Topic: Michel Martelly

Protests erupt in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, as the presidential runoff is canceled due to allegations of fraud. Outgoing President Michel Martelly faces demands to step down by February 7th. Opponents accuse Martelly of unfairly favoring candidate Jovenel Moise, a prominent banana exporter. The hosts reflect on the history of international intervention in Haitian politics.

Thousands of protesters marched in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, demanding the resignation of President Michel Martelly. The demonstrations were fueled by anger over government corruption, a lack of progress since the 2010 earthquake, and a cholera epidemic linked to UN peacekeepers, despite billions in aid funneled through organizations like the Clinton Global Initiative.

President Obama's meeting with Haitian President Michel Martelly is scrutinized. The hosts highlight the discrepancy between Obama's claims of "progress" and the reality of 150,000 people still living in tents four years after the earthquake. They question the disappearance of billions of dollars in international aid collected by the Clinton-Bush Haiti Fund.

Violent protests have broken out in Haiti against President Michel Martelly, with citizens accusing the government of cronyism and prioritizing the tourist industry over the poor. The hosts discuss the "Clinton Hotel & Beach Resort" and the influence of the Clinton family in post-earthquake Haiti. They attempt to see if the domain "theclinton.com" is available for registration.

Haitian President-elect Michel Martelly met with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Washington to discuss the future of Haiti. Clinton highlighted the "personal priority" the Clinton family places on Haitian recovery efforts. During the press conference, Clinton explained Martelly's campaign slogan "Tete Kale," which literally translates to "bald head" but also signifies going "all the way."

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.

Michel Martelly demonstrates confusion regarding the name of the Interim Haiti Recovery Commission (IHRC), led by Bill Clinton. The hosts criticize the lack of progress in moving Haitians from tents to permanent housing despite billions in pledged international aid and "text-to-donate" campaigns.

Musician Michel "Sweet Micky" Martelly has been elected President of Haiti, succeeding the disqualified Wyclef Jean. Martelly's campaign was reportedly managed by the same consultants who worked for John McCain, raising questions about the influence of U.S. political firms in the region.

Haiti held a runoff election between Mirlande Manigat and Michel "Sweet Micky" Martelly. During the election cycle, musician Wyclef Jean was reportedly shot in the hand in Port-au-Prince. Meanwhile, the BBC reports that the cholera epidemic in Haiti is far worse than initially estimated, with potential cases exceeding one million. Former president Jean-Bertrand Aristide has also returned to the country.

Hillary Clinton visits Haiti as the country prepares for a presidential runoff between Mirlande Manigat and Michel "Sweet Micky" Martelly. The hosts also discuss her recent trip to Yemen and a widely circulated video of her tripping while boarding a plane. They contrast the dire situation in Haiti, where children are reportedly eating "dirt cookies," with the political maneuvering of the Clintons.

Wyclef Jean's bid for the Haitian presidency is challenged by his former bandmate Pras, who supports Michel "Sweet Micky" Martelly. Martelly, a musician known for performing in diapers and kilts, is described as a potential shill. The hosts suggest that both candidates may be controlled by corporate interests and the Clinton Foundation to facilitate an economic takeover of Haiti.