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The PALCUS Podcast Channel is the only podcast channel dedicated to the advancement of the Portuguese American community. It is hosted by the Portuguese-American Leadership Council of the United States. www.palcus.org

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  1. Tudo Português - Olivia Melo

    Our guest today is Olivia Melo, who is the Director of City Libraries for the City of New Bedford, MA. She talks about the Casa da Saudade Branch, which is the only Portuguese public library in the United States. The library also has a Bookmobile program, in addition to books, it will deliver...

  2. Tudo Português - Roberto Machado

    Today's guest is Roberto Machado, a retired high school teacher and author, who talks about his book “An Azorean in Canada: A Memoir”. The book traces his adventures and misadventures from when he was born in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, to the moment that he emigrated and set foot in...

  3. Tudo Português - Lara dos Passos Corgin

    Today's guest is Lara dos Passos Corgin, an educator from Richmond, VA. Join us as she talks about the casas do povo in Madeira and how that is the model for the rural non-profit she is going to start in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Learn more at https://johndospassos.institute/

  4. Tudo Português - Antonio Correia/Gardunhos

    Today's guest is Antonio Correia who talks about Gardunhos and how this project came to be. Gardunhos is a music-literary project that consists of an experimental fusion between traditional Portuguese music and an affection for the Portuguese medieval era and medieval culture, mentality, history...

  5. PALITICUS - Daniel Francisco

    Today we have the pleasure of speaking with returning guest Daniel Francisco, who is now mayor of Englishtown, NJ. He talks about how the election process works in the state of New Jersey.

  6. Tudo Português - Young Adult Portuguese Society (YAPS)

    Today we have our first guests from South Africa: Eurico, Ricardo and Micaela from YAPS. The Young Adult Portuguese Society (YAPS) is a group of young inspiring professionals and entrepreneurs in South Africa with Portuguese heritage that host various events for our communities based across South...

  7. Tudo Português - Katherine Vaz

    Today's guest is author Katherine Vaz. She talks about how she began writing and the people who supported her. She is the first Portuguese-American to have her work recorded by the Library of Congress (Hispanic Division) and teaches “Writing the Luso Experience” each summer in the Disquiet...

  8. PALITICUS - Frank Ferreira

    Today's guest is Frank Ferreira, who is the Conselheiro das Comunidades Portuguesas for the Washington, DC jurisdiction. He is also Founder & CEO of FERREIRA International (Fi). He joins us today to talk about the Portuguese Elections, how it works, and what improvements are needed to make it a...

  9. PALITICUS - Rui Pereira

    Today's guest is Rui Pereira, Mayor of Wickenburg, AZ and Honorary Consul of Portugal in Arizona. Rui was born in Portugal and emigrated to the US with his family when he was a teenager. He talks about his path to becoming involved in politics and his role as Honorary Consul.

  10. Tudo Portugues - The Portuguese Kids

    Today's guests Brian Martins and Derrick DeMelo are the creative forces behind The Portuguese Kids, being born and raised in Fall River, Massachusetts - a Portuguese Mecca - they use their upbringing as inspiration for their live comedy shows, hilarious musical parodies, and viral videos. Their...

  11. Tudo Portugues - John dos Passos Coggin

    Today's guest is John dos Passos Coggin, he is the maternal grandson of renowned Portuguese-American author John Dos Passos. With his family, he curates the John Dos Passos literary estate. He is committed to preserving the Dos Passos legacy of art, writing, and human rights advocacy. He serves…

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  12. Tudo Português - Jeremiah Duarte Bills

    Today's guest is Jeremiah Duarte Bills. Called a “master of his craft,” by pastry chef Johnny Iuzinni, Jeremiah Duarte Bills is a baker, a musician and an ambassador for all things Portuguese. Growing up in a dessert-obsessed family in Loomis, CA, he began baking in college as a way to connect to...

