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Because Bogotá

Culture

I interview interesting people and cover interesting events that work to change perceptions of a much-misunderstood country.

Location:

Bogota, Colombia

Description:

I interview interesting people and cover interesting events that work to change perceptions of a much-misunderstood country.

Language:

English

Contact:

4157997952


Episodes
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On beyond Juan: The new face(s) of Colombian coffee

3/12/2018
I talk to Karen Attman, author of "Permission to Slurp" (Bogotá Intl. Press) about the rise of speciality coffee in Colombia and the benefits its increasing popularity can bring to coffee lovers and coffee growers alike. Get the Q&A and additional information on the blog at http://www.delaneyturner.com/?p=605

Duration:00:24:32

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Tiffany Kohl reads Planetarium, by Adrienne Rich

3/9/2018
Bogotá entrepreneur Tiffany Kohl reads the poem "Planetarium" by Adrienne Rich as part of the FEMALE CHARACTER event in celebration of International Women's Day in Bogotá on March 8, 2018.

Duration:00:02:40

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Survivor Story: Human Trafficking and Sexual Abuse

3/9/2018
Former UK sexual crimes investigator Amanda Dempsey recounts a survivor's story of human trafficking and sexual abuse, and how that survivor not only survived but went on to create a unit within the police force to educate officers and change attitudes toward sex crimes.

Duration:00:03:31

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Tiffany Kohl reads from "Stories Of Conflict And Love"

3/9/2018
Bogotá entrepreneur Tiffany Kohl reads an excerpt from Roxanne Krystalli's blog "Stories of Conflict and Love" at the FEMALE CHARACTERS event on International Women's Day in Bogotá, March 8, 2018. Roxanne is a researcher and humanitarian practitioner who works on issues of gender, violence, and armed conflict. She has written extensively on the ongoing peace process in Colombia. Her professional work unfolds at the intersection of gender, violence, and transitional justice. Roxanne’s PhD...

Duration:00:02:19