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**American Diplomat**

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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Cowboys and Indian at the Embassy Aug 16, 2018

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"Embassy death squads? Sure, I made that up!" ~ Moi, Huarani Indian and tribal ambassador

Soybean Laura Goes to Washington Aug 09, 2018

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Trade, demystified. And accompanied by a stiff drink. Plus bonus song "Soybeans!" Shaun Donnelly tells all.

Venezuela: Is it Happening Here? Chavez Takes Control Aug 03, 2018

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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?

Venezuela: Is It Happening Here? Jul 27, 2018

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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?"

Is It Happening Here? Jul 19, 2018

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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.

I've Been Kicked Out of Better Countries Than This Jul 12, 2018

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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.

Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places Jul 05, 2018

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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.

Send Lawyers, Guns and Money Jun 28, 2018

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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.

Who Says America Never Wins Anymore? Jun 21, 2018

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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.

Tijuana: What Could Go Wrong? Jun 14, 2018

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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.

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