  13. Tudo Português - Elaina Vieira

    Today's guest is Elaina Vieira, Executive Director of the Carlos Vieira Foundation in Livingston, CA. Elaina talks about the work done by the Foundation and the San Joaquin Valley Portuguese Festival. This year's festival is on April 19-21, 2024. The Carlos Vieira Foundation is a 501(c)(3)...

  14. Tudo Português - Luisa Carreiro Powe

    Today we are joined by Luisa Carreiro Powe who has been a Physician Assistant since 1990. She talks about her career path and what being a Physician Assistant entails and how speaking Portuguese helped her. https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisa-carreiro-powe-a4518282/

  15. Tudo Portugues - Anita Lucas

    Our guest today is Anita Lucas, our first guest from Texas, and she is here to tell us all about the Portuguese community in Texas. She runs the Facebook group Portuguese and Proud in Texas. https://www.facebook.com/groups/186979598513771

  16. Tudo Portugues - Centro Portugues Watsonville

    Today we are joined by Tony Gregorio and Fatima Bettencourt from Centro Português de Nossa Senhora de Fatima in Watsonville, CA. They talk about how they got involved and what the Center is all about. https://www.facebook.com/HolyMaryWatsonville/

  17. Tudo Portugues - David Rodrigues

    Today's guest is David Rodrigues from How to cook Portuguese Stuff. David was born in the USA to Portuguese parents, and he takes complicated Portuguese recipes and makes them easy for you to make at home! https://howtocookportuguesestuff.com/ https://www.facebook.com/howtocookportuguesestuff...

  18. PALITICUS - Ep. 056: Ron Freitas

    Our guest today is Ron Freitas, who is the 42nd District Attorney of San Joaquin County. A career prosecutor, Ron has served the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office in a myriad of roles including the Supervising Deputy District Attorney of the Gang Violence Suppression Unit, the Chief...

  19. Tudo Portugues - Inês F. Oliveira

    Today's guest is Inês F. Oliveira, a debut author from Portugal. She discusses her first book Calvin And The Sugar Apples and the process of writing. She believes words have the power to scatter light into children’s eyes and insists on reading aloud with her children every night....

  20. Tudo Portugues - PBBI Fresno State

    Today's guest is Diniz Borges from the Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute. PBBI strives to be the hub for cultural, literary, pedagogical, and research resources for the diverse Portuguese Diaspora in the San Joaquin Valley and the entire State. We seek to be a congregating venue for cultural...

  21. PALITICUS - Ep. 055: Michael Resendes

    Our guest today is Mike Rezendes, an investigative reporter with the global investigations team at the Associated Press. Previously, he worked for the Boston Globe Spotlight Team and shared a Pulitzer Prize for revealing the cover-up of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. Mike was also a…

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  22. Tudo Portugues - Luso-American Education Foundation (LAEF) Cultural Youth Summer Camp

    Today we are joined by Joann Malta-Weingard and Gary Resendes from the Luso-American Education Foundation (LAEF) Cultural Youth Summer Camp. The first Youth Cultural Summer Camp was held in 1998 at UC Santa Cruz. Since that time, summer camps have been held at 13 different University of…

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  23. PALITICUS - Ep. 054: Andre Correa D'Almeida

    Today's guest is André Corrêa d’Almeida, Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia University and Founder of All4Integrity. All4Integrity is the first and only organization and global network created in Portugal to advance a culture of integrity, transparency, and social justice. It quickly became…

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  24. Tudo Portugues - Jenny "JM" Da Silva

    Today's Guest is Jenny "JM" Da Silva, who is Director of Quality Assurance Department at GenPsych in New Jersey. Join us as we talk about mental health in our community. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jm-dasilva/ [email protected]

  25. Tudo Portugues - George Reis

    Our guest today is George Reis from New York who joins us to talk about Agostinho da Silva, who was a Portuguese philosopher, essayist, and writer. His thought combines elements of pantheism and millenarism, an ethic of renunciation (like in Buddhism or Franciscanism), and a belief in freedom as...

