The Good Morning Portugal! podcast with Carl Munson

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  Thousands of mosquitoes released, AIMA strike announced & afpop expo upcoming plus weather & currency 25.09.2026 2min

  On Friday 25th September 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news previews afpop Expo returning to Portimão Arena in October, with CEO Daisy Sampson joining as guest. Other headlines include Lisbon launching a sterile-mosquito trial to curb disease-carrying insects, AIMA immigration agency staff announcing a nationwide 24-hour strike on 6th October, the government again urging people to cut fuel use, Eurofighter presenting a proposal to replace Portugal’s F-16s, the “final curtain” at the Sines oil refinery, and more than 400 trucks staging a go-slow protest against record diesel prices. After the heatwave, temperatures ease a little, with Lisbon at 28°C and Évora still 33°C.GoodMorningPortugal, AFPOPExpo, Portimao, DaisySamson, FuelProtest, ImmigrationStrike, LisbonMosquitoes, Sines, Portugal2026Become 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
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  Fuel prices way up, electric & hybrid sales up (Tesla top) & autumn heatwave continues in Portugal 24.09.2026 2min

  On Thursday 24th September 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news reports Portugal’s electric-vehicle market surging with Tesla leading the growth, while diesel has hit a record €2.21 per litre. Other headlines include the Maritime Police seizing 2,000 litres of fuel and a vehicle in Cacilhas, the Public Prosecutor searching Judiciary Police premises, employment figures masking structural challenges, three navy servicemen facing charges over state secrets, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro criticising fuel-price hikes at a UN climate event, the Oeiras mayor proposing an Olympic bid for Jamor, and the government again assuring that fuel reserves are sufficient. The heatwave continues, with Lisbon at 33°C and Évora 36°C. Guest Colin Ross Jones joins to discuss the future for petrolheads.GoodMorningPortugal, PortugalNews, FuelPrices, ElectricVehicles, Tesla, Diesel, ColinRossJones, Heatwave, Portugal2026Become 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
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  MEO Internet Outage in Portugal: “Mass Attack” or Routing Failure? Plus 72‑Hour Emergency Kit Notes 23.09.2026 6min

  Starlink link - https://starlink.com/gb?referral=RC-DF-10309716-18550-92 😉This clip discusses a major telecoms disruption in Portugal that was reported as mainly affecting MEO, with the operator stating it was caused by a “mass attack” that congested and degraded international connectivity while insisting no customer data was accessed or compromised. At the 18:30 peak, DownDetector logged about 7,000 MEO fault reports versus 358 for NOS and 237 for Vodafone, suggesting a MEO-specific incident despite early reports of broader impact, though one tech outlet questioned whether an internal routing failure and unusual BGP activity could be involved. The host recommends having a backup connection such as a hotspot on another network and links the outage to renewed attention on Portugal’s 72-hour household emergency kit guidance from ANEPC, including first aid supplies, medication, nine litres of water per person, non-perishable food, radio, torch, power bank, cash, and copies of key documents, referencing memories of the April 25 Iberian blackout and sharing ungrid.eu as a resource.SWAT Portuguese guide - https://www.skool.com/gmp-vips-1236/is-your-portuguese-like-the-internet-yesterday-patchy00:00 Internet Outage Check In00:20 Mayo Mass Attack Claims00:55 DownDetector Numbers02:04 Routing Failure Theory02:41 Why You Need Backups04:07 Portugal 72 Hour Kit04:34 Radios Cash And Humour05:23 Blackout Lessons And ResourcesBecome 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
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  AI “Slow Down” Panic, Wicked Intent & Portugal’s AMALIA Model Hallucinating 'Butterbeer' 23.09.2026 12min

  This morning show episode questions recent AI headlines urging a slowdown, arguing AI firms are unlikely to pause and may be managing PR, calming public perception, or creating excuses for missed targets and losses, while doubting effective regulation without extreme control. Carl asserts AI itself is a benign tool and the real danger is human “wicked intent,” citing Tolstoy’s “The wicked grow bold as they are tolerated.” The discussion briefly shifts to Portugal’s taxes, minimum wage implications, and the necessity of cars for many people amid fuel costs. It then covers Portugal’s government-funded language model AMALIA, intended as a language model not a chatbot, which produced bizarre hallucinations - inventing a prime minister, rewriting World Cup history, and claiming butterbeer is a Madeiran national drink, alongside a CEO’s Fiat Panda metaphor and reassurance that public errors help improve future versions.00:00 AI Doom Headlines00:16 Why Firms Say Slow Down01:42 Regulation and Watchdogs02:15 Wicked Intent Not AI03:17 Fuel Duty and Car Needs05:26 Portugal AI Model Amalia06:24 Hype Versus Reality08:53 AMALIA Hallucination Reel10:26 Fiat Panda Defence12:00 Butterbeer FinaleBecome 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
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  Portuguese Humor: Jokes, Puns & Cultural Fluency (Plus Alentejano Gags) 23.09.2026 21min

