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What’s Up Dunwoody
What’s Up Dunwoody302 – What the Student Assignment Project Could Mean for Redistricting in Dunwoody – Andrew Ziffer – DCSD BoardPodcast 302 – What the Student Assignment Project Could Mean for Redistricting in Dunwoody – Andrew Ziffer – DCSD Board   Two developments are shaping the conversation around Dunwoody schools this Fall. Friday night football is finally coming to DHS. After decades of playing at North DeKalb Stadium, Dunwoody High School will soon have bathrooms, a press box, and the 3,000 seats required to host true varsity home games. Community fundraising, a green light from the DeKalb County School Board, and support from major donors have set the project in motion.   But while high school families are celebrat...
2025-09-1727 minGlad You Asked
Glad You Asked#28: Andrew Chesnut - What is an exorcism?Thanks to horror movies, many people are aware that the Catholic church has rituals, called exorcisms, which are practiced by Catholic priests. In the horror genre, exorcisms are intended to cast evil spirits out of possessed people. They are dramatic events, potentially traumatizing to witness, often attended by screaming, violence, bodily contortions, and supernatural occurrences. But are these portrayals of exorcisms accurate? What is an exorcism, really? Do Catholics believe in demonic possession anymore? And is this an exclusively Catholic ritual?  On this episode of the podcast, guest Andrew Chesnut discusses the Catholic practice of exorcism and w...
2023-10-1325 minThe Swamp N Stomp Podcast
The Swamp N Stomp PodcastEp 7 - Patterning BIG BUCKS in FLORIDA with Andrew Chesnut: Pre-Season Scouting TacticsIn this episode, we talk about the ways that you can use the summer time in Florida to improve your chance of being successful in the deer woods in Florida. Andrew Chesnut is a South Florida big buck killing machine, and he has a very meticulous and systematic approach to locating and patterning big bucks in Florida. Topics discussed include Why public land hunting is better than private, what to look for when scouting for deer, how to determine which habitats are going to hold deer during hunting season, the advantages of technology, advantages and disadvantages of hunting with...
2023-06-011h 57Mystic Lounge
Mystic LoungeSKELETON SAINT OF DEATH | Beloved Santa Muerte Condemned by the Catholic ChurchJoining me is Dr. R. Andrew Chesnut to discuss Santa Muerte, offering a fascinating portrayal of the skeleton saint whose cult has attracted millions of devotees over the past decade. Although condemned by mainstream churches, this folk saint's supernatural powers appeal to millions of Latin Americans in the U.S. Devotees believe the Bony Lady (as she is affectionately called) to be the fastest and most effective miracle worker, and as such, her statuettes and paraphernalia now outsell those of the Virgin of Guadalupe and Saint Jude, two other giants of Mexican religiosity. Most often portrayed as a woman, she...
2023-02-1056 minEscuela Secreta
Escuela SecretaSanta Muerte con Profesor Andrew ChesnutBienvenido a otra lección en tu escuela secreta. Hoy hablamos con el profesor Andrew Chesnut sobre una de las religiones más incomprendidas y de más rápido crecimiento en occidente, la Santa Muerte.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-12-1537 minLa Società dello Zolfo
La Società dello ZolfoSANTA MUERTE: I sette volti della Mietitrice con R. Andrew ChesnutCANALE YOUTUBE ➡️ CLICCA qui a destra il tasto ISCRIVITI e poi la campanella (🔔) che compare per rimanere aggiornato sulle prossime dirette!  CANALE FACEBOOK ➡️ https://bit.ly/2Nurkt6 CANALE INSTAGRAM ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ePZeDG CANALE SPOTIFY ➡️ https://spoti.fi/3Brhrmv CANALE TELEGRAM ➡️ lasocietadellozolfo  EMAIL ➡️ lasocietadellozolfo@gmail.com  R. Andrew Chesnut è professore ordinario di Storia delle Religioni presso la Virginia Commonwealth University, dove si è specializzato sull’America Latina. È autore di numerosi articoli e di cinque libri, nonché commentatore regolare nei media di notizie riguardanti questioni religiose.  Chesnut in questo libro offre un affascinante ritratto della Santa Muerte, un santo scheletro il cui culto ha attratto milioni di devo...
2022-11-181h 09Multifaith Matters
Multifaith MattersAndrew Chesnut and Santa Muerte, the Skeleton SaintSanta Muerte, the Skeleton Saint, is the heart of the fastest growing new religious movement in the Americas and the West. Andrew Chesnut is our guest who shares his research on the topic. Chesnut is Professor of Religious Studies, Virginia Commonwealth University. He is the author of Devoted to Death: Santa Muerte, the Skeleton Saint (Oxford University Press, 2012), the first academic study of this topic in in English. R. Andrew Chesnut: https://vcu.academia.edu/AndrewChesnut Additional resources on Santa Muerte: https://skeletonsaint.com/ Learn more about our work at https://www.multifaithmatters...
2022-11-1546 minEl horror cósmico: humor, terror y paranormal
El horror cósmico: humor, terror y paranormalEHC 5X4. La Santa Muerte, un culto macabro, con el Dr. Andrew Chesnut #SEMANATERRORIVOOX22Este audio se emitirá en abierto el domingo 23 de octubre de 2022. En este episodio estrenamos sección por cortesía de nuestro amigo y colaborador Miguel Royo, "Al otro lado del charco". En ella nos hablará de curiosidades, misterios y temas interesantes relacionados con Estados Unidos y México y América Latina. E inauguramos la sección por todo lo alto con un invitado de excepción, el Dr. en Historia de América Latina Andrew Chesnut y profesor de profesor de estudios religiosos en la Virginia Commonwealth University de Richmond, Virginia. El nos hablará de uno de los cultos más...
2022-10-231h 46Begin The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Breakthrough!
Begin The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Breakthrough!Devoted to Death (2nd Edition) by R. Andrew ChesnutPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/45156to listen full audiobooks. Title: Devoted to Death (2nd Edition) Author: R. Andrew Chesnut Narrator: Timothy Andrés Pabon Format: mp3 Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins Release date: 10-26-21 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 19 ratings Genres: Anthropology Publisher's Summary: R. Andrew Chesnut offers a fascinating portrayal of Santa Muerte, a skeleton saint whose cult has attracted millions of devotees over the past decade. Although condemned by mainstream churches, this folk saint's supernatural powers appeal to millions of Latin Americans and immigrants in the US. Devotees believe the Bony Lady (as she is affectionately called) to b...
2021-10-268h 14Learn Mobilization of Full Audiobooks in Self Development, Health & Wellness
Learn Mobilization of Full Audiobooks in Self Development, Health & WellnessDevoted to Death: Santa Muerte, the Skeleton Saint, 2nd Edition - R. Andrew ChesnutListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: Devoted to Death: Santa Muerte, the Skeleton Saint, 2nd EditionAuthor: R. Andrew ChesnutNarrator: Timothy Andrés PabonFormat: UnabridgedLength: 8:14:18Language: EnglishRelease date: 10-26-2021Publisher: Tantor MediaGenres: History, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Christianity, Social Science, Latin AmericaSummary:R. Andrew Chesnut offers a fascinating portrayal of Santa Muerte, a skeleton saint whose cult has attracted millions of devotees over the past decade. Although condemned by mainstream churches, this folk s...
2021-10-268h 14Step Inside The Best Masterset In Audiobooks Today.
