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People's Vote March 2018, British in Europe. Photo © UserColin, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Podcast | The Brexit Election
In this week’s En Profunditat we speak to three expat groups formed to protect the rights and futures of British citizens living in Europe, as well as look ahead to next week’s election in the UK, a pivotal moment in Britain’s post-Brexit history. Read more
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Donald Trump, photo by Gage Skidmore (CC BY-SA 2.0).
US Politics | Does a Primary Challenger Spell Trouble for Trump?
If a challenger can successfully divide the Republican party, history tells us that this could ultimately spell doom for President Trump’s reelection. Read more
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Congreso de los Diputados, Madrid. Photo by Fred Romero.
What Impact Does the Spanish Election Have on Financial Planning?
Wealth manage expert Barry Davys synthesizes the results of Spain's November general election to help us see the forest and not just the trees. Using examples easy to understand Barry ensures we see the big picture. Read more
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Accessing Mental Health Care
Mental health is incredibly important. We openly acknowledge the mind-body connection and may even seek balance in our daily lives. But what happens when something goes wrong, when balance is not achieved? Read more
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Podcast | Mental Wellbeing in Barcelona
Gestalt Therapist Emma Ruiz and Associate Certified Coach Goldie Uttamchandani discuss the stigma that surrounds the conversation of mental health and the best ways of addressing it in our community. Read more
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Photo courtesy of GabsAway.
Podcast | Un Tallat Amb… Gabriela Nivela
Gabriela Nivela founded the meal sharing conversations GabsAway in an attempt to recreate the fascinating, frank conversation she remembers from her childhood. We took her for coffee to learn what it’s all about. Read more
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Protestors filled the streets of Barcelona on October 13, 2019. Photo by Isha Mahajan.
Podcast | After The Trial
Protests have engulfed Barcelona in recent weeks, but what was the root cause, and what was the spark? This week’s "En Profunditat" clears all that up, with recordings from the protests and interviews with experts to gain real insight into the debate Read more
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John Carlin.
Podcast | Un Tallat Amb... John Carlin
“Un Tallat Amb…” is another brand new podcast from Barcelona Metropolitan. It’s all in the name: “Un Tallat Amb…” is Catalan for “A Coffee With…”, so we’ll be speaking to the most exciting individuals in the international community. Read more
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Banksy on Brexit, mural detail.
Opinion｜Brexit: A Summer of Discontent
Parliament suspended, another election round the corner… It’s been another chaotic summer in the UK. Here’s a breakdown on what on earth has been going on. Read more
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Crowd in in front of the Supreme Court at the Gerrymandering Rally on October 3, 2017. Photo by Slowking (GFDL v1.2).
US Politics | Gerrymandering in the 21st Century
Gerrymandering is a scourge on US politics that sees both Republicans and Democrats redraw legislative districts to tip the scales in their favor. Here’s how and why the people at the top do it, and what you can do to lobby against it. Read more
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