Ep. 21 Desensitized, Distrustful & Divided: What’s Really Driving Europe’s Protests?
Why is Europe protesting? Carson, Paulina and Brandon, three expats in Spain, work through five theories behind the unrest, from cost of living and education cuts to failed integration and the darker “planned chaos” ideas. Along the way they ask whether we’ve become desensitized to filmed tragedy, why we trust politicians so little, and what AI means for it all. A heavy one, with a bit of hope at the end.
Recorded on October 25th, 2026
Mentioned in the podcast:
It’s Starting: The Fall of Europe: https://youtu.be/8cufVZ_Q39s?si=ShIMGidRTX4mCdsO
Spanish Taxes 2023…
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