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Poblete Dispatchesđïž Poblete Dispatches | Episode: Travel Awareness Pt. 1In this episode of Poblete Dispatches, Jason Poblete sits down with retired FBI Special Agent Robb Douglas to talk travel awareness and intentional deterrence. Drawing from decades of counterterrorism and overseas assignments, Rob offers practical, real-world advice for travelers headed to high-risk regions like Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. The conversation covers everything from fraud prevention and cultural sensitivity to what to do in case of emergency detention or legal trouble abroad.Key takeaways include the importance of enrolling in the State Departmentâs STEP program, preparing emergency contacts and legal documents, knowing lo...2025-07-0937 min
Poblete Dispatchesđïž Guatemala on Tap: A Conversation with Former Diplomat and Vice Presidential Candidate Betty MarroquĂnIn this episode of The Poblete Dispatches, host Jason Poblete sits down with Betty MarroquĂnâformer Guatemalan diplomat, political leader, and recent vice presidential candidateâfor a candid and timely discussion on one of Latin America's most critical political and security frontlines.They explore the escalating challenges of transnational organized crime, the implications for regional and U.S. national security, and the strategic importance of maintaining strong bilateral ties between Guatemala and the United States.Listeners will hear MarroquĂnâs insights on current political tensions, including a potentially explosive revelation: an alleged investigation, initiate...2025-04-1459 min
Poblete DispatchesDiscussion with Ric Prado: Black Ops - The Life of a CIA Shadow WarriorIn this episode of Poblete Dispatches, Jason Poblete speaks with Enrique âRicâ Prado, former CIA operations officer and author of Black Ops: The Life of a CIA Shadow Warrior. Ric shares insights from his incredible career spanning the Cold War and the Age of Terrorism, offering a rare glimpse into the covert operations designed to protect America from threats at home and abroad. From firefights in Cuba as a child to heading the CIAâs Bin Laden Task Force, Ricâs experiences provide a gripping account of courage, creativity, and dedication to national security. Join u...2025-04-021h 05Poblete DispatchesExposing Cubaâs Medical Missions | Jason Poblete on Gabriel Bauduccoâs ShowIn this special episode, Jason Poblete (appearing at the 16:46 time stamp) is a guest on the Spanish-language program hosted by award-winning journalist Gabriel Bauducco alongside renowned human rights advocate MarĂa Werlau of Archivo Cuba. Together, they pull back the curtain on Cubaâs international medical missionsâa program long promoted as an act of solidarity, but in reality, an elaborate system of forced labor and state-sponsored human trafficking.Drawing from decades of legal and policy experience in U.S. sanctions and international law, Poblete details the most recent U.S. sanctions aimed at dismantling this ex...2025-03-2431 minPoblete DispatchesJason Poblete Joins Award-Winning Journalist Gabriel Bauducco to Discuss USAID, DOGE and More! đ§ Poblete Dispatches â Special Episode: USAID, DOGE, and Latin American Politics (In Spanish! - with Jason as a guest, not the host)This episode is unique for two reasons: Jason Poblete is the guest, and the conversation is entirely in Spanish!The Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom at Florida International University (FIU) hosted Jason on their podcast, Contracorriente, led by award-winning Mexican journalist Gabriel Bauducco. Bauducco, a respected author and journalist, has won the National Journalism Award (2016) and is a leading voice in Latin American media. His show, Contracorriente, is part of FIUâs efforts to enga...2025-03-0431 minPoblete DispatchesQuick Take: Jason Poblete on EWTN News Nightly on Persecution of Catholics in NicaraguaYouTube Description:đ GLA Quick Take | Jason Poblete on EWTN News Nightly: Nicaraguan Dictatorship Kidnaps & Expels Another Priest đOriginally recorded in December 2024, this GLA Quick Take is being re-released in light of recent developments in Nicaragua, where the Ortega dictatorship continues its brutal crackdown on the Catholic Church.Jason Poblete, co-founder of the Global Liberty Alliance (GLA), joins EWTN News Nightly to discuss:â
The Ortega regimeâs systematic persecution of clergy and religious leaders.â
Why priests and bishops are being kidnapped, expelled, and silenced.â
The broader human rights implications of Nicaraguaâs dictatorship.2025-02-2203 minPoblete DispatchesSnapshot: Religious Persecution in Cuba, GLA's Jason Poblete on EWTNThis show was recorded two years ago, with GLA's Jason Poblete and hosted by Montse Alvarado, EWTN News In Depth, talks about the Catholic Church in Cuba. EWTN News In Depth welcomes guests in a discussion of current events in the Church, politics, and culture, all through the lens of the Catholic faith.This show is about finding out who we are as people and as Catholics, and how we can confidently live our faith in the world. âIt is systemic persecution ⊠and itâs not going to change as long as the Communist Party contro...2025-02-2208 minPoblete DispatchesQuick Take: GLA's Jason Poblete on EWTN, Trump Designates Cartels Terrorists OrganizationsDive into a concise yet incisive episode as GLA's Jason Poblete offers his quick take on the latest headline-grabber: President Trump's designation of cartels as terrorist organizations, a topic spotlighted on EWTN. In this episode, Jason unpacks this bold move's political and security implications with EWTN Catholic nightly news anchor Tracy Sabol, exploring how it could reshape U.S. policy and the broader fight against organized crime. Perfect for listeners seeking a fast, informed analysis, this quick take delivers sharp insights into a complex and controversial decision.2025-02-2204 minPoblete DispatchesQuick Takes: GLA's Jason Poblete on EWTN News Nightly: New President of Mexico Causes Controversy Over Use of Lady of Guadalupe Symbolsđ GLA Quick Take | Jason Poblete on EWTN News Nightly: Mexicoâs New President Sparks Controversy with Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe đIn this GLA Quick Take, recorded in [Month] 2024 and re-released due to ongoing discussions, Jason Poblete, co-founder of the Global Liberty Alliance (GLA), joins EWTN News Nightly to break down the latest controversy surrounding Mexicoâs new president and the use of the sacred image of Our Lady of Guadalupe.In this episode, Poblete discusses:â
Why the use of religious symbols in politics is sparking debate in Mexico.â
The historical and spiritual sign...2024-06-0305 min
Poblete DispatchesDivine Mercy Radio (WDMC-AM): Interview with Jason Poblete of GLABill Gent with Divine Mercy Radio on Florida's Space Coast welcomes Jason Poblete, president and co-founder of The Global Liberty Alliance, to discuss his work representing Americans unlawfully detained in other nations.Divine Mercy Radio's mission is to proclaim, through radio, the Good News of Jesus Christ and to communicate His truths, as found in Sacred Scripture and Tradition and in the magisterial teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.Divine Mercy Radio commenced broadcasting on Divine Mercy Sunday 2008, bringing the message of the love and mercy of God to people of all faiths and no fa...2024-04-3057 minPoblete DispatchesVenezuela, Cuba, and policymaking in Washington, DC with foreign policy expert Caleb McCarryIn this thought-provoking episode, Jason Poblete, president of the Global Liberty Alliance, sits down with Mr. Caleb McCarry, a distinguished foreign policy expert currently advising at Pax Sapiens.
Together, they delve into the nuances of policymaking, conflict resolution, and the complex challenges of foreign policy, mainly focusing on hot-button issues in the Western Hemisphere, like Venezuela and Cuba. Drawing on Caleb's extensive background in international relations, this conversation offers unique insights into the strategies and considerations involved in navigating global diplomacy and promoting democracy.
You can tune in to gain a deeper understanding of these...2024-02-061h 07Poblete DispatchesFreedom After Captivity: Dr. Kylie Moore-Gilbert's JourneyIn this compelling episode of the Global Liberty Alliance Podcast, host Jason Poblete is joined by Dr. Kylie Moore-Gilbert, the Australian academic who endured a harrowing experience as a hostage in Iran. Now released and reclaiming her freedom, Dr. Moore-Gilbert shares her profound insights and the details of her ordeal.