Step Inside The Best Masterset In Audiobooks Today.Devoted to Death (2nd Edition) (By R. Andrew Chesnut)Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/45156 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Devoted to Death (2nd Edition) Author: R. Andrew Chesnut Narrator: Timothy Andrés Pabon Format: mp3 Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins Release date: 10-26-21 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 19 ratings Genres: Anthropology Publisher's Summary: R. Andrew Chesnut offers a fascinating portrayal of Santa Muerte, a skeleton saint whose cult has attracted millions of devotees over the past decade. Although condemned by mainstream churches, this folk saint's supernatural powers appeal to millions of Latin Americans and immigrants in the US. Devotees b...
2021-10-268h 14Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio
Aeon Byte Gnostic RadioDr. Andrew Chesnut on Santa Muerte, the Death GoddessOne of the fastest-growing religions in the west centers on a mysterious death goddess. Her movement has been persecuted in modern times by both government and religious entities. We speculate on the heretical Santa Muerte and explore the practices, theologies, and cultural impact surrounding this mercurial folk saint. In the end, we discover that death is pregnant with so much life.Astral Guest – Dr. Andrew Chesnut, author of Devoted to Death: Santa Muerte, the Skeleton Saint, and Professor of Religious Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University.This is a partial show. For the second half of the...
2021-10-191h 23El Podcast de los Vudúcratas
El Podcast de los Vudúcratas¿En qué creemos cuando creemos en La Santa Muerte?Invitamos a Andrew Chesnut, investigador y académico experto en la Santa Muerte, para platicar sobre este culto, uno de los de mayor crecimiento en los últimos años en México y el mundo.
2021-01-211h 03Exploration Arcanum
Exploration ArcanumSanta Muerte: Holy Death in the time of Coronavirus with Dr. Kate Kingsbury and Dr. Andrew Chesnut at Virginia Commonweath University (Online)Santa Muerte: Holy Death in the time of Coronavirus   In this talk, Dr. Kate Kingsbury and Dr. Andrew Chesnut discuss Santa Muerte and how the followers of Santa Muerte pray for protection and healing during the Coronavirus Pandemic.   This material is used with permission from Dr. Andrew Chesnut and was edited for this video by the team at Exploration Arcanum.   Dr. Kate Kingsbury is an Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at the University of Alberta, Canada. Dr. Kingsbury obtained her doctorate in anthropology at the University of Oxford, specializing in the topic...
2020-11-1300 minExploration Arcanum
Exploration ArcanumDr. Andrew Chesnut & Dr. Kate Kinsbury on Penny Dreadful City of Angels and the real Santa MuerteDr. Kate Kingsbury Dr. Kate Kingsbury obtained her doctorate in anthropology at the University of Oxford and is author of the forthcoming “Daughters of Death: The Female Followers of Santa Muerte” with Oxford University Press.  Dr. Kingsbury is Adjunct Professor at the University of Alberta, Canada. She is fascinated by religious phenomena. Dr. Kingsbury is a staunch believer in equal rights and the power of education to ameliorate global disparities. She also works pro bono for a non profit organization, Uganda4Her, that aims to empower and educate girls in Uganda Twitter: @ProfKingsbury Links: https://ualberta.academia.edu/KateKingsbury Dr. Andre...
2020-05-1236 minThe Religious Studies Project
The Religious Studies ProjectLady Death and the Pluralization of Latin American ReligionIn today’s podcast, Professor R. Andrew Chesnut connects Brazil’s colonial past to its pluralist present and explains why folk saint devotion to Santa Muerte or Lady Death is one of the fastest growing religious movements in the world.
2019-10-3154 minThe Mike McFeely Mess
The Mike McFeely MessThe McFeely Mess: Cramer, other evangelicals using Jewish people as instrument in their biblical prophecyAndrew Chesnut, a professor of religious studies at Virginia Commonwealth University, joins podcast host Mike McFeely to delve deeper into the Christian Zionist movement, of which Republican U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer is a part. Christian Zionists and organizations like Christians United for Israel view the existence of the Jewish state through a biblical lens, that the gathering of Jews at the land chosen for them by God is a necessary step leading to end times and will assure Christian ascension into heaven.
2019-10-1022 minThe Classical Ideas Podcast
The Classical Ideas PodcastEp 110: Exorcism w/Dr. Kate Kingsbury and Dr. Andrew ChesnutDr. Kate Kingsbury obtained her doctorate in Anthropology from Oxford University. She is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Alberta where she teaches anthropology courses such as Introduction to Anthropology, Anthropology of Religion and Ethnographic Field Methods. Kate Kingsbury on Academia.edu Follow Kate Kingsbury on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProfKingsbury Dr. Andrew Chesnut earned his Ph.D degree in Latin American History from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1995 and joined the History Department faculty at the University of Houston in 1997. He quickly became an internationally recognized expert on Latin...
2019-04-2656 minThe Classical Ideas Podcast
The Classical Ideas PodcastEP 102: Santa Muerte w/ Dr. Andrew ChesnutDr. Andrew Chesnut earned his Ph.D degree in Latin American History from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1995 and joined the History Department faculty at the University of Houston in 1997. He quickly became an internationally recognized expert on Latin American religious history. Professor Chesnut was selected as the inaugural recipient of the Bishop Walter Sullivan Chair in Catholic Studies at VCU in 2008.  Professor Chesnut's early work, Born Again in Brazil: The Pentecostal Boom and the Pathogens of Poverty (Rutgers University Press, 1997), traces the meteoric rise of Pentecostalism among the popular classes in Brazil following the d...
2019-03-2458 minShattered Reality Podcast
Shattered Reality PodcastDavid B. Metcalfe – Folklore of the Strange #69On May 29, 2018 Kate Valentine and Fahrusha welcomed paranormal researcher, David B. Metcalfe, to ”Shattered Reality Podcast”. David is currently working with former guest, Andrew Chesnut, on a follow-up book about Santa Muerte. He is also the editor in chief of Threshold: Journal of Interdisciplinary Consciousness Studies (TJICS), a new, free, online-only, open access journal … Continue reading David B. Metcalfe – Folklore of the Strange #69 → The post David B. Metcalfe – Folklore of the Strange #69 appeared first on Shattered Reality Podcast.
2019-02-2500 minToday In Country Music History
Today In Country Music HistoryMay SeventhHank Williams scores his first Number One single, Cash starts his first British tour, George Strait goes Hollywood, Sturgill Simpson's gets a Number One album, we remember Eddie Rabbitt, and happy birthday to songwriter Jerry Chesnut and also to singer-songwriter Russell Dickerson! That and more in today's podcast. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or Google Play.
2018-05-0702 minBLACKOUT with Samantha Scarlette
BLACKOUT with Samantha ScarletteDr. Andrew Cesnut, JJ BrineThis week on BLACKOUT with Samantha Scarlette welcomes Dr. Andrew Chesnut to talk about Santa Muerte, a skeleton saint whose cult has attracted millions of devotees over the past decade. Also, JJ Brine checks in. Follow BLACKOUT on Twitter: @BLACKOUTwithUs Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes The post Dr. Andrew Cesnut, JJ Brine appeared first on idobi.
2017-10-3050 minBLACKOUT with Samantha Scarlette
BLACKOUT with Samantha ScarletteDr. Andrew Cesnut, JJ BrineThis week on BLACKOUT with Samantha Scarlette welcomes Dr. Andrew Chesnut to talk about Santa Muerte, a skeleton saint whose cult has attracted millions of devotees over the past decade. Also, JJ Brine checks in. Follow BLACKOUT on Twitter: @BLACKOUTwithUs Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes The post Dr. Andrew Cesnut, JJ Brine appeared first on idobi.
2017-10-3050 minGaraventa Center Podcast
Garaventa Center PodcastSanta Muerte: The Fastest Growing New Religious Movement in the Americas presented by Andrew ChesnutAndrew Chesnut, Professor of Religious Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University, shines a light on the controversial Mexican folk saint of death and her skyrocketing popularity, 10/26/17.  Hosted by the Garaventa Center.
