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The Hard Country

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Joshua Treviño and Ariana Guajardo of the Texas Public Policy Foundation discuss U.S.-Mexico relations, border security, and some Texas history.

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48:35

The Crisis Is Here

The Hard Country ·

2024/01/25

Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford Maldonado discuss the latest news surrounding the crisis based along our southern border including Governor Abbott’s recent Statement regarding Texas’ Constitutional right to self-defense.

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49:32

How Do You Solve a Problem like AMLO?

The Hard Country ·

2024/01/12

Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford Maldonado discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border including Texas’ latest moves, AMLO’s objections and the White House’s taking of sides.

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53:00

Feliz Cumpleaños, Monroe Doctrine!

The Hard Country ·

2023/12/11

Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford Maldonado discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border beginning with the anniversary of the creation of the Monroe Doctrine and its implications in the 21st century, including the Guyana–Venezuela crisis.Passage from Monroe Doctrine (1823)https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/monroe-doctrine Janet Yellen’s Mexico visit targets fentanyl, arms trafficking and money

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58:10

It’s Not All Bad News… the Food Is Asombrosa!

The Hard Country ·

2023/11/17

Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford Maldonado discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border, including a wrap up on Mexico City’s best cup of hot cocoa!

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70:46

Live Before A Studio Audience

The Hard Country ·

2023/11/14

Kicking off TPPF's 2023 U.S.-Mexico Policy Summit, Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the current state of affairs between the United States and our neighbors to the south.

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58:00

What Happens When Criminals Are In Charge?

The Hard Country ·

2023/09/29

Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford Maldonado discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border and beyond, including the “cartel merch” that can be purchased here in the U.S.

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60:26

Is Violence the “New Normal”?

The Hard Country ·

2023/09/05

Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border, including unprecedented numbers of extreme violence, murder, disappearances and kidnapping at ever increasing frequency.

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48:07

Bolivian Paradise Lost

The Hard Country ·

2023/08/22

Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford explore the history and culture of Melissa's native country of Bolivia, including the rise of socialism under president Evo Morales. They close the show by discussing the exploitation of Mexican dysfunction by foreign actors.

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47:13

As Long As There Are Two People in Mexico, There Will...

The Hard Country ·

2023/08/11

Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss new footage of armed cartel members trafficking migrants, exploitation of the CBP One app, and former Mexican President Vicente Fox's controversial critiques of AMLO.Below are the materials referenced in the episode:The Laredo City Election and Riot of April, 1886 by Seb. S. WilcoxCartel gunmen near the borderCartel gunman in the Rio GrandeSheriff’s son pleads guilty to drug traffickingEagle Pass City Council takes back public parkMigrants being

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49:22

The Buoy Debate Remains Afloat

The Hard Country ·

2023/08/04

Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border, primarily the controversy surrounding the buoys in the Rio Grande.

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53:19

Left, Right & Center Below the Border

The Hard Country ·

2023/07/25

Josh and Melissa discuss the risky rhetoric of the U.S. War on Mexican cartels.

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47:56

The Conservative US-Mexico Policy Coalition Statement

The Hard Country ·

2023/07/17

Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border, primarily the recently published Conservative US-Mexico Policy Coalition Statement regarding the US - Mexico Relations.

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56:05

Migrants Believe Biden Has Rolled Out A Big Welcome Mat

The Hard Country ·

2023/05/30

WATCH: John Kennedy's 'Cat Food' Comment That Members Of Mexico's Government Have Called 'Racist' • WATCH: John Kenne... ROY MAYNARD: Yes, Migrants Believe Biden Has Rolled Out A Big Welcome Mat | The Daily Caller https://dailycaller.com/2023/05/12/op...Versión estenográfica de la conferencia de prensa matutina del presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador https://lopezobrador.org.mx/2023/05/1...A middle path to curb fentanyl - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/newsletters/....Tax

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60:29

The Roots and the Fun Surrounding Cinco de Mayo

The Hard Country ·

2023/05/05

Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the latest headlines surrounding our southern border, culminating to the roots and fun surrounding Cinco de Mayo.

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44:17

Napoleon, the Monroe Doctrine and 21st Century...

The Hard Country ·

2023/04/21

Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss how such historic moments as the Napoleonic Wars and the writing of the Monroe Doctrine have left lasting impacts on today’s relations between the US and our neighbors to the south.

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59:23

The Beauty and Corruption We Saw In Mexico City

The Hard Country ·

2023/04/11

Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford reflect on their recent visit to Mexico City and discuss the beauty and corruption that lies beyond our southern border, culminating to Mexico earning the moniker of “Gilded Lilies on a Sea of Blood”.

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44:03

The Riches, Power and Influence of the Mexican Cartels

The Hard Country ·

2023/03/24

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58:23

The Dangerous and Even Deadly U.S.-Mexico Border

The Hard Country ·

2023/03/10

TPPF’s Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the current state of affairs regarding the dangerous - even deadly - Mexican/American border.LINKS:Santiago Vidaurri and the Confederacy on JSTOR:https://www.jstor.org/stable/979966Matamoros, la narrativa de la derecha y el dilema para AMLO (eluniversal.com.mx)https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/opinion/alejandro-hope/matamoros-la-narrativa-de-la-derecha-y-el-dilema-para-amloMexico: Friend or Foe | Texas Policy Summit 2023 -

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50:22

Is Mexico a Narco State?

The Hard Country ·

2023/02/28

TPPF’s Joshua Treviño and Melissa Ford discuss the current state of Mexico’s leadership, whether or not it is a Narco State, and what Texas and The United States’ response might be.

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56:30

The Stratospheric Levels of Cartel Violence and the...

The Hard Country ·

2023/02/14

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