Podcasts about Cuba

For decades, prolific Cuban spies working in the U.S. government, serving in high profile positions with top security clearances, have evaded American intelligence officials. Correspondent Cecilia Vega reports from Washington, D.C. and Miami on the stories of two such undercover agents, former U.S. Ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha and onetime Pentagon official Ana Montes. Cuba continues to supply one of the most dangerous exports to American adversaries around the world: American secrets. For centuries, the giants of the art world, like Michelangelo, have made a beeline for the world-famous Carrara marble quarries of Northern Tuscany, turning the white stone into masterpieces. Now, a fleet of robots has moved in, carving with pinpoint precision and sparking an art world fracas. Correspondent Bill Whitaker travels to Carrara and jumps into the fray: can a robot make art? While many contemporary A-listers are turning to robots for help, many of Italy's hammer-and-chisel brigade are up in arms. They claim Italy's artistic heritage is on the line. Many teenagers want to become pop stars, but few convince their parents to let them pack their bags and move to another country to make it big. That's precisely what Dua Lipa did when she was 15 years old, trading Pristina, Kosovo, for London. Correspondent Anderson Cooper talks with her about her journey from unknown songwriter to international sensation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 213, host Galit Friedlander and guest, Gerran Reese (Beyoncé, Kaytranda, Dancing With the Stars, Nike, Monsters of Hip-Hop), deconstruct the topic of virality in the dance world, Gerran's journey from a young working dancer in PDX to becoming a sought-after teacher in LA/globally, and the deeper work of staying true to yourself in an industry that doesn't always make it easy. Follow Galit: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ On-Demand Workout Programs -https://galit-s-school-0397.thinkific.com/collections You can connect with Gerran Reese on Instagram. Listen to DanceSpeak on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Noticiero de Martí Noticias presenta un resumen de las noticias más importantes de Cuba y el mundo. Titulares: | Incendio en albergue fuerza a familias cubanas a vivir en la calle | Incluyen en lista de represores a implicadas en proceso judicial contra academicas cubanas | Informe destaca situación de hogares de presos politicos del 11J | Termina sin acuerdo breve encuentro para conversaciones de paz entre Rusia y Ucrania | El taponero cubano Aroldis Chapman logra su rescate #9 en triunfo del Boston ante Atlanta, entre otras noticias.

Una discusión a fondo de las principales noticias del acontecer diario de Cuba y el mundo, con la conducción de los periodistas Amado Gil y José Luis Ramos | Hoy, en la Tertulia de Las Noticias Como Son: | Tarifazo de ETECSA se mantiene: estamos "en una encrucijada" por endeudamiento, dice su directora | Etecsa justifica su ‘tarifazo' y la indignación popular aumenta | Diálogo político entre la UE y Cuba en medio de crisis de derechos humanos | El 29% de los cubanos solo hace dos comidas al día, denuncia una ONG | Invitados: Luz Escobar, periodista independiente y Vladimir Turro, periodista de CubaNet | Comentario en Audio: Tania Velázquez Rodríguez, presidenta de ETECSA.

La terrible Cuba. Tres “potcasters” españoles estrenan programa sobre Cuba, donde contaron con su peculiar estilo sus impresiones sobre la visita a la mayor de las Antillas.

James and Nick welcome Noel Rojas of Rojas Cigars to the podcast. Noel discusses growing up in Cuba: from working on tobacco farms at a young age, to his military service, and why he went back to tobacco. He gives us an in-depth look into his career in tobacco from Cuba, to the US, and to Nicaragua. We dive in to why he chose Nicaraguan tobacco, working with newcomers in the industry like Lee Marsh from Stolen Throne, and if he feels a responsibility to teach the next generation.

If you are a member of the Cuba, Venezuelan, Haitian or Nicaraguan American community who voted for Trump, you are in for a rude awakening, as the Supreme Court MAGA right majority just gave a big green light for Trump to immediately deport “Documented” people from those countries living under protective status in the US under Biden as they with US sponsors help seek asylum and other legal status. Michael Popok takes a close look at Justice Jackson's stinging dissent and outlines what should happen next in the voting booth. Square: Get up to $200 OFF Square hardware when you sign up at https://Square.com/go/legalaf #squarepod Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Desde La Habana, cubana reacciona a la situación de falta de recogida de basura.

Elon Musk joined President Trump in the Oval Office as he ends his role as a special government employee, with many DOGE goals left incomplete. Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett discusses the latest around President Trump's tariff agenda and what it means for future of the economy. The Supreme Court allows the White House to revoke temporary legal status given to immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela.

