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Mexico
Andrés Manuel López Obrador
Morena Party
October 29 Elections
Claudia Sheinbaum
Xóchitl Gálvez
Gustavo Petro
U.s.-Mexico Relations
Cuba
Pacto Histórico
Bogotá
Electoral Violence
Mexican Elections
Cali
Gustavo Bolívar
China
Russia
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The CSIS Americas Program podcast looks at the politics and policies of the 35 countries in the Western Hemisphere. It especially focuses on U.S. engagement with the region, whether on trade, diplomacy, or security issues like drugs and terrorism. Guests include top policymakers from the U.S. and other countries.

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Argentina is a country that has historically been relatively insulated from organized crime dynamics, but the country has seen continued organized crime activity in important cities such as Rosario. One year into Javier Milei’s first term, security h... more

In the past month or so, President Nayib Bukele’s government has sharply intensified its repression of civil society and independent voices in El Salvador.  Journalists have been forced into exile, civil society organizations are being weakened by a ... more

As a NATO and NORAD member, Canada plays a crucial role in North American continental defense. With the United States now pursuing an expanded continental missile defense posture dubbed the Golden Dome, the Canada-U.S. relationship may be entering a ... more

With the Indo-Pacific an increasingly volatile region, successive U.S. administrations have sought to shift semiconductor manufacturing back to the Western Hemisphere in general and United States in particular. However, a push to shift the balance of... more

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Recent Guests

Leonor Arteaga Rubio
Program Director for El Salvador at the Due Process Law Foundation
Due Process Law Foundation
Episode: Lawfare Ramps up in El Salvador
Phillippe Lagassé
Associate Professor and Bar Chair at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University
Carleton University
Episode: Canada's Role in the Golden Dome
Jesús Silva Elizalde
Associate Director of ITC Program Operations at Arizona State University and a Research Fellow at the U.S.-Mexico Foundation
Arizona State University
Episode: Mexico's Semiconductor Moment
Dr. Andrew Potter
A renowned author and associate professor at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University.
Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University
Episode: The Aftermath of Canada’s Elections
Paul Wells
Renowned journalist and author on Canadian politics and public affairs
Episode: Canada First or Canada Strong?
Will Freeman
Fellow for Latin American Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Ecuador's Elections Head to a Runoff
Vincent Rigby
Senior advisor with the CSIS Americas Program and a professor at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University; previously served as National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada
CSIS Americas Program
Episode: The End of Arctic Exceptionalism
Elizabeth Dickinson
Senior analyst for the Andes at Crisis Group
Crisis Group
Episode: Aid Freezes and Security in the Andes
Lauri Tähtinen
Non-resident senior associate with the CSIS Americas Program
CSIS Americas Program
Episode: EU-MERCOSUR, Better Late than Never?

Hosts

Chris Hernandez-Roy
Deputy Director of the Americas Program at CSIS and co-host.
Ryan Berg
Director of the Americas Program at CSIS and host.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Utterly Directionless

    Update: The episode on semi conductors was literally nothing but sponsored content from Intel. I understand fundraising, but asking the listener to sit through a 20 minute commercial that never even discusses the region is just stealing the listeners’ time. Try Americas 360 from the Wilson Center, if you’re interested in the region. Earlier: This show would benefit enormously from a cohost, a news from around the region segment like the Radio Southeast Asia formula, the Babel discussion after th... more

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    RJG179
    United States2 years ago
  • Hard to Invest In

    This show would benefit enormously from a news from around the region segment like the Radio Southeast Asia formula, the Babel formula, or some other idea that would serve as a unifying theme. The show is academic, but unfortunately it’s just too dry. I especially feel like the show is disconnected from the listener in that it seems to pick up occasionally without contributing to an over all picture of the region that the listener can follow and become invested in. This problem is exacerbated by... more

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    RJG179
    United States3 years ago
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    Podcast Addict
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    DaniDani
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    Podcast Addict
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    Dani
    3 years ago
  • Hard to Invest In

    This show would benefit enormously from a news from around the region segment like the Radio Southeast Asia formula, or some other idea that would serve as a unifying theme. The show is academic, but unfortunately it’s just too dry. I especially feel like the show is disconnected from the listener in that it seems to pick up occasionally without contributing to an over all picture of the region that the listener can follow and become invested in. This problem is exacerbated by the fact that ever... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    RJG179
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the coherent and insightful discussions, considering them valuable for understanding complex political issues.
There are concerns about occasional language barriers, particularly when episodes shift to Spanish, making it difficult for non-Spanish speakers to participate fully.
Some find the academic tone to be dry and suggest incorporating news segments to enhance engagement and connectivity.

Chart Rankings

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#240
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#86
United Kingdom/Government
Apple Podcasts
#170
Canada/Government
Apple Podcasts
#11
France/Government
Apple Podcasts
#177
Germany/Government
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#180
Italy/Government

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Lawfare Ramps up in El Salvador
Q: Do you see any path for accountability?
There is little judicial independence in El Salvador, causing doubts about fair trials and raising the importance of international investigations.
Lawfare Ramps up in El Salvador
Q: Could you help us better understand the role of the United States?
The US has invested in training for Salvadoran law enforcement but has seen these efforts dismantled under Bukele, suggesting complicity in his government’s actions.
Lawfare Ramps up in El Salvador
Q: How is Bukele getting away with it?
Bukele has managed to maintain control by convincing the public of his effectiveness against corruption while undermining judicial independence.
Mexico's Semiconductor Moment
Q: What role does water scarcity play in semiconductor manufacturing in Mexico?
Water scarcity is a significant challenge for semiconductor manufacturing in Mexico, and the government is working to address environmental concerns to promote the industry.
Mexico's Semiconductor Moment
Q: How essential is human capital for the semiconductor sector in Mexico?
Human capital is critical, and while Mexico graduates many engineers, there is still a shortfall in skilled workers specifically for the semiconductor industry.

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Exploring critical political and policy issues across the 35 countries in the Western Hemisphere, this podcast takes an in-depth look at U.S. involvement in matters related to trade, diplomacy, security, and the geopolitical landscape. Topics range from Canada’s defense strategies and Mexico's role in the semiconductor industry to complex dynamics in Ecuador and Haiti’s political crisis, offering listeners unique insights into the interplay of domestic and international challenges faced by the region. Each episode is enriched by expert guests, including policymakers and scholars, who help contextualize the latest developments and their implications for U.S. relations.

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2. Phillippe Lagassé
3. Jesús Silva Elizalde
4. Dr. Andrew Potter
5. Paul Wells
6. Will Freeman
7. Vincent Rigby
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