Her book, The Uncaged Sky, 804 Days In an Iranian Prison, is available on Amazon.
This conversation delves deep into her newly published book, where she vividly recounts her experiences and the mental, emotional, and physical challenges she faced during her captivity. Dr. Moore-Gilbert opens up...2024-01-301h 14Poblete DispatchesCase Update: Mark Swidan, American Political Prisoner in Communist ChinaIn the latest episode of the Global Liberty Alliance Podcast, airing on January 16, 2024, host Jason Poblete welcomes back a special guest, Katherine Swidan, to continue the conversation about her son, Mark Swidan, an American wrongfully imprisoned in China.
The case update, released just two days after Mark's 49th birthday, offers an in-depth update on his situation, highlighting recent developments and the ongoing efforts of his family to secure his freedom. Katherine's return to the show underscores the personal and emotional aspects, providing listeners with a unique and heartfelt perspective on the struggles and resilience of those fighting...2024-01-161h 02Poblete DispatchesIran and Transnational Terror: The Matter of Jimmy Sharmahd from CaliforniaIn the upcoming episode of the Global Liberty Alliance (GLA) podcast with Jason Poblete, we confront a significant discrepancy in the Biden administration's announcement last year. The administration declared the release of all Americans detained in Iran, implying a complete return of all Americans and U.S. nationals held hostage in Iran. This statement, however, was not entirely accurate - in fact, it was incorrect. GLA has asked Congress to conduct oversight on this matter.
The release excluded several Americans and U.S. nationals, including Jimmy Sharmahd from California and Shahab Dalili from Virginia. The Global Liberty...2024-01-101h 03Poblete DispatchesUnveiling Injustice: The Plight of Cuban Healthcare Professionals in Uruguay(SPANISH EPISODE) In this compelling episode of the Global Liberty Alliance podcast, host Jason Poblete and special guest Uruguayan lawyer Sabrina Pelaez dive into one of GLA's high-profile cases: the trafficking of Cuban healthcare professionals in Uruguay. They discuss these individuals' disturbing realities and broader implications for global health and human rights.
Poblete and Pelaez provide insight into the complex legal, human rights, and ethical issues at play while also detailing how the Global Liberty Alliance's relentless efforts exposed the illegal network behind this trafficking. Utilizing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) laws in Uruguay and engaging in...2023-12-2653 minPoblete DispatchesJason Poblete Discusses Iran policy with DC-based Iran expert, Alireza NaderThis podcast episode features a dynamic discussion with Alireza Nader, an expert on Iran based in Washington D.C., and Jason Poblete, President of the Global Liberty Alliance and a specialist in national security law and international law. The focus of their conversation is the recent events of October 7, specifically the attacks on Israel by Hamas, which is understood to be a proxy of Iran. They explore the complexity of these events, discussing their implications and intricacies from a variety of perspectives. Additionally, they delve into the prospects and challenges of democracy-building efforts in Iran, considering what the future...2023-12-1255 minPoblete DispatchesA Talk With former Iran Hostage, Marine Corps Sgt. Rodney "Rocky" SickmanOn this day 44 years ago, Iranian militants seized the U.S. embassy in Tehran and took 52 Americans hostage. This event marked the beginning of the Iran hostage crisis, which lasted for 444 days until January 20, 1981.
Dive into a compelling conversation between Jason Poblete, president of the Global Liberty Alliance, and Marine Corps Sgt: Rodney "Rocky" Sickman, a former Iran Hostage. Together, Rocky and Jason revisit the tumultuous events of the 1979 hostage crisis and shed light on its lasting implications. Drawing parallels with current events, this podcast offers a unique blend of historical insights and modern perspectives on global...2023-11-0338 minPoblete DispatchesGLA President Jason Poblete on EWTN News NightlyIn an interview with EWTN, Jason Poblete, President of the Global Liberty Alliance, discussed the escalating assault on religious freedom in Nicaragua. The Ortega regime has intensified its crackdown on Christian communities, targeting both Catholic and Protestant leaders. Notably, a dozen Protestant leaders were sentenced to 10-15 years in prison and fined over $880 million on charges of money laundering related to evangelical events.2023-08-2305 minPoblete DispatchesBeware of the Havana Tall Tales on Cuba's "Private Sector"Last month the Miami Herald published an interesting story by Nora GĂĄmez Torres, "How Miami companies are secretly fueling the dramatic growth of Cubaâs private businesses." A link is posted below. In this podcast, Jason discusses how this is nothing new and how politicians and activists continue to peddle the fiction that Cuba has a private sector.
Further Reading
How Miami companies are secretly fueling the dramatic growth of Cubaâs private businesses, The Miami Herald (Jun. 23, 2023).
The Road to Freedom, Grounded in the Rule of Law, Jason Poblete, Global Liberty Allia...2023-07-3128 minPoblete DispatchesGLA President on News Nation; Mark Swidan, Wrongfully Detained in China Over 10 YearsPodcast Description:Global Liberty Alliance (GLA) President Jason Poblete joins NewsNation to discuss the case of Mark Swidan, an American wrongfully detained in China for over a decade. Poblete provides insight into Swidanâs ordeal, the diplomatic and legal challenges in securing his release, and the broader implications of state hostage-taking. He also highlights the urgent need for stronger U.S. action to bring Swidan home and protect Americans abroad. Tune in for expert analysis on human rights, international law, and the fight for justice.2023-04-2804 minPoblete DispatchesAn Update from Liberty Warriors in GuatemalaJason Poblete is joined by our friend in Central America, businesswoman, former vice presidential candidate, and fellow liberty warrior Betty Marroquin to discuss a wide range of issues, including Communist China meddling in the region, the upcoming Guatemala elections and the sanctioning of the Guatemala Attorney General by the Biden administration (GLA interviewed Guatemala Attorney Porras on a prior podcast that you can listen to by following this link).2023-04-2558 minPoblete DispatchesThe Great Purge in NicaraguaNicaragua remains under the control and authoritarian rule of Daniel Ortega and his party, the Sandinista National Liberation Front. The government has a long and well-documented record of violating fundamental human rights, censoring free speech, and suppressing political opposition. A staunch ally of Russia and Communist China, Nicaragua, with Cuba's assistance, continues to undermine U.S. national and security interests in the region quietly.
Religious freedom is an essential indicator of democracy because it reflects the principles of individual liberty and equality before the law, which are fundamental to democratic societies. When individuals are free to practice...2023-04-1154 min
Poblete DispatchesAn Update on the Fakhoury Family's Hostage Accountability EffortsIn a November 15, 2022, podcast with the Fakhoury Foundation, the Fakhoury family from New Hampshire shared how they set out over two years ago to find out what happened to Amer Fakhoury, who died as a result of injuries that he sustained while in the custody of Lebanon's corrupt security services or Lebanon's equivalent of our CIA and FBI wrapped up in one. Be sure to listen to that show! In this episode, two of Amer's daughters, Guila and Zoya, provide an update and discuss current events with GLA's Jason Poblete beyond the story and how events in Lebanon may...2023-01-3157 min
Poblete DispatchesHow the FBI Helped Nab the Notorious Spy some have called the "Queen of Cuba"A retired Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) special agent, Mr. Pete Lapp served over two decades in the FBI and is highly experienced in counterintelligence, espionage, economic espionage, and trade secret theft. In this podcast, GLA's Jason Poblete talks with Mr. Lapp about one of his more high-profile cases, Â the espionage investigation of Ana Belen Montes, who was arrested ten days after 9/11/2001.Â
Montes was sentenced to 25 years for spying for the Cuban Intelligence Service while she worked at the Defense Intelligence Agency. On January 6, 2023, Montes was in the headlines again because she had been released and had re...2023-01-241h 04
Poblete DispatchesA Talk with Michela Wrong About International Criminal Justice and Human RightsThe Biden administration and Congress have discussed accountability efforts in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. But is the international system ready to hold all parties accountable, or will the process set back the course of international justice efforts?