Elon Musk, Former head of Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) joins the President Trump in the White House Oval Office on his final day as a government employee; President Trump accuses China of violating a trade agreement from a few weeks ago that led to the lowering of high tariffs on both sides while negotiations continued on a longer-term deal; Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to take away temporary legal protections from over half a million immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela; former President Joe Biden talks to reporters about prostate cancer diagnosis after speaking at a Memorial Day service in Delaware. Today is also the 10th anniversary of the death of his son, Beau Biden; Russian Ambassador to the UN Vasily Nebenzia tells the Security Council that any ceasefire with Ukraine must include the West pausing sending weapons to Ukraine; Bernard Kerik, former NYC Police Commissioner who rose to national prominence after the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks, has died. He served time in prison and wrote a book about it. We hear what he learned from that experience, at a 2015 CSPAN2 BookTV appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hoy en el Noticiero Martí Noticias: -Corte Suprema de EEUU da luz verde a la Casa Blanca para revocar parole humanitario. -Critican cubanos desde la isla la reforma implantada por ETECSA. -Inicia huelga rapero contestatario encarcelado en el Combinado del Este.

De “locomotora” a la de “caja registradora”, así define el estado del turismo en Cuba el economista Pedro Monreal. La llegada de visitantes internacionales a la Isla en los primeros 4 meses de 2025 fue 27.6% menos que en igual periodo de 2024.

-Escala fricción diplomática entre Cuba y EEUU; Washington da respaldo pleno a Hammer -Sobre el podcast del presidente Díaz-Canel por situación electroenergética. -Díaz-Canel tiene una "fórmula" secreta para traer a Cuba más petróleo de Venezuela

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This lifelong Democrat and pro-migrant activist who was planning to vote for Kamala, says she switched to President Trump after her quiet town in Colorado was overrun by illegals committing violent crime.Trump just cleared violent illegals off Minnesota's streets–Tim Walz calls that ‘tyranny'…Illegal Migrant with a criminal record was driving 100 miles per hour, he was drunk, he was high, he drove right into American Trooper Christopher Gadd killing him instantly in his police car. Seattle, Washington attorney says “It is not a crime” (INSANE)Reporter: "Why do you not want the best and brightest from around the world to come to Harvard?" President Trump: "I do, but a lot of the people need remedial math. Did you see that? Where the students can't add 2 and 2, and they go to Harvard...And then you see those same people picketing and screaming at the United States … We don't want troublemakers here."Marco Rubio obliterates Rep. Pramila Jayapal over student visas: Jayapal: "Where in the Constitution does it say that the Secretary of State can override the First Amendment protections of free speech?" Rubio: "There's no constitutional right to a student visa. A student visa's a privilege."Rubio to Mayorkas: If you come from Cuba, you are presumed to be fleeing persecution. Which means you are automatically eligible got refugee cash. You're eligible for food stamps.   You're eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Others who immigrate this country have to wait five years for that—and they don't get the refugee cash.Heartbreaking. 15 year old Irish girl and champion boxer Kaiden McKenna speaks about feeling unsafe in her own community because of strange foreign men.Video from the May 27 Seattle Trantifa and far-left violent direct action shows BLM race grifter Erica Williams @AExquisitePearl hitting Christians trying to attend the worship rally outside City Hall.Massive crowd of Christians gather to praise Jesus Christ—despite threats of political violence. The group says they will not be stopped from worshipping in the city of Seattle. This is powerfulWhat Does God's Word Say?John 11:47-5247 Then the chief priests and the Pharisees called a meeting of the Sanhedrin.“What are we accomplishing?” they asked. “Here is this man performing many signs. 48 If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our temple and our nation.”49 Then one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, spoke up, “You know nothing at all! 50 You do not realize that it is better for you that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish.”51 He did not say this on his own, but as high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus would die for the Jewish nation, 52 and not only for that nation but also for the scattered children of God, to bring them together and make them one. 53 So from that day on they plotted to take his life.1 Corinthians 10:6-136 Now these things occurred as examples to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they did. 7 Do not be idolaters, as some of them were; as it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.” 8 We should not commit sexual immorality, as some of them did—and in one day twenty-three thousand of them died. 9 We should not test Christ, as some of them did—and were killed by snakes. 10 And do not grumble, as some of them did—and were killed by the destroying angel.11 These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the culmination of the ages has come. 12 So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! 13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

The Pope is not just a religious leader—he's also a Head of State. The Holy See maintains formal diplomatic relations with most countries on Earth and holds the status of a permanent observer at the United Nations. In recent years, the Pope has leveraged his dual role as the leader of the Catholic Church and a head of state to pursue a purposeful foreign policy vision and play a key diplomatic role. Indeed, Pope Francis was instrumental in brokering a major détente between the United States and Cuba during the Obama administration. So, what is Pope Leo's foreign policy vision? How does it differ from that of his predecessors? And how might the fact that he is an American and a native English speaker influence the kind of impact he can have on the world stage? Joining me to explore these questions and more is Tom Reese, a Jesuit priest and senior analyst for Religion News Service. In our conversation, Tom Reese unpacks the key takeaways from Pope Leo's first foreign policy address to foreign diplomats at the Vatican and offers insights into the role the first American pope might play on the global stage as he assumes leadership of the Vatican.

Al comenzar el siglo XX, imperaba en España el sistema de la Restauración, una monarquía constitucional caracterizada por el "turnismo", un acuerdo entre los partidos Liberal y Conservador para alternarse en el poder. El sistema garantizaba la estabilidad tras los años convulsos del reinado de Isabel II. Durante