2017-10-2756 minShattered Reality Podcast
Shattered Reality PodcastAndrew Chesnut and Santa Muerte #30    On May 10, 2016, Andrew Chesnut, Ph.D., author of Devoted to Death, Santa Muerte, the Skeleton Saint, joined Kate Valentine and Fahrusha for this thirtieth episode of Shattered Reality Podcast. He is the Bishop Walter F. Sullivan Chair in Catholic Studies and Professor of Religious Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University School of World … Continue reading Andrew Chesnut and Santa Muerte #30 → The post Andrew Chesnut and Santa Muerte #30 appeared first on Shattered Reality Podcast.
2017-10-2400 minThe Grimerica Show
The Grimerica ShowRPJ, David Metcalfe, & Andrew Chesnut PhdInterview starts 59:50 David Metcalfe, Andrew Chesnut Ph.D, and Red Pill Junkie are here to discuss their research into one of the fastest growing religions - Santa Muerte. David and Andrew are some of the few writing and researching this recent insurgence of interest. We chat about the iconography around Saint Death, how this has been spreading and how it's easy for the media to portray this in a negative light. This Grim reaperess is apparently a miracle worker and is re-calibrating death but is also gaining the reputation as the Narco Saint. https://skeletonsaint.com/about/ https://twitter.com...
2016-02-202h 36The Grimerica Show 2.0
The Grimerica Show 2.0#157 – Grimerica Talks Santa Muerte with RPJ, David Metcalfe, & Andrew Chesnut PhdInterview starts 59:50 David Metcalfe, Andrew Chesnut Ph.D, and Red Pill Junkie are here to discuss their research into one of the fastest growing religions – Santa Muerte. David and Andrew are some of the few writing and researching this recent insurgence of interest. We chat about the iconography around Saint Death, how this has been spreading and how it’s easy for the media to portray this in a negative light. This Grim reaperess is apparently a miracle worker and is re-calibrating death but is also gaining the reputation as the Narco Saint. https://skeletonsaint.com/about/ https://twitte...
2016-02-202h 36The Grimerica Show 2.0
The Grimerica Show 2.0#157 – Grimerica Talks Santa Muerte with RPJ, David Metcalfe, & Andrew Chesnut PhdInterview starts 59:50 David Metcalfe, Andrew Chesnut Ph.D, and Red Pill Junkie are here to discuss their research into one of the fastest growing religions – Santa Muerte. David and Andrew are some of the few writing and researching this recent insurgence of interest. We chat about the iconography around Saint Death, how this has been spreading and how it’s easy for the media to portray this in a negative light. This Grim reaperess is apparently a miracle worker and is re-calibrating death but is also gaining the reputation as the Narco Saint. https://skeletonsaint.com/about/ https://twitte...
2016-02-202h 36The Drug War
The Drug WarMexico: The Visit of Pope Francis, Migration and Scandal (Lp2122016)Pope Francis and his trip to Mexico provide the central themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program discusses the pope's fourth trip to Latin America, which will primarily focus on key stops throughout Mexico. The program reflects on the pope's efforts to put the global refugee crisis and the need to ease migration restrictions in front of policymakers in the hemisphere. The news segment of the program covers testimony from the Centers for Disease Control in the United States officially linking the zika virus outbreak to microcephaly, a condition that causes brain damage in infants. The program includes in-depth...
2016-02-1230 minIndigenous Topics
Indigenous TopicsMexico: The Visit of Pope Francis, Migration and Scandal (Lp2122016)Pope Francis and his trip to Mexico provide the central themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program discusses the pope's fourth trip to Latin America, which will primarily focus on key stops throughout Mexico. The program reflects on the pope's efforts to put the global refugee crisis and the need to ease migration restrictions in front of policymakers in the hemisphere. The news segment of the program covers testimony from the Centers for Disease Control in the United States officially linking the zika virus outbreak to microcephaly, a condition that causes brain damage in infants. The program includes in-depth...
2016-02-1230 minMexico
MexicoMexico: The Visit of Pope Francis, Migration and Scandal (Lp2122016)Pope Francis and his trip to Mexico provide the central themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program discusses the pope's fourth trip to Latin America, which will primarily focus on key stops throughout Mexico. The program reflects on the pope's efforts to put the global refugee crisis and the need to ease migration restrictions in front of policymakers in the hemisphere. The news segment of the program covers testimony from the Centers for Disease Control in the United States officially linking the zika virus outbreak to microcephaly, a condition that causes brain damage in infants. The program includes in-depth...
2016-02-1230 minCentral America
Central AmericaMexico: The Visit of Pope Francis, Migration and Scandal (Lp2122016)Pope Francis and his trip to Mexico provide the central themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program discusses the pope's fourth trip to Latin America, which will primarily focus on key stops throughout Mexico. The program reflects on the pope's efforts to put the global refugee crisis and the need to ease migration restrictions in front of policymakers in the hemisphere. The news segment of the program covers testimony from the Centers for Disease Control in the United States officially linking the zika virus outbreak to microcephaly, a condition that causes brain damage in infants. The program includes in-depth...
2016-02-1230 minHonduras Collection
Honduras CollectionMexico: The Visit of Pope Francis, Migration and Scandal (Lp2122016)Pope Francis and his trip to Mexico provide the central themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program discusses the pope's fourth trip to Latin America, which will primarily focus on key stops throughout Mexico. The program reflects on the pope's efforts to put the global refugee crisis and the need to ease migration restrictions in front of policymakers in the hemisphere. The news segment of the program covers testimony from the Centers for Disease Control in the United States officially linking the zika virus outbreak to microcephaly, a condition that causes brain damage in infants. The program includes in-depth...
2016-02-1230 minNicaragua
NicaraguaMexico: The Visit of Pope Francis, Migration and Scandal (Lp2122016)Pope Francis and his trip to Mexico provide the central themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program discusses the pope's fourth trip to Latin America, which will primarily focus on key stops throughout Mexico. The program reflects on the pope's efforts to put the global refugee crisis and the need to ease migration restrictions in front of policymakers in the hemisphere. The news segment of the program covers testimony from the Centers for Disease Control in the United States officially linking the zika virus outbreak to microcephaly, a condition that causes brain damage in infants. The program includes in-depth...
2016-02-1230 minCuba
CubaMexico: The Visit of Pope Francis, Migration and Scandal (Lp2122016)Pope Francis and his trip to Mexico provide the central themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program discusses the pope's fourth trip to Latin America, which will primarily focus on key stops throughout Mexico. The program reflects on the pope's efforts to put the global refugee crisis and the need to ease migration restrictions in front of policymakers in the hemisphere. The news segment of the program covers testimony from the Centers for Disease Control in the United States officially linking the zika virus outbreak to microcephaly, a condition that causes brain damage in infants. The program includes in-depth...
2016-02-1230 minLatin Pulse
Latin PulseLatin Pulse: 2.12.2016Pope Francis and his trip to Mexico provide the central themes this week on Latin Pulse. The program discusses the pope's fourth trip to Latin America, which will primarily focus on key stops throughout Mexico. The program reflects on the pope's efforts to put the global refugee crisis and the need to ease migration restrictions in front of policymakers in the hemisphere.  The news segment of the program covers testimony from the Centers for Disease Control in the United States officially linking the zika virus outbreak to microcephaly, a condition that causes brain damage in infants.The...
