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Twocanview

By Aria Lightfoot

Issues affecting Belize
Cover art photo provided by Randy Colas on Unsplash: unsplash.com/@randycolasbe
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Corona! Corona! Is Belize ready ?

Twocanview Mar 13, 2020

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Is Belize on the brink of revolution?

Is Belize on the brink of revolution?

Belize is almost irreparably broken due to corruption…
Aug 29, 202106:50
An introspective interview with the mystery Barrow -Anwar Barrow

An introspective interview with the mystery Barrow -Anwar Barrow


Anwar is one of the the sons of the former Prime Minister of Belize. He has been a controversial figure on political front but never someone you hear from personally. Anwar is an entrepreneur and community philanthropist. Anwar and Aria discuss his current projects, political thoughts, political controversies Such as Brads, political aspirations and his community involvement.
Jul 19, 202157:26
Dorian Pakeman speaks with an insider/ outsider view of the UDP leadership Crisis

Dorian Pakeman speaks with an insider/ outsider view of the UDP leadership Crisis

Dorian Pakeman is the former Director of the Belize Press Office. Recently after having a public social media spat with the current leader Patrick Faber, Dorian provides us with a frank insider, now outsider, view of the leadership crisis facing the UDP and other politics in Belize.
Jul 09, 202101:34:58
A post election discussion with Anna Banner Guy

A post election discussion with Anna Banner Guy

Aria Lightfoot and Anna Banner Guy discuss Anna’s political career, good governance, the investigation into the death of Senior Police Officer Henry Jemmoth and Anna’s political future …
Jun 10, 202156:15
“The Time to save your country is before you lose it. “ GOB vs The Unions

“The Time to save your country is before you lose it. “ GOB vs The Unions

The days of principled men like Goldson and Price are no more and Belize is now a country where corruption is the way of doing business and no longer the exception. Can the unions save Belize ?
Apr 18, 202113:10
Belize is borrowing herself into oblivion

Belize is borrowing herself into oblivion

GOB is asking the working class to cut their salaries and benefits...it is for projects of decades of uncontrolled borrowing and kleptocracy ...and where is evidence of the Billions spent that the working class is being asked to pay ? Each and every time GOB borrows more on Behalf of Belizeans with this same model, they are banking on future salaries, curtailments, economic crises and devaluation .
Apr 11, 202113:38
Women’s Month - Accolades and Platitudes

Women’s Month - Accolades and Platitudes

Have the women in Belize articulated a vision to break the glass ceiling or are we using women’s month to give shout outs while supporting the patriarchal system of inequality ?
Mar 28, 202115:10
The State of the Belize economy

The State of the Belize economy

We don’t have anymore time for games. The Piper is knocking at our door. Belize need to make tough decisions and get experts on board. It is the economy damn it !
Mar 14, 202118:37
The First 100 days and the piracy continues

The First 100 days and the piracy continues

Aria Lightfoot offers observations in the Briceno’s Administration first 100 days in office. The system of piracy continues...
Feb 27, 202115:49
Systemic Racism - are we having the right discusson ?

Systemic Racism - are we having the right discusson ?

Aria Lightfoot has 3 asks - 1. Police Departments need to revamp their procedures and include human rights mandates in their SOP. 2. Get rid of credit reports to gain access to low interest rates and home ownership. 3. Black celebrities need to do more to create change within the Black community.
May 28, 202016:21
COVID-19 and the impact on the small business owners in Belize. Paul Schmidt tells his story.

COVID-19 and the impact on the small business owners in Belize. Paul Schmidt tells his story.

Small Business Owner Paul Schmidt III Discusses the impact of COVID-19 on his small business . The discussion goes on to examine government’s response, his personal interactions with those immediately impacted by layoffs and his apprehensions for the future of Belize.
Mar 24, 202001:18:43
Corona! Corona! Is Belize ready ?

Corona! Corona! Is Belize ready ?

