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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 203 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentEducation | |||
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In this episode of 35 West, Associate Director Juliana Rubio sits down with Gabriel Cifuentes, co-founder of Greystone Consulting Group, to discuss Colombia’s upcoming May 31 presidential election.
The conversation examines how Colombia’s election r... more
On April 12, Peruvians took to the polls to vote in the first round of elections that would decide the country’s next president. Some hoped the elections would help usher in an end to the country’s long running political crisis where no president has... more
The character and temperament of a leader can have a major impact on both the quality of governance, as well as the health and stability of democratic systems. But how exactly this manifests, as well as what the risk factors are for determining wheth... more
Since massive anti-government protests in Nicaragua in 2018, and a subsequent brutal government crackdown, President Daniel Ortega and his Co-President spouse, Rosario Murillo, have progressively consolidated power through systematic repression of po... more
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The show has improved substantially since around the time that Mr. Hernandez-Roy had appeared. Topics are relevant and the show is now critical listening. Canada is now covered, which I appreciate in this space. There are now far fewer esoteric topics or book reviews. Please don’t change the direction; you’ve finally nailed it. Credit where credit is due.
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United States10 months ago - 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
Apple Podcasts1RJG179United States3 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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Apple Podcasts | #167 |  Canada/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #106 |  Italy/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #33 |  Brazil/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #47 |  Colombia/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #93 |  Argentina/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #109 |  Japan/Government |
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A thoughtful policy-focused series analyzing Western Hemisphere politics, U.S. engagement, and regional security issues from trade to governance. Episodes often feature high-level policymakers, regional experts, and academics who unpack elections, constitutional dynamics, human rights, and regional power play with a pragmatic lens. Notable strengths include rigorous, on-the-ground context from CSIS-affiliated experts and a clear emphasis on how Latin American dynamics intersect with U.S. policy, making it valuable for listeners who want actionable insights for diplomacy, investment, or sponsorship alignment with public-sector interests.
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1. Gabriel Cifuentes
2. Mitra Taj
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5. Rafael de la Cruz
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