This set organizes programs from the "Latin Pulse" series that cover topics related to the media and journalism. The photo is by Mike Coghlan of Adelaide, Australia via Flickr, using a Creative Commons license: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikecogh/3501096998/
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Special: The Cuban Perspective & Derailing Peace in Colombia (Lp11122016)
This special edition of Latin Pulse includes an opportunity to hear a Cuban perspective on politics and diplomacy, along with an analysis of what derailed the peace process in Colo…
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Mexico: The Drug War, Corruption & Politics (Lp9162016)
On Mexico's independence day Latin Pulse focuses this week on key themes for the country: the Drug War, national security, immigration, corruption, justice, and of course, politics…
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Brazil: Unrest After the Rousseff Exit & Fighting Zika (Lp9092016)
Brazil and its various concerns are again on the radar of "Latin Pulse" this week. First, the program looks at what is in store for Brazil politically and economically after the ou…
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LGBT Issues at the Rio Olympics & Economic Challenges in Cuba (Lp8192016)
LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or trans-gender) issues at the Summer Olympics in Rio, along with economics and politics provide the varied themes on Latin Pulse this week. First, t…
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Venezuela in Crisis & Indigenous and Afro-Colombian Views of Colombia's Peace Talks (LP7292016)
Venezuela, Colombia, and their simmering problems provide the central themes on Latin Pulse this week. The program includes an in-depth analysis reviewing the state of democracy in…
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Special: Crisis in Venezuela; the Peace Process in Colombia; and Brazillionaires (LP7152016)
An hour-long special covers various issues regarding human rights and democratization on Latin Pulse this week. The program includes a wide-ranging discussion of the various crises…
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30 min
Brazil: Debating the Olympics in Rio (Lp7082016)
The Rio Olympics set for this summer in Brazil and their various problems provide the central themes this week on "Latin Pulse." The program analyzes a variety of challenges for th…
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Corruption Bankrupts Politics in Brazil & the Importance of the Copa America (Lp6242016)
Corruption and its corrosive effects on politics in Brazil and international fùtbol/soccer tournaments is the central theme this week on "Latin Pulse." The program analyzes the roc…
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Peru: Presidential Election Preview (Lp6032016)
The controversial presidential election in Peru is the centerpiece of discussion this week on Latin Pulse. The program includes two interviews recorded at the recent Latin American…
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Corruption: Scandals in Argentina & Honduras (Lp5272016)
Corruption in Argentina and Honduras provides the central theme this week on Latin Pulse. The program includes a wide-ranging analysis of corruption in Argentina, along with key ta…
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Politics: Rousseff Suspended in Brazil & Elections in the Dominican Republic (Lp5132016)
Presidential politics in both Brazil and the Dominican Republic provides the twin themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program recounts the historic movements to suspend President…
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30 min
Mexico: Human Rights Cover-up & Remittances as Campaign Issue (Lp4292016)
Mexico with its problems with human rights, corruption, and migration provides the central themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program includes a wide-ranging segment discussing t…
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The Impeachment Debate in Brazil & Panama Papers Fallout (Lp4152016)
Consequences regarding abuses of power provide the central discussion this week on "Latin Pulse." The program delves into the politics of impeachment in Brazil as President Dilma R…
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Obama and his Historic Trip to Cuba: In-Depth Analysis (Lp3252016)
President Barack Obama and his historic trip to Cuba provide the central themes on Latin Pulse this week. The program includes news about various details of Obama's trip to Cuba an…
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Films: 'Embrace of the Serpent' from Colombia & Notable Releases from Brazil (Lp2262016)
Latin American cinema provides the key discussion points this week on "Latin Pulse." The program includes an in-depth discussion with the director of "Embrace of the Serpent," the…
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Politics: Tensions in Venezuela & Constitutional Debate in Bolivia (Lp2192016)
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 Presi…
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Peru: Assessing Presidential Politics (Lp2052016)
Peru and its presidential politics provide the primary themes this week on "Latin Pulse." The program discusses the upcoming election in Peru that currently has a crowded field of…
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Program No. 200: War, Religion, Migration & More (Lp1222016)
Latin Pulse registers its 200th episode this week, so the program looks back at the audience's favorite programs since the program became an online radio project. Themes included i…
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Films: 'Olvidados' from Bolivia & 'The Second Mother' from Brazil (Lp1082016)
Latin American films provide the central focus for Latin Pulse this week. The program completes its two-part conversation on the film Olvidados, which recounts Operation Condor and…
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Culture and Politics: The Operation Condor Film & Presidential Changes in Argentina (Lp12042015)
"Latin Pulse" returns from holiday hiatus this week, with a program about culture and politics. The program previews the film "Olvidados," about Operation Condor, that will soon ma…