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Obama pledges to boost South American trade, exports
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David Gura
Mar 22, 2011
The President is in South America this week hoping to forge stronger partnerships with countries like Colombia and Panama as the region bounces back from the global recession.
Election consultants for hire in Egypt
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David Gura
Apr 27, 2011
Free and fair elections in Egypt are a new thing, so candidates -- and voters -- have a lot to learn. And that's where American consultants come in.
Hot Topic: A lesson in climate change and chili peppers
Apr 29, 2011
There are more than 10,000 varieties of chili peppers, and they are big business. But climate uncertainty is affecting the cultivation of some peppers.
Advertising agencies take aim at Brazilian consumers
Jan 7, 2011
Having recently been announced as the future home country for both the World Cup and the Summer Olympics, Brazil is gaining momentum in the world arena. Steve Chiotakis talks with Wieden + Kennedy's Andre Gustavo about why the ad agency has taken the leap to move there.
Excerpt: Raceball
Mar 1, 2011
The following excerpt is from Raceball: How the Major Leagues Colonized the Black and Latin Game. Listen to an interview with author Rob Ruck and...
The political buzzwords of 2010
Dec 24, 2010
Earmark, pork barrel, filibuster: we hear these words all the time in politics, but where did they come from? Steve Chiotakis talks to the Oxford English Dictionary's Jesse Sheidlower.
Mexican business leaders demand gov't do more to curb drug violence
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Jeff Tyler
Dec 17, 2010
Drug violence in Mexico is driving away Mexican and foreign businesses and investors. Business leaders told the Mexican government through a full-page ad that the country needs to improve security before it loses more money.
Giving out foreign aid
Mar 15, 2011
The revolution in the Middle East has led many to question: What's next for U.S. foreign aid to the region?
The Twelve Surprising Trends That Will Reshape the Global Economy by Daniel Altman
Jan 19, 2011
We talked to economist Daniel Altman about his latest book "Outrageous Fortunes," where he discusses the trends that he thinks will shape the...
Brookings Institution examines the Great Recession at the city level
Dec 7, 2010
A new survey by the Brookings Institution, called the Global MetroMonitor, highlights 150 of the world's biggest metro areas. It looks at how those areas were doing before and after the global economic downturn. Steve Chiotakis speaks to Alan Berube of the Brookings Institute about the study.
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