Alborada

Alborada


Latest Episodes

The Americas Uncovered: Central American Migration & US Intervention w/ Jorge Cuellar
July 03, 2023

In episode sixof our podcast The Americas Uncovered, host Dr Peter Watt of Sheffield University in the UK, speaks to Jorge E. Cuellar about his research on Central American Studies, Cultural Studies, Race, Migration, and Critical Social Theory.  Jorge E

Indestructible: The Politics of Nicaragua w/ Dan Kovalik
July 03, 2023

In episode 21 of Indestructible Podcast, Rodrigo speaks to author, lawyer and human rights activist Dan Kovalik about Nicaraguan politics, past and present. **Indestructible: Latin America with Rodrigo Acuña is an Alborada podcast bringing you monthly di

The Americas Uncovered: Coup w/ Linda Farthing & Thomas Becker
May 17, 2023

In episode five of our podcast The Americas Uncovered, host Dr Peter Watt of Sheffield University in the UK, speaks to Linda Farthing and Thomas Becker about their book, Coup: A Story of Violence and Resistance in Bolivia. The book dissects the events aro

Indestructible: Beyond the Headlines - Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) w/ Étienne von Bertrab
May 17, 2023

In episode 20 of Indestructible Podcast, Rodrigo speaks to academic Étienne von Bertrab about the presidency of Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) in Mexico. **Indestructible: Latin America with Rodrigo Acuña is an Alborada podcast bringing you monthly d

Latin America, Mainstream Media Misrepresentation & the Independent Media Fightback
May 11, 2023

In London recently for the Latin America Adelante Conference, Alborada organised the panel 'Latin America, Mainstream Media Misrepresentation & the Independent Media Fightback'. The panel was organised in association with the Independent Media Associa

Cuban Socialism vs US Sanctions w/ Helen Yaffe
April 14, 2023

Despite brutal US sanctions that have had a major impact on everyday life for its citizens, Cuba's commitment to internationalism and anti-imperialism continues to burn brightly.  Cuba expert Helen Yaffe discussed the situation in Cuba today, and what t

The Importance of Independent Media in Covering Brazil w/ Nathália Urban
April 02, 2023

With corporate media increasingly concentrated in elite hands, independent media has an important role to play in providing accurate reporting on Brazil and elsewhere. Brazilian journalist Nathália Urban discussed the topic with Peter Watt at London's La

Far-Right Challenges Facing the Lula Presidency w/ Francisco Domínguez
March 30, 2023

In London recently for the Latin America Adelante Conference, academic and author Francisco Domínguez spoke to Peter Watt about what the government of Lula Da Slva can expect from the Brazilian far-right and strategies for confronting it.  Dr Francisco D

The Americas Uncovered: Revolution in Development w/ Christy Thornton
March 01, 2023

You can now listen to episode four of our podcast, The Americas Uncovered, hosted by Dr Peter Watt of Sheffield University in the UK. In this episode, Peter speaks to Christy Thornton, Assistant Professor in the Sociology Department at Johns Hopkins Unive

Indestructible: Uncovering the UK's Machinations in Latin America w/ John McEvoy
February 24, 2023

In episode 19 of Indestructible Podcast, Rodrigo speaks to investigate journalist John McEvoy about his work uncovering the UK government's anti-democratic machinations in Latin America. **Indestructible: Latin America with Rodrigo Acuña is an Alborada