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Under the Shadow is an investigative narrative podcast series that walks back in time, telling the story of the past by visiting momentous places in the present. Season 2 responds in real time to the Trump administration’s onslaught on Latin America.Follow Under the Shadow on Spotify and Apple PodcastsHosted by Latin America-based journalist Michael FoxThis podcast is produced in partnership betwe... more

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Just over the last 24 hours, Trump announced that he is levying new 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods. This is supposed to combat supposed quote "UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES” by Brazil.

In reality, Trump is rolling out these tariffs out in defense of his pe... more

A bonus drop for Under the Shadow listeners: we're introducing The Battle for Free Speech, a new multipart narrative series from The Real News, hosted by Michael Fox and Marc Steiner. In this first episode, "Fired and Jailed," we look at how hundreds... more

On the morning of April 30, the Spanish website Diario Red and the television channel Canal Red began to release a series of leaked audio recordings between powerful right-wing figures in the Americas. They called it HondurasGate.

By May 6, the outl... more

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The U.S. has funneled billions into allies in the region under the guise of fighting the drug traffickers. It has ripped apart countries. And the violence has only gotten worse. Decades of fighting, with little to show for it except human rights abus... more

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Recent Guests

Fabio de Sa e Silva
Brazilian legal scholar, University of Oklahoma associate professor of international studies
University of Oklahoma
Episode: Brazil’s Battle Against Fake News & the US War to Undermine it
Lisa Femia
Staff attorney, Electronic Frontier Foundation
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: Fired and Jailed: Attacks on Free Speech under Trump (BONUS)
David Rubin
Staff attorney, FIRE/Founding attorney at FIRE? (as referenced in transcript)
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Episode: Fired and Jailed: Attacks on Free Speech under Trump (BONUS)
Alan Chainey
Legal director, ACLU of South Carolina
ACLU of South Carolina
Episode: Fired and Jailed: Attacks on Free Speech under Trump (BONUS)
Karen Spring
Co-coordinator of the Honduras Solidarity Network
Honduras Solidarity Network
Episode: HondurasGate: Leaks Reveal Right-Wing Plot to Dismantle Latin American Left
John Lindsay-Poland
Writer/activist focusing on human rights and demilitarization in Latin America
Global Exchange (Stop US. Arms to Mexico)
Episode: Trump Re-ups the Forever Drug War — How US Policy Fueled Mexico's Cartel Crisis
Christy Thornton
Associate Professor of History at New York University, expert on Latin American history and the history of Mexico
New York University
Episode: How the United States Stole Mexico
Alex Main
Director of International Policy at the Center for Economic and Policy Research
Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
Episode: Shield of the Americas: Trump's Donroe Coalition
Alexis Ponce
EC rights defender
EC rights defender interviewed for impact perspective
Episode: Shield of the Americas: Trump's Donroe Coalition

Host

Michael Fox
Host of Under the Shadow; journalist and radio reporter with long-standing affiliation to The Real News Network / NACLA

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 164 ratings
  • Very insightful and well researched

    This is a very insightful, historically grounded, and well researched podcast . A must for anyone interested in the profound transformations of the US Latin American relationship in the 21st century.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Contreras787
    United States5 months ago
  • In depth

    This podcast provides such wonderful and in-depth information in a time when I have found it really difficult to find any kind of news about that in America

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fanofharry
    United States7 months ago
  • Important and well made

    Michael tells a vivid story of US intervention in Central America and it’s very well made. Definitely worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whatev’s
    Denmark2 years ago
  • Real journalism

    This is exactly what they don’t teach us in school, and unfortunately most of the people I know can’t point out Honduras on a map. So this is a great step in the right direction.

    Keep up the fine work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AWildBill
    United States2 years ago
  • An amazing eye opener

    I’m a German immigrant to the USA and have never before heard of the huge over reach (to say it mildly) of this Government. I was only aware of some of the “behind the scenes “ stunts they pulled in Europe, the Middle East, and in Africa….

    This podcast is now part of our homeschooling curriculum. Thank you so much for bringing attention to the atrocities done (and ongoing) just for the sake of money and power.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Keeper at home Ela
    United States2 years ago

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Puts human stories at the center of policy debates, strengthening context and empathy.
Insightful and historically grounded, a must for understanding U.S.-Latin America dynamics.
In-depth and well-researched coverage that's hard to find in mainstream outlets.
Some listeners perceive a left-leaning bias and recommend seeking diverse viewpoints.

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#243
Canada/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#67
Spain/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#171
Brazil/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#225
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Debunking the US Narrative on Venezuela
Q: Have you been seeing this, and why do these narratives persist?
Yes, and the persistence of these narratives comes from a combination of political bias, media representation, and the need for context when discussing Venezuela's complicated political landscape.
Trump’s Piracy in the Caribbean
Q: On a scale of one to ten, how would you analyze where we are in terms of US active intervention in the region?
The level is high, around seven or eight, because the potential for US military involvement in Venezuela is significant.
Nicaragua. Sandino.
Q: What was Sandino's role in these events?
Sandino emerged as a key figure leading resistance against the US occupation, rallying support from local peasants against imperialist forces.
Nicaragua. Sandino.
Q: Can you walk us through the occupation of Nicaragua and the context behind it?
The US occupied Nicaragua primarily due to strategic interests related to economic control and the desire to prevent foreign powers from gaining influence, especially concerning potential canal construction.
Nicaragua. Sandino.
Q: When we mention the longest US occupation in Latin America, most people probably would never imagine that this was Nicaragua?
It's a forgotten history. Most people are unaware that Nicaragua experienced a 21-year occupation, which is one of the longest in world history.

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This investigative series builds a narrative around U.S. intervention in Latin America by tracing history to present-day hot spots, including Honduras, Venezuela, Cuba, and Mexico. Episodes thread together archival context, on-the-ground reporting, and expert analysis to scrutinize sanctions, coups, militarized policy, and the political economy shaping the region. Noteworthy are meticulous interviews with historians, lawyers, and activists, plus a clear commitment to unpacking how foreign policy affects everyday life, civil liberties, and democratic institutions. The show often blends rigorous historical framing with urgent current-events reporting, offering listeners a grounded alternative to mainstream narratives and a strong emphasis on ... more

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