
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 | 209 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentEducation | |||

When faced with President Trump’s economic pressure, most U.S. allies have fallen into line. Canada bucked the trend and stood firm. This week, Chris Hernandez-Roy and Diego Marroquin Bitar are joined by State of Play host, Will Todman, to discuss if... more
On July 1, the United States, Mexico, and Canada sat down to decide the future of their trade agreement. Mexico and Canada said yes, but the United States said no to the agreement at least in its current form. The agreement didn't end that day, but i... more
In this episode of 35 West, guest host Juliana Rubio, associate director of the CSIS Americas Program, is joined by Sergio Guzmán, co-founder and director of Colombia Risk Analysis, to discuss Colombia’s 2026 presidential election and the transition ... more
In this episode, Diego Marroquín Bitar is joined by William Alan Reinsch, senior adviser and Scholl Chair emeritus with the CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business, and Scott Miller, senior mentor of CSIS’ Executive Educatio... 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.
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
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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Analyses cover politics, policy, and security in Western Hemisphere democracies, with a strong emphasis on U.S. engagement, trade frameworks, and regional diplomacy. Episodes frequently dissect trade agreements like USMCA, North American strategy, and the intersection of governance, democratic institutions, and security in countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. Notable is a steady mix of practitioner-hosts and expert guests—from former officials to professors and CSIS-affiliated researchers—producing in-depth debates on policy outcomes, regional partnerships, and long-term strategic implications for U.S. policy and regional stability. The show often threads together governance challenges, elections, and security cooperation, offe... more
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Recent guests on 35 West include:
1. Juan Carlos Baker
2. Diego Marroquín Bitar
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