In this episode we interview Emilio Alexis.  We trace his life from a small village in the South of Haiti to University in Port-au-Prince to work at the Lespwa Timoun clinic and finally the decision to flee the country in the midst of unimaginable violence.

In this last episode of our series on military interventions in Haiti, we look at how the US military acts around the globe--from Somalia, to Niger, to Jordan and the Philippines.  And then we will examine if this model will fit Haiti.

In this episode we look at times in history when the world stepped in to prevent tragedies.  In particular, we will look briefly at the British in Sierra Leone and NATO in Bosnia and try to extract lessons that can be used in Haiti today.

In this episode, we discuss the 15 year US/UN occupation of Haiti from 2004-2019.

In this episode, we discuss the US invasion of Haiti in 1994.  We will talk about the basic story, what went well and what we can learn.

In this second episode, we talk about the US invasion of Haiti in 1915.  US troops would stay and manage the country for 20 years, changing the country forever.

In this series, we will look at past US and UN military interventions in Haiti.  We will try to see how this history can inform our decisions about what to do in Haiti today.  

In lieu of an audio podcast, we have done a video podcast this week.  We feel that following a map will make this discussion easier.  Please click on the below to view it! https://youtu.be/nFvALW8XyJM

In this story, medical director Donald Valdema tells the story of Martine*, a little girl from the mountains of Crochu.   *Please note: Name changed to preserve anonymity.

In this episode we look at the Louisiana Purchase, that most significant of American expansions, and how it wouldn't have happened without the soldiers of Haiti.

This week, for the first time in 3 years, cholera has been detected in Port-au-Prince.  We discuss the implications and history.

In this episode, we discuss the latest crisis in Haiti.  The last 9 days have led to an outpouring of discontent leading to widespread destruction.  We trace the roots of this crisis and how we got here.

In this episode, we interview Dr. Donald Valdema.  We trace his life from the desolate island of La Gonave, Haiti where he watched his parents build their first clinic.  Then, we talk about leaving Haiti after the earthquake for medical school in the Dominican Republic and finally back to Haiti as the medical director at the Lespwa Timoun clinic.

In this episode we delve behind the curtain of a phenomenon we often see in the developing world. Link to video explanation of Hotelling's Law: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jILgxeNBK_8

In this episode we look at how the sewage system works--or doesn't work--in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.  Many thanks to the New Yorker and the Associated Press for their reporting on this subject.

In this episode we talk about one of the first things that will strike you as you visit Haiti.  Despite the dirty, muddy environment, most Haitians are impeccably dressed and groomed.  

In this episode we talk about how to discern the truth in a country without a robust media.

In this episode we discuss the intersection of a fateful US decision back in 1995 and how in the world Bill Clinton and Haitian rice farmers are linked.

In this episode we talk about whether giving malaria bed nets out for free is better than having people pay a small fee.  Is it good for patients to have skin in the game?  And then, we talk about what this has to do with medicine in Haiti.

In this episode, we talk about the Haitian belief of Perdition.  This is the common acceptance that women can be pregnant with one child for years or even decades. In producing this episode, we are grateful for the excellent journal article, "Women in Perdition" by Gerald Murray.

In this last of our series on the current state of Haitian gangs, we examine Croix-des-Bouqets, the land of the mawozo. Please note: There will not be a new episode on 5/25.  We will return the week after!

In this second of our three part series on the gangs of Port-au-Prince, we examine the south side of the city, particularly the area of Martissant.  Before you listen, we encourage you to watch this video that will help you visualize it.  If you would like to follow along with a map, click on this link.

In this first of a three part series on the gangs of Port-au-Prince, we will discuss Barbeque and the formation of G9.  We encourage you to view the following video prior to the podcast to better visualize the situation.  If you would like to follow along with a map, just click on this link.

In this episode we look at more Haitian Proverbs and how they intersect in real life.