Commercial terrestrial radio has almost become the exclusive home of racist, anti-Latino radio programs. So this week, we speak with Brenda Gonzalez, the host of the Tamarindo podcast, about the importance of diversity and having Latino voices heard in the podcasting world. You can learn more about the Tamarindo podcast via Twitter @TamarindoCast
March 24th 2017: Crisis of the Brazilian Left
Sabrina Fernandes returns to speak with the LMC on the internal fragmentation within the Brazilian Leftist movements that set the stage to last year’s coup against president Dilma Rousseff. You can learn more about her analysis at ppesydney.net/crisis-praxis-brazilian-left/
March 17th 2017: Honduras, Berta Caceres, & Human Rights
Freelance journalist Sandra Cuffe joins us to discuss the 1-year anniversary of Honduran indigenous & environmental rights activist Berta Caceres’ assassination. We also discuss the latest details of her case, which involves US-trained soldiers. In addition, we also talk about latest in human rights abuses, confiscation of land, and attacks against activists. You can find more from Sandra Cuffe at www.sandracuffe.com/