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BRAZIL VIOLENCE – HAITI POLITICS – DANCE IN MEXICO In Episode #6: Newsflash (01:50): John interviews Professor Timothy J Power, head of the University of Oxford’s School of Global and Area Studies and Director of its Brazilian Studies Programme. They discuss the hardline approach of the Jair Bolsonaro government in Brazil towards violent crime, the factors behind a recent fall in homicides, and the country’s tumultuous political panorama. Deep Dive (16:45): Laurie patches in to Jacqueline Charles, Caribbean correspondent for the Miami Herald. They talk about the recent political and economic turmoil in Haiti, the legacies of the devastating 2010 earthquake and the island’s historical struggle for independence from France, and Jacqueline’s experiences covering a diverse and complex corner of the Americas. Culture (44:25) Laurie catches up with Isaac Hernández, actor, activist, and lead principal with the English National Ballet. They discuss Isaac’s formative experiences in Guadalajara, his recent campaigning for Greenpeace, forthcoming film and TV productions with Netflix, and his pioneering projects bringing dance and performance to a broader range of Mexican society. You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @MiradasPod, or check out our website and join our mailing list at www.miradaspodcast.com. You can also email us on info@miradaspodcast.com.