12/20/12

Latin Pulse: 12.20.2012

This week, Latin Pulse comes one day early to provide a special centered around the myths of the Mayan calendar.  Although some wrongly attribute beliefs about a doomsday on Dec. 21, 2012 to the Mayan calendar, this program traces the origins of such misinformation and discusses Mayan astronomy, astrology, and religion.  The news segment of the program covers the creation of a new federal police force in Mexico and how that might affect the Drug War and human rights concerns in that country.

In-depth interviews include:

Dr. Mark Van Stone of Southwest College;
and
Dr. David Freidel of Washington University.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Curt Devine

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(For a list of songs used in this special, please click here.)


 (The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 28 MB.)
 




















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12/14/12

Latin Pulse: 12.14.2012

Latin Pulse this week takes a close look at politics and elections in Ecuador, with presidential elections coming in that South American country in February of 2013. Ecuador's President Rafael Correa is far ahead in most polls, but does he face any real political or policy challenges?  The program attempts to answer that question while also looking at Correa's inconsistent record regarding free speech.  Both the news segment of the program and a commentary focus on the renewed health concerns regarding President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela.

In-depth interviews include:

Rob Albro of the Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS) at American University;
and
Luis Botello of the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ).

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Curt Devine

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12/7/12

Latin Pulse: 12.07.2012

With the passing this week of the third anniversary of the incarceration of Alan Gross, Latin Pulse returns to a focus on Cuba. The program looks at prospects for change between the U.S. and Cuba during the next term of the Obama administration.  The program also features discussion of a new mini-documentary produced by Cuban documentary-makers about housing conditions in Havana, an example of reforms and a loosening of communication controls.

In-depth interviews include:

Phil Peters of the Lexington Institute;
and
Prof. Bill Gentile of American University.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Curt Devine
Writer: Jordan D'eri.

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11/30/12

Latin Pulse: 11.30.2012

This week Latin Pulse returns with a focus on Mexico and the man elected to lead that nation for the next six years:  Enrique Peña Nieto.  The program looks deeply at politics in Mexico including the history of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI, by its Spanish acronym) and prospects for how that party will help Peña Nieto govern a country confronted by the challenges of corruption and the violent Drug War. The program also discussed Peña Nieto's visit to Washington, D.C. this week and how the administration of President Barack Obama will respond to this leadership change in Mexico.

In-depth interviews include:

Eric Olson of the Wilson Center;
and
Dr. John Ackerman of the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM).

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Curt Devine
Writers: Jordan D'eri and Colin Campbell.

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11/16/12

Latin Pulse: 11.16.2012

This week Latin Pulse provides a special focus on telenovelas, the very popular cultural form produced throughout the region and exported successfully worldwide.  The program includes insights on the gender issues raised by these popular shows and the program looks at how these shows demonstrate how the Drug War is resonating culturally.  The news segment of the program deals with announcements this week from U.S. President Barack Obama about the prospects for comprehensive immigration reform during his second term in office.

In-depth interviews include:

Prof. Carolina Acosta-Alzuru of the University of Georgia;
and
Prof. Nataly Guzman of the Universidad de CentroAmerica in El Salvador.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Curt Devine
Writers: Jordan D'eri and Colin Campbell.

(To download or stream this podcast, click here.)

To see a list of musical themes cited in this podcast from the telenovelas under analysis, please go here.

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11/9/12

Latin Pulse: 11.09.2012

Cuba is again the central focus on Latin Pulse with the second part of our interview with Judy Gross, the wife of Alan Gross, who is imprisoned in Cuba.  The program also analyzes the upcoming primary elections in Honduras and the candidates from the three major parties.  This episode also includes a commentary about the importance of the Latino community in the recent elections in the United States.  The news segment of the program covers the recent earthquake in Guatemala.


In-depth interviews include:
Judy Gross and her attorney Jared Genser;
and
Prof. Dario Euraque of Trinity College.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Curt Devine
Writers: Colin Campbell and Jordan D'eri.

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11/2/12

Latin Pulse: 11.02.2012

This week, Latin Pulse focuses on the elections in the United States and what issues that concern Latin America have made the radar screens of the major party candidates.  The program focuses primarily on the issue of immigration and undocumented immigrants, along with a focus on business opportunities in Latin America that could be pursued after the presidential election.  The news segment of the program deals with voting and democracy in Argentina and how that country has lowered its voting age.

