilinato.org/

    The Eviction of Maricarmen and Madrid´s housing crisis ft Lucas Vaquero

  7. Sep 21

    Podemos and Irene Montero : Is Spain still listening?

    This month, Podemos and Irene Montero launched their campaign for Spain´s Regional and National elections in 2027 . A decade on from their zenith, has Spanish politics moved on?

    Podemos and Irene Montero : Is Spain still listening?

  8. Sep 19

    To Rayo, Real Madrid and Beyond

    We sat down with Creator of La Liga and Beyond and Spanish Football Expert Jordan Thomas to ask: Just what on earth is going on at Rayo? Madrid Ceuta shirt controversies and the changing role of football in Spanish society. You can find Jordan on his substack La Liga and Beyond | Jordan Thomas | Substack And on Twitter Jordan| La Liga & Beyond (@Jordyt1992) / X

    To Rayo, Real Madrid and Beyond
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Met in Madrid brings a weekly English language podcast covering Madrid and Spain´s current affairs and politics. From housing to hacienda, Vox to Vallecas, we bring on the ground reporting and expert interviews. If you live abroad and want to understand more of Madrid and Spain or are a current affairs obsessive wanting to go past the headlines, follow for bite sized weekly episodes.

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  • Creator
    Met in Madrid
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
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