American Diplomat
Ambassador (Retired) Pete Romero and Writer/Producer Laura Bennett
American Diplomat goes behind the scenes to hear real stories from diplomats who lived newsworthy events overseas. Experience the Cuban revolution, Central American insurgencies, the end of apartheid and more through the eyes of those who were there. A project of Arizona State University.
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Aug 3, 2018 • 30min
Venezuela: Is it Happening Here? Chavez Takes Control
Once elected, how does Chavez systematically seize control of the politics and economy of his country, and how does this erode Fulano's choices and way of life?
Jul 27, 2018 • 35min
Venezuela: Is It Happening Here?
Brian Naranjo describes life for a middle-class voter during the lead-up to the election of Hugo Chavez, a former coup plotter who becomes the elected dictator of Venezuela. This is the first episode in a series within American Diplomat titled, "Is it happening here?"
Jul 19, 2018 • 11min
Is It Happening Here?
Pete and Laura introduce a new series within American Diplomat, in which they talk with diplomats who witnessed the beginning phases of democracy's doom and who can tell the story from the perspective of the individual voter who unwittingly elected a dictator.
Jul 12, 2018 • 26min
I've Been Kicked Out of Better Countries Than This
A social media battleground for hearts and minds in Venezuela, an American in prison on false charges of espionage and terrorism, and a prison riot. Brian Naranjo puts his neck way out there to protect Joshua Holt.
Jul 5, 2018 • 30min
Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places
Venezuela today: People are starving and the currency is almost worthless. The government is stealing as much as it can and destroying democratic institutions. The message to American diplomats: Welcome to Venezuela, let me show you the door.
Jun 28, 2018 • 23min
Send Lawyers, Guns and Money
Two air traffic controllers, fired for going on strike, go into (very) private industry. A naked American, on a balcony and intent on self-destruction, finds safety. More tales of what can go wrong in Tijuana, via Kate Canavan, plus tips on how to make your own travels abroad much safer.
Jun 21, 2018 • 29min
Who Says America Never Wins Anymore?
We're here to show you how America wins on a grassroots level every single day. We share with you our interview with Eric Ham on the Midday Briefing, POTUS channel, SiriusXM.
Jun 14, 2018 • 22min
Tijuana: What Could Go Wrong?
Assault, conviction, life and death across borders. US Citizen Services, with courage and commitment, helps Americans abroad in every imaginable conundrum. Kate Canavan shares her tales.
Jun 7, 2018 • 23min
Go With God, Children!
Cherie and John Feeley find a way to care for a child with learning differences in Columbia, a country riven by violence from insurgencies and narco trafficking.
Jun 1, 2018 • 27min
Little Elian Gonzalez
Poor Elian! He's left Cuba with his mom, who has now drowned. Possibly aided by dolphins, he arrives alone on the shores of Florida, to be made into perhaps the youngest pawn ever to be used in international and domestic policy wars.