Aria Lightfoot and Chandra Nisbet Cansino discuss medical challenges and limitations for Belize in midst of a Corona Pandemic.
Mar 13, 202048:02
Discussion with Aria Lightfoot and Phillip Johnson regarding the BDF Helicopter accident.

Discussion with Aria Lightfoot and Phillip Johnson regarding the BDF Helicopter accident.

Phillip Johnson is a retired US Marine who spent over 25 plus years in the military. Aria Lightfoot asks him to weigh in on the Preliminary Findings of the BDF crash.
Mar 12, 202001:29:40
John Saldivar Analysis - Phillip Johnson weighs in with a National security perspective.

John Saldivar Analysis - Phillip Johnson weighs in with a National security perspective.

Phillip Johnson Is a Retired US Marine and he discusses National Security issues in light of the John Saldivar scandal and Belize vulnerabilities. Language is explicit.
Feb 22, 202001:30:11
February 22, 2020

February 22, 2020

Feb 22, 202000:40
John Saldivar Analysis - 4 - Mario Lara weighs in.

John Saldivar Analysis - 4 - Mario Lara weighs in.

Mario Lara and Aria Lightfoot discuss Belize’s political environment in light of the John Saldivar saga. Where do we go from here.
Feb 16, 202059:57
John Saldivar Analysis Part 3

John Saldivar Analysis Part 3

The political fallout for John is previews of coming attractions for other
Feb 15, 202025:07
John Saldivar Analysis Part 2

John Saldivar Analysis Part 2

A short narrative breaking down the Fall of John Saldivar
Feb 14, 202020:07
John Saldivar - The Analysis - Pt1

John Saldivar - The Analysis - Pt1

Some political analysis in the John Saldivar fall from Grace
Feb 14, 202009:04
How is Belize Governed ?

How is Belize Governed ?

Belizeans don’t know their constitution and we should all be concerned !
Nov 02, 201907:31
Melvin Abdon, investigative journalist talks media suppression, Belize, Guatemala and ICJ

Melvin Abdon, investigative journalist talks media suppression, Belize, Guatemala and ICJ

Aria Lightfoot, twocanview writer and Melvin Abdon, investigative journalist, discuss his time investigating at the Belize Guatemala border regions, Belize Guatemala trade, suppression of the media and ICJ
Jan 19, 201901:29:54
Part 1 of 2 Interview with one of Belize Peace Movement founders - Patrick Rogers

Part 1 of 2 Interview with one of Belize Peace Movement founders - Patrick Rogers

Aria Lightfoot interviews Patrick Rogers And discusses constitution and ICJ ...
Jan 12, 201925:52
Hon. Kareem Musa discusses private bill, diaspora voting and ICJ

Hon. Kareem Musa discusses private bill, diaspora voting and ICJ

Aria Lightfoot interviews Hon. Kareem Musa, Member of the House of Representative of Belize, on diaspora voting in ICJ referendum and other issues facing Belize
Jan 10, 201957:19
Belizean Citizens Abroad discusses gangs, Diaspora voting, ICJ and future leadership

Belizean Citizens Abroad discusses gangs, Diaspora voting, ICJ and future leadership

Guests : Hubert Pipersburgh, Deborah Curling, Joseph Guerrero and host Aria Lightfoot discuss important issues affecting Belize : gangs, ICJ trajectory, Diaspora voting and Future Leadership
Jan 06, 201901:26:41
Aria Lightfoot Interviews doctor, activist and community organizer Jose Espat

Aria Lightfoot Interviews doctor, activist and community organizer Jose Espat

Jose Espat discusses his involvement in finding Missing persons, his observations at the crime scene of the four men murdered on George Street And systemic failures in Belize
Jan 03, 201901:17:56
Belize Government Structure

Belize Government Structure

Discussion of why Belize is poorly governed
Dec 31, 201805:56:20
Twocanview’s Podcast Intro
Dec 29, 201801:47