Denise Dresser

Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico

Guest

Contact: Website

Professor of Political Science at ITAM, the Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico and author of El país de uno: reflexiones para entender y cambiar a México (My Country); former visiting fellow at the Pacific Council on International Policy at the University of Southern California

Denise Dresser on KCRW

Tens of thousands of Mexicans have been killed since President Felipe Calderón began his war on brutal drug cartels after taking office six years ago.

Mexico: The Drug War and Sunday's Presidential Election

Tens of thousands of Mexicans have been killed since President Felipe Calderón began his war on brutal drug cartels after taking office six years ago.

from To the Point

Satellites, cable TV and other communications technologies have made America's presidential process more accessible than ever before.

View from Around the World

Satellites, cable TV and other communications technologies have made America's presidential process more accessible than ever before.

from To the Point

During President Bush's first year in office, he made much of his friendship with Mexican President Vicente Fox.

Bush Visits Mexico, Revisits Illegal Immigration Reform

During President Bush's first year in office, he made much of his friendship with Mexican President Vicente Fox.

from To the Point

More from KCRW

In the 365 days following the events of Oct. 7, the situation in the Middle East is as complicated as ever.

from Scheer Intelligence

What is a “never Trump” Republican? Both Trump and Harris are trying to win over swing and Centrist voters. Plus, conflict in the Middle East turns to Lebanon.

from Left, Right & Center

Measure A – on LA County ballots this November – asks voters whether or not to approve a sales tax hike to fund homeless services and affordable housing.

from KCRW Features

The outcome of congressional races in Orange County could determine whether Republicans keep their majority in the House of Representatives.

from KCRW Features

City Councilman Kevin De Leon is running for reelection against tenant rights attorney Ysabel Jurado. The outcome could determine whether City Hall leans more progressive.

from KCRW Features

The election came and went, and despite Democrats’ heavy emphasis on abortion rights, the election of Donald Trump makes it clear that the rights of women across the country are in…

from Scheer Intelligence

The final campaign days are here. How are early voters affecting candidate strategies? Plus, the panel discusses how abortion rights may change the Nevada battleground.

from Left, Right & Center

Amidst the hype, excitement and nervousness of the election, the bigger picture of what the United States is and how it operates often gets lost on people.

from Scheer Intelligence

While election day is over, votes are still being counted in Orange County. Currently Vice-President Kamala Harris is leading Donald Trump in Orange County.

from KCRW Features