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This Month on Pulse - December (October Re-Air)

Due to the holidays, Pulse will not tape a new episode this month.  Instead, the October program will re-air.  Happy Holidays!


Thursday, December 22 @ 7:30 PM
(Originally aired: 10/23 & 10/25)


Interview with Soca Queen Alison Hinds
The Bajan “Roll it Gal" singer Alison Hinds joins us on the program to talk about soca culture in the Caribbean and beyond.

Guest:
Alison Hinds, Caribbean Artist


Interview with Skinny Fabulous
Skinny Fabulous broke on to the scene in 2008 with the single "Head Bad.”  He joins us on the program to discuss how the smaller Caribbean islands can still pack a punch on the soca scene.

Guest:
Skinny Fabulous, Soca Artist

This Month on Pulse - June 2010

Sunday, June 20 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, June 24 @ 7:30 PM



Violence in Jamaica
Violence escalated in Jamaica recently between residents of Tivoli Gardens and police when troops tried to apprehend Christopher "Dudus" Coke, an alleged drug kingpin who is wanted by U.S. officials but revered by locals.  How is the ongoing extradition case influencing U.S. and Jamaica relations?  What role, if any, should the Jamaican diaspora abroad adopt? 

Guests:
Jane Cross, J.D., Nova Southeastern University
Marlon Hill, Esq., Jamaican Diaspora USA


 
Caribbean American Heritage Month
The month of June has been designated as Caribbean American Heritage Month.  We discuss what the importance of Caribbean people in the United States and how long the proclamation has been celebrated.

Guests:
Carole Boyce Davies, Ph.D., Cornell University
Kervin Clenance, South Florida Caribbean News

This Month on Pulse - May 2010

Sunday, May 23 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, May 27 @ 7:30 PM



Haitian TPS Application Window Closing
Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, was granted for Haitians living in the United States in the aftermath of the January earthquake.  How many eligible residents have applied so far?  Will TPS be extended beyond its upcoming July deadline?

Guest:
Marleine Bastien, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., Haitian Women of Miami

 

Jamaican/American Extradition and Visa Fiasco
The U.S. and Jamaica's ongoing fiasco over visas and the extradition of a known Jamaican drug kingpin has escalated with the call for the resignation of the country’s prime minister.  Peter Webley of Caribbean Today joins us to explain the complex and sordid history behind the Christopher “Dudus” Coke’s extradition request.

Guest:
Peter Webley, Caribbean Today



Impact of Oil Spill on Florida and Caribbean
The Deepwater Horizon spill, also known as the BP gulf spill, has been spewing thousands of barrels of crude oil every day from an explosion in a drilling platform a month ago.  What are the complications of this disaster now and into the future?  How will it impact tourism and the fishing industries in Florida and the Caribbean?

Guest:
Edward Proffitt, Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University

 

This Month on Pulse September 2009

Sunday, September 20 @ 12:00 PM
Tuesday, September 22 @ 7:30 PM

Economic Impact of Carnival
This year Miami-Dade and Broward have partnered together to produce one Carnival parade in Bicentennial Park instead of holding competing events in each county.  But how does Carnival affect the local economy? Should we consider scaling down celebrations or eliminating Carnival altogether given our economic crisis?

Guest:
Marlon Hill, Esq., Miami - Broward One Carnival

 
Medical Tourism to the Islands
As the U.S. debates how to reform healthcare, Caribbean countries are posturing themselves for a new industry, medical tourism.  How viable of an industry is this for the island nations and how could it differ from other tourist healthcare hotspots like India and Southeast Asia?

Guest:
Laura Hart, Ph.D., Barry University


Invasive Lionfish Threatening the Caribbean?
Many environmental concerns affect the Caribbean, such as deforestation in Haiti or overdevelopment in Jamaica.  In the sea, an invasive species called lionfish began as eight or nine loose pets and are now taking over the islands.  They threaten not only native fish, but the fishing and eco-tourism industries in South Florida and the Caribbean as well.  We discuss the lionfish and the creative ways being employed to reduce their population.
 
Guest:
Lad Akins, Reef Environmental Education Foundation