2016-02-1247 minThe Drug War
The Drug WarProgram No. 200: War, Religion, Migration & More (Lp1222016)Latin Pulse registers its 200th episode this week, so the program looks back at the audience's favorite programs since the program became an online radio project. Themes included in the program include migration, the Drug War, the civil war in Colombia, indigenous issues, and the construction of the Belo Monte Dam in Brazil. The program also includes a discussion of religion, including Santeria and about the folk saint Santa Muerte. The news segment of the program analyzes the surprise diplomatic move this week by President Mauricio Macri in Argentina to reach out to the United Kingdom. The program includes interviews...
2016-01-2230 minMexico
MexicoProgram No. 200: War, Religion, Migration & More (Lp1222016)Latin Pulse registers its 200th episode this week, so the program looks back at the audience's favorite programs since the program became an online radio project. Themes included in the program include migration, the Drug War, the civil war in Colombia, indigenous issues, and the construction of the Belo Monte Dam in Brazil. The program also includes a discussion of religion, including Santeria and about the folk saint Santa Muerte. The news segment of the program analyzes the surprise diplomatic move this week by President Mauricio Macri in Argentina to reach out to the United Kingdom. The program includes interviews...
2016-01-2230 minCuba
CubaProgram No. 200: War, Religion, Migration & More (Lp1222016)Latin Pulse registers its 200th episode this week, so the program looks back at the audience's favorite programs since the program became an online radio project. Themes included in the program include migration, the Drug War, the civil war in Colombia, indigenous issues, and the construction of the Belo Monte Dam in Brazil. The program also includes a discussion of religion, including Santeria and about the folk saint Santa Muerte. The news segment of the program analyzes the surprise diplomatic move this week by President Mauricio Macri in Argentina to reach out to the United Kingdom. The program includes interviews...
2016-01-2230 minThe Environment & Environmentalism
The Environment & EnvironmentalismProgram No. 200: War, Religion, Migration & More (Lp1222016)Latin Pulse registers its 200th episode this week, so the program looks back at the audience's favorite programs since the program became an online radio project. Themes included in the program include migration, the Drug War, the civil war in Colombia, indigenous issues, and the construction of the Belo Monte Dam in Brazil. The program also includes a discussion of religion, including Santeria and about the folk saint Santa Muerte. The news segment of the program analyzes the surprise diplomatic move this week by President Mauricio Macri in Argentina to reach out to the United Kingdom. The program includes interviews...
2016-01-2230 minColombia
ColombiaProgram No. 200: War, Religion, Migration & More (Lp1222016)Latin Pulse registers its 200th episode this week, so the program looks back at the audience's favorite programs since the program became an online radio project. Themes included in the program include migration, the Drug War, the civil war in Colombia, indigenous issues, and the construction of the Belo Monte Dam in Brazil. The program also includes a discussion of religion, including Santeria and about the folk saint Santa Muerte. The news segment of the program analyzes the surprise diplomatic move this week by President Mauricio Macri in Argentina to reach out to the United Kingdom. The program includes interviews...
2016-01-2230 minIndigenous Topics
Indigenous TopicsProgram No. 200: War, Religion, Migration & More (Lp1222016)Latin Pulse registers its 200th episode this week, so the program looks back at the audience's favorite programs since the program became an online radio project. Themes included in the program include migration, the Drug War, the civil war in Colombia, indigenous issues, and the construction of the Belo Monte Dam in Brazil. The program also includes a discussion of religion, including Santeria and about the folk saint Santa Muerte. The news segment of the program analyzes the surprise diplomatic move this week by President Mauricio Macri in Argentina to reach out to the United Kingdom. The program includes interviews...
2016-01-2230 minLatin Pulse
Latin PulseLatin Pulse: 1.22.2016Latin Pulse registers its 200th episode this week, so the program looks back at the audience's favorite programs since the program became an online radio project.  Themes included in the program include migration, the Drug War, the civil war in Colombia, indigenous issues, and the construction of the Belo Monte Dam in Brazil. The program also includes a discussion of religion, including Santeria and about the folk saint Santa Muerte.  The news segment of the program analyzes the surprise diplomatic move this week by President Mauricio Macri in Argentina to reach out to the United Kingdom....
2016-01-2247 minLatin Pulse
Latin PulseLatin Pulse: 9.11.2015Religion in Latin America provides the theme this week on Latin Pulse, as Cuba prepares for an official visit from Pope Francis. The program analyzes the importance of the pope's upcoming trip to Cuba and reflects on how the Cuba trip will provide a preface for the pope's visit to the United States. The program also reviews a new book that deals with how religion is fighting violence throughout Latin America, especially Central America.  The news segment of the program reviews the results in the first round of the Guatemalan presidential voting and the upset of comedian Jimmy Morales.
2015-09-1247 minHonduras Collection
Honduras CollectionReligion: Preparing for the Pope in Cuba & Reflections on Violence (LP9112015)Religion in Latin America provides the theme this week on "Latin Pulse," as Cuba prepares for an official visit from Pope Francis. The program analyzes the importance of the pope's upcoming trip to Cuba and reflects on how the Cuba trip will provide a preface for the pope's visit to the United States. The program also reviews a new book that deals with how religion is fighting violence throughout Latin America, especially Central America. The news segment of the program reviews the results in the first round of the Guatemalan presidential voting and the upset of comedian Jimmy Morales. The...
2015-09-1130 minCentral America
Central AmericaReligion: Preparing for the Pope in Cuba & Reflections on Violence (LP9112015)Religion in Latin America provides the theme this week on "Latin Pulse," as Cuba prepares for an official visit from Pope Francis. The program analyzes the importance of the pope's upcoming trip to Cuba and reflects on how the Cuba trip will provide a preface for the pope's visit to the United States. The program also reviews a new book that deals with how religion is fighting violence throughout Latin America, especially Central America. The news segment of the program reviews the results in the first round of the Guatemalan presidential voting and the upset of comedian Jimmy Morales. The...
2015-09-1130 minDiplomacy
DiplomacyReligion: Preparing for the Pope in Cuba & Reflections on Violence (LP9112015)Religion in Latin America provides the theme this week on "Latin Pulse," as Cuba prepares for an official visit from Pope Francis. The program analyzes the importance of the pope's upcoming trip to Cuba and reflects on how the Cuba trip will provide a preface for the pope's visit to the United States. The program also reviews a new book that deals with how religion is fighting violence throughout Latin America, especially Central America. The news segment of the program reviews the results in the first round of the Guatemalan presidential voting and the upset of comedian Jimmy Morales. The...
2015-09-1130 minBolivia
BoliviaReligion: Preparing for the Pope in Cuba & Reflections on Violence (LP9112015)Religion in Latin America provides the theme this week on "Latin Pulse," as Cuba prepares for an official visit from Pope Francis. The program analyzes the importance of the pope's upcoming trip to Cuba and reflects on how the Cuba trip will provide a preface for the pope's visit to the United States. The program also reviews a new book that deals with how religion is fighting violence throughout Latin America, especially Central America. The news segment of the program reviews the results in the first round of the Guatemalan presidential voting and the upset of comedian Jimmy Morales. The...
2015-09-1130 minIndigenous Topics
Indigenous TopicsReligion: Preparing for the Pope in Cuba & Reflections on Violence (LP9112015)Religion in Latin America provides the theme this week on "Latin Pulse," as Cuba prepares for an official visit from Pope Francis. The program analyzes the importance of the pope's upcoming trip to Cuba and reflects on how the Cuba trip will provide a preface for the pope's visit to the United States. The program also reviews a new book that deals with how religion is fighting violence throughout Latin America, especially Central America. The news segment of the program reviews the results in the first round of the Guatemalan presidential voting and the upset of comedian Jimmy Morales. The...