In this episode, Jason Poblete talks with Michela Wrong, an award-winning British journalist and author who has had a rich career that has taken her from the fashion runways of Paris and later as a foreign correspondent in Africa for Reuters, the BBC, and the Financial Times. She was awarded the 2010 James Cameron prize for journalism âthat combined moral vision and pro...2023-01-101h 21
Poblete DispatchesPushing the Political Envelope in the Cuban-American Community, Talks with CubaIn this podcast, GLA's Jason Poblete speaks with former Ambassador Martin PalouĆĄ.  Martin is currently a Senior Fellow at Florida International Universityâs School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) and Director of the VĂĄclav Havel Program for Human Rights and Diplomacy. PalouĆĄ was part of the movement that helped end the Soviet occupation of Eastern Europe during the Cold War.  The defense of fundamental individual and human rights has been at the core of his playbook ever since.  Born in Prague on October 14, 1950, PalouĆĄ studied Natural Science, Philosophy, and International Law, and he has engaged in rich academic p...2022-12-0641 min
Poblete DispatchesA Political Re-Awakening in Paraguay: Defending Fundamental Rights of Children, Religious FreedomA nation of about seven million people, Paraguay is slightly smaller than California and an important U.S. ally in South America for trade and national security issues, including terrorism, transnational crime, and related matters.
Since 2019 American taxpayers have sent close to $85 million in foreign assistance to Paraguay. It may seem like a nominal amount, at least when compared to the total U.S. federal budget. And perhaps to folks in Washington, DC, it may seem like nothing when it comes to our money, but these foreign aid programs add up in tough economic times.
...2022-11-081h 00
Poblete DispatchesCombating Iranian Religious and Political Extremism Is Essential for Global Liberty and ProsperityRebecca Schönenbach is an economist who works as an independent consultant in the field of counter-terrorism.Â
As a specialist in Sharia, Islamic extremism, and counter-terrorism financing, she gave lectures at universities in Istanbul, Sarajevo, and Budapest, among others, and advises authorities, NGOs, and companies. Schönenbach also writes papers on the topics of Islamism, Islamic finance, and the connection between radicalization and misogyny.Â
Schönenbach is the chairwoman of two non-profit associations: Veto! For the rule of law e. V. www.veto-rechtsstaat.de and Women for Freedom e. V.  www.frauenfuerfreiheit.de and is a colu...2022-11-011h 06
Poblete DispatchesâDeath sentence certain' in Iran, Says Family of Jimmy Sharmahd from CaliforniaThe Global Liberty Alliance has been advocating to secure the release of Mr. Jamshid "Jimmy" Sharmahd, a human rights activist and journalist from California held hostage in Iran for nearly two years. In this podcast, GLA President Jason Poblete talks with his daughter Gazelle Sharmahd, a registered nurse in California, about the latest developments in Mr. Sharmahd's case.Â
Last week Gazelle told The Jerusalem Post and other international news outlets that the Iranian regime's lawyer said a "death sentence is certain" in her dad's case. The upcoming session before the regime's kangaroo court system, the Revolutionary Court, m...2022-07-2553 min
Poblete DispatchesChina Holds American Mark Swidan Hostage for Close to Ten YearsIn March, we spoke with Ms. Katherine Swidan, mother of Mr. Mark Swidan, an American unlawfully imprisoned in Communist China for nearly ten years. A lot has happened in Mark's matter since Global Liberty Alliance President Jason Poblete spoke with Ms. Swidan. Katherine lives in Luling, Texas, a town of about 6,000 people along the San Marcos River. Katherine talks about the latest in her son's case and how recent policy updates may or may not impact efforts to bring Mark home. Jason also talks about recent developments related to the Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act of 2020 and t...2022-07-2150 min
Poblete DispatchesFrom Radical Pagan to Radical for Christ, A Conversation About Religious Freedom with International Christian Concern President Jeff KingDuring this podcast, GLA President Jason Poblete speaks with Jeff King, President of International Christian Concern (ICC). Jeff grew up in an atheist and agnostic home in Washington, D.C. At age 23, after reading the Bible on his own for 10 years, he came to Christ through the faithful witness of believers he met as he walked from one bar to the next. Jeff refers to himself as a radical pagan who became a radical for Christ. Many years and experiences later, Jeff has turned his many talents and gifts to defend Christians the world over.Â
Further Reading...2022-07-1348 min
Poblete DispatchesSUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS EXCLUSIVE: A Conversation with Guatemala's President, Dr. Alejandro Giammattei (SPANISH SHOW)Guatemalaâs President Alejandro Eduardo Giammattei skipped the Summit of the Americas this week, and we wanted to know why. The conversation did not disappoint. Jason and President Giammattei talked about transnational crime, human trafficking, and fending off foreign meddlers such as Communist China. Despite these regional challenges, President Giammattei's bigger problem these days, or nuisance, seems to be our own country and an army of NGOs, many funded by US taxpayers and Europeans, hell-bent on making trouble for the President and his allies in Guatemala. Why?
For starters, President Giammattei is staunchly pro-life and a law-and-order le...2022-06-1055 min
Poblete DispatchesSPECIAL REPORT: AMERICAN HOSTAGE IN CHINA. The Matter of Mark Swidan, Unjustly Imprisoned in China for Almost 10 YearsAmerican citizen Mark Swidan has been unlawfully imprisoned in Communist China for close to ten years. Â What started out as a business trip in late 2012, turned into a nightmare for the Swidan family when he was unlawfully detained by police on November 12, 2012. On this podcast, GLA President Jason Poblete speaks with Mr. Swidan's mom, Mr. Katherine Swidan.
