Alejandro Serrano Mena
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Alejandro Serrano Mena is a software engineer at JetBrains, researcher, and author specializing in functional programming and Haskell. He is a host of 'The Haskell Interlude' podcast and has authored several books, including 'Practical Haskell' and 'The Book of Monads'.
4 episodes featuring Alejandro Serrano Mena
The Bulwark Daily
Private networks reshape Trump’s foreign policy
The episode argues that informal power brokers and opaque deals are weakening diplomatic accountability while pushing America’s allies to hedge against U.S. instability.
Sep 18, 2026 · 1h 2m
The Bulwark Daily
Republican senators confront the consequences of enabling Trump
The discussion tests whether Republican criticism can matter after lawmakers have helped install and sustain an administration they now question.
Sep 3, 2026 · 1h 14m
The Bulwark Daily
Iran conflict tests Democrats’ leverage over Trump
The episode connects military secrecy, economic pressure, and congressional inaction to a broader debate over how Democrats can constrain the administration.
Aug 31, 2026 · 57 min
Up First from NPR
Democrats confront coalition strains as prices and disaster dominate
The episode connects Democratic divisions, uneven inflation, and Colombia’s earthquake response to the political and human pressures shaping the moment.
Aug 13, 2026 · 15 min