  26. PALITICUS - Ep. 052: Chris Corgas

    Today's guest is Chris Corgas, Deputy Director of the Community Economic Development Division of the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development. His focus is on strengthening San Francisco’s business corridors, mixed-use neighborhoods, public spaces, and commercial centers through...

  27. Tudo Portugues - Ramana Vieira

    Our guest today is Ramana Vieira, a fado singer from Northern California. Listen in as she talks about her start in musical theater and then migrating to fado. Vieira’s work captures traditional Fado and influences from the Portuguese diaspora in a musical tapestry that ranges from the…

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  28. PALITICUS - Ep. 051: Jennifer Mendes Dwyer

    Jennifer Mendes Dwyer is Deputy Executive Director of Progressive Maryland and she also holds an elected position on the Democratic Central Committe of Baltimore County. She talks about how she got involved and the importance her Portuguese heritage had in this decision....

  29. Tudo Portugues - Marco Fernandes

    Today's guest is Marco Fernandes, from Sagres Vacations in Fall River, MA. Marco is a PALCUS Director and talks about his experience growing up in the Portuguese Community and how that experience is different today. https://www.sagresvacations.com/

  30. PALITICUS - Daniel Francisco

    Today's guest is Daniel Francisco, a self-proclaimed activist. Daniel is a councilman and is now running unopposed for mayor of Englishtown, NJ. He is also the president of the non-profit Blue Star Union. https://twitter.com/DFrancisco7 https://www.bluestarunion.com

  31. Tudo Portugues - San Pablo Hall

    Today's guest is Lino Amaral, who is very involved with the Portuguese community, talking about the San Pablo Hall and their unique situation. https://www.facebook.com/sphga

  32. PALITICUS - Ep. 050: Jake Oliveira

    Massachusetts State Senator Jake Oliveira is a fourth-generation Ludlow resident. He is the great-grandson of immigrants from Portugal and Poland. Active in his community for nearly two decades, Jake was elected as a Ludlow precinct member at 18 and to the Ludlow School Committee at 22, where he...

  33. PALITICUS - Ep. 049: Zachery Ramos

    Today's guest is Zachery Ramos, who is the President & Creator of the Traveling Library and is currently on the Gustine School Board. He also ran for Mayor of the small town of Gustine in California at the age of 19. Zachery was the recipient of the 2019 PALCUS Young Portuguese-American…

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  34. PALITICUS - Ep. 048: Andre Martins

    Today's guest is Andre Martins, Founder and Creative Director of Post Armada. Post Armada is a full sail creative, video production and post-production agency in Washington D.C. He talks about his involvement in political campaigns through his business. Learn more about Post Armada at...

  35. PALITICUS - Ep. 047: Former Rep. Patrick Pihana Branco

    Patrick Pihana Branco was the State Representative for Hawaiʻi House District 50 (Kailua and Kāne‘ohe Bay) from 2020 to 2022. He was born and raised in Kailua, and spent his summers at his great-great grandfather’s small farm in Kurtistown on Hawaiʻi island. Branco served as a U.S. diplomat for...

  36. PALITICUS - Ep. 046: Judge Michèle Patrão Forsythe

    Judge Michèle Patrão Forsythe is a family court judge for the Ninth Judicial Circuit in South Carolina. Judge Forsythe was elected to the court by the South Carolina General Assembly in 2016 and was re-elected in 2022. Michèle is a first-generation American, fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. She...

  37. Toastmasters International - Portuguese Bilingual Group

    Join us as we speak to Maria Azevedo and Ryan Ostorero about Toastmaster International and the Portuguese Bilingual Group. Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development, with more than 364,000 members in over 16,200 clubs in 145 countries. Whether you…

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  38. PALITICUS - Ep. 045: RI Bill

    Join us as former PALCUS directors Daniel da Ponte from RI and Jack De Oliveira from CT discuss the previous RI Bill to remove “Portuguese” as Minority Business category, and learn what PALCUS has done to try to prevent this from happening....