Without probable cause, the Chinese police stormed Mark's hotel room in Dongguan Municipality, Guangdong Province. The police claimed that they had found drugs on his driver and translator. Â All were taken into custody. Â No drugs were found on Mr. Swidan or...2022-03-291h 12
Poblete DispatchesAre US Sanctions and Foreign Assistance Laws Being Politically Weaponized in Guatemala?Last week in an exclusive interview with Guatemala Attorney General MarĂa Consuelo Porras, Jason Poblete and the Attorney General discussed why she thought the United States had imposed sanctions earlier this on her and other Guatemalans.  You can listen to that podcast by following this link.  The first podcast was recorded in Spanish with Attorney General Porras, so we decided to record another podcast with colleagues in Guatemala who are on the frontlines of freedom battles.  On this podcast, we dig deeper and speak with two leading conservative thought leaders in Guatemala, Dr. JosĂ© Luis GonzĂĄlez DubĂłn, a co...2022-03-081h 17
Poblete DispatchesProtecting Life and Property, A Discussion with Virginia Gun Rights Advocate Philip Van CleaveIn this episode, Jason speaks with the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) president and gun rights advocate Phillip Van Cleave. Â A former law enforcement officer from Texas, Phillip has been defending gun owner rights in Virginia since the 1990s. The Virginia Citizens Defense League is a non-profit, non-partisan, grassroots organization dedicated to advancing the fundamental human right of all Virginians to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article I Section 13 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Further Reading
Video of the Virginia House of D...2022-02-1542 min
Poblete DispatchesThe Rising Tide of Spain's Conservative MovementA new generation of center-right conservatism is taking root worldwide, including Spain. On this podcast, Jason talks with an American lawyer with strong Spanish roots, Ms. Marlene Vallés. A practicing attorney Marlene is also active in the international conservative movement and has helped colleagues in Spain raise awareness in the United States about liberty battles underway in her ancestral homeland. This is the first in a series of podcasts that will help highlight the importance of the defense of fundamental rights in other nations and how they impact us right here in the United States and the Americas. ...2022-01-1858 min
Poblete DispatchesVenezuela's "Opposition," A Deep Dive with Venezuelan Human Rights Activist Alessa PolgaAs we wind down 2021, Jason talks with Venezuelan Human Rights Activist Alessa Polga. Alessa is Venezuelan by birth but currently camped out in Ontario, Canada, making Venezuela's liberty her mission. Venezuela is one of the world's leading oil producers; however, Alessa told the Toronto Star in 2017, "our natural disaster is our government." In addition to discussing the plight of the Venezuelan people, Jason and Alessa take a stab at unpacking the ongoing crisis in Venezuela, human rights, and why what the United States calls the opposition is just opposition in name only.2021-12-2854 min
Poblete DispatchesUS Government Agencies Working at Odds in Guatemala, Undermining US National and Security InterestsIn this podcast, GLA President Jason Poblete talks with a fellow liberty warrior, Stephen Hecht, in Guatemala. An American, Stephen and his organization Impunity Observer have been long-time freedom champions in Central America who help empower Guatemalans to build a more robust and freer nation where individuals, not governments, are change agents in civil society. This is especially true when building a robust civil society where property rights and rule of law are essential.Â
Jason and Stephen discuss the importance of working together with Guatemalans to combat corruption, illegal immigration, and other issues that, sooner or later, w...2021-10-3147 min
Poblete DispatchesLoudon County Virginia Parents Defending Fundamental Rights and FreedomMr. Dimis Christophy is a Loudon County, Virginia parent who, along with hundreds of other families in the region, are locked in what appears to have become a battle of wills with the Loudon County school board. On this podcast, Jason speaks with Dimis to learn why Loudon County has ignited a national movement from parents across the political spectrum to rein in out-of-control school boards and local governments. Â
Dimis reminds us that elected officials work for the people, not the other way around. Unfortunately, the Loudon County Virginia school board has yet to learn that less b...2021-10-2433 min
Poblete DispatchesPaul Rusesabagina's Plight for Freedom and Justice in RwandaOn November 9, 2005, President George W. Bush awarded Paul Rusesabagina the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom for saving the lives of thousands during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. A real-life hero of the acclaimed film Hotel Rwanda and the President and Founder of the Hotel Rwanda Rusesabagina Foundation, Paul served as the Hotel des Mille Collines manager in Kigali. He bravely risked his life to shelter Hutus and Tutsis, seeking refuge from the genocide that killed more than 800,000 people. But, in a bizarre twist of fate, last week, Mr. Rusesabagina was sentenced to 25 years by a Rwandan court that international law...2021-10-0556 min
Poblete DispatchesGenocide Prevention, A Talk with Dr. Gregory H. StantonOn this podcast lawyer and GLA President Jason Poblete speaks with Dr. Gregory H. Stanton is the founding president and chairman of Genocide Watch.From 2010 to 2019, he was a research professor in genocide studies and prevention at the School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University, Arlington, Virginia, USA. From 2003 to 2009, he was the James Farmer Professor in Human Rights at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Stanton founded Genocide Watch in 1999. He was the founder (1981) and director of the Cambodian Genocide Project and is currently the founder (1999) and chair of the Alliance Against Genocid...2021-09-2155 min
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastHostages in Iran: Update on the Jimmy Sharmahd CaseIn February, we spoke with Ms. Gazelle Sharmahd, the daughter of Mr. Jamshid Sharmahd. As his friends and family call him, Jimmy is a U.S. Legal Permanent resident based with his family in California. A year ago this month, Jimmy was on his way back home to the United States from a business trip when he was kidnapped in the United Arab Emirates and taken hostage by the Iranian regime. A registered nurse working on the COVID pandemic's frontlines, Gazelle is one of her father's strongest advocates for his release. Gazelle updates listeners about her dad's situation on...2021-08-3132 min
Poblete DispatchesA Report from the Northern Triangle with Businesswoman and Liberty Warrior Betty MarroquinLast week the center-right President of Guatemala had to contend with what was supposed to have been massive streets protests from opponents on the left. Well, it fizzled, and nothing of any political consequence materialized on the streets of Guatemala. In this podcast, we talk again with businesswoman and fellow liberty warrior Betty Marroquin about this and other issues in the headlines in Guatemala and the Norther Triangle. These topics are important. Matters such as border security, illegal immigration, or human trafficking start, at times, in this region of the Western Hemisphere, so it impacts us here in the...2021-08-101h 02
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastA Report from the Northern Triangle with Businesswoman and Liberty Warrior Betty MarroquinLast week the center-right President of Guatemala had to contend with what was supposed to have been massive streets protests from opponents on the left. Well, it fizzled, and nothing of any political consequence materialized on the streets of Guatemala. In this podcast, we talk again with businesswoman and fellow liberty warrior Betty Marroquin about this and other issues in the headlines in Guatemala and the Norther Triangle. These topics are important. Matters such as border security, illegal immigration, or human trafficking start, at times, in this region of the Western Hemisphere, so it impacts us here in the...2021-08-101h 02
Poblete DispatchesFormer Iran Officials Teaching in American Universities, Oberlin CollegeThe road to justice is usually a very long one. Accountability for gross violations of human rights, such as crimes against humanity, can elude victims or family members, sometimes for a lifetime. This podcast is the first of several planned podcasts that will discuss how former Iranian regime officials have been offered lucrative posts at several American universities. In this episode, Jason talks with Ms. Lawdan Bazargan, whose brother was unlawfully imprisoned, tortured, and assassinated by the Iranian regime in 1988 during was has come to be called the 1988 Massacres.
An American and California resident, Lawdan explains how sh...2021-07-061h 03
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastFormer Iran Officials Teaching in American Universities, Oberlin CollegeThe road to justice is usually a very long one. Accountability for gross violations of human rights, such as crimes against humanity, can elude victims or family members, sometimes for a lifetime. This podcast is the first of several planned podcasts that will discuss how former Iranian regime officials have been offered lucrative posts at several American universities. In this episode, Jason talks with Ms. Lawdan Bazargan, whose brother was unlawfully imprisoned, tortured, and assassinated by the Iranian regime in 1988 during was has come to be called the 1988 Massacres.An American and California resident, Lawdan explains ho...2021-07-061h 04
