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This episode examines a symbolic demographic shift in Spain, where births rose by 1% in 2025 after a decade of steady decline. Despite this modest rebound, deaths still outnumbered births by more than 125,000, keeping the country in natural population decline. We explore the rise of late motherhood—particularly among women over 40—regional disparities between growing areas like Madrid and Murcia and shrinking regions such as Galicia, and the broader challenge of structural aging as deaths among those over 80 continue to increase.

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This episode explores the push by General Seán Clancy and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to strengthen the European Union’s defense autonomy through the real activation of Article 42.7, the EU’s mutual defense clause. The initiative aims to equip the bloc to respond to hybrid threats and crises below NATO’s intervention threshold. We examine Europe’s accelerated joint procurement of military technology, the goal of strategic complementarity with NATO, and why full military readiness will extend well beyond 2030.

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This episode examines a report by Beyond Fossil Fuels questioning Big Tech’s claims that artificial intelligence will significantly reduce global emissions. While companies like Google highlight AI’s climate potential, the study argues that much of the evidence is anecdotal or lacks independent academic validation. We explore the growing energy demands of data centers, the environmental cost of generative AI, and whether projected carbon savings truly offset its expanding ecological footprint—or if the narrative risks becoming greenwashing.

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This episode examines Cuba’s deepening systemic collapse, marked by severe shortages of fuel, food, and medicine that have pushed the country into an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. We explore how growing social exhaustion and energy paralysis are eroding the legitimacy of President Díaz-Canel’s government, even amid state repression. As U.S. diplomatic and economic pressure intensifies, we discuss the uncertainty surrounding potential political change—and the fears of instability that accompany it.

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This episode explores the structural transformation of NATO into what some call “NATO 3.0,” a shift aimed at placing greater responsibility for conventional defense on European nations. As the United States pivots strategically toward the Indo-Pacific, Europe is increasing military spending and expanding its role within NATO’s command structure. We discuss how the alliance seeks a new balance—strengthening European autonomy while preserving U.S. leadership in core strategic planning to maintain transatlantic unity.

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This episode examines Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s appearance before Congress following recent rail incidents in Adamuz and Gelida. Sánchez argued that Spain’s railway system remains among the most advanced in Europe, backed by sustained investment and declining accident rates despite rising passenger numbers. We break down his defense against claims of infrastructure obsolescence, the promise of thorough investigations and new safety protocols, and the broader debate over public trust in national transport safety.

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This episode examines the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025 from Transparency International, which shows Spain slipping to 49th place out of 182 countries with a score of 55/100—a drop from previous years and below some countries with very different political and economic profiles.

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This episode examines the stark differences in electricity and gas costs across Europe’s capitals in early 2026. While Western cities often show the highest nominal prices, the real burden—adjusted for purchasing power—is heavier in Eastern Europe. We break down how energy mix, infrastructure, and state subsidies shape these gaps, why prices remain above pre-crisis levels, and how lower-income households are hit the hardest.