4 chapters across the catalog
Mainstream media year-end reviews are criticized for omitting major 2016 events such as the Panama Papers leak and the resulting resignation of Iceland's Prime Minister. Other overlooked stories include the attempted coup in Turkey and the ousting of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff.
Presidential Pardons, Hillary Clinton and the Brazil Coup
A discussion on the power of presidential pardons suggests that Hillary Clinton’s potential vice-presidential pick would be expected to pardon her family if she were indicted. This is linked to the political situation in Brazil, where President Dilma Rousseff was ousted in what some call a coup to obstruct corruption investigations. The hosts suggest Clinton is following a similar "checklist" to secure power despite legal vulnerabilities.
President Obama and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff announced joint pledges to triple renewable energy use by 2030. The meeting marks a diplomatic thaw after Rousseff canceled a previous trip following revelations that the NSA had spied on her personal communications and the state oil company, Petrobras.
Mexico Energy Privatization, Brazil NSA Spying and Petrobras
Protests erupted in Mexico City against President Enrique Peña Nieto's plans to privatize the state-controlled oil sector. Simultaneously, revelations that the NSA spied on the Brazilian oil company Petrobras and President Dilma Rousseff have caused a diplomatic crisis. Brazil has rejected U.S. explanations for the surveillance, and former President Lula da Silva has called for a personal apology from Barack Obama.
