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Today with Pat Kenny, Friday 1st March 2013

Friday 1st March

The mid-morning current affairs magazine with the stories of the day, sharp analysis, in-depth features and consumer interest

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Comandante: Inside the revolutionary court of Hugo Chavez

Friday 1st March

Venezuela's revolution has no gulags, no torture chambers, but in wasted potential lies tragedy. Provoking adoration and revulsion in equal measure, Hugo Chávez is a leader like no other. He can boast genuine accomplishments. He put poverty and social exclusion at the forefront of debate. He made millions feel they had an ally in government. And he called time on US browbeating in Latin America. But the price was high – Gutted institutions, a caudillo (strongman) cult, and economic dysfunction. In his new book, Comandante, acclaimed journalist Rory Carroll sheds light on the inside story of Chavez’s life and his ...

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Venezuela Post Chavez

Monday 25th March

It's three weeks since the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. We recently spoke to Irish journalist Rory Carroll about his book 'Comandante: Hugo Chavez's Venezuela'. Since that, Rory has been back to Caracas and written about Chavez's elaborate burial ceremony where 2 million people queued to see his body dressed in military uniform.

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