Me paró la policía en Puebla - The Police Sto...

We take you inside the fascinating tradition of El Trueque de Cholula and explain how bartering has connected people, products, and communities for centuries. We share examples of what people exchanged this year—from fruits, vegetables, and handmade goods to clothing, groceries, ...  Show more

We’re taking a closer look at El Salvador, from its Indigenous roots and fascinating history to its economy, currency, changing reputation for safety, and close ties with the United States. We explore the places that make the country worth visiting, including volcanoes, crater la ...  Show more

Listen to a dialogue between a police officer and a driver who has just been stopped for speeding. You can read the transcript for this episode on the website https://www.portugueselab.com/podcast/084-stopped-by-police-in-portuguese 

So I got pulled over for the first time this week! I doubted I would share what happened but then came to realize it taught me such a good lesson of slowing down!! Obviously while driving, but also in life. I wanted to share just as a reminder of why speeding is so dangerous sinc ...  Show more

You know it’s going to be a wild episode when the customs officers get involved. Remi shares the wild story of how she found out she’s allergic to latex—and the weird connection it has to avocados?! Alisha opens up about her (very real) run-in with the law, getting stopped by cus ...  Show more

Harnessing the creativity of a megalopolis isn't easy, but Mexico City shows us how it's done. Follow a real-life superhero who dons a luchador mask and cape to protect his fellow residents from speeding cars, learn how citizens are hacking their way to a better public transport ...  Show more