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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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The United States has dramatically escalated its use of force against drug trafficking organizations in the Western Hemisphere, many of whom have also been designated as terrorist entities by the Trump administration. At a basic level, this signals a... more

Canada and Mexico are not only the United States’ top trading partners – they are also indispensable players in North American supply chains, but have historically, approached Washington separately, preferring bilateral negotiations. Yet, as trade te... more

China’s presence in Mexico has grown dramatically over the past two decades. While Chinese investment across Latin America has been commodity-driven, in Mexico the story is different. Chinese firms are embedding themselves in manufacturing supply cha... more

For decades, educational exchanges have served as a cornerstone of U.S. soft power, aimed at promoting goodwill, cross-cultural understanding, and enduring regional partnerships with Latin America and the Caribbean. Each year, more than 80,000 studen... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Aileen Teague
Assistant Professor of International Relations at Texas A&M's Bush School of Government and Public Service, and author of Policing on Drugs
Texas A&M University
Episode: From Counter-narcotics to Counterterror
Graeme Clark
Former Canadian Ambassador to Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, and the OAS
Episode: Canada-Mexico Ties in an Era of Uncertainty
Heidi Jane Smith
Professor of Economics at La Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City, with expertise in public finance, governance, and anti-corruption policy.
La Universidad Iberoamericana
Episode: China’s Expanding Footprint in Mexico
Gerardo Blanco
Associate Professor of Higher Education and Academic Director of the Center for International Higher Education at Boston College
Boston College
Episode: Unlocking the Potential of U.S.-Latin America Education Exchange
Henry Large
Rhodes Scholar and doctoral candidate in Latin American studies at the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Episode: Taiwan in the Western Hemisphere: A Status Update
Albert Ramdin
Secretary General of the Organization of American States and former Foreign Minister of Suriname
Organization of American States
Episode: A Conversation with Secretary General Albert Ramdin
Arturo Sarukhan
Senior Advisor with the CSIS Americas Program and former Mexican Ambassador to the United States
CSIS
Episode: Judicial Independence and Competitiveness in Mexico
Javier Martín Reyes
Non-Resident Scholar at the Center for the United States in Mexico at the Baker Institute and researcher at the Legal Research Institute at the National Autonomous University of Mexico
Baker Institute / National Autonomous University of Mexico
Episode: Judicial Independence and Competitiveness in Mexico
Martin Verrier
Secretary for the Fight Against Drug Trafficking and Organized Crime in Argentina
Government of Argentina
Episode: Bringing the Fight to Organized Crime in Argentina

Hosts

Ryan Berg
Director of the Americas Program at CSIS and host of the 35 West podcast
Chris Hernandez-Roy
Deputy Director of the Americas Program at CSIS and co-host of the 35 West podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Critical Listening

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RJG179
    United States3 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 Podcasts
    1
    RJG179
    United 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

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    RJG179
    United States3 years ago
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    Podcast Addict
    5
    DaniDani
    3 years ago
  • Great

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Dani
    3 years ago

Listeners Say

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There are concerns about certain episodes being overly academic and lacking engagement for broader audiences.
Some listeners criticize the shifts to Spanish-language content, making the program less accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and relevant topics covered, which reflect pressing issues in the Americas region.

Chart Rankings

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#127
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#204
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#60
Australia/Government
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#115
Italy/Government
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#144
Germany/Government
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#204
France/Government

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From Counter-narcotics to Counterterror
Q: What should the next steps be for building trust between Mexico and the U.S.?
There needs to be productive bilateral discussions focusing on building state capacity and addressing shared security concerns instead of unilateral military interventions.
From Counter-narcotics to Counterterror
Q: What is the key reason Mexico wanted to militarize its own policing?
Mexico's attempt to militarize its policing stems from historical Cold War influences where dissent was often labeled as criminal behavior, requiring a strong state response to maintain control.
From Counter-narcotics to Counterterror
Q: Why do you think Latin America is once again commanding so much attention in Washington's national security discussions?
The renewed focus is driven by concerns over drug trafficking, immigration, and national security, particularly in light of events in countries like Venezuela and issues related to fentanyl in the U.S.
Canada-Mexico Ties in an Era of Uncertainty
Q: How much did the personal relationship between AMLO and Trudeau impact bilateral relations?
The personal relationship did not go well, leading to difficulties in diplomatic interactions between the two countries, including AMLO refusing to take Trudeau's call regarding visa issues.
China’s Expanding Footprint in Mexico
Q: How is Chinese investment currently perceived at the local level in Mexico?
The perception is often framed around corruption, influenced by historical anti-Chinese sentiment, but many believe the Chinese utilize the local governance structures to their advantage.

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5. Henry Large
6. Albert Ramdin
7. Arturo Sarukhan
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