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35 West

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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Venezuela Three Months After Absolute Resolve

Ryan C. Berg sits down with Rafael de la Cruz to discuss developments in Venezuela after the capture of Nicolás Maduro.

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg — April 3, 2026

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Unpacking Costa Rica's Elections

Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Kevin Casas to discuss Costa Rica’s recent elections.

Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy — March 20, 2026

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Best of 35 West: LAC Fighters in Ukraine

In this Best of 35 West episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy, sat down with Elizabeth M.F. Grasmeder for a conversation on X (formerly Twitter) about the role of foreign fighters from LAC on both sides in Ukraine.

Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy — March 5, 2026

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Best of 35 West: Derechos Humanos en Cuba / Human Rights in Cuba

In this Best of 35 West episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Deputy Director and Senior Fellow with the Americas Program, sits down with Yaxys Cires, Director of Strategy at the Cuban Observatory of Human Rights to discuss the recent United Nations Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review of Cuba.

Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy — February 19, 2026

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The Future of the Alberta Separatist Movement

In this episode, Christopher Hernandez-Roy sits down with Randy Boissonnault to discuss the history and future of the Alberta Separatism movement in Canada.

Podcast Episode by Christopher Hernandez-Roy — January 22, 2026

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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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