Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2 podcast

Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2

Stanislav Piskunov

Each day, we bring you real-world news, explained clearly and simply in Spanish at an A2 level. Listen, learn, and improve your Spanish while staying informed. This podcast is brought to you by the LinguaSimplify app. Learn languages by reading real-world articles, simplified with AI to your level.

183 Episodes

U.S.–Iran Ceasefire Deal Opens Path to Nuclear Talks
6/18/2026
21:54
Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.This episode examines the framework agreement between Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian, which establishes a ceasefire, reopens the Strait of Hormuz, and launches new negotiations aimed at a long-term nuclear accord.
Spain’s Renewable Energy Revolution
6/16/2026
16:31
Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.This episode explores how Spain’s rapid expansion of wind and solar power is strengthening energy independence, lowering electricity costs, and positioning the country as a model for the clean energy transition.
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Spain’s Housing Affordability Crisis Deepens
6/11/2026
12:54
Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.This episode examines how soaring home prices and stagnant wages are making homeownership increasingly unattainable across Spain, particularly in regions such as Madrid and the Balearic Islands.
Europe Rethinks Its Dependence on China
6/9/2026
24:47
Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.This episode examines the EU’s strategy to reduce reliance on China by diversifying critical supply chains and prioritizing economic security, resilience, and strategic autonomy over pure cost efficiency.
Who Really Earns More in Europe?
6/4/2026
26:12
Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.This episode explores how net salaries vary across the European Union, revealing that while western countries lead in income, differences shrink considerably when adjusted for purchasing power and cost of living.
Spain’s Rental Crisis Reaches Record Levels
6/2/2026
18:25
Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.This episode examines Spain’s worsening housing affordability crisis, where rent now consumes a record share of income and is putting home independence increasingly out of reach for many people.
EU Grants Spain Budget Flexibility for Defense Spending
5/28/2026
13:39
Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.This episode explores how the European Commission is allowing Spain to temporarily exceed fiscal limits until 2028 in order to boost military and defense investment amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Spain’s Nursing Crisis Threatens Public Healthcare
5/27/2026
21:26
Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.This episode examines the growing crisis in Spain’s nursing sector, where poor working conditions, temporary contracts, and burnout are pushing many professionals to consider leaving the profession.
AI and Reindustrialization Reshape Global Manufacturing
5/21/2026
23:26
Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.This episode explores how Spanish and European industries are using AI, automation, and reshoring strategies to build more resilient supply chains amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Vox’s “National Priority” Proposal Meets EU Law
5/19/2026
12:29
Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.This episode examines Vox’s proposal to prioritize Spanish citizens in housing and social aid, and the legal clash between nationalist policies and European Union equality rules.

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