  The episode introduces a new “Portuguese humor” module in a language-learning “special ops” approach, encouraging learners to ask Portuguese people for a joke (“Conta-me uma anedota”), admit confusion (“Não percebi”), and use humour to build cultural fluency beyond vocabulary. It highlights why jokes are hard in a second language (wordplay, timing, cultural context), shares suggested comedians (Herman José, Raul Solnado, Gato Fedorento/Ricardo Araújo Pereira, Joana Marques), and teaches key terms like anedota, piada, trocadilho, humorista, and ter piada. Carl also tells a series of Alentejano-style jokes and plays AI-generated humorous sketches about “the Portuguese female” and “the Portuguese male,” before closing with show links, upcoming segments, and weekend plans...Get the humour module here - https://www.skool.com/gmp-vips-1236/classroom/32c78196?md=88b5da5a86684edca9727fae6a56de9500:00 Module Overview00:25 Portuguese Humour Mission01:52 Key Humor Vocabulary02:31 Live Chat and Links04:22 AI Skit Portuguese Female08:12 Alentejo as Joke Target10:09 Alentejano Joke Set14:33 Duck and Lawyer Finale16:52 Wrap Up and Weekend Plans17:36 AI Skit Portuguese Male20:38 A Team Call to ActionBecome 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
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  Fuel price go slow, Spanish data centre pushback benefit & Montenegro on Wall Street plus weather 23.09.2026 2min

  On Wednesday 23rd September 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news warns of a Friday truck protest against fuel prices that will affect the A1, A41 and A42. Other headlines include Spain’s tougher stance on data centres possibly pushing investment into Portugal, a tribute to singer-songwriter Jorge Palma after his death at 76, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro forecasting a surplus and growth above the European average while pitching state reform to Wall Street, and the construction sector warning that diesel prices threaten ongoing projects. The heatwave continues, with Lisbon at 33°C and Évora 37°C. Guests from Raw Sintra Biltong and Barak's Breaks join after the news.#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #TruckProtest #FuelPrices #JorgePalma #LuisMontenegro #DataCenters #Heatwave #RawSintra #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
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  Looming energy crisis, activity-based depression treatment & Jorge Palma passes away plus weather & currency 22.09.2026 2min

  On Tuesday 22nd September 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news reports that a health unit in Barcelos is prescribing exercise and therapy instead of medication for some patients with depression. Other headlines include the government urging energy conservation amid fuel concerns, the opening of the €40 million Lusíadas Beloura hospital in Sintra, the death of musician Jorge Palma at 76, Portugal’s productivity being lower than in 2000, and the former Chega Madeira leader leaving the party to sit as an independent. The heatwave continues, with Lisbon forecast at 31°C and Coimbra 37°C. Guest Jeremy Colledge joins to discuss movement as medicine - https://quantumqigong.co.uk#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #ExercisePrescription #Barcelos #JorgePalma #EnergyConservation #LusiadasBeloura #Heatwave #Portugal2026Become 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
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  Heatwave incoming, record high for cocaine seizures & who was Irish hero Trant? Plus weather & currency 21.09.2026 2min

  On Monday 21st September 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news reports record-high drug seizures amid surging cocaine trafficking, plus a heatwave with yellow warnings extended to 16 districts and temperatures climbing into the mid-30s. Other headlines include a 170 km Algarve charity cycle ride, António Costa and other leaders calling for UN reform, the Socialist Party doubling down on education as government popularity falls, and new PS housing proposals. Author Tim Richardson is featured ahead of his 26 September talk on Peninsular War hero Nicholas Trant. Lisbon is forecast to reach 32°C and Coimbra 37°C.GoodMorningPortugal, PortugalNews, Heatwave, NicholasTrant, TimRichardson, PeninsularWar, HousingCrisis, DrugSeizures, Portugal2026Become 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
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  Americans Top Portugal’s Golden Visa: Post-NHR Taxes, EU Passport Hedging & Real Estate Cycles 21.09.2026 6min

