Showing posts with label Free Speech. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Free Speech. Show all posts

8/14/15

Latin Pulse: 8.14.2015

Pursuit of justice in major human rights cases in Central America provide the central focus this week on Latin Pulse. First, the program considers the potential extradition of Inocente Montano, a former high-ranking military official in El Salvador who a Spanish court is attempting to try for his part in ordering the massacre of Jesuit priests and religious workers.  The second case concerns former dictator Efrain Rios Montt accused of genocide in the killing of Mayan villagers in Guatemala. The news segment of the program covers the controversies swirling around the reopening of the U.S. embassy in Havana.

The program includes in-depth interviews with:

Hector Silva of American University's Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS); and
Kelsey Alford Jones of the Guatemala Human Rights Commission.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; 
Announcer: Jim Singer; and
Production Assistant: Sierra Hancock.

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


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





























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4/17/15

Latin Pulse: 4.17.2015

Memories and reviews of Gabriel Garcia Marquez and his work take center stage this week on Latin Pulse as this week marks a year since the death of this winner of the Nobel Prize for literature. The program traces Garcia Marquez from his beginnings as a journalist through his fame as an author setting an example for writers worldwide.  The program also discusses the writer's ties to Cuba. The news segment of the program reviews the outcome of the Summit of the Americas and Panama and how the United States and Cuba continue working toward normalized diplomatic relations.

The program includes in-depth interviews with:

Gustavo Arango of the State University of New York (SUNY) at Oneonta; and
Nuria Vilanova of American University.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; 
Producer: Jim Singer;
Production Assistant: Sierra Hancock; and
Announcer: Guillermo Rodriguez.

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


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









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3/27/15

Latin Pulse: 3.27.2015

The arts and the internet in Cuba provide the twin themes this week on Latin Pulse.  The program includes an in-depth discussion with two of Cuba's leaders in the arts, discussing artistic freedom and freedom of expression, along with the cultural themes of their work in the theater. The program also discusses the development of the internet and dissident media in Cuba. The news segment of the program covers the rise in tensions between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands, and the U.K.'s plans to modernize its defenses on the islands.

The program includes in-depth interviews with:

Flora Lauten & Raquel Carrio of Cuba's Teatro Buendia; and
Ted Henken of Baruch College of the City University of New York (CUNY).

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; 
Producer: Jim Singer; and
Production Assistant: Sierra Hancock.

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




































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5/16/14

Latin Pulse: 5.16.2014

This week,  Latin Pulse covers a variety of topics, including the crackdown on the protest movement in Venezuela and corruption tainting police in El Salvador.  The segment on Venezuela reviews the opinions of one of the leaders of the opposition protest movement who has also been influential with the country's student protestors too.  The Salvadoran segment traces the history of the national police and how criminal organizations infiltrated the police operations.  The news segment of the program covers the visit of Uruguay's President Jose "Pepe" Mujica to Washington, D.C. and his discussion of health issues and human rights.

The program includes in-depth interviews with:

Rodrigo Diamanti of El Mundo Sin Mordaza; and
Hector Silva of American University's Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS).

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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9/26/13

Latin Pulse: 9.26.2013

This week, Latin Pulse shines a light on the situation for the media in Latin America and threats to free speech.  The program looks at how indigenous groups in Guatemala are disenfranchised when it comes to running public media outlets.  Also, the program includes a discussion about current state threats to free media and how media outlets are often now seen as replacing opposition parties in some parts of the region. The news segment of the program covers the speech of Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff at the United Nations and how she condemned the United States for its espionage programs.

The program includes interviews with:

John Dinges of Columbia University; and
Mark Camp of Cultural Survival.

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

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

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



































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9/5/13

Latin Pulse: 9.06.2013

Coming remotely from Caracas, Venezuela, this week Latin Pulse focuses on the prospects for the government of President Nicolas Maduro and issues of free speech in the country.    The program features the views of a Venezuelan journalist and a political expert. The discussion ranges from government pressure on the media to the differing political currents in post-Chavez Venezuela and what lies ahead for the politically polarized country.   The program also includes discussion of corruption in Venezuela. The news segment of the program covers the passage of major educational reforms in Mexico.

The program includes in-depth interviews with:

Jesus Alberto Yajure of Cadena Capriles; and
Alejandro Velasco of New York University.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Curt Devine and
Writer: Megan Ekhaml.

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

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























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3/15/13

Latin Pulse: 3.15.2013

This week, Latin Pulse returns to the topic of telenovelas. The program explores the cultural aspects of this popular television form and discusses the advances of that form as propelled by television writers and producers in Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.  The program also explores how telenovelas have been used as metaphorical political commentary, especially in Venezuela and Brazil.  The news segment of the program covers how Argentina's Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was elevated to pope, replacing Pope Benedict XVI, and became the first pope from Latin America.
 
The program includes in-depth interviews with:

Antonio La Pastina of Texas A&M University and 
Carolina Acosta-Alzuru of the University of Georgia.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Alexia Campbell.

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

A full listing of songs used in the production of this special can be found 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

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


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




















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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.

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

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





















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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

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

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
























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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

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

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






















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5/25/12

Latin Pulse: 5.25.2012

This week's edition of Latin Pulse comes remotely from the Latin American Studies Association (LASA) Congress in San Francisco.  The program focuses on the issue of free speech at the academic conference revolving around controversial visa decisions from the U.S. State Department, denying visas to some Cuban scholars but allowing Mariela Castro, the daughter of Cuba's president, to speak.  The program also features an in-depth interview with the writers of an important book on Central American street gangs.  The news segment of the program includes the results of the elections in the Dominican Republic.

