Was it Morocco? Was it the smugglers? What really happened during the Ceuta migration crisis? And could it change Spain’s relationship with immigration?
In this episode of The Bubble Podcast, we unpack immigration in Spain, interview journalist and author David Jiménez about El director and the relationship between media and power, and explore some of Spain’s most inexplicable cultural obsessions.
First, Adrián Bono and Ian Mount explain the Ceuta migration crisis: what happened, why it matters in Spanish politics and society, and what its long-term implications could be for Spain and the rest of Europe.
Then, Ignacio de los Reyes interviews David Jiménez https://open.spotify.com/show/3ojf91tANXd6VVz4pd6rbF?si=18c5601ac36d4fe4 ahead of the release of his film, El director, in Spanish cinemas this autumn. David explains why he believes Ceuta marks a turning point in Spanish attitudes towards immigration. They also discuss journalism in Spain and the tangled relationship between the media, political power and big business.
Finally, Adrián Bono and Ignacio de los Reyes explore Spain’s strangest traditions and cultural obsessions, from quirky celebrations to everyday objects found in Spanish homes that might horrify a foreign visitor. A journey through Spanish nostalgia, and the things Spaniards struggle to explain about themselves.
Hosted by Ian Mount, Adrián Bono and Ignacio de los Reyes.
Created in collaboration with A13 Content.
Follow us for more videos, leave a comment, and don’t forget to subscribe if you enjoy the show.
📥 Sign up for our free weekly newsletter for news and insights from Spain: https://www.thebubble.com