2015-09-1130 minMexico
MexicoReligion: Preparing for the Pope in Cuba & Reflections on Violence (LP9112015)Religion in Latin America provides the theme this week on "Latin Pulse," as Cuba prepares for an official visit from Pope Francis. The program analyzes the importance of the pope's upcoming trip to Cuba and reflects on how the Cuba trip will provide a preface for the pope's visit to the United States. The program also reviews a new book that deals with how religion is fighting violence throughout Latin America, especially Central America. The news segment of the program reviews the results in the first round of the Guatemalan presidential voting and the upset of comedian Jimmy Morales. The...
2015-09-1130 minGuatemala
GuatemalaReligion: Preparing for the Pope in Cuba & Reflections on Violence (LP9112015)Religion in Latin America provides the theme this week on "Latin Pulse," as Cuba prepares for an official visit from Pope Francis. The program analyzes the importance of the pope's upcoming trip to Cuba and reflects on how the Cuba trip will provide a preface for the pope's visit to the United States. The program also reviews a new book that deals with how religion is fighting violence throughout Latin America, especially Central America. The news segment of the program reviews the results in the first round of the Guatemalan presidential voting and the upset of comedian Jimmy Morales. The...
2015-09-1130 minCuba
CubaReligion: Preparing for the Pope in Cuba & Reflections on Violence (LP9112015)Religion in Latin America provides the theme this week on "Latin Pulse," as Cuba prepares for an official visit from Pope Francis. The program analyzes the importance of the pope's upcoming trip to Cuba and reflects on how the Cuba trip will provide a preface for the pope's visit to the United States. The program also reviews a new book that deals with how religion is fighting violence throughout Latin America, especially Central America. The news segment of the program reviews the results in the first round of the Guatemalan presidential voting and the upset of comedian Jimmy Morales. The...
2015-09-1130 minLatin Pulse
Latin PulseLatin Pulse: 7.02.2015Pope Francis and his upcoming trip to the Andes provide the central theme this week on Latin Pulse. The program includes analysis from Rome and how the issues of marriage equality and LGBT acceptance by the Catholic Church may arise during the pope's trip.  The program also includes discussion of the pope's role in bringing Cuba and the United States together diplomatically during the past year.  The program includes analysis of the pope's shift to favor liberation theology. The news segment of the program covers the plans between Cuba and the United States to resume normal diplomatic relations.
2015-07-0547 minCuba
CubaPreview: Pope Francis and his Trip to the Andes (Lp7022015)Pope Francis and his upcoming trip to the Andes provide the central theme this week on "Latin Pulse." The program includes analysis from Rome and how the issues of marriage equality and LGBT acceptance by the Catholic Church may arise during the pope's trip. The program also includes discussion of the pope's role in bringing Cuba and the United States together diplomatically during the past year. The program includes analysis of the pope's shift to favor liberation theology. The news segment of the program covers the plans between Cuba and the United States to resume normal diplomatic relations. The program...
2015-07-0230 minThe Environment & Environmentalism
The Environment & EnvironmentalismPreview: Pope Francis and his Trip to the Andes (Lp7022015)Pope Francis and his upcoming trip to the Andes provide the central theme this week on "Latin Pulse." The program includes analysis from Rome and how the issues of marriage equality and LGBT acceptance by the Catholic Church may arise during the pope's trip. The program also includes discussion of the pope's role in bringing Cuba and the United States together diplomatically during the past year. The program includes analysis of the pope's shift to favor liberation theology. The news segment of the program covers the plans between Cuba and the United States to resume normal diplomatic relations. The program...
2015-07-0230 minDiplomacy
DiplomacyPreview: Pope Francis and his Trip to the Andes (Lp7022015)Pope Francis and his upcoming trip to the Andes provide the central theme this week on "Latin Pulse." The program includes analysis from Rome and how the issues of marriage equality and LGBT acceptance by the Catholic Church may arise during the pope's trip. The program also includes discussion of the pope's role in bringing Cuba and the United States together diplomatically during the past year. The program includes analysis of the pope's shift to favor liberation theology. The news segment of the program covers the plans between Cuba and the United States to resume normal diplomatic relations. The program...
2015-07-0230 minMexico
MexicoPreview: Pope Francis and his Trip to the Andes (Lp7022015)Pope Francis and his upcoming trip to the Andes provide the central theme this week on "Latin Pulse." The program includes analysis from Rome and how the issues of marriage equality and LGBT acceptance by the Catholic Church may arise during the pope's trip. The program also includes discussion of the pope's role in bringing Cuba and the United States together diplomatically during the past year. The program includes analysis of the pope's shift to favor liberation theology. The news segment of the program covers the plans between Cuba and the United States to resume normal diplomatic relations. The program...
2015-07-0230 minThe Drug War
The Drug WarPreview: Pope Francis and his Trip to the Andes (Lp7022015)Pope Francis and his upcoming trip to the Andes provide the central theme this week on "Latin Pulse." The program includes analysis from Rome and how the issues of marriage equality and LGBT acceptance by the Catholic Church may arise during the pope's trip. The program also includes discussion of the pope's role in bringing Cuba and the United States together diplomatically during the past year. The program includes analysis of the pope's shift to favor liberation theology. The news segment of the program covers the plans between Cuba and the United States to resume normal diplomatic relations. The program...
2015-07-0230 minCentral America
Central AmericaPreview: Pope Francis and his Trip to the Andes (Lp7022015)Pope Francis and his upcoming trip to the Andes provide the central theme this week on "Latin Pulse." The program includes analysis from Rome and how the issues of marriage equality and LGBT acceptance by the Catholic Church may arise during the pope's trip. The program also includes discussion of the pope's role in bringing Cuba and the United States together diplomatically during the past year. The program includes analysis of the pope's shift to favor liberation theology. The news segment of the program covers the plans between Cuba and the United States to resume normal diplomatic relations. The program...
2015-07-0230 minBolivia
BoliviaPreview: Pope Francis and his Trip to the Andes (Lp7022015)Pope Francis and his upcoming trip to the Andes provide the central theme this week on "Latin Pulse." The program includes analysis from Rome and how the issues of marriage equality and LGBT acceptance by the Catholic Church may arise during the pope's trip. The program also includes discussion of the pope's role in bringing Cuba and the United States together diplomatically during the past year. The program includes analysis of the pope's shift to favor liberation theology. The news segment of the program covers the plans between Cuba and the United States to resume normal diplomatic relations. The program...
2015-07-0230 minLatin Pulse
Latin PulseLatin Pulse: 6.19.2015Violence and salvation are the themes this week on Latin Pulse. The alarming rise in homicide rates in El Salvador catches our attention and the program discusses the causes and how the government is reacting to the rise in gang-related violence.  The reaction seems to be extrajudicial killings and the return of death squads.  The program also includes an analysis about the shift of religious beliefs in Latin America, including the rise of evangelicals and religious pluralism. The news segment of the program covers the latest votes related to the Trans-Pacific Partnership and special trade authority for President...
2015-06-2747 minCuba
CubaViolence & Salvation: Homicides in El Salvador & Religion in Latin America (Lp6192015)Violence and salvation are the themes this week on Latin Pulse. The alarming rise in homicide rates in El Salvador catches our attention and the program discusses the causes and how the government is reacting to the rise in gang-related violence. The reaction seems to be extrajudicial killings and the return of death squads. The program also includes an analysis about the shift of religious beliefs in Latin America, including the rise of evangelicals and religious pluralism. The news segment of the program covers the latest votes related to the Trans-Pacific Partnership and special trade authority for President Barack Obama. ...