In-Depth Interviews:
Sheryl Lutjens of California State University at San Marcos,
Tom Bruneau & Sonja Wolf, contributors to 
Maras: Gang Violence and Security in Central America.

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

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

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





















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3/9/12

Latin Pulse: 3.09.2012

This week, Latin Pulse has a special focus on Venezuela. With Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez still in Cuba receiving cancer treatments during an election year, questions have been raised about what that means not only for his country's politics but also politics throughout the hemisphere. The program includes in-depth discussion of Venezuela's electoral system, media, and issues related to free speech, along with what Venezuela's issues mean for the presidential race in the United States. The news segment of the program includes a short interview with the first lady of El Salvador regarding equality for women.

In-Depth Interviews:
Jennifer McCoy of The Carter Center and
Alex Main of the Center for Economic and Policy Research.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Vanessa Haces Gonzatti

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

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















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2/24/12

Latin Pulse: 2.24.2012

This week, Latin Pulse returns to culture and music in Latin America and the connections to social movements. This is the third in a series of programs looking at these cultural connections. This program looks closely at the roots of protest music originating in Argentina, Panama, and Brazil. The hosts of NPR's Alt.Latino podcast are back, sharing their expertise to discuss the music of Mercedes Sosa, Ruben Blades, and Chico Buarque. The news segment of the program includes a report on the Organization of American States' request for a hearing in the dispute between Ecuador's President Rafael Correa and his country's media.

In-Depth Interviews:
Felix Contreras of Alt.Latino and
Jasmine Garsd of Alt.Latino.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Vanessa Haces Gonzatti

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

(To download a playlist of songs included in this podcast, please click here.)

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


















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1/27/12

Latin Pulse: 1.27.2012

This week, the controversial case of Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Leopoldo Lopez took an interesting turn as he dropped from the race to throw his support to rival Henrique Capriles Radonski. The Inter-American Court of Human Rights had ruled that Lopez should be allowed to run for office and have his rights restored after a move by the Venezuelan government to suspend him due to unproven charges of corruption. After the court ruling, the Venezuelan government announced Lopez would be allowed on the ballot but if he won uncertainties remained if he would be allowed to take office. These questions may yet re-emerge if Lopez becomes Capriles' running mate. This week's Latin Pulse focuses on this complex case and other controversies between Venezuela, Ecuador and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. The program also features an in-depth interview about the issue of extractive commodities in the Amazon rainforest.

In-Depth Interviews:
Claudio Grossman of the Washington College of Law at American University; and
Eve Bratman of American University.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Vanessa Haces Gonzatti

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

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























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12/2/11

Latin Pulse: 12.02.2011

Cuban economic reforms are the centerpiece of this week’s Latin Pulse, with news and analysis on that topic that keeps evolving. The latest changes dealing with farms and tourism spark a discussion that delves into changes with small businesses, real estate, and even auto sales on the island. The program also includes an in-depth interview about politics, corruption and free speech in El Salvador and news items related to next year’s elections in Venezuela.

In-Depth Interviews:
Phil Brenner of American University; and
Jimena Aguilar of El Faro.

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

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

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















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11/4/11

Latin Pulse: 11.04.2011

Central America takes center stage this week on, Latin Pulse with a focus on presidential elections and politics in that region. With presidential races in Nicaragua and Guatemala this weekend, the program includes the last of a series of interviews about electoral politics in Guatemala. An additional in-depth interview provides context on politics in El Salvador, focusing on the actions of Salvadoran President Mauricio Funes and including revelations about the Salvadoran government via Wikileaks. Key news items this week, also deal with free expression and human rights in Mexico.

In-Depth Interviews:
Jimena Aguilar of El Faro; and
Ricardo Barrientos of ICEFI.

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

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

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















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10/21/11

Latin Pulse 10.21.2011

This week, Latin Pulse looks at both the upcoming Argentine elections and some of the themes of past weeks: economic reform and human rights in Cuba, the retreat of U.S. foreign policy from Latin America, and the quality of democracy in Venezuela. This program features a prediction from Argentine political scientist Andrés Serbin that President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner will win re-election. The program also features an in-depth interview about a new poll from Freedom House concerning reactions to Cuba's reform program.

In-Depth Interviews:
Daniel Calingaert of Freedom House; and
Andres Serbin of CRIES.

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

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

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

















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10/14/11

Latin Pulse 10.14.2011

Trade and economics take center stage on Latin Pulse this week, after the U.S. Congress passed free trade legislation with two Latin American countries and South Korea. This was the most significant trade legislation agreed to by Congress in 17 years. The program looks at the new competition for trade the U.S. faces in Latin America from China and considers if Latin America will become a front in the competition between these two global powers. Also, the program includes the second part of a longer interview reviewing free speech and media issues in the region in the run-up to elections in many parts of Latin America.

In-Depth Interviews:
Luis Botello of the International Center for Journalists; and
Lauren Paverman of the Council on Hemispheric Affairs.

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

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

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
















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9/24/11

Latin Pulse: 9.23.2011

Latin Pulse, the notable public affairs program from Link TV returns this week in the form of a podcast. The first program features in-depth interviews about the effects of the drug war in Mexico on that country’s fragile democracy and about Cuba’s attempts at economic reform. Although this program includes topics fairly close to the U.S., future programs will range throughout Latin America.

In-Depth Interviews:
Eric Hershberg, Director of the Center for Latin American & Latino Studies at American University; and
Luis Botello of the International Center for Journalists.

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

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

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









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