The Velvet Hammer 9

The Velvet Hammer Episode 9: This week, we jump into a convo about why many politicians seem to be so unfit for the job amidst their health problems. And why are so many people voting or considering themselves “uncommitted” in recent polls? In Argentina, soup kitchens are getting slammed in the wake of Milei’s shock therapy and the head of the “welfare” ministry seems to refuse to give government support to those in need, especially those that can’t afford food. Then we respond to the air transport union strike and consider that students get an extra week of vacation because teachers go on strike next. We get shocked by the number of rich people getting subsidies here–like for boats? Plus, provinces are fighting back against Milei for not receiving their subsidies–even going as far as threats to cut off energy production to the capital. In environmental news, fires are burning up Texas and Kentucky, and we’re seeing a food shortage on the horizon… Coming every Thursday, this is The Velvet Hammer with your hosts, Jonny, Tom, & Tadeo, three American expats recording from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Brought to you by One Eleven Entertainment.