In-depth interviews include:
Prof. Alan Kraut of American University,
and
Prof. Frank DuBois of American University.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Curt Devine
Writer: Colin Campbell.

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10/26/12

Latin Pulse: 10.26.2012

Spirituality and religion are at the heart of Latin Pulse this week.  The program discusses the rise of Santeria, tracing the religion from its Afro-Cuban roots to the variety of countries in Latin America that find it appealing.  The program also discusses the popularity of the Mexican folk saint known as Santa Muerte, and traces her history back through the Spanish Inquisition up to modern times and the Drug War.  The news segment of the program has an update on the destructive Hurricane Sandy.


In-depth interviews include:
Michael Atwood Mason of the Smithsonian Institution and author of Living Santeria;
and
Prof. R. Andrew Chesnut of Virginia Commonwealth University and author of Devoted to Death.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Curt Devine
Writers: Jordan D'eri and Colin Campbell.

(To download or stream this podcast, click here.)

 (Michael Atwood Mason also authors the blog Baba Who? Babalú!.)

 (The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 28 MB.)


























 
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10/19/12

Latin Pulse: 10.19.2012

With the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis this week, Latin Pulse focuses on that island nation.  The program features an interview with Judy Gross, the wife of Alan Gross, a U.S. government contractor imprisoned in Cuba.  The program also looks at how a crisis from 50 years ago continues framing relations between the United States and Cuba.  The news segment of the program has an update on the peace talks between the Colombian government and the FARC guerrilla movement.

In-depth interviews include:
Judy Gross and her attorney Jared Genser;
and
Phil Brenner of American University.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Curt Devine
Writer: Jordan D'eri.

(To download or stream this podcast, click here.)

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10/11/12

Latin Pulse: 10.12.2012

Venezuela and Colombia provide the central focus this week on Latin Pulse.  The program looks forward to the peace talks set to begin in the next week concerning the civil war in Colombia, where Venezuela's foreign policy also plays a role.  The program also analyzes the re-election of President Hugo Chavez in Venezuela.  The program looks at the complex ties between the Drug War, Colombia's civil war, and Venezuela.  The program also looks at the ties between Venezuela, China and Iran, fostered by Chavez.

In-depth interviews include:
Juan Carlos Hidalgo, the Cato Institute;
and
Stephen Johnson, the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Curt Devine
Writers: Colin Campbell and Jordan D'eri.

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10/5/12

Latin Pulse: 10.05.2012

Heated elections in Venezuela draw a special focus this week on Latin Pulse. With voters headed to the polls on Sunday, Oct. 7 the program features two in-depth interview that take a look at both politics and media policy in Venezuela.  The program includes coverage of the latest polls and how credible they might be in a country where polling agencies are as polarized as the political landscape.  The news segment of the program covers the announcement this week that Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos has cancer.  The program also features a commentary on Mexico's soon-to-be-installed government.

In-depth interviews include:
Carlos Lauria, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ);
and
Alex Main, the Center for Economic and Policy Research.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Curt Devine
Writer: Colin Campbell.

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9/28/12

Latin Pulse: 9.28.2012

This week marks a year online for Latin Pulse, and so the program is celebrating by featuring a review of some of the biggest stories of the year and includes some important interviewers that listeners may have missed the first time they went online.  The topics covered this week include the Drug War, immigration, the pope's trip to Latin America, Cuba's economic reforms and politics in Central America.  Unlike the rest of the program, the news segment is new this week, with coverage of the new abortion law in Uruguay.

Interviews include:
Luis Botello, International Center for Journalists (ICFJ);
Sonja Wolf, INSYDE;
Vicki Gass, Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA); 
Manuel Orozco, Inter-American Dialogue;
Jimena Aguilar of El Faro;
Eric Hershberg, Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS) of American University; 
Daniel Calingaert, Freedom House; and
Tom Quigley, formerly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Curt Devine
Writers: Jordan D'eri and Colin Campbell.

(Note: This podcast includes graphic descriptions of violence that may disturb some listeners.)

