This set organizes various programs in the "Latin Pulse" series that deal with the issue of religion. The image is from Emma T Photography via Flickr using a Creative Commons license: http://www.flickr.com/photos/12066488@N00/366845496/
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Anniversary V: Outstanding Out-Takes & Excerpts (Lp9232016)
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 disp…
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Presidential Election Controversy in Peru & Seeking Justice for El Salvador (Lp4082016)
A controversial presidential race in Peru and seeking justice in El Salvador provide the themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program analyzes how protest marches and concerns rais…
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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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Mexico: The Visit of Pope Francis, Migration and Scandal (Lp2122016)
Pope Francis and his trip to Mexico provide the central themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program discusses the pope's fourth trip to Latin America, which will primarily focus o…
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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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Cuba and Venezuela: Santeria, the Feast of San Lazaro & Election Results (Lp12112015)
Religion and politics, the so-called taboo subjects provide the central themes for "Latin Pulse" this week. The program provides a preview of Cuba's favorite religious celebration,…
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Religion: Preparing for the Pope in Cuba & Reflections on Violence (LP9112015)
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…
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Analyzing the Andes Trip of Pope Francis (Lp7102015)
Pope Francis and his trip to the Andes region of Latin America provides the central theme on "Latin Pulse." The program includes a deep theological discussion of how Pope Francis i…
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Preview: Pope Francis and his Trip to the Andes (Lp7022015)
Pope Francis and his upcoming trip to the Andes provide the central theme this week on "Latin Pulse." The program includes analysis from Rome and how the issues of marriage equalit…
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Violence & Salvation: Homicides in El Salvador & Religion in Latin America (Lp6192015)
Violence and salvation are the themes this week on Latin Pulse. The alarming rise in homicide rates in El Salvador catches our attention and the program discusses the causes and ho…
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Mexico: The Rise of Narco-Religion (Lp5152015)
What happens when you mix drug cartels with religion? This week, Latin Pulse explores the rise of narco-religion in Mexico. The discussion includes a heady mix of discussion regard…
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Seeking Civil War Justice in El Salvador & Immigration Policy for Central America (Lp4242015)
Justice, human rights and immigration policy regarding Central America provide the triple themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program focuses on the extradition case of Inocente M…
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Exploring the Nisman Case in Argentina & Judaism in Latin America (Lp4032015)
Judaism, anti-semitism, and Argentina provide the main themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program revisits the mysterious case of the death of Alberto Nisman, a special prosecuto…
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Cuba: The Arts & the Internet (Lp3272015)
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 a…
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The Martyr: Remembering Archbishop Oscar Romero (Lp3202015)
The martyrdom of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador provides the theme this week on Latin Pulse. The program includes discussions of the philosophical debate embodied in the st…
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The Mysterious Death of Alberto Nisman & Celebrating Carnival in Brazil (Lp2132015)
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 speci…
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Indigenous Religions: The Maya & the Aztecs (Lp1162015)
During the first month of the new year, Latin Pulse focuses on the spiritual aspects of indigenous communities as a way of providing reflection on this time of change. The program…
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Religious Culture: Day of the Dead & Mayan Spirituality (Lp10312014)
This week, Latin Pulse studies the culture of indigenous religions as the program dives into the history of the Day of the Dead. The program takes a look at the impact of coloniali…
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Presidential Elections in Brazil & the Debt Crisis in Argentina (Lp10032014)
This week, "Latin Pulse" looks at elections and economics: Brazil’s presidential election and Argentina’s economic crisis. The Brazilian elections feature three major party candida…
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Anniversary III: Outstanding Out-takes & Excerpts (Lp9192014)
This week, "Latin Pulse" celebrates its third anniversary with a look back at some of the most popular interviews of the past season. This celebration has become a tradition for th…