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The CSIS Americas Program podcast looks at the politics and policies of the 35 countries in the Western Hemisphere. It especially focuses on U.S. engagement with the region, whether on trade, diplomacy, or security issues like drugs and terrorism. Guests include top policymakers from the U.S. and other countries.

35 West is produced by Shannon Yeung.

Podcast Series by Ryan C. Berg and Christopher Hernandez-Roy

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Operation Just Cause and Venezuela

In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Ambassador Luigi Einaudi to discuss the overthrow of Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega and its implications for U.S. policy towards Venezuela.

Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy — January 8, 2026

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María Corina in Oslo

In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Alexandra Winkler, Senior Associate with the CSIS Americas Program. Together, they discuss Alex's experience in Norway from the Nobel ceremony to the appearance of María Corina Machado, and what her journey meant for Venezuelans around the world.

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg and Alexandra Winkler — December 18, 2025

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After Bolivia's Elections

Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Eduardo Gamarra to discuss the aftermath of Bolivia's presidential elections.

Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy — November 14, 2025

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From Counter-narcotics to Counterterror

In this episode, Rubi Bledsoe sits down with Aileen Teague to discuss U.S. military operations against drug traffickers.

Podcast Episode by Rubi Bledsoe — October 30, 2025

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Canada-Mexico Ties in an Era of Uncertainty

In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Graeme Clark to discuss Canada-Mexico relations.

Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy — October 16, 2025

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China’s Expanding Footprint in Mexico

In this episode Ryan C. Berg sits down with Heidi Jane Smith to discuss China's investments in Mexico.

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg — October 2, 2025

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Taiwan in the Western Hemisphere: A Status Update

In this episode, Ryan C. Berg sits down with Henry Large to discuss Taiwan's diplomatic alliances with Latin America and the Caribbean.

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg — September 4, 2025

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Judicial Independence and Competitiveness in Mexico

In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Arturo Sarukhan and Javier Martín Reyes to discuss the impacts of Mexico's recent judicial reforms.

Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy and Arturo Sarukhan — August 7, 2025

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