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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2025 · 25 MIN

An outside perspective on the US with special guest Romeu Bairos

from Unapologetically First Gen · host Lesley Braga, Stacy Braga

In this episode, we’re joined by a very special guest—our cousin, Romeu Bairos, a Portuguese musician, actor, and performer known for traditional Azorean music. We talk about:His time on the Portuguese version of The VoiceWhy singing in your natural accent is a big deal Reconnecting with long-lost cousins and finding home in BostonPissing off MAGA aunties at Portuguese festivalsHis acting career and upcoming movie based on a banned communist novelAnd yes, why capitalism is the cows’ worst enemyWe also get into deeper themes around nationalism, safety as an immigrant in the U.S., and what it means to speak out even when it feels risky.This one’s heavy and hilarious. Check out Romeu’s music here:https://open.spotify.com/artist/6H3GT3ggWowSo4R8LkGPP0?si=eJcGFCLJTFikvig_5TJXTgIf you are being affected by ICE: If you or someone you know is facing immigration enforcement, the ACLU has multilingual guides on how to respond and protect your rights.https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rightsJoin the Conversation:Got episode ideas or stories to share? Join the Patreon to stay in the loop for Season 2. http://patreon.com/UnapologeticallyFirstGenPodcastThanks for listening and supporting the show! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review if you enjoy the show. It really helps us grow. 

In this episode, we’re joined by a very special guest—our cousin, Romeu Bairos, a Portuguese musician, actor, and performer known for traditional Azorean music. We talk about:His time on the Portuguese version of The VoiceWhy singing in your natural accent is a big deal Reconnecting with long-lost cousins and finding home in BostonPissing off MAGA aunties at Portuguese festivalsHis acting career and upcoming movie based on a banned communist novelAnd yes, why capitalism is the cows’ worst enemyWe also get into deeper themes around nationalism, safety as an immigrant in the U.S., and what it means to speak out even when it feels risky.This one’s heavy and hilarious. Check out Romeu’s music here:https://open.spotify.com/artist/6H3GT3ggWowSo4R8LkGPP0?si=eJcGFCLJTFikvig_5TJXTgIf you are being affected by ICE: If you or someone you know is facing immigration enforcement, the ACLU has multilingual guides on how to respond and protect your rights.https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rightsJoin the Conversation:Got episode ideas or stories to share? Join the Patreon to stay in the loop for Season 2. http://patreon.com/UnapologeticallyFirstGenPodcastThanks for listening and supporting the show! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review if you enjoy the show. It really helps us grow.

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