Português: Joseph Pulitzer & Co. [2026.04.10]

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On World Health Day, discover the life of Portuguese artist Almada Negreiros, born in 1893.

The episode begins with the host, Isabel, greeting listeners and noting that April 7 is World Health Day. She immediately shifts to discussing Portuguese artist Almada Negreiros, born on that date in 1893, reading a biography from the Gulbenkian website that outlines his early work, involvement with avant-garde movements, and later career as a painter and writer. The host reads one of his poems, 'A minha sombra sou eu', and a passage from 'A Invenção do Dia Claro'. Next, she transitions to American jazz singer Billie Holiday, born April 7, 1915, summarizing her difficult childhood, rise in Harlem, and the significance of 'Strange Fruit' as an anti-lynching protest song, including a Brazilian version by Seu Jorge. The host then discusses Joseph Pulitzer, born April 10, 1847, detailing his Hungarian-Jewish background, immigration to the U.S., enlistment in the Civil War, and career in journalism, including owning the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and The New York World. She explains his health struggles, involvement in yellow journalism, and establishment of the Pulitzer Prizes. The episode briefly covers mathematician Joseph-Louis Lagrange, who died April 10, 1813, noting his Italian origins and contributions to mathematics. It mentions filmmaker Michael Curtis, died April 10, 1962, highlighting his Hungarian roots and direction of 'Casablanca'. The host talks about Hungarian writer Péter Esterházy, born April 14, 1950, and his literary achievements. She discusses mathematician Emmy Noether, died April 14, 1935, emphasizing her work in algebra and physics. The episode concludes with philosopher Simone de Beauvoir, died April 14, 1986, summarizing her feminist ideas and relationship with Jean-Paul Sartre, who died April 15, 1980, with quotes from both. The host ends by noting Leonardo da Vinci's birth and the Titanic sinking on April 15.

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A Portuguese program links Almada Negreiros, Joseph Pulitzer, and Sartre through art, journalism, freedom, and power.

This Portuguese-language single-episode review follows an April 10 program that moves from World Health Day and the creation of the World Health Organization into a broader reflection on culture, journalism, and political thought.

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You can move from Almada Negreiros to Joseph Pulitzer and Sartre without leaving one thoughtful Portuguese program.

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