President Barack Obama and his historic trip to Cuba provide the central themes on Latin Pulsethis week. The program includes news about various details of Obama's trip to Cuba and Argentina, and in-depth analysis of the political, human rights, and business changes resonating through both countries after the trip.  Although only minor initiatives were signed during the state visit, Obama's trip provides a symbolic touchstone for moving forward on improving the human rights climate in Cuba, discussing what to do with the U.S. economic embargo and resolving the issue of Guantanamo.

The program includes in-depth interviews with:

Bill LeoGrande of American University; and
Chris Gutierrez of KC SmartPort.

Executive Producer: Rick Rockwell; 
Technical Director: Jim Singer; and
Associate Producer: Natalie Ottinger.

(To download or stream this podcast, click here.)


  (The program is 30 minutes in length and the file size is 42 MB.)
 
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