  This conversation discusses why Americans have become the top applicants for Portugal’s Golden Visa, linking the trend to long-term “hedging” with an EU option and the end of Portugal’s NHR regime, which has led some to face double taxation. Veronica - the original 'American in Portugal' - and Carl note the residency tax threshold of spending more than half the year in Portugal, and that U.S. citizens are taxed by the U.S. regardless, with possible tax credits if operating a business in Portugal. They mention delays and lack of streamlining in immigration processes, contrasting passport mobility (e.g., German/Irish) with difficulties faced by South Africans, and reflect on extended citizenship qualification timelines, motivations tied to family and safety, and real estate cycles, including Americans leaving after NHR ends and Chinese investment behaviour treating property as assets, sometimes creating “ghost” communities.00:00 Americans Lead Golden Visa01:13 Tax Residency and NHR Fallout01:43 Long Term Hedge for Families02:34 A Decade in Portugal Cycles03:07 Real Estate Wins and NHR Expiry04:24 Chinese Investor Asset Play05:05 Ghost Communities and Housing Risks05:50 Wrap Up and Where to FollowBecome 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
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  Nationality reform petition, functional longevity & millions for AI training - Portugal news, weather & currency 18.09.2026 2min

  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 #Portugal2026Become 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
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  US applicants top Golden Visas, criminal nationality disclosure & teachers abandon Algarve plus weather & currency 17.09.2026 2min

  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 #Portugal2026Become 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
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  Volta recycling backlash, cost of living concerns & #regenag food fest plus weather & currency 16.09.2026 2min

  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 #Portugal2026Become 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
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  What would Zé Say? The Wisdom of Portugal's 'Everyman', Zé Povinho, reborn for the 21st Century... 15.09.2026 19min

  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 Povinho00:54 A to Z Community Quiz01:46 Origins and Creator03:56 Anti Hero and Manguito06:13 Museum Visit and Vocab09:01 Modern Zé Bot Reveal12:43 First Bot Q and Paciência13:57 Foreigners in Portugal16:31 Weekend Advice and Wrap18:13 Final Goodbye and TeaserBecome 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
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  Really huge vegetables, internet outages & airport delays plus weather & currency 15.09.2026 3min

  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 #Portugal2026Become 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
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  Why Fuel Is So Expensive in Portugal: Nearly Half the Pump Price Is Tax 14.09.2026 11min

  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 Shock01:29 Breaking Down Petrol Costs03:17 Diesel Taxes and Real Costs05:28 Portugal vs EU Prices06:27 EVs Not a Simple Fix08:11 Practical Alternatives to Driving09:54 15 Minute City Debate11:10 Switching to AI NewsBecome 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
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  Almost half of fuel cost is tax, Sophia solar slashed & heat to continue plus weather & currency 14.09.2026 2min

  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 #Portugal2026Become 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
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  Filomena Pascoal on Teaching Portuguese: Consistency, Confidence, and Funny Misunderstandings 13.09.2026 20min

  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 Introductions00:52 Meet Filomena Pascoal02:33 Teaching and Translation Work05:39 Teaching Style and Courses09:34 Advice for Learning Portuguese11:35 Pronunciation and Funny Mixups20:13 Closing Thanks and Weekend PlansBecome 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
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  Environmental groups demand action after fresh wildlife deaths - Paul Rees' Salgados Update 12.09.2026 16min

  Full story - https://www.portugalresident.com/environmental-groups-demand-action-after-fresh-wildlife-deaths-near-salgados-lagoon/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
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  Portuguese cyberdefence boost, Café Nicola blaze & €200 for pensioners plus weather & currency On Friday 11th September 2026, Carl Munson’s 11.09.2026 2min

  On Friday 11th September 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news reports that the Portuguese Armed Forces are strengthening cyber defences through partnerships with national firms BlackRoute and Ethiac, backed by more than €920,000. Other headlines include President António José Seguro visiting the Algarve, a ministerial call for fiscal responsibility in the state budget, Portugal ranking low in EU funding execution, a fire at historic Café Nicola in Lisbon injuring three people, and low-income pensioners set to receive a €200 December bonus. Temperatures remain high, with Lisbon forecast to reach 31°C and Évora 34°C.Keep in touch 24/7 - https://portugaltalkradio.com/#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #CyberDefence #CafeNicola #PensionBonus #Algarve #StateBudget #FeelgoodFriday #Portugal2026Become 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
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  International Port Wine Day: Saúde to the Douro, Port’s History, and Portuguese Wine Vocabulary 10.09.2026 6min

  Celebrating International Port Wine Day on 10 September, marking the 1756 anniversary when the Marquês de Pombal created the Companhia Geral de Agricultura das Vinhas do Alto Douro and established Alto Douro as the world’s first officially demarcated, regulated wine region, later commemorated as Port Wine Day in 2014 by the Douro and Port Wine Institute.Ending with a Portuguese-learning “mission” featuring port-wine vocabulary, styles, and a conversation prompt: “Qual é o seu preferido? Por quê?”Get the SWAT Portuguese mission module - https://www.skool.com/gmp-vips-1236/classroom/5dbee6b1?md=acbf04cb4c8a4d2585187a4bcdbb67b3Become 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