2015-06-1930 minGuatemala
GuatemalaViolence & Salvation: Homicides in El Salvador & Religion in Latin America (Lp6192015)Violence and salvation are the themes this week on Latin Pulse. The alarming rise in homicide rates in El Salvador catches our attention and the program discusses the causes and how the government is reacting to the rise in gang-related violence. The reaction seems to be extrajudicial killings and the return of death squads. The program also includes an analysis about the shift of religious beliefs in Latin America, including the rise of evangelicals and religious pluralism. The news segment of the program covers the latest votes related to the Trans-Pacific Partnership and special trade authority for President Barack Obama. ...
2015-06-1930 minNicaragua
NicaraguaViolence & Salvation: Homicides in El Salvador & Religion in Latin America (Lp6192015)Violence and salvation are the themes this week on Latin Pulse. The alarming rise in homicide rates in El Salvador catches our attention and the program discusses the causes and how the government is reacting to the rise in gang-related violence. The reaction seems to be extrajudicial killings and the return of death squads. The program also includes an analysis about the shift of religious beliefs in Latin America, including the rise of evangelicals and religious pluralism. The news segment of the program covers the latest votes related to the Trans-Pacific Partnership and special trade authority for President Barack Obama. ...
2015-06-1930 minMexico
MexicoViolence & Salvation: Homicides in El Salvador & Religion in Latin America (Lp6192015)Violence and salvation are the themes this week on Latin Pulse. The alarming rise in homicide rates in El Salvador catches our attention and the program discusses the causes and how the government is reacting to the rise in gang-related violence. The reaction seems to be extrajudicial killings and the return of death squads. The program also includes an analysis about the shift of religious beliefs in Latin America, including the rise of evangelicals and religious pluralism. The news segment of the program covers the latest votes related to the Trans-Pacific Partnership and special trade authority for President Barack Obama. ...
2015-06-1930 minCentral America
Central AmericaViolence & Salvation: Homicides in El Salvador & Religion in Latin America (Lp6192015)Violence and salvation are the themes this week on Latin Pulse. The alarming rise in homicide rates in El Salvador catches our attention and the program discusses the causes and how the government is reacting to the rise in gang-related violence. The reaction seems to be extrajudicial killings and the return of death squads. The program also includes an analysis about the shift of religious beliefs in Latin America, including the rise of evangelicals and religious pluralism. The news segment of the program covers the latest votes related to the Trans-Pacific Partnership and special trade authority for President Barack Obama. ...
2015-06-1930 minHonduras Collection
Honduras CollectionViolence & Salvation: Homicides in El Salvador & Religion in Latin America (Lp6192015)Violence and salvation are the themes this week on Latin Pulse. The alarming rise in homicide rates in El Salvador catches our attention and the program discusses the causes and how the government is reacting to the rise in gang-related violence. The reaction seems to be extrajudicial killings and the return of death squads. The program also includes an analysis about the shift of religious beliefs in Latin America, including the rise of evangelicals and religious pluralism. The news segment of the program covers the latest votes related to the Trans-Pacific Partnership and special trade authority for President Barack Obama. ...
2015-06-1930 minBusiness, Commerce, Trade & Finance
Business, Commerce, Trade & FinanceViolence & Salvation: Homicides in El Salvador & Religion in Latin America (Lp6192015)Violence and salvation are the themes this week on Latin Pulse. The alarming rise in homicide rates in El Salvador catches our attention and the program discusses the causes and how the government is reacting to the rise in gang-related violence. The reaction seems to be extrajudicial killings and the return of death squads. The program also includes an analysis about the shift of religious beliefs in Latin America, including the rise of evangelicals and religious pluralism. The news segment of the program covers the latest votes related to the Trans-Pacific Partnership and special trade authority for President Barack Obama. ...
2015-06-1930 minLatin Pulse
Latin PulseLatin Pulse: 5.15.2015What happens when you mix drug cartels with religion? This week, Latin Pulse explores the rise of narco-religion in Mexico.  The discussion includes a heady mix of discussion regarding the veneration of Catholic saints by violent criminals but also the rise of the devotion of folk saints such as Santa Muerte.  The program also discusses curanderos and the use of witchcraft by the cartels.  The news segment of the program covers the outbreak of violence in student protests in Chile; the protestors are calling for more equity in higher education in the country.The program...
2015-05-1647 minIndigenous Topics
Indigenous TopicsMexico: The Rise of Narco-Religion (Lp5152015)What happens when you mix drug cartels with religion? This week, Latin Pulse explores the rise of narco-religion in Mexico. The discussion includes a heady mix of discussion regarding the veneration of Catholic saints by violent criminals but also the rise of the devotion of folk saints such as Santa Muerte. The program also discusses curanderos and the use of witchcraft by the cartels. The news segment of the program covers the outbreak of violence in student protests in Chile; the protestors are calling for more equity in higher education in the country. The program includes in-depth interviews with: Andrew...
2015-05-1530 minMexico
MexicoMexico: The Rise of Narco-Religion (Lp5152015)What happens when you mix drug cartels with religion? This week, Latin Pulse explores the rise of narco-religion in Mexico. The discussion includes a heady mix of discussion regarding the veneration of Catholic saints by violent criminals but also the rise of the devotion of folk saints such as Santa Muerte. The program also discusses curanderos and the use of witchcraft by the cartels. The news segment of the program covers the outbreak of violence in student protests in Chile; the protestors are calling for more equity in higher education in the country. The program includes in-depth interviews with: Andrew...
2015-05-1530 minColombia
ColombiaMexico: The Rise of Narco-Religion (Lp5152015)What happens when you mix drug cartels with religion? This week, Latin Pulse explores the rise of narco-religion in Mexico. The discussion includes a heady mix of discussion regarding the veneration of Catholic saints by violent criminals but also the rise of the devotion of folk saints such as Santa Muerte. The program also discusses curanderos and the use of witchcraft by the cartels. The news segment of the program covers the outbreak of violence in student protests in Chile; the protestors are calling for more equity in higher education in the country. The program includes in-depth interviews with: Andrew...
2015-05-1530 minThe Drug War
The Drug WarMexico: The Rise of Narco-Religion (Lp5152015)What happens when you mix drug cartels with religion? This week, Latin Pulse explores the rise of narco-religion in Mexico. The discussion includes a heady mix of discussion regarding the veneration of Catholic saints by violent criminals but also the rise of the devotion of folk saints such as Santa Muerte. The program also discusses curanderos and the use of witchcraft by the cartels. The news segment of the program covers the outbreak of violence in student protests in Chile; the protestors are calling for more equity in higher education in the country. The program includes in-depth interviews with: Andrew...
2015-05-1530 minLatin Pulse
Latin PulseLatin Pulse: 3.20.2015The martyrdom of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador provides the theme this week on Latin Pulse.  The program includes discussions of the philosophical debate embodied in the stalled progress of Romero's status as an official Catholic martyr.  The program also includes a discussion of Vatican politics that stretches over the past 30 years.  The program also includes reflections on U.S. policy and how it sparked a climate of violence in Central America.  The news segment of the program covers the controversial economic sanctions from the United States aimed at Venezuela and how that move was...
2015-03-2147 minEconomics
EconomicsThe Martyr: Remembering Archbishop Oscar Romero (Lp3202015)The martyrdom of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador provides the theme this week on Latin Pulse. The program includes discussions of the philosophical debate embodied in the stalled progress of Romero's status as an official Catholic martyr. The program also includes a discussion of Vatican politics that stretches over the past 30 years. The program also includes reflections on U.S. policy and how it sparked a climate of violence in Central America. The news segment of the program covers the controversial economic sanctions from the United States aimed at Venezuela and how that move was condemned by UNASUR. The...
