The Pan-American Highway goes from Alaska to Argentina--except for a 60 mile gap in the lawless jungles of southern Panama. Jael travels to the end of the road and beyond to see what stops South America from entering North America.The Pan-American Highway goes from Alaska to Argentina--except for a 60 mile gap in... more
On Feb. 4, 2008, an estimated 2 million people in 165 cities around the world rallied against the FARC--a leftist guerrilla movement based in Colombia that is considered a terrorist group by more than 30 countries. The world-wide protests were organized on Facebook, showing the power of technology and social networking groups. Kaj Larsen and Jael de Pardo spoke with Colombians protesting in Medellin, ColombiaOn Feb. 4, 2008, an estimated 2 million people in 165 cities around the world rallied... more
What's the true price of love? Current Vanguard Journalists head to Colombia and Sierra Leone to explore the unromantic stories behind two symbols of love.
Produced by: Evan B. Stone, Kaj Larsen, Jael de Pardo, Darren Foster & Mariana van ZellerWhat's the true price of love? Current Vanguard Journalists head to Colombia and... more
Part New Yorker, part Puerto Rican, Nuyoricans have become an integral part of New York City culture. Current's Jael de Pardo looks into the effect they are having on music, poetry and the arts.
Produced By: Evan B. Stone & Carrie PylePart New Yorker, part Puerto Rican, Nuyoricans have become an integral part of New... more
Off Manhattan, scientists harnesss enough power from the ocean to light a supermarket, parking garage and bus station.Off Manhattan, scientists harnesss enough power from the ocean to light a supermarket,... more
Jael visits Miss Prissy, the Queen of Krump, and learns the basics of this hip hop dance movement.Jael visits Miss Prissy, the Queen of Krump, and learns the basics of this hip hop... more
Narco-trafficking cartels based in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico control much of the flow of narcotics into the US, giving the place a few unusual features, from a shrine to the "patron saint of narco-trafficking," to a high level of development. And despite its notorious reputation, many locals claim that it's a nice place to visit.Narco-trafficking cartels based in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico control much of the... more
Kaj Larsen and Jael De Pardo explore the controversial issue of Shark Cage diving on Hawaii's North Shore.Kaj Larsen and Jael De Pardo explore the controversial issue of Shark Cage diving on... more