Poblete DispatchesUS Hostage Law and Policy, and Related MattersIn this episode, Jason Poblete talks with Dr. Danielle Gilbert, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor of Military & Strategic Studies at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Dr. Gilbert received her Ph.D. in Political Science from the George Washington University in Washington, DC, where she also served as a Ph.D. candidate-in-residence with the Institute of Security and Conflict Studies.Â
Her research on the causes and consequences of violence has been supported by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the United States Institute of Peace, the Smith Richardson Foundation, the Cosmos Club Foundation, the Bridging the Gap Project...2021-06-221h 17
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastUS Hostage Law and Policy, and Related MattersIn this episode, Jason Poblete talks with Dr. Danielle Gilbert, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor of Military & Strategic Studies at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Dr. Gilbert received her Ph.D. in Political Science from the George Washington University in Washington, DC, where she also served as a Ph.D. candidate-in-residence with the Institute of Security and Conflict Studies. Her research on the causes and consequences of violence has been supported by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the United States Institute of Peace, the Smith Richardson Foundation, the Cosmos Club Foundation, the Bridging the Gap Proje...2021-06-221h 17
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastWestern Hemisphere, Beyond "Drugs and Thugs," with Dr. J Michael WallerDr. J Michael Waller is Senior Analyst for Strategy at the Center for Security Policy. His areas of concentration include propaganda, political warfare, psychological warfare, and subversion. He is the former Walter and Leonore Annenberg Professor of International Communication at the Institute of World Politics, a graduate school in Washington, DC. A former instructor with the Naval Postgraduate School, he is an instructor/lecturer at the John F Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School at Fort Bragg.Dr. Waller holds a Ph.D. in international security affairs from the University Professors Program at Boston University. He...2021-06-1554 min
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastWar Brewing in North Africa Over Western Sahara?In February U.S. Sens. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), joined by 25 of their Senate colleagues from both political parties, strongly urged President Joe Biden to reverse the Trump administration's decision to officially recognize the Kingdom of Moroccoâs illegitimate claims of sovereignty over Western Sahara. In the letter that was released to the public, the Senators asked the Biden administration to recommit America to its longstanding policy of a referendum on self-determination for the Sahrawi people of Western Sahara. To discuss this recent development in the Western Sahara matter, Jason will speak with Bill Fle...2021-06-0139 minPoblete DispatchesWar Brewing in North Africa Over Western Sahara?In February U.S. Sens. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), joined by 25 of their Senate colleagues from both political parties, strongly urged President Joe Biden to reverse the Trump administration's decision to officially recognize the Kingdom of Moroccoâs illegitimate claims of sovereignty over Western Sahara. In the letter that was released to the public, the Senators asked the Biden administration to recommit America to its longstanding policy of a referendum on self-determination for the Sahrawi people of Western Sahara.Â
To discuss this recent development in the Western Sahara matter, Jason will speak with Bill Flecther Jr...2021-06-0138 min
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastA Conversation with Diane Foley, President of the James W. Foley Legacy FoundationDiane Foley is the Founder and President of the James W. Foley Foundation (JWFLF). She founded the JWFLF in September 2014, less than a month after the public execution by ISIS terrorists of her son, James Foley. Since 2014, she has led JWFLF efforts to fund the start of Hostage US and the international A Culture Of Safety Alliance, ACOS. In 2015, she actively participated in the National Counterterrorism Center hostage review, culminating in the Presidential Policy Directive-30. This directive re-organized US efforts on behalf of Americans taken hostage abroad into an interagency Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell, Special Presidential E...2021-05-2555 min
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastThe Next Decade of Advocacy for Global Religious Freedom, with Faith McDonnellThe persecution of Christians worldwide is at an all-time high. In this podcast episode, Jason Poblete addresses the crisis with Faith McDonnell, who has been on the frontlines of religious freedom advocacy since the 1970s. Faith is currently the Director of Advocacy at Katartismos Global, a 501(c)(3) organization that equips the Church for mission and ministry. From 1993 until 2021, Faith served as the Director of Religious Liberty Programs and of the Church Alliance for a New Sudan at the Institute on Religion and Democracy. Faith writes and speaks on the subject of the persecuted Church and has o...2021-05-111h 09
Poblete DispatchesThe Next Decade of Advocacy for Global Religious Freedom, with Faith McDonnellThe persecution of Christians worldwide is at an all-time high. In this podcast episode, Jason Poblete addresses the crisis with Faith McDonnell, who has been on the frontlines of religious freedom advocacy since the 1970s. Faith is currently the Director of Advocacy at Katartismos Global, a 501(c)(3) organization that equips the Church for mission and ministry. From 1993 until 2021, Faith served as the Director of Religious Liberty Programs and of the Church Alliance for a New Sudan at the Institute on Religion and Democracy.Â
Faith writes and speaks on the subject of the persecuted Church and has organized r...2021-05-111h 08
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastGlobal Religious Freedom, A Conversation with Former Congressman Frank WolfRetired Congressman Frank Wolf (R-Va.) has dedicated his life to public service, particularly in defense of fundamental human rights and religious freedom. In this podcast, GLA President Jason Poblete talks with Mr. Wolf on a variety of religious freedom issues such as the persecuted churches in Nigeria, China, and the Middle East. Working across party lines Congressman Wolf helped lead the effort to enact the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. In 2016, the Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act was enacted. It amended the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (IRFA) to state in the congressional findings t...2021-05-0457 min
Poblete DispatchesGlobal Religious Freedom, A Conversation with Former Congressman Frank WolfRetired Congressman Frank Wolf (R-Va.) has dedicated his life to public service, particularly in defense of fundamental human rights and religious freedom. In this podcast, GLA President Jason Poblete talks with Mr. Wolf on a variety of religious freedom issues such as the persecuted churches in Nigeria, China, and the Middle East.Â
Working across party lines Congressman Wolf helped lead the effort to enact the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. In 2016, the Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act was enacted. It amended the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (IRFA) to state in the congressional findings that t...2021-05-0456 min
Poblete DispatchesHollie McKay, Journalist, Foreign Policy Expert and War Crimes InvestigatorIn this podcast, Jason speaks with Ms. Hollie McKay, journalist, foreign policy expert, and war crimes investigator. Formerly with Fox News, Hollie is currently a national bureau correspondent covering national and international news from Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, Russia, Turkey, Syria, Pakistan, Yemen, and Myanmar. Her most recent book, Only Cry for the Living: Memos From Inside the ISIS Battlefield is a chilling yet sobering and inspiring collection of stories that exposes the evil of ISIS and why it sought to wage terror on civilians in a desperate attempt to create an antiquated caliphate. As Jason and Hollie discuss in t...2021-03-3050 min
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastHollie McKay, Journalist, Foreign Policy Expert and War Crimes InvestigatorIn this podcast, Jason speaks with Ms. Hollie McKay, journalist, foreign policy expert, and war crimes investigator. Formerly with Fox News, Hollie is currently a national bureau correspondent covering national and international news from Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, Russia, Turkey, Syria, Pakistan, Yemen, and Myanmar. Her most recent book, Only Cry for the Living: Memos From Inside the ISIS Battlefield is a chilling yet sobering and inspiring collection of stories that exposes the evil of ISIS and why it sought to wage terror on civilians in a desperate attempt to create an antiquated caliphate. As Jason and Hollie discuss in t...2021-03-3051 min
Poblete DispatchesWhy Not to Work with Corrupt People to Fight Corruption in Guatemala, with Betty MarroquĂnIn this episode, former Guatemalan Vice Presidential candidate, diplomat, and conservative liberty warrior Betty Marroquin joins Jason Poblete again to discuss the recent appointments to Guatemalaâs constitutional court - the five permanent and five alternative judges that will take office on April 14, 2021 - as well as why the U.S. and Guatemala should be concerned about working with corrupt officials when fighting corruption.
