Topic: Felipe Calderon

4 chapters across the catalog

Choking the Puffin
Episode 294 1:42:42 - 1:46:35

294: Choking the Puffin

Michel Martelly Interview, Election Consultants

Haitian President-elect Michel Martelly is interviewed regarding his use of international political consultants Ostos & Sola, who previously worked for John McCain and Felipe Calderón. Martelly admits he was initially "immature" about the need for professional campaign advisors.

Study says... Duh!
Episode 284 1:10:21 - 1:12:43

284: Study says... Duh!

Mexico Drug War, Felipe Calderon and Martial Law Proposal

During a press conference with President Obama, Mexican President Felipe Calderón discussed the ongoing violence involving drug cartels. Bill O'Reilly and Donald Rumsfeld suggested that Calderón should declare martial law to allow the military to handle the cartels, citing Colombia's past success against the FARC as a model.

Brain Damage
Episode 97 59:26 - 1:02:18

97: Brain Damage

Mexico Drug Decriminalization, Portugal Model, Money Laundering

Mexico's Senate approved a bill decriminalizing small amounts of narcotics for personal use to focus resources on cartels. The hosts discuss the success of a similar model in Portugal and argue that the U.S. financial system and Wall Street are heavily dependent on the laundering of drug money.