2015-03-2030 minCentral America
Central AmericaThe Martyr: Remembering Archbishop Oscar Romero (Lp3202015)The martyrdom of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador provides the theme this week on Latin Pulse. The program includes discussions of the philosophical debate embodied in the stalled progress of Romero's status as an official Catholic martyr. The program also includes a discussion of Vatican politics that stretches over the past 30 years. The program also includes reflections on U.S. policy and how it sparked a climate of violence in Central America. The news segment of the program covers the controversial economic sanctions from the United States aimed at Venezuela and how that move was condemned by UNASUR. The...
2015-03-2030 minThe Drug War
The Drug WarThe Martyr: Remembering Archbishop Oscar Romero (Lp3202015)The martyrdom of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador provides the theme this week on Latin Pulse. The program includes discussions of the philosophical debate embodied in the stalled progress of Romero's status as an official Catholic martyr. The program also includes a discussion of Vatican politics that stretches over the past 30 years. The program also includes reflections on U.S. policy and how it sparked a climate of violence in Central America. The news segment of the program covers the controversial economic sanctions from the United States aimed at Venezuela and how that move was condemned by UNASUR. The...
2015-03-2030 minColombia
ColombiaThe Rise of Evangelicals in Latin America & the Death of Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Lp4182014)Death and resurrection are the twin themes this week on Latin Pulse. The theme of resurrection is provided just ahead of the Easter season through an examination of the growth of evangelical Protestantism throughout Latin America. The program looks at the explosive growth of pentecostal denominations in Brazil, Central America and other parts of the region. News of the death of Nobel-prize winning author Gabriel Garcia Marquez has cast the region into mourning for this important writer. The program reflects on the life and legacy of Garcia Marquez and discusses how he made magical realism a key form in literature. ...
2014-04-1830 minCentral America
Central AmericaThe Rise of Evangelicals in Latin America & the Death of Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Lp4182014)Death and resurrection are the twin themes this week on Latin Pulse. The theme of resurrection is provided just ahead of the Easter season through an examination of the growth of evangelical Protestantism throughout Latin America. The program looks at the explosive growth of pentecostal denominations in Brazil, Central America and other parts of the region. News of the death of Nobel-prize winning author Gabriel Garcia Marquez has cast the region into mourning for this important writer. The program reflects on the life and legacy of Garcia Marquez and discusses how he made magical realism a key form in literature. ...
2014-04-1830 minGuatemala
GuatemalaThe Rise of Evangelicals in Latin America & the Death of Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Lp4182014)Death and resurrection are the twin themes this week on Latin Pulse. The theme of resurrection is provided just ahead of the Easter season through an examination of the growth of evangelical Protestantism throughout Latin America. The program looks at the explosive growth of pentecostal denominations in Brazil, Central America and other parts of the region. News of the death of Nobel-prize winning author Gabriel Garcia Marquez has cast the region into mourning for this important writer. The program reflects on the life and legacy of Garcia Marquez and discusses how he made magical realism a key form in literature. ...
2014-04-1830 minNicaragua
NicaraguaThe Rise of Evangelicals in Latin America & the Death of Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Lp4182014)Death and resurrection are the twin themes this week on Latin Pulse. The theme of resurrection is provided just ahead of the Easter season through an examination of the growth of evangelical Protestantism throughout Latin America. The program looks at the explosive growth of pentecostal denominations in Brazil, Central America and other parts of the region. News of the death of Nobel-prize winning author Gabriel Garcia Marquez has cast the region into mourning for this important writer. The program reflects on the life and legacy of Garcia Marquez and discusses how he made magical realism a key form in literature. ...
2014-04-1830 minHonduras Collection
Honduras CollectionThe Rise of Evangelicals in Latin America & the Death of Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Lp4182014)Death and resurrection are the twin themes this week on Latin Pulse. The theme of resurrection is provided just ahead of the Easter season through an examination of the growth of evangelical Protestantism throughout Latin America. The program looks at the explosive growth of pentecostal denominations in Brazil, Central America and other parts of the region. News of the death of Nobel-prize winning author Gabriel Garcia Marquez has cast the region into mourning for this important writer. The program reflects on the life and legacy of Garcia Marquez and discusses how he made magical realism a key form in literature. ...
2014-04-1830 minGuatemala
GuatemalaDeath Culture in Mexico & Beyond (Lp10312013)“Latin Pulse” goes online this week on Halloween, which provides a backdrop for the exploration of the culture of death in Mexico and elsewhere in Latin America. The program discusses in-depth the Day of the Dead traditions in Mexico, Guatemala and the United States. The program also discusses the folk saint Santa Muerte in Mexico and how that icon has become popular among drug cartels. The program also connects the Day of the Dead celebrations and Santa Muerte to indigenous religions. The news segment of the program covers a conference for indigenous women in Peru. The program includes interviews with: Prof...
2013-10-3130 minIndigenous Topics
Indigenous TopicsDeath Culture in Mexico & Beyond (Lp10312013)“Latin Pulse” goes online this week on Halloween, which provides a backdrop for the exploration of the culture of death in Mexico and elsewhere in Latin America. The program discusses in-depth the Day of the Dead traditions in Mexico, Guatemala and the United States. The program also discusses the folk saint Santa Muerte in Mexico and how that icon has become popular among drug cartels. The program also connects the Day of the Dead celebrations and Santa Muerte to indigenous religions. The news segment of the program covers a conference for indigenous women in Peru. The program includes interviews with: Prof...
2013-10-3130 minCentral America
Central AmericaDeath Culture in Mexico & Beyond (Lp10312013)“Latin Pulse” goes online this week on Halloween, which provides a backdrop for the exploration of the culture of death in Mexico and elsewhere in Latin America. The program discusses in-depth the Day of the Dead traditions in Mexico, Guatemala and the United States. The program also discusses the folk saint Santa Muerte in Mexico and how that icon has become popular among drug cartels. The program also connects the Day of the Dead celebrations and Santa Muerte to indigenous religions. The news segment of the program covers a conference for indigenous women in Peru. The program includes interviews with: Prof...
2013-10-3130 minMexico
MexicoDeath Culture in Mexico & Beyond (Lp10312013)“Latin Pulse” goes online this week on Halloween, which provides a backdrop for the exploration of the culture of death in Mexico and elsewhere in Latin America. The program discusses in-depth the Day of the Dead traditions in Mexico, Guatemala and the United States. The program also discusses the folk saint Santa Muerte in Mexico and how that icon has become popular among drug cartels. The program also connects the Day of the Dead celebrations and Santa Muerte to indigenous religions. The news segment of the program covers a conference for indigenous women in Peru. The program includes interviews with: Prof...
2013-10-3130 minThe Drug War
The Drug WarDeath Culture in Mexico & Beyond (Lp10312013)“Latin Pulse” goes online this week on Halloween, which provides a backdrop for the exploration of the culture of death in Mexico and elsewhere in Latin America. The program discusses in-depth the Day of the Dead traditions in Mexico, Guatemala and the United States. The program also discusses the folk saint Santa Muerte in Mexico and how that icon has become popular among drug cartels. The program also connects the Day of the Dead celebrations and Santa Muerte to indigenous religions. The news segment of the program covers a conference for indigenous women in Peru. The program includes interviews with: Prof...
2013-10-3130 minDiplomacy
DiplomacySpirituality & Science: The New Argentine Pope & Cancer in Latin America (Lp3222013)The installation of Pope Francis this week focuses "Latin Pulse" on topics of both spirituality and science. The program discusses the rise of evangelical Christianity over liberation theology. The program also explores the pope's views on same sex marriage, the LGBT community, and how the Catholic hierarchy failed to fight the military junta that ruled Argentina. The focus of the program turns to health with the allegations of the Venezuelan government regarding the origins of the cancer that afflicted former President Hugo Chavez. The program also looks at the rise of cancer rates in Latin America. The program includes in-depth...