In prior podcasts, Jason and Betty have discussed how rule of law and respect of private property rights are vital to Guatemala's future and how both the United States and Guatemala must find wa...2021-03-2358 min
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastWhy Not to Work with Corrupt People to Fight Corruption in Guatemala, with Betty MarroquĂnIn this episode, former Guatemalan Vice Presidential candidate, diplomat, and conservative liberty warrior Betty Marroquin joins Jason Poblete again to discuss the recent appointments to Guatemalaâs constitutional court - the five permanent and five alternative judges that will take office on April 14, 2021 - as well as why the U.S. and Guatemala should be concerned about working with corrupt officials when fighting corruption.In prior podcasts, Jason and Betty have discussed how rule of law and respect of private property rights are vital to Guatemala's future and how both the United States and Guatemala must fi...2021-03-2359 min
Poblete DispatchesBulgarians Struggle with Rule of Law, Lawyers Work to Reform the SystemAlmost 30 years since the end of the Cold War, former Eastern Bloc nations such as Bulgaria are still struggling with Soviet ghosts, including the corruption of the legal system. That is exactly what is going on in Bulgaria, a NATO partner and strong U.S. ally. Rocked by street protests during much of last year, Bulgarians are tired of the corruption and are demanding reform of the legal system. Â
In this episode, GLA President Jason Poblete speaks with Dr. Radosveta Vassileva, an international lawyer speaking out against corruption in Bulgaria, and other human rights activists working to st...2021-03-0945 min
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastBulgarians Struggle with Rule of Law, Lawyers Work to Reform the SystemAlmost 30 years since the end of the Cold War, former Eastern Bloc nations such as Bulgaria are still struggling with Soviet ghosts, including the corruption of the legal system. That is exactly what is going on in Bulgaria, a NATO partner and strong U.S. ally. Rocked by street protests during much of last year, Bulgarians are tired of the corruption and are demanding reform of the legal system.  In this episode, GLA President Jason Poblete speaks with Dr. Radosveta Vassileva, an international lawyer speaking out against corruption in Bulgaria, and other human rights activists working to...2021-03-0946 min
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastUnited Nations Corruption Endangering Human Rights Activists, a Talk with Whistleblower & Lawyer, Emma ReillyIn this podcast, Jason Poblete speaks with international lawyer Ms. Emma Reilly, a United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Human Rights Officer and whistleblower. Since 2013, Emma has been calling attention to a troubling practice at the UNHRC that has endangered the lives of dissidents and other human rights abuse victims who visit or testify at the UN. Despite well-documented evidence of wrongdoing by U.N. personnel, it took seven years for Ms. Reilly to secure whistleblower status. When she did, she was exiled to the U.N. bureaucracy's bowels to work on matters that appear designed to silence her a...2021-03-021h 09
Poblete DispatchesUnited Nations Corruption Endangering Human Rights Activists, a Talk with Whistleblower & Lawyer, Emma ReillyIn this podcast, Jason Poblete speaks with international lawyer Ms. Emma Reilly, a United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Human Rights Officer and whistleblower. Since 2013, Emma has been calling attention to a troubling practice at the UNHRC that has endangered the lives of dissidents and other human rights abuse victims who visit or testify at the UN. Despite well-documented evidence of wrongdoing by U.N. personnel, it took seven years for Ms. Reilly to secure whistleblower status. When she did, she was exiled to the U.N. bureaucracy's bowels to work on matters that appear designed to silence her a...2021-03-021h 08
Poblete DispatchesDefending the Marginalized, with FIU Law Professor and Litigator, Juan GomezOn this podcast, Jason speaks with Juan Carlos Gomez, Associate Clinical Professor at the Florida International University College of Law and Director of the Carlos A. Costa Immigration Human Rights Clinic. They discuss the law as an instrument for good, especially when used to help those at the margins of society, such as the mentally ill.Â
Prof. Gomez has been defending the rights of individuals in immigration matters for over 30 years including in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, as well as the U.S. Departments of Justice and Homeland Security. In immigration l...2021-02-231h 09
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastDefending the Marginalized, with FIU Law Professor and Litigator, Juan GomezOn this podcast, Jason speaks with Juan Carlos Gomez, Associate Clinical Professor at the Florida International University College of Law and Director of the Carlos A. Costa Immigration Human Rights Clinic. They discuss the law as an instrument for good, especially when used to help those at the margins of society, such as the mentally ill. Prof. Gomez has been defending the rights of individuals in immigration matters for over 30 years including in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, as well as the U.S. Departments of Justice and Homeland Security. In i...2021-02-231h 10
Poblete DispatchesHostages in Iran, Part 2: Dissident Journalist Kidnapped and Held Hostage by IranThis week on the GLA podcast, GLA President Jason Poblete speaks with Ms. Gazelle Sharmahd, the daughter of Mr. Jamshid Sharmahd. Â A U.S. Legal Permanent resident based with his family in California, Jamshid was kidnapped and taken hostage by the regime on or about August 1, 2020. A registered nurse working on the pandemic's frontlines, Gazelle is one of her father's strongest advocates for his release.Â
Jamshid, an Iranian-German national, has witnessed the hardship of an oppressive government, which has been ruling over Iran since 1979. He was forced to flee Iran because he did not share the same id...2021-02-0957 min
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastHostages in Iran, Part 2: Dissident Journalist Kidnapped and Held Hostage by IranThis week on the GLA podcast, GLA President Jason Poblete speaks with Ms. Gazelle Sharmahd, the daughter of Mr. Jamshid Sharmahd.  A U.S. Legal Permanent resident based with his family in California, Jamshid was kidnapped and taken hostage by the regime on or about August 1, 2020. A registered nurse working on the pandemic's frontlines, Gazelle is one of her father's strongest advocates for his release. Jamshid, an Iranian-German national, has witnessed the hardship of an oppressive government, which has been ruling over Iran since 1979. He was forced to flee Iran because he did not share the sa...2021-02-0958 min
Poblete DispatchesUS-Cuba Policy at a Crossroads, a talk with Dr. Andy Gomez, former Assistant Provost of the University of Miami, Cuba ExpertOn Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the Biden administration's "Cuba policy is governed by two principles. First, support for democracy and human rights - that will be at the core of our efforts. Second is Americans, especially Cuban-Americans, are the best ambassadors for freedom in Cuba. So weâll review the Trump administration policies." Dr. Andy Gomez, former Assistant Provost of the University of Miami and Director of the Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies (Retired), joins Jason Poblete of the Global Liberty Alliance and takes a deep dive into the history of U.S. Cu...2021-02-011h 07
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastUS-Cuba Policy at a Crossroads, a talk with Dr. Andy Gomez, former Assistant Provost of the University of Miami, Cuba ExpertOn Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the Biden administration's "Cuba policy is governed by two principles. First, support for democracy and human rights - that will be at the core of our efforts. Second is Americans, especially Cuban-Americans, are the best ambassadors for freedom in Cuba. So weâll review the Trump administration policies." Dr. Andy Gomez, former Assistant Provost of the University of Miami and Director of the Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies (Retired), joins Jason Poblete of the Global Liberty Alliance and takes a deep dive into the history of U.S. Cu...2021-02-011h 08
Poblete DispatchesDefending Fundamental Rights, a talk with Florida attorney Laura JimenezIn this episode, Jason Poblete talks with South Florida attorney (and former GLA law clerk) Ms. Laura JimĂ©nez about her journey to human rights and international law, especially through advocating for immigrants.Â
Born in Havana, Cuba, Laura started her legal profession in Mexico, where she obtained her Law Degree. After several years of practice, she moved with her family to Miami, where she studied at Florida International University (FIU) College of Law. Laura is a person sensitive to the dreams, expectations, fears, and specific needs of immigrants. She and her family have lived the experience of im...2021-01-2633 min
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastDefending Fundamental Rights, a talk with Florida attorney Laura JimenezIn this episode, Jason Poblete talks with South Florida attorney (and former GLA law clerk) Ms. Laura Jiménez about her journey to human rights and international law, especially through advocating for immigrants. Born in Havana, Cuba, Laura started her legal profession in Mexico, where she obtained her Law Degree. After several years of practice, she moved with her family to Miami, where she studied at Florida International University (FIU) College of Law. Laura is a person sensitive to the dreams, expectations, fears, and specific needs of immigrants. She and her family have lived the experience of...2021-01-2634 min
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastThe Fundamental Rights of the Youngest ClientsA Mom's Peace is a mission for mothers of miscarried and stillborn souls. Headquartered in Virginia and run by volunteers, it supports moms, and dads, of all faith and non-faith backgrounds during a very difficult time - the loss of a child. A Mom's Peace also helps provide dignity and respect in death for miscarried or stillborn babies, the youngest of our clients. This podcast is the first in a series of podcasts on this subject, particularly as it relates to the rights of parents when a baby is stillborn or miscarried. In some states, such a...2020-12-0151 min
Poblete DispatchesThe Western Sahara & Self-Determination for the Sahrawi People, with Katlyn ThomasA 29-year United Nations (UN)-brokered ceasefire in the ongoing conflict for Western Sahara came to an end last week in the Sahara Desert when Moroccan forces clashed with the nationalist Polisario Front. Â On today's show, Jason talks with Ms. Katlyn Thomas, a New York-based and practicing international attorney who served as the first legal advisor to the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO). She is also the former Chair of the United Nations Committee of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York.
Invaded and unlawfully occupied by Morocco in 1975, W...2020-11-241h 04
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastThe Western Sahara & Self-Determination for the Sahrawi People, with Katlyn ThomasA 29-year United Nations (UN)-brokered ceasefire in the ongoing conflict for Western Sahara came to an end last week in the Sahara Desert when Moroccan forces clashed with the nationalist Polisario Front. Â On today's show, Jason talks with Ms. Katlyn Thomas, a New York-based and practicing international attorney who served as the first legal advisor to the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO). She is also the former Chair of the United Nations Committee of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York.Invaded and unlawfully occupied by Morocco i...2020-11-241h 04
Poblete DispatchesA Reawakening for Liberty in Spain, Latin America, and the U.S., with International Lawyer, MarĂa Herrera MelladoThere has been a political reawakening in the United States of a new generation of voters and freedom advocates that has also been happening in other parts of the world, including Latin America and Europe. In this podcast, GLA President Jason Poblete talks with fellow attorney, MarĂa Herrera Mellado, about this liberty movement in Latin America and Spain.Â
Licensed to practice law in several U.S. states and Spain, MarĂa is an international business law expert who also is committed to defending and strengthening individual fundamental rights, free markets, and the rule of law. MarĂa is...2020-11-1742 min
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastA Reawakening for Liberty in Spain, Latin America, and the U.S., with International Lawyer, MarĂa Herrera MelladoThere has been a political reawakening in the United States of a new generation of voters and freedom advocates that has also been happening in other parts of the world, including Latin America and Europe. In this podcast, GLA President Jason Poblete talks with fellow attorney, MarĂa Herrera Mellado, about this liberty movement in Latin America and Spain. Licensed to practice law in several U.S. states and Spain, MarĂa is an international business law expert who also is committed to defending and strengthening individual fundamental rights, free markets, and the rule of law. Mar...2020-11-1743 min
Poblete DispatchesInternational Advocate (and the 'Most Hated Man at the United Nations') Visits with GLADuring this podcast, Jason talks with a fellow international lawyer and human rights advocate, Mr. Hillel C. Neuer. Hillel is the executive director of UN Watch. UN Watch is a human rights NGO and UN watchdog group based in Geneva, Switzerland. Neuer is the founding chairman of the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy, a coalition of 25 NGOs from around the world.Â
Neuer is from Montreal, Canada. He holds a BA in intellectual history and political science from Concordia University, a Bachelor of Civil Law and a Bachelor of Laws from the McGill University Faculty of L...2020-11-1031 min
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastInternational Advocate (and the 'Most Hated Man at the United Nations') Visits with GLADuring this podcast, Jason talks with a fellow international lawyer and human rights advocate, Mr. Hillel C. Neuer. Hillel is the executive director of UN Watch. UN Watch is a human rights NGO and UN watchdog group based in Geneva, Switzerland. Neuer is the founding chairman of the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy, a coalition of 25 NGOs from around the world. Neuer is from Montreal, Canada. He holds a BA in intellectual history and political science from Concordia University, a Bachelor of Civil Law and a Bachelor of Laws from the McGill University Faculty o...2020-11-1032 min
Poblete DispatchesThe Challenges of International Legal Practice, with Robert AmsterdamIn this interview, renowned international litigator Robert Amsterdam and Jason Poblete discuss topics related to Mr. Amsterdam's sensational international legal experience, including a near-death in a 2010 Bangkok massacre, U.S. foreign policy pitfalls in Africa, views on U.S. sanctions, the challenges of attorney-client confidentiality over Zoom, and the importance of international know-how in an increasingly shrinking world. Â
According to the former British Ambassador to Russia, Andrew Wood, âThe word that best describes Bob is courage, both moral and actual. He raises questions that are not always welcome, and that is often the proper business of a lawy...2020-10-2739 min
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastThe Challenges of International Legal Practice, with Robert AmsterdamIn this interview, renowned international litigator Robert Amsterdam and Jason Poblete discuss topics related to Mr. Amsterdam's sensational international legal experience, including a near-death in a 2010 Bangkok massacre, U.S. foreign policy pitfalls in Africa, views on U.S. sanctions, the challenges of attorney-client confidentiality over Zoom, and the importance of international know-how in an increasingly shrinking world.  According to the former British Ambassador to Russia, Andrew Wood, âThe word that best describes Bob is courage, both moral and actual. He raises questions that are not always welcome, and that is often the proper business of a la...2020-10-2739 min
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastJason talks Latin America with Ana Quintana with the Heritage FoundationOn the edition, Jason Poblete speaks with Ana Quintana, from the Heritage Foundation. Ana is a Senior Policy Analyst, Latin America, and the Western Hemisphere who leads Heritage's U.S. policy efforts toward Latin America. Ana has authored numerous policy studies included but not limited to Mexico, Central America, Cuba, Colombia, and Venezuela. Like Jason, Quintana was born and raised in Miami and also resides in Virginia.  Jason and Ana discuss recent events related to Mexico, Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. Further Reading U.S.âMexico White House Meeting: An Opportunity to Develop a North...2020-10-2052 min
Poblete DispatchesJason talks Latin America with Ana Quintana with the Heritage FoundationOn the edition, Jason Poblete speaks with Ana Quintana, from the Heritage Foundation. Ana is a Senior Policy Analyst, Latin America, and the Western Hemisphere who leads Heritage's U.S. policy efforts toward Latin America. Ana has authored numerous policy studies included but not limited to Mexico, Central America, Cuba, Colombia, and Venezuela. Like Jason, Quintana was born and raised in Miami and also resides in Virginia.  Jason and Ana discuss recent events related to Mexico, Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua.Â
Further ReadingÂ
U.S.âMexico White House Meeting: An Opportunity to Develop a North American Economic Recons...2020-10-2051 min
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastUpdate: Forced Labor & Human Trafficking, Socialist Cuba Medical Brigades in UruguayAfter the illegal drug trade, slavery and human trafficking are two of the most profitable criminal activities in the world today. This gross violation of fundamental rights occurs on every continent, and the victims include men, women, and children from every walk of life imaginable. As part of its mission to defend fundamental rights and strengthen the rule of law, the Global Liberty Alliance is committed to helping uncover trafficking in persons in the Western Hemisphere and hold modern-day slave traders to account. Just 90 miles from the United States, socialist Cuba, with the assistance of various Car...2020-10-0634 min
Poblete DispatchesUpdate: Forced Labor & Human Trafficking, Socialist Cuba Medical Brigades in UruguayAfter the illegal drug trade, slavery and human trafficking are two of the most profitable criminal activities in the world today. This gross violation of fundamental rights occurs on every continent, and the victims include men, women, and children from every walk of life imaginable. As part of its mission to defend fundamental rights and strengthen the rule of law, the Global Liberty Alliance is committed to helping uncover trafficking in persons in the Western Hemisphere and hold modern-day slave traders to account.Â
Just 90 miles from the United States, socialist Cuba, with the assistance of various Caribbean, Sou...2020-10-0633 min
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastJudicial Crisis: Guatemalan Constitutional Crisis Part 2Under Article 268 of Guatemala's Constitution, the main duty of the Constitutional Court of Guatemala is the defense of the constitutional order. The Court is supposed to do this by impartially and its functions are clearly outlined in the Constitution, particularly Article 272. It is supposed to the guardian of rule of law and constitutional order, yet jurists and rule of law activists in Guatemala claim it is operating illegally and Congress must act to restore constitutional order and hold lawbreakers to account. One of several reasons Guatemalan lawyers are struggling to restore the integrity of this court i...2020-09-291h 11
Poblete DispatchesHostages in Iran: A Conversation with Richard Ratcliffe (U.K.) about his efforts to reunite his familyOn March 17, 2016, Ms. Nazanin Ratcliffe, a U.K. national, traveled to Iran with her newborn baby girl, Gabriella, to visit her family and celebrate Nowruz, the Iranian new year. Close to four years later, she remains a hostage in Iran. On this podcast, Jason talks with Richard Ratcliffe, Nazanin's husband (and Gabriella's dad), who has tirelessly waged a four-year campaign to secure Nazanin's release from Iranian captivity. Iran arbitrarily detains foreign visitors to exact political and economic concessions.Â
For decades, visitors to Iran from close to twenty nations have been unlawfully imprisoned or held hostage by the Ir...2020-09-2258 min
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastHostages in Iran: A Conversation with Richard Ratcliffe (U.K.) about his efforts to reunite his familyOn March 17, 2016, Ms. Nazanin Ratcliffe, a U.K. national, traveled to Iran with her newborn baby girl, Gabriella, to visit her family and celebrate Nowruz, the Iranian new year. Close to four years later, she remains a hostage in Iran. On this podcast, Jason talks with Richard Ratcliffe, Nazanin's husband (and Gabriella's dad), who has tirelessly waged a four-year campaign to secure Nazanin's release from Iranian captivity. Iran arbitrarily detains foreign visitors to exact political and economic concessions. For decades, visitors to Iran from close to twenty nations have been unlawfully imprisoned or held hostage by th...2020-09-2259 min
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastPutting on Notice Human Rights Abusers from Cuba Hiding in the United StatesIn this edition, we head south to South Florida to speak with lawyer and human rights defender, Mr. Santiago A. AlpĂzar. A native of Cuba and born after the socialist takeover of Cuba in 1959, he became a lawyer in Cuba who managed a wide range of casework early in his career. Yet, Santiago paid a high price for refusing to join the Communist Party, and he talks about his journey to freedom and the practicing law in the United States. Santiago is one of four lawyers in South Florida who, over a decade ago, founded an organization dedicated to h...2020-09-0756 min
Poblete DispatchesPutting on Notice Human Rights Abusers from Cuba Hiding in the United StatesIn this edition, we head south to South Florida to speak with lawyer and human rights defender, Mr. Santiago A. AlpĂzar. A native of Cuba and born after the socialist takeover of Cuba in 1959, he became a lawyer in Cuba who managed a wide range of casework early in his career. Yet, Santiago paid a high price for refusing to join the Communist Party, and he talks about his journey to freedom and the practicing law in the United States. Santiago is one of four lawyers in South Florida who, over a decade ago, founded an organization dedicated to h...2020-09-0756 min
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastFighting for Justice Across the Globe, Holding International Organizations to AccountOn this podcast, GLA's Jason Poblete talks with Washington, D.C. International Human Rights litigator, Ms. Abbe Jolles. Abbe represents clients worldwide, including in conflict zones. She has handled individual and corporate, criminal, and civil matters involving unlawful property confiscation, incarceration, or risk of incarceration, and other fundamental rights violations. Ms. Jolles is admitted to the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (UNICTR), where she achieved a landmark decision; to the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) - Discipline Council; the Special Court of Sierra Leone (SCSL); and the Special Tribunal o...2020-08-251h 13
Poblete DispatchesFighting for Justice Across the Globe, Holding International Organizations to AccountOn this podcast, GLA's Jason Poblete talks with Washington, D.C. International Human Rights litigator, Ms. Abbe Jolles. Abbe represents clients worldwide, including in conflict zones. She has handled individual and corporate, criminal, and civil matters involving unlawful property confiscation, incarceration, or risk of incarceration, and other fundamental rights violations.Â
Ms. Jolles is admitted to the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (UNICTR), where she achieved a landmark decision; to the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) - Discipline Council; the Special Court of Sierra Leone (SCSL); and the Special Tribunal of L...2020-08-251h 12
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastA Talk With Human Rights Champion, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Ret.)A schoolteacher and former Florida state legislator who went on to serve in the Congress for almost 30 years, former U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Florida), or Ileana, as she prefers to be called, has dedicated her professional life to public service. A long-time human rights champion, Ileana talks with Jason Poblete of the Global Liberty Alliance about the importance that Americans remain engaged in the world.While in Congress Ileana served on several Congressional committees, but her favorite was the committee she went on to lead as Chairwoman, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Ileana has...2020-08-1651 min
Poblete DispatchesA Talk With Human Rights Champion, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Ret.)A schoolteacher and former Florida state legislator who went on to serve in the Congress for almost 30 years, former U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Florida), or Ileana, as she prefers to be called, has dedicated her professional life to public service. A long-time human rights champion, Ileana talks with Jason Poblete of the Global Liberty Alliance about the importance that Americans remain engaged in the world.
While in Congress Ileana served on several Congressional committees, but her favorite was the committee she went on to lead as Chairwoman, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Ileana has championed...2020-08-1650 min
Poblete DispatchesDocumenting Injustice, Sowing Seeds of Hope, A Discussion with Maria Werlau of the Free Society ProjectIn this GLA podcast, Jason Poblete speaks with Maria Werlau, the Executive Director of the Free Society Project. The Free Society Project is better known in these parts as Cuba Archive (âArchivo Cubaâ in Spanish), a non-profit organization incorporated in 2001 in Washington, D.C, operating from Miami, San Juan, and other U.S. cities.  Cuba Archives promotes the understanding, recognition, and observance of human rights through research and information. Over twenty years, Cuba Archive has helped gather and tell the story of pre- and post-1959 Cuba, gathering and telling the story of its victims. Â
Cuba Archive takes somethi...2020-08-111h 02
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastDocumenting Injustice, Sowing Seeds of Hope, A Discussion with Maria Werlau of the Free Society ProjectIn this GLA podcast, Jason Poblete speaks with Maria Werlau, the Executive Director of the Free Society Project. The Free Society Project is better known in these parts as Cuba Archive (âArchivo Cubaâ in Spanish), a non-profit organization incorporated in 2001 in Washington, D.C, operating from Miami, San Juan, and other U.S. cities.  Cuba Archives promotes the understanding, recognition, and observance of human rights through research and information. Over twenty years, Cuba Archive has helped gather and tell the story of pre- and post-1959 Cuba, gathering and telling the story of its victims.  Cuba Archive takes s...2020-08-111h 03
Poblete DispatchesReligious Liberty Under Assault in Nicaragua; Catholic Cathedral in Managua Fire BombedReligious liberty is a national security issue. Where the right of people to worship as they desire comes under assault, bad things, sooner or later, will most assuredly follow. In this podcast, we go to Central America, to Managua, to talk with a brave Catholic priest on the frontlines of an increasingly brutal war where several Americans have died too.Â
Indeed, religious liberty is under assault in Nicaragua, yet Father RaĂșl Zamora believes a lot of good can come of this crisis once democracy is restored and the people free again. Father Zamora counsel we must fi...2020-08-0259 min
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastReligious Liberty Under Assault in Nicaragua; Catholic Cathedral in Managua Fire BombedReligious liberty is a national security issue. Where the right of people to worship as they desire comes under assault, bad things, sooner or later, will most assuredly follow. In this podcast, we go to Central America, to Managua, to talk with a brave Catholic priest on the frontlines of an increasingly brutal war where several Americans have died too. Indeed, religious liberty is under assault in Nicaragua, yet Father RaĂșl Zamora believes a lot of good can come of this crisis once democracy is restored and the people free again. Father Zamora counsel we mu...2020-08-0259 min
Poblete DispatchesIran & Hezbollah in Latin America: An Interview with Toby Dershowitz from the Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesThe Global Liberty Alliance is a non-government organization based in Alexandria, Virginia. Its mission is to strengthen the rule of law, empower human rights defenders, and advance the cause of justice. In this first episode of a series on Iran & Hezbollah in Latin America, Jason Poblete, President of the Global Liberty Alliance, talks with Toby Dershowitz with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies in Washington, D.C. Â about the long-time presence in Latin America of Iran, Hezbollah, and other terrorist groups linked to the Middle East region.Â
Ms. Dershowitz is FDD's senior vice president overseeing FDDâs Comm...2020-06-0733 min
The Global Liberty Alliance PodcastIran & Hezbollah in Latin America: An Interview with Toby Dershowitz from the Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesThe Global Liberty Alliance is a non-government organization based in Alexandria, Virginia. Its mission is to strengthen the rule of law, empower human rights defenders, and advance the cause of justice. In this first episode of a series on Iran & Hezbollah in Latin America, Jason Poblete, President of the Global Liberty Alliance, talks with Toby Dershowitz with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies in Washington, D.C.  about the long-time presence in Latin America of Iran, Hezbollah, and other terrorist groups linked to the Middle East region. Ms. Dershowitz is FDD's senior vice president overseeing FDDâs Co...2020-06-0734 min