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9/21/12

Latin Pulse: 9.21.2012

With the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. this weekend, Latin Pulse devotes this special program to the literature of Latin America. The program features an interview with an award-winning Mexican author and goes in-depth on the literary themes contrasting newer writers with the older generation of Latin American writers.  The program also features a commentary on the trade bloc known as Mercosur. The news segment of the program covers the latest regarding the undercover arms smuggling sting gone wrong, known as "Fast and Furious," which the U.S. Congress held hearings about this week.

In-Depth Interviews:
Alberto Ruy Sanchez, Mexican author and
Nuria Vilanova of American University.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Writers: Colin Campbell, Jordan D'eri and Curt Devine.

(Note: This podcast explores adult themes in its discussion of literature.)

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9/14/12

Latin Pulse: 9.14.2012

Latin Pulse focuses on the weakness of some democracies in Latin America this week with a special program devoted to how constitutions are being bent to the will of some powerful forces.  The program discusses what are called "express coups" and the details of controversial governmental change in Paraguay and Honduras.  The program also looks at the judicial crisis in El Salvador which some characterized as a constitutional crisis.  The news segment of the program covers the Caravan for Peace that wound its way from Tijuana to Washington, D.C., lobbying for policy changes in the Drug War.

In-Depth Interviews:
Fulton Armstrong of the Center for Latin American and Latino Studies (CLALS) at American University, and
Geoff Thale of the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA).

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Writers: Jordan D'eri and Colin Campbell

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9/7/12

Latin Pulse: 9.07.2012

This week, Latin Pulse weighs in on the complex issues surrounding the asylum case of Wikileaks' founder Julian Assange who is being shielded from extradition by Ecuador.  The program also concludes its focus on the problems of indigenous groups in Colombia suffering during the country's long civil war.  The news segment of the program also looks at more details of the recently announced peace process that many hope will end Colombia's war.  The program also includes a commentary about the peace process.

In-Depth Interviews:
Carlos Lauria of the Committee to Protect Journalists, and
Gimena Sanchez of the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA).

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Jenna Longoria
Writers: Jordan D'eri and Colin Campbell

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8/31/12

Latin Pulse: 8.31.2012

This week Latin Pulse focuses on indigenous issues in Latin America.  The program discusses the controversial Belo Monte Dam under construction in Brazil and the legal cases that have failed to halt the project.  The dam will have direct effects on indigenous groups and urban residents who will be displaced by flooding caused by the dam.  The program also looks at the controversial practice of herbicidal spraying as a method in the Drug War and how that has caused health problems and posed other challenges for indigenous groups such as the Embera-Katio, Embera-Chami, and Awa people of Colombia. The news segment, this week, covers the oil refinery fire in Venezuela, which killed dozens of people.

In-Depth Interviews:
Dr. Eve Bratman of American University, and
Gimena Sanchez of the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA).

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Jenna Longoria

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8/24/12

Latin Pulse: 8.24.2012

Latin Pulse returns from another brief summer hiatus this week with a special focus on Argentina.  The program includes in-depth interviews about the Argentine economy, the Falkland Islands/Malvinas dispute, the country's diplomacy, and Argentina's controversial media reform law. The news segment, this week, covers the latest on the dispute between Ecuador and the United Kingdom over asylum for the founder of Wikileaks, Julian Assange.

In-Depth Interviews:
Peter Hakim of the Inter-American Dialogue, and
Victoria Villegas of Argentina's AFSCA.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Lydia Beyoud

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8/10/12

Latin Pulse: 8.10.2012

Latin Pulse returns this week from a brief summer hiatus with an interview conducted in Mexico City about the dangers of immigration and a deep discussion of how problems with immigration link to both the Drug War and Mexico's long-time problem with human rights.  The program also includes discussion of Brazil's economic success despite the global financial crisis. The news segment, this week, covers the latest from student protests in Chile that have disrupted the capital, Santiago.

In-Depth Interviews:
Sonja Wolf of the Instituto para la Seguridad y la Democracia (INSYDE), and
Maria Antonietta del Tedesco Lins of the Universidade de São Paulo.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Lydia Beyoud

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7/27/12

Latin Pulse: 7.27.2012

This week, the focus is on gender issues and AIDS on this episode of Latin Pulse. With the 19th International AIDS Conference concluding, the program includes an interview with an AIDS activist in Honduras.  The program also includes the second part of an interview with one of the leading newspaper editors in Guatemala on issues confronting women  The commentary section deals with Brazil's economic challenges. The news segment of the program includes coverage of Raul Castro's speech calling for diplomatic talks with the United States.

In-Depth Interviews:
Ana Carolina Alpirez of elPeriodico, and
Sandra Zambrano of APUVIMEH.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Lydia Beyoud

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7/20/12

Latin Pulse: 7.20.2012

Latin Pulse provides a special focus this week on women's rights and issues in Latin America.  The program includes a frank discussion on such topics of rape and abortion in Latin America.  The news segment of the program includes discussion of the problem of money laundering in the Drug War in Mexico.

In-Depth Interviews:
Prof. Macarena Saez of the Washington College of Law at American University, and
Ana Carolina Alpirez of elPeriodico.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Lydia Beyoud

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7/13/12

Latin Pulse: 7.13.2012

This week, Latin Pulse looks at the new book Cuban Economic and Social Development and what it predicts regarding policy and politics in Cuba.  The program also deals with the fallout from the presidential change in Paraguay.  Latin Pulse introduces a new opinion feature this week that also takes a position on Paraguay.  The news segment of the program covers calls by Mexico's president-elect Enrique Pena Nieto for protestors to accept the outcome of the recent elections.

In-Depth Interviews:
Dr. Jorge Dominguez of Harvard University, and
Dr. Adrienne Pine of American University.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Lydia Beyoud

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7/6/12

Latin Pulse: 7.06.2012

Latin Pulse may be back in Washington, D.C. this week, but the focus is with the aftermath of the Mexican presidential elections and with the re-election campaign of President Hugo Chavez in Venezuela.  Although Enrique Pena Nieto of Mexico's Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) apparently won the election, new questions have arisen about corruption and voting irregularities.  Meanwhile, how will relations between the media and Chavez affect the voting in Venezuela.  Much more on presidential politics this week.

In-Depth Interviews:
José "Pepé" Carreño of Mexico's Excelsior, and
Vanessa Haces Gonzatti of Venezuela's Tal Cual.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Lydia Beyoud

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6/29/12

Latin Pulse: 6.29.2012

Latin Pulse comes remotely from Mexico this week, with presidential politics taking center stage.  Mexico will select a new president this weekend with the PRI's Enrique Pena Nieto leading the polls.  And this week, the decision by Paraguay's parliament to impeach and then remove President Fernando Lugo has caused diplomatic waves throughout Latin America.  The entire program is focused on these important presidential changes.

In-Depth Interviews:
José "Pepé" Carreño of Excelsior, and
Eric Hershberg of the Center for Latin American and Latino Studies at American University.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Lydia Beyoud

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6/22/12

Latin Pulse: 6.22.2012

Latin Pulse comes remotely from Guatemala this week, but the focus is elsewhere:  in Brazil and in Washington, D.C.  In Brazil, the largest U.N. conference ever, Rio+20 is concluding with some disappointed it did not take more aggressive action on the global environment and sustainability.  The program includes an in-depth interview reacting to events at the conference and includes a look forward at the expected decision from the U.S. Supreme Court on Arizona's controversial immigration law.  The news segment of the program covers the results of the G-20 Summit in Mexico.

In-Depth Interviews:
Craig Hanson of the World Resources Institute (WRI), and
Jayesh Rathod of the Washington College of Law at American University.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Vanessa Haces Gonzatti
Writer:  Lydia Beyoud

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6/15/12

Latin Pulse: 6.15.2012

Latin Pulse comes remotely from Honduras this week, with a special focus on Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, and Transgender (LGBT) issues.  The program discusses a recent study that focuses on 75 murders of members of the LGBT community in the past four years.  The discussion includes the murder cases of Erick Martinez and Walter Trochez. The program also discusses the wide disparities in LGBT rights throughout Latin America. The news segment of the program includes information about the upcoming G-20 Summit in Mexico.

In-Depth Interviews:
Sandra Zambrano of APUVIMEH, and
Mirka Negroni of San Francisco State University.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Vanessa Haces Gonzatti
Writer:  Lydia Beyoud

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