  39. Tudo Portugues - Middlebury Language Academy

    Luis Gonçalves is the Director of the Portuguese School, of the Middlebury Language Schools, which features a seven-week summer immersion program, offering beginner through advanced-level Portuguese languages courses. Established in 2003, the Portuguese School is one of 13 Middlebury Language...

  40. Tudo Portugues - Paul Silva

    Tudo Português Podcast: Today's guest is Paulo Silva, Chief Risk Officer at Greenwood Credit Union in Warwick, RI. He talks about different ways to show Portuguese pride and spread the word about the Portuguese community.

  41. Discovery Language Academy - Leslie Vicente

    Today we speak to Leslie Vicente, Executive Director of the Discovery Language Academy in New Bedford, MA. Discovery Language Academy provides innovative opportunities for language acquisition and application to learners of all ages and backgrounds so that they may progress towards their...

  42. Tudo Portugues - Magic Valley Portuguese Hall

    Today's guest is Grace Moreira, from the Magic Valley Portuguese Hall in Wendell, Idaho. Did you know there is an active Portuguese Community in Idaho? The Hall strives to bring the Portuguese community together to celebrate the traditions. https://www.facebook.com/MVPH.Idaho/

  43. Tudo Portugues - Freeport - Clarksburg Festa

    Today's guests are Monica Sousa and Joe D'Alessandro from the Freeport/Clarksburg Festa, held annually 8 weeks after Easter Sunday at the I.D.E.S. Portuguese Hall, Clarksburg, CA. Learn more about the Festa at https://www.facebook.com/FreeportFesta/

  44. NextGen Podcast - Sofia Almeida

    Today's guest is Sofia Almeida from New York. Sofia is a part of the Portuguese community in Queens, NY where she spends time volunteering whether it be to help organize events for the children and the community or assisting in the Portuguese school. Sofia has pioneered the NY Portuguese Pop-Up...

  45. Alzuleycha - Ana Sofia Gurreiro

    Today's guest is Ana Sofia Paulo Guerreiro from Alzuleycha. ALZULEYCHA was was founded in 2015 and honors and praises the long and rich Portuguese architecture heritage, perpetuating the architectural and design details in decoration pieces. ALZULEYCHA makes inspirational decoration accessories...

  46. Saudade Theater - Diogo Martins

    Our first guest is Diogo Martins from Saudade Theater. Diogo is an actor, writer and producer born and raised in Lisbon, Portugal, currently based in New York. Saudade Theatre is the first and only theatre company in the United States dedicated to producing original and thought-provoking work...

  47. Leandra Furtado Rivera

    Today's guest is Leandra Furtado Rivera, Development Coordinator at Seed Global Health. Read her article in the Portuguese Tribune https://www.portuguesetribune.com/articles/legacy-of-resiliency/ Leandra has spent most of her professional career working in higher education development, most...

  48. Universidade Catolica Portuguesa

    Today's guest is Dr. Maria Inês Romba, Head of Development at Universidade Católica Portuguesa. Learn more about Catolica at: https://www.ucp.pt PALCUS has a partnership with Católica University in Portugal, where one of their Fellowships will be reserved for a PALCUS Member. The Fellowship…

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  49. NextGen Podcast - Mariana Brazão

    Today’s guest is Mariana Brazão. Mariana Brazão was born in Lisbon, Portugal, and moved to the United States with her parents when she was nine months old. Mariana is a 2019-2020 Fulbright U.S. Student Program Research Grant recipient to Brazil. She has curated the online exhibit Representation...

  50. NextGen Podcast - Michael da Silva

    This week’s guest is Michael da Silva. Michael was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. After graduation, Michael worked for the Bank of Montreal in the Portuguese community in Toronto. After completing his MBA at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX, Michael now works in corporate finance...

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