Topic: Rene Preval

7 chapters across the catalog

Madoff has left the building
Episode 260 30:07 - 38:39

260: Madoff has left the building

Bill Clinton and World Bank Funding for Haiti

Bill Clinton discusses the political situation in Haiti, using the word "imbroglio" to describe the election disputes involving President René Préval. The hosts question Clinton's claim that the World Bank released $70 billion to $90 billion for reconstruction projects, noting the figure seems impossibly high for the region. They criticize the focus on holding elections while citizens remain in "tented areas" suffering from cholera.

The Moment of Truth
Episode 257 1:33:43 - 1:36:41

257: The Moment of Truth

Haiti Presidential Elections and the "Protégé" Meme

Haiti's presidential election features Jude Celestine, frequently labeled in the media as the "protégé" of outgoing President René Préval. Other candidates include musician "Sweet Micky" Martelly and 70-year-old Mirlande Manigat. The election takes place amidst a cholera outbreak and ongoing displacement from the earthquake, with UN peacekeepers providing security and validation.

Eggs & Poop
Episode 229 17:17 - 22:54

229: Eggs & Poop

Haiti Recovery, Interim Haiti Recovery Commission, Government Overthrow Theory

The hosts analyze a report featuring Cheryl Mills regarding the $9.9 billion in aid for Haiti that remains largely undistributed. They propose a theory that the U.S. government is intentionally highlighting Haitian government obstruction to justify a future regime change. The discussion suggests aid is being withheld to pressure President René Préval.

Gassed in Boston
Episode 228 1:35:19 - 1:45:47

228: Gassed in Boston

Wyclef Jean Haiti Presidential Bid, Jude Celestin Fraud

Wyclef Jean was ruled ineligible to run for President of Haiti, a decision he plans to contest. The hosts reveal that the current president's preferred successor, Jude Celestin, was previously convicted of bank fraud in the United States. They speculate that Bill Clinton and other international actors are manipulating the election to position Jean as a "folk hero" savior.

Magnets In Space
Episode 182 1:47:31 - 1:51:37

182: Magnets In Space

Haiti Rebuilding Plan, World Bank, GFDRR

Haitian President René Préval presented "The Plan" for rebuilding Haiti to President Obama, with an estimated cost of $14 billion. The plan, managed by the World Bank-fronted GFDRR, involves relocating half a million refugees to create a "model city" with beachfront boardwalks. The hosts view this as a social engineering project that prioritizes tourism and cash crops over the needs of the displaced population.

Relief From Haiti Relief
Episode 168 25:54 - 29:41

168: Relief From Haiti Relief

Wangee Medical Mission, US Military Airport Control

Rapper Wangee attempted to bring five jets filled with doctors and medical supplies into Haiti but faced significant delays from the US military at the airport. Despite his personal connection to President Rene Preval, his supplies were held for two days while thousands of injured people lacked treatment.