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Showing posts with label Michelle Bachelet. Show all posts

9/18/15

Latin Pulse: 9.18.2015

It's the fourth anniversary of Latin Pulse, and the program celebrates in its own way:  a medley of out-takes and pithy comments from the most popular programs of the past year. The topics on the program range from a review of the crisis of unaccompanied minors on the U.S.-Mexico border to covering various fronts in the Drug War.  The program also includes segments on the economic impact of China on Latin America.  The news segment of the program covers the aftereffects of the earthquake in Chile that saw a million people evacuate their homes.

The program includes interview segments with:

Eric Olson of the Woodrow Wilson Center; 
Jo Tuckman of The Guardian;
Jeremy McDermott of InSight Crime;
Mark Jones of Rice University;
Kevin Gallagher of Boston University; and
Ignacio Siles of the Universidad de Costa Rica.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; 
Technical Director: Jim Singer; and
Associate Producer: Natalie Ottinger.

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





























































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12/19/13

Latin Pulse: 12.19.2013

The popularity of telenovelas throughout the hemisphere returns to the attention of Latin Pulse this week.  This is the third in a series of special reports on telenovelas: going beneath the surface to analyze the gender identity issues and racism involved in the productions.  The program also looks at the important cultural aspects of these popular programs.  The news segment of the program covers the return of Michelle Bachelet to the presidency in Chile; as her historic win is the first time a woman has been returned to the presidency in that country's history.

The program includes interviews with:

Carolina Acosta-Alzuru of the University of Georgia; and 
Guillermo Avila-Saavedra of Salem State 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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12/12/13

Latin Pulse: 12.12.2013

Peace and the growing power of women in Latin America provide the twin themes this week on Latin Pulse.  The presidential elections in Chile which have two women vying for the presidency provide the backdrop for a discussion of how women have moved into the key positions of power in the region.  The program also gives an update on progress in the peace talks meant to settle the civil war in Colombia, a war that has gone on for almost 50 years.  The news segment of the program covers the police strike and resulting violence in Argentina.

The program includes interviews with:

Macarena Saez of American University; and 
Gimena Sanchez of the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA).

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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11/14/13

Latin Pulse: 11.14.2013

Major military takeovers of the past resonate through two elections this month in Latin America.  Those elections in Chile and Honduras are the central focus on Latin Pulse. In Chile, two women whose families took different sides in the coup that brought General Augusto Pinochet to power are the leading candidates.  The program covers the key economic and educational issues in that election.  The conversation also covers the coming Honduran elections where questions of fairness, corruption, and violence are important.  The news segment of the program covers new economic initiatives in Venezuela to control consumer prices. 

The program includes interviews with:

Patricio Navia of New York University & Universidad Diego Portales in Chile; and
Eric Olson of the Wilson Center.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell;
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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10/3/13

Latin Pulse: 10.03.2013

Presidential elections and the campaign season in Honduras and Chile hold the focus this week on Latin Pulse. The program covers allegations that the Honduran judicial and political systems have deteriorated sufficiently that some are questioning whether the elections this fall will be free and fair. The program also reviews the key players and issues in Chile, including calls for reforms to the constitution, along with the educational and energy systems. The news segment of the program covers the diplomatic disputes between the United States and Venezuela regarding accusations the U.S. is interfering in the Venezuelan economy, politics, and electrical system.

The program includes interviews with:

Dana Frank of the University of California - Santa Cruz; and
Carl Meacham of the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS).

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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7/3/13

Latin Pulse: 7.03.2013

Freedom and democracy are key themes this week on Latin Pulse. The struggle for freedom in Cuba is the subject of a special in-depth report on this program that looks at how dissidents are using the internet and technology to oppose the government of Raul Castro. Advances in democracy underline the discussion of elections and politics in Chile.  The program looks at the political scene in Chile after the primary win of former President Michelle Bachelet as she attempts to return to power.  The news segment covers the latest diplomatic maneuvers in Latin America regarding Edward Snowden who revealed the depth of NSA domestic spying.

The program includes an in-depth interview with:

Lois Hecht Oppenheim of American Jewish University.

The program also includes interviews with: 

Ted Henken of Baruch College of City University of New York;
Antonio Rodiles of Estado de SATS; and
Mary Long of the University of Colorado.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell
Associate Producer: Curt Devine.

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













 
























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