2013-03-2230 minLGBT Issues
LGBT IssuesSpirituality & Science: The New Argentine Pope & Cancer in Latin America (Lp3222013)The installation of Pope Francis this week focuses "Latin Pulse" on topics of both spirituality and science. The program discusses the rise of evangelical Christianity over liberation theology. The program also explores the pope's views on same sex marriage, the LGBT community, and how the Catholic hierarchy failed to fight the military junta that ruled Argentina. The focus of the program turns to health with the allegations of the Venezuelan government regarding the origins of the cancer that afflicted former President Hugo Chavez. The program also looks at the rise of cancer rates in Latin America. The program includes in-depth...
2013-03-2230 minLatinPulse
LatinPulseSpirituality & Science: The New Argentine Pope & Cancer in Latin America (Lp3222013)The installation of Pope Francis this week focuses "Latin Pulse" on topics of both spirituality and science. The program discusses the rise of evangelical Christianity over liberation theology. The program also explores the pope's views on same sex marriage, the LGBT community, and how the Catholic hierarchy failed to fight the military junta that ruled Argentina. The focus of the program turns to health with the allegations of the Venezuelan government regarding the origins of the cancer that afflicted former President Hugo Chavez. The program also looks at the rise of cancer rates in Latin America. The program includes in-depth...
2013-03-2230 minThe Catholic Church & Politics
The Catholic Church & PoliticsSpirituality & Science: The New Argentine Pope & Cancer in Latin America (Lp3222013)The installation of Pope Francis this week focuses "Latin Pulse" on topics of both spirituality and science. The program discusses the rise of evangelical Christianity over liberation theology. The program also explores the pope's views on same sex marriage, the LGBT community, and how the Catholic hierarchy failed to fight the military junta that ruled Argentina. The focus of the program turns to health with the allegations of the Venezuelan government regarding the origins of the cancer that afflicted former President Hugo Chavez. The program also looks at the rise of cancer rates in Latin America. The program includes in-depth...
2013-03-2230 minCatholicism
CatholicismSpirituality & Science: The New Argentine Pope & Cancer in Latin America (Lp3222013)The installation of Pope Francis this week focuses "Latin Pulse" on topics of both spirituality and science. The program discusses the rise of evangelical Christianity over liberation theology. The program also explores the pope's views on same sex marriage, the LGBT community, and how the Catholic hierarchy failed to fight the military junta that ruled Argentina. The focus of the program turns to health with the allegations of the Venezuelan government regarding the origins of the cancer that afflicted former President Hugo Chavez. The program also looks at the rise of cancer rates in Latin America. The program includes in-depth...
2013-03-2230 minPoverty
PovertySpirituality & Science: The New Argentine Pope & Cancer in Latin America (Lp3222013)The installation of Pope Francis this week focuses "Latin Pulse" on topics of both spirituality and science. The program discusses the rise of evangelical Christianity over liberation theology. The program also explores the pope's views on same sex marriage, the LGBT community, and how the Catholic hierarchy failed to fight the military junta that ruled Argentina. The focus of the program turns to health with the allegations of the Venezuelan government regarding the origins of the cancer that afflicted former President Hugo Chavez. The program also looks at the rise of cancer rates in Latin America. The program includes in-depth...
2013-03-2230 minHugo Chavez
Hugo ChavezSpirituality & Science: The New Argentine Pope & Cancer in Latin America (Lp3222013)The installation of Pope Francis this week focuses "Latin Pulse" on topics of both spirituality and science. The program discusses the rise of evangelical Christianity over liberation theology. The program also explores the pope's views on same sex marriage, the LGBT community, and how the Catholic hierarchy failed to fight the military junta that ruled Argentina. The focus of the program turns to health with the allegations of the Venezuelan government regarding the origins of the cancer that afflicted former President Hugo Chavez. The program also looks at the rise of cancer rates in Latin America. The program includes in-depth...
2013-03-2230 minPolitics
PoliticsSpirituality & Science: The New Argentine Pope & Cancer in Latin America (Lp3222013)The installation of Pope Francis this week focuses "Latin Pulse" on topics of both spirituality and science. The program discusses the rise of evangelical Christianity over liberation theology. The program also explores the pope's views on same sex marriage, the LGBT community, and how the Catholic hierarchy failed to fight the military junta that ruled Argentina. The focus of the program turns to health with the allegations of the Venezuelan government regarding the origins of the cancer that afflicted former President Hugo Chavez. The program also looks at the rise of cancer rates in Latin America. The program includes in-depth...
2013-03-2230 minReligion
ReligionSpirituality & Science: The New Argentine Pope & Cancer in Latin America (Lp3222013)The installation of Pope Francis this week focuses "Latin Pulse" on topics of both spirituality and science. The program discusses the rise of evangelical Christianity over liberation theology. The program also explores the pope's views on same sex marriage, the LGBT community, and how the Catholic hierarchy failed to fight the military junta that ruled Argentina. The focus of the program turns to health with the allegations of the Venezuelan government regarding the origins of the cancer that afflicted former President Hugo Chavez. The program also looks at the rise of cancer rates in Latin America. The program includes in-depth...
2013-03-2230 minMexico
MexicoSpirituality: Santeria & Santa Muerte (Lp10262012)Spirituality and religion are at the heart of "Latin Pulse" this week. The program discusses the rise of Santeria, tracing the religion from its Afro-Cuban roots to the variety of countries in Latin America that find it appealing. The program also discusses the popularity of the Mexican folk saint known as Santa Muerte, and traces her history back through the Spanish Inquisition up to modern times and the Drug War. The news segment of the program has an update on the destructive Hurricane Sandy. In-depth interviews include: Michael Atwood Mason of the Smithsonian Institution and author of "Living Santeria;" and ...
2012-10-2630 minThe Drug War
The Drug WarSpirituality: Santeria & Santa Muerte (Lp10262012)Spirituality and religion are at the heart of "Latin Pulse" this week. The program discusses the rise of Santeria, tracing the religion from its Afro-Cuban roots to the variety of countries in Latin America that find it appealing. The program also discusses the popularity of the Mexican folk saint known as Santa Muerte, and traces her history back through the Spanish Inquisition up to modern times and the Drug War. The news segment of the program has an update on the destructive Hurricane Sandy. In-depth interviews include: Michael Atwood Mason of the Smithsonian Institution and author of "Living Santeria;" and ...
2012-10-2630 minColombia
ColombiaSpirituality: Santeria & Santa Muerte (Lp10262012)Spirituality and religion are at the heart of "Latin Pulse" this week. The program discusses the rise of Santeria, tracing the religion from its Afro-Cuban roots to the variety of countries in Latin America that find it appealing. The program also discusses the popularity of the Mexican folk saint known as Santa Muerte, and traces her history back through the Spanish Inquisition up to modern times and the Drug War. The news segment of the program has an update on the destructive Hurricane Sandy. In-depth interviews include: Michael Atwood Mason of the Smithsonian Institution and author of "Living Santeria;" and ...
2012-10-2630 minCuba
CubaSpirituality: Santeria & Santa Muerte (Lp10262012)Spirituality and religion are at the heart of "Latin Pulse" this week. The program discusses the rise of Santeria, tracing the religion from its Afro-Cuban roots to the variety of countries in Latin America that find it appealing. The program also discusses the popularity of the Mexican folk saint known as Santa Muerte, and traces her history back through the Spanish Inquisition up to modern times and the Drug War. The news segment of the program has an update on the destructive Hurricane Sandy. In-depth interviews include: Michael Atwood Mason of the Smithsonian Institution and author of "Living Santeria;" and ...
2012-10-2630 min