In episode ten of "Global" our hosts learn about the Western Hemisphere's newest dictatorship: Venezuela. How has the most resource-rich country in South America suffered an economic collapse? Our hosts talk to Dr. Ricardo Hausmann of Harvard's JFK School of Government, Alexandra Ulmer of Reuters, and Miriam Kornblith of the National Endowment for Democracy to learn more.

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Global, a podcast brought to you by IRI, is not your usual foreign policy podcast. Each episode dives into history, current events, and complex topics that impact how countries can become more democratic. Our dynamic hosts interview top country experts, including heads of state, elected officials, foreign policy analysts, journalists, and on-the-ground activists.

Whether you’re a foreign policy expert learning about a new country in your portfolio, a world traveler looking for your next destination, or simply interested in a fresh perspective on international affairs, Global provides unique context from all corners of the world. 

If you have comments or feedback, you can contact our below producers by email at podcast@iri.org or tweet us @IRIGlobal. 

Produced by Samuel R. Johannes @andthensamsays

Associate Producer, Travis Green https://bit.ly/2kvItUU

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Global, a podcast brought to you by IRI, is not your usual foreign policy podcast. Each episode dives into history, current events, and complex topics that impact how countries can become more democratic. Our dynamic hosts interview top country experts, including heads of state, elected officials, foreign policy analysts, journalists, and on-the-ground activists. Whether you’re a foreign policy expert learning about a new country in your portfolio, a world traveler looking for your next destination, or simply interested in a fresh perspective on international affairs, Global provides unique context from all corners of the world. If you have comments or feedback, you can contact our below producers by email at podcast@iri.org or tweet us @IRIGlobal. Produced by Samuel R. Johannes @andthensamsays Associate Producer, Travis Green https://bit.ly/2kvItUU

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