In the lead up to the upcoming Republican and Democratic conventions, Aaron Sanchez from www.commentaryandcuentos.com/ talks to us about how far back and how deep the history of US Latino conservatism goes. He also explains the frame of reference that led to the rise of individuals like Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio amid a hostile political environment towards Latinos.
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July 8th 2016: Anniversary of US Invasion of Domincan Republic
Lorgia Garca-Pena, an assistant professor at Harvard University, speaks with us about 100th anniversary of US invasion of the Dominican Republic. She discusses the legacy of violence, racism, and government corruption that was established following the invasion.
July 1st 2016: Nicaraguan Canal Project
Cultural Anthropologist Jennifer Goett joins us to discuss the future Nicaraguan Canal project. This “Zombie Megaproject” has major ramifications in Nicaragua regarding the environment, ownership of land, and cultural preservation of the indigenous and Afro-Nicaraguan communities in its path.
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