Showing posts with label Alan Gross. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alan Gross. Show all posts

1/23/15

Latin Pulse: 1.23.2015

The historic changes between Cuba and the United States are rolling out but the Obama administration is also making aggressive diplomatic moves throughout Latin America.  That strategic shift provides the centerpiece for discussion on Latin Pulse this week. The program takes a wide-ranging view of the geopolitical situation in Latin America and provides a preview of the summit next week of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC).  The news segment of the program focuses on the negotiations between the U.S. and Cuba and President Barack Obama's policy pronouncements on Cuba.

The program includes in-depth interviews with:

Adam Isacson of the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA); and
Michael McCarthy of American University's Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS).

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; 
Producer: Jim Singer; 
Engineering Support: Zach Kromer; and
Production Assistant: Gabriela Canchola.

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 (The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 42 MB.)
 






















































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1/2/15

Latin Pulse: 1.02.2015

This week, Latin Pulse looks at the historic decision of the United States and Cuba to normalize diplomatic relations.  After more than a half-century of tensions and embargoes, the next steps for Cuba are the central focus of this program.  The program also includes analysis of the human rights situation in the country and debates the effectiveness of democracy-building programs initiated by the United States.  The news segment of the program looks at the onset of recession in Venezuela and the reaction of the government to the economic problems.

The program includes an in-depth interview with:

Eric Hershberg of American University's Center for Latin American and Latino Studies (CLALS); and
Phil Peters of the Cuba Resource Center.
 
Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; 
Producer: Jim Singer; and
Associate Producer: Gabriela Canchola.

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 (The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 42 MB.)
 












































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12/19/14

Latin Pulse: 12.19.2014

In this special edition of Latin Pulse, we dip into the holiday spirit, literally, by exploring the spirit of tequila.  The program includes an in-depth discussion of the business and economics surrounding the trade of tequila and how the taste for tequila has changed, propelled by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).  The program also includes a tasting and discussion of top shelf tequilas. The news segment of the program looks at the historic proposal this week worked out between the Cuban and U.S. governments regarding discussions of normalizing diplomatic relations after more than 53 years of conflict.

The program includes an in-depth interview with:

Ramses Armendariz of Webster University.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; 
Producer: Jim Singer; and
Associate Producer: Gabriela Canchola.

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(To see a set list of songs used in the production of this program, please go here.)



 (The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 42 MB.)
 





























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12/5/14

Latin Pulse: 12.05.2014

This week, Latin Pulse puts its focus back on Cuba as Alan Gross, an imprisoned U.S. citizen passed the five year mark of his incarceration on the island.  The program includes an in-depth interview analyzing the Gross case and what it means for U.S.-Cuba relations.  The program also looks at the modern history of secret negotiations between the U.S. and Cuba and how those negotiations have subtly changed policy.  The news segment of the program looks at the resumption of peace talks in Colombia after the release of a general held captive by rebels.

The program includes in-depth interviews with:

Phil Peters of the Cuba Research Center; and
Bill LeoGrande of American University.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; 
Producer: Jim Singer; and
Associate Producer: Gabriela Canchola.

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 (The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 42 MB.)
 






































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12/5/13

Latin Pulse: 12.05.2013

A controversial election and a controversial prisoner hold the primary focus on Latin Pulse this week.  The election was held in Honduras, where opposition parties claim the National Party used fraud to stay in power.  The way the election was carried out has some questioning whether reforms to bolster the rule of law are possible.  The program also looks at the case of Alan Gross during the week he marked his fourth year incarcerated in Cuba.  The program looks at how the Gross case is tied to the case of the Cuban Five and U.S. support for Cuban exile groups.

The program includes interviews with:

Adriana Beltran of the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA); and
Bill LeoGrande of American University.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; and
Associate Producer: Megan Ekhaml.

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





































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6/14/13

Latin Pulse: 6.14.2013

Cuba is the central focus of Latin Pulse this week, with discussions of new diplomatic proposals and a new documentary about the island.  The debate about Cuba covers why the United States lists the country as a state sponsor of terrorism and how the two nations could move beyond their diplomatic deadlock.  The documentary preview includes views on the effects of the revolution and how race plays a key role in everyday Cuba.  The news segment discusses the recent railway tragedy in Argentina and the program also includes a commentary about China's trade and diplomacy with Latin America.

The program includes in-depth interviews with:

Andres Serbin of CRIES; and
Bill Gentile of American University.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Curt Devine
Writer: Zach Cohen.

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











 

 










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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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11/9/12

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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 (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.

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






























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5/4/12

Latin Pulse: 5.04.2012

Religion and politics, the topics we're told not to bring up in polite company take center stage this week on Latin Pulse, with the focus again returning to Cuba.  The Cuban government's response to the visit of Pope Benedict XVI continues to resonate across the island in the human rights community and beyond.  The program also includes news of the death of Sandinista leader Tomas Borge in Nicaragua.

In-Depth Interviews:
Tom Quigley formerly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and
Rev. Joe Eldridge of American University.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Lydia Beyoud

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



















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9/30/11

Latin Pulse 9.30.2011

This week, Latin Pulse focuses on electoral politics, both in Latin America and the United States. The program features a review of upcoming elections in Argentina, Nicaragua and Guatemala. One of the in-depth interviews this week also discusses the Obama administration's policies concerning Cuba and how those might be affected by the 2012 elections in the U.S.

In-Depth Interviews:
Bill LeoGrande, Dean of the School of Public Affairs at American University; and
Eric Hershberg, Director of the Center for Latin American & Latino Studies at American University.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Vanessa Haces-Gonzatti

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













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