608: Colombia's 2026 Election: Looking at the Polls
An in-depth analysis of Colombia's upcoming presidential elections, polling dynamics, candidate strategies, and potential US intervention impacts. We speak to Sergio Guzman, director of Colombia Risk ...
7 Apr 1h 5min
607: Small Earthquakes and what we never learnt in school about South America
Blending travel writing, history and reportage, our guest on this week's Colombia Calling podcast is award-winning journalist and author Shafik Meghji who tells a tale of footballers and pirates, nitr...
24 Mar 1h 4min
606: Unveiling the Wayuu Culture: Language, Traditions, and Modern Challenges
Join host Richard McColl as he explores the rich Wayuu culture and language of the Guajira region in Colombia with Dr. Paul McAleer. Discover insights into indigenous traditions, linguistic preservati...
17 Mar 1h 3min
605: Colombia's Election Results Explained
On 8 March, Colombians voted in primaries and congressional elections — electing candidates for 102 Senate seats, 182 House seats. Turnout in the election was notably low but marked a slight increase ...
10 Mar 46min
604: Traveling to Colombia with Kids: A Family's Adventure
Learn how a family navigated their journey to Colombia with kids, from planning to experiences in diverse ecosystems. Discover tips for family travel in Colombia! Traveling with children can be daunt...
3 Mar 1h 7min
603: The War on Drugs: The Nueva Junta del Narcotráfico (Part 1)
On the Colombia Calling podcast this week, we join forces with Adriaan Alsema of Colombia Reports to discuss the Nueva Junta del Narcotráfico and its origins. Discover the secrets behind one of the ...
24 Feb 1h 7min
602: Governing the Excluded: Insights from Briceño, Colombia
In this episode of the Colombia Calling podcast, host Richard McColl speaks with Alex Diamond, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Oklahoma State University, about his book 'Governing the Excluded: Ru...
17 Feb 1h 9min
601: President Petro's Trip to the Trump White House
The much-anticipated visit of Colombian President Gustavo Petro to the White House couldn't have gone better given the circumstances. Let it not be overlooked that President Trump needs an ally in Col...
10 Feb 51min
