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In this episode of Straight Talk Africa host Shala Ssali looks at events that will be shaping the continent in 2019. He is joined by Sudanese-American Activist Wafa May Elamin who is also Vice President of Moving Forward Sudan, political analyst Emira Woods of Africans Rising for Justice Peace and Dignity, and Professor of Political Science Abdul Karim Bangura, of American University's Center for Global Peace. Take a look and let us know what you think.

On this episode of Ripped from the Wall, Katya Podkovyroff and Maddi Cole investigate the controversial firing of American University's Center for Advocacy and Student Equity, Will Mascaro. Hosts: Katya Podkovyroff and Maddi Cole Producer: Zach Vallese Executive Producer: Will Fowler and Ben Weiss Original Artwork: Carly Thaw Music Podington Bear - Lleb http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Marimba_Vibraphone_Chimes__Bells/Lleb Lee Rosevere - Curiosity http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_-_03_Curiousity

We celebrate the Latin Pulse five-year anniversary fiesta, with out-takes and excerpts from the past year, a tradition for the program.  The audience's favorite themes are on display.  Those themes include: the clash between the National Assembly and the president in Venezuela; the shift to the right in Argentina; the impeachment trial and corruption scandals in Brazil; and the Feast of San Lazaro and Santeria. The news segment of the program covers the defense by Brazil's President Michel Temer before the United Nations' General Assembly, justifying the impeachment and removal of Dilma Rousseff, an act that brought Temer to power.The program includes interviews with:Eric Hershberg of American University's Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS);David Smilde of Tulane University;Matthew Taylor of American University;Chris Sabatini of Columbia University; and Michael Atwood Mason of the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; andAssociate Producer: Jim Singer. (To download or stream this podcast, click here.)   (The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 42 MB.) podcastnewsLatin AmericapoliticsBrazilimpeachmentcorruptionSanteriaPetrobrasVenezuelaDilma RousseffUnited NationsArgentinaCubaUNMichel TemerNicolas MaduroNational AssemblyEduardo CunhajusticeelectionseconomicsAfro-CubansOdebrechtwelfare programsLuiz Inacio Lula da SilvaFernando Henrique CardosoMauricio MacriUnited StatesfinancesSan LazaroreligionAfrica

Another push to recall a president and the power of remittances provide the twin themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program analyzes the latest moves with diplomacy and electoral laws to recall President Nicolas Maduro or at least restore some balance to the eroded democratic system in Venezuela.  The program reviews the debate between Argentina and Venezuela at the Organization of American States (OAS).  The program also includes the second part of our extended look at the links between remittances and globalization.  The news segment of the program includes the latest developments regarding the debt crisis in Puerto Rico.The program includes in-depth interviews with:Michael McCarthy of American University's Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS) & the Woodrow Wilson Center ; andManuel Orozco of the Inter-American Dialogue.Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; andAssociate Producer: Jim Singer.(To download or stream this podcast, click here.)   (The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 42 MB.) podcastnewsLatin AmericapoliticsMexicoVenezueladiplomacycoupArgentinaUnited States Puerto RicoOASdebt crisisU.S. CongressOrganization of American StateseconomicsmilitaryHondurasmigrationremittancesglobalizationArgentinaUnasurlaborjusticemilitaryimmigrationNicolas Madurorecall movementrecall petitionCentral AmericaLuis AlmagroNational AssemblyMauricio MacriThe VaticanSupreme CourtEl SalvadorCubaNicaraguaviolenceGuatemalaglobalization

Politics in Venezuela and Bolivia provide the central themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program analyzes the political fights between Venezuela's new National Assembly and President Nicolas Maduro, often with the Venezuelan Supreme Court reinforcing the president's positions. The program also provides a preview of the important referendum in Bolivia that could extend the term of President Evo Morales. The news segment of the program covers Pope Francis and his recent trip to Mexico, including his scolding of Mexican bishops due to corruption, his condemnation of Donald Trump, and his reaction to the Zika virus.The program includes in-depth interviews with:Michael McCarthy of American University's Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS); andRob Albro also of (CLALS).Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; Technical Director: Jim Singer; andAssociate Producer: Natalie Ottinger.(To download or stream this podcast, click here.)   (The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 42 MB.) podcastnewsLatin AmericaVenezuelapoliticsMexicoBoliviareferendumUnited States Nicolas MaduroPope FranciseconomicsimmigrationDonald TrumpEvo MoralesDrug Warelectoral fraudHenry RamosAccion DemocraticaPrimero JusticiacorruptionVenezuelan Supreme CourtelectionsimmigrationoilviolencejusticemediaHenrique CaprilesHugo ChavezPSUVrecessioneconomic crisisinflationenergyhomicidegunspoliceMASautocracyEcuadorhydroelectric damsindigenous issuesenvironmental issuesRafael Correa

Cuba, diplomacy and the Cuban refugee crisis in Central America provide the primary themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program discusses the diplomatic, business, and tourist openings that continue to improve between Cuba and the United States, including a discussion of new reforms announced this week regarding travel and economic concerns.  The program also shares the view from Central America about the problem of Cuban refugees there.  The news segment of the program covers the alarm this week from health officials about the outbreak of the zika virus in the Western Hemisphere and especially how Brazil is responding.The program includes in-depth interviews with:Eric Hershberg, the director of American University's Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS); and Carlos Sandoval Garcia of the Universidad de Costa Rica.Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; Technical Director: Jim Singer; andAssociate Producer: Natalie Ottinger.(To download or stream this podcast, click here.)   (The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 42 MB.) podcastnewsLatin AmericaBrazilpoliticsMexicozikaCubadiplomacyimmigrationUnited Stateshealth issuesMargaret ChanbusinessWorld Health OrganizationEl SalvadorCosta RicaCentral AmericaBarack ObamaWHOeconomicsrefugeesembargotourismRaul CastrocurrencyjusticeGuantanamoVenezuelaGuatemalaNicaraguaPanamaEcuador

Looking ahead at what appear to be the key issues for 2016 in Latin America is the mission for Latin Pulse this week.  The program includes an in-depth and extended discussion with a director of one of the top research centers reviewing Latin American affairs and includes in-depth discussion of Brazil, Venezuela, Cuba, Mexico, and United States policy towards the region.  The news segment of the program discusses the move this week to extradite Mexican cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to the United States after he was recaptured in Mexico.The program includes an in-depth interview with:Eric Hershberg, the director of American University's Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS).Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; Technical Director: Jim Singer; andAssociate Producer: Natalie Ottinger.(To download or stream this podcast, click here.)   (The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 42 MB.) podcastnewsLatin AmericaBrazilpoliticsMexicoVenezuelaCubacorruptioneconomicsUnited StatesDrug WarBarack ObamaChinaoilcommoditiesJoaquin "El Chapo" GuzmanpovertyNicolas MaduroDiosdado Cabellohuman rightsCentral AmericainfrastructureArgentinaEcuadorChileGuatemalajusticeDilma RousseffMauricio MacriBoliviaUruguayrecall referendumdiplomacyimmigrationCaribbean regionJoe BidenTrans-Pacific PartnershipNAFTAtrade

Religion in Latin America provides the theme this week on Latin Pulse, as Cuba prepares for an official visit from Pope Francis. The program analyzes the importance of the pope's upcoming trip to Cuba and reflects on how the Cuba trip will provide a preface for the pope's visit to the United States. The program also reviews a new book that deals with how religion is fighting violence throughout Latin America, especially Central America.  The news segment of the program reviews the results in the first round of the Guatemalan presidential voting and the upset of comedian Jimmy Morales.The program includes in-depth interviews with:Andrew Chesnut of Virginia Commonwealth University; andAlex Wilde of American University's Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS).Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; Technical Director: Jim Singer; andAssociate Producer: Natalie Ottinger.(To download or stream this podcast, click here.) (The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 42 MB.) podcastnewsLatin AmericaGuatemalacorruptionpoliticselectionsCatholicismCubaMexicoPope FrancisCentral AmericaUnited StatesBrazilJimmy MoralesRaul CastroFidel CastroJunipero SerraOtto Perez MolinaAfro-Latin American issuescolonialismBolivialiberation theologyLGBT issuessame-sex marriageindigenous issuesdiplomacyviolencecolonialismBoliviaHonduraspovertydemocracyprisonsevangelicalsimmigrationhuman rightsEl SalvadorOscar Romerostreet gangsreligioncapitalism

Violence, crime and national security provide the themes this week on Latin Pulse. First, the program reviews security in Mexico, and discusses the rise of various cartels, especially the Sinaloa Cartel.  Another in-depth part of the program deals with the crisis in El Salvador due to the involvement of street gangs in a transportation strike. Both segments discuss how the central governments in these countries do not have the power to stop the criminal groups. The news segment of the program covers the border crisis between Venezuela and Colombia due to unauthorized immigration, violence and the influence of criminal groups.The program includes in-depth interviews with:Jo Tuckman of The Guardian;andHector Silva of American University's Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS).Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; Technical Director: Jim Singer; andAssociate Producer: Natalie Ottinger.(To download or stream this podcast, click here.) (The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 42 MB.) podcastnewsLatin AmericaGuatemalaMexicoColombiadiplomacyVenezuelamilitaryimmigrationEl SalvadorCentral Americaprotest movementimmigrationhuman rightsJalisco CartelSinaloa Cartelorganized crimeEnrique Pena NietoSalvador Sanchez CerenJoaquin "El Chapo" Guzmandrug cartelsextrajudicial killingsdeath squadsUnited StatesBarrio 18justicepoliticsdemocracymediaMS-13povertyeconomicsimpunityviolencecorruptionpolice

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); andKelsey Alford Jones of the Guatemala Human Rights Commission.Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; Announcer: Jim Singer; andProduction 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.) podcastnewsLatin AmericaGuatemalaCuba dissidentsdiplomacyJesuitsmilitarySpaincivil warindigenous issuesEl Salvadoramnestyhuman rightsCentral AmericaInocente MontanoCatholic ChurchEfrain Rios MonttU.S. State DepartmentJohn KerryRonald ReaganCold Warhealth issuesjusticeimpunitygenocidecorruptionoligarchy

Turmoil in Venezuela and the progress in the peace talks for the civil war in Colombia are the twin themes this week on Latin Pulse. The first half of the program analyzes the politics surrounding the arrest of Mayor Antonio Ledezma of Caracas and how that arrest has drawn international reaction.  The second half of the program tracks the ongoing talks attempting to end the 51-year-old war in Colombia.  The news segment of the program covers the latest in the case of Alberto Nisman in Argentina and how a judge has set aside an indictment against the country's president.The program includes in-depth interviews with:Michael McCarthy of American University's Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS); andAdam Isacson of the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA).Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; Producer: Jim Singer; andProduction Assistant: Gabriela Canchola.(To download or stream this podcast, click here.) (The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 42 MB.) podcastnewsLatin AmericadiplomacyColombiaVenezuelaEcuadorpoliticsrepressionArgentinaAlberto NismanprotestUnited StatesBrazilprotest movementcivil warFARCCubajusticePeruterrorismeconomicsespionageUNASUROASJulio BorgesSalvador AllendeinflationSpain ChilemediacoupceasefiremilitaryweaponsimperialismJuan Manuel SantosCristina Fernandez de KirchnerNicolas MaduroAntonio LedezmaLeopoldo LopezJoe Bidenpeace talksErnesto SamperUnited NationsHugo Chavez

Mystery and celebration are the twin themes of Latin Pulse this week. The mystery is provided through an analysis of the complex case regarding the death of Alberto Nisman, a special prosecutor in Argentina.  The program sorts through the case linked to the bombing of a Jewish community center in the 1990s.  The celebration theme comes in the form of Carnival in Brazil. The news segment of the program discusses how the Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team has cast doubt on the explanation of the Mexican government regarding 43 missing students, a case that has galvanized a protest movement in Mexico.The program includes in-depth interviews with:Fulton Armstrong*, of American University's Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS); and Rachel Glickhouse, author of the Rio Gringa blog. Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; Producer: Jim Singer; andProduction Assistant: Gabriela Canchola.*More from Fulton Armstrong on the Nisman case can be found here.(To download or stream this podcast, click here.) (The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 42 MB.) podcastnewsLatin AmericadiplomacytradeArgentinaAlberto NismanIranHector TimmermanBrazilIntelligence SecretariatDrug WarespionageMexicoviolenceterrorismscandalculturemusicAfro-BraziliansAMIA bombingCarlos MenemHezbollahoil justiceconspiracyIsraelimpunitymediaChinaCatholicismCarnivalsambaparadescelebrationJewish community centerAntonio Jaime StiussoArgentine Forensic Anthropology TeamCristina Fernandez de Kirchner

The tensions within U.S. policy toward Cuba provide the main focus on Latin Pulse this week. The program analyzes how domestic politics in the United States continue to have an effect on the diplomatic changes in Cuba.  The program also focuses on the continuation of controversial democracy building programs from USAID, aimed at Cuba. The news segment of the program looks at the complex case in Argentina linking the country's spy agency and the murder of a special prosecutor.  The program covers the surprise reaction of the country's president this week.The program includes in-depth interviews with:Eric Hershberg, director of American University's Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS); and Sujatha Fernandes of the City University of New York (CUNY). Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; Producer: Jim Singer; andProduction Assistant: Gabriela Canchola.(To download or stream this podcast, click here.) (The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 42 MB.) podcastnewsLatin AmericaCubadiplomacytradeUnited StatestourismRaul CastrotravelBarack ObamaU.S. CongressespionageBrazilColombiaimmigrationeconomicspoliticsArgentinaterrorismIntelligence SecretariatAlberto Nismanviolencefree speech internet GuantanamobaseballcigarsremittancesembargoshippingdemocracycensorshipmusicPanamaUSAIDeconomic sanctionsPanama CanalCuban rappersrap musichip hopLos AldeanosRobert MenendezMarco RubioU.S. State DepartmentColombian Civil WarCristina Fernandez de Kirchner

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); andMichael McCarthy of American University's Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS). Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; Producer: Jim Singer; Engineering Support: Zach Kromer; andProduction Assistant: Gabriela Canchola.(To download or stream this podcast, click here.) (The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 42 MB.) podcastnewsLatin AmericaCubaMexicoGuatemaladiplomacytradeUnited StatestourismRaul CastrotravelCentral AmericaBarack ObamaU.S. CongressespionageAlan GrossNSAPope Francis Iran ChinaCanadaCELACBrazilBoliviaColombiaHondurasNicaraguaimmigrationVenezuelaeconomicspoliticscoupsOASPanamaJohn KerryJoe BidenDilma RousseffEvo MoralesEl SalvadorCosta RicaNicolas MaduroPatrick LeahyJeff FlakeRobert MenendezMarco RubioTed CruzEdward SnowdenLaura ChinchillaDaniel OrtegaMonroe DoctrineSummit of the AmericasU.S. State DepartmentChris Van HollenLuis Guillermo Solis

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); andPhil Peters of the Cuba Resource Center.  Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; Producer: Jim Singer; andAssociate Producer: Gabriela Canchola.(To download or stream this podcast, click here click here.)(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.) podcastnewsLatin AmericaembargoCubabusinessRaul CastrodiplomacydemocracyUnited Statespoliticspolitical prisonersespionageBarack ObamaeconomicsAngel CarromeroLadies in WhiteDissidentsAlan GrossCuban Five Oswaldo PayáAron ModigRepublican PartySanctions Venezuelahuman rightsrecessionoiltradeconservativesUSAIDSpainrepressionpovertyhuman rightsintelligence servicesMarco RubioJeff FlakeRand PaulU.S. SenateU.S. CongressHarold Ceperofree speechU.S. State DepartmentRolando Sarraff Trujillo