Eva Perón and the Birth of Argentine Populism

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the short but transformative life of Eva Perón, from her humble origins in Los Toldos to her rise as the most powerful woman in Argentine history. They discuss her work with the Eva Perón Foundation, which built hospitals, schools, and housing for the poor; her role in securing women's suffrage in 1947; and the famous 'Renunciation' speech of 1951, when she declined the vice presidential nomination under pressure from the military. Along the way, they touch on the descamisados (the shirtless ones) who adored her, the oligarchy that feared her, and the enduring myth of Evita — saint, martyr, or political operator. This episode digs into specific moments like the 1948 founding of the foundation, the 'Rainbow Tour' of Europe in 1947, and the 1955 Revolución Libertadora that toppled Perón and desecrated her body. A nuanced look at how one woman reshaped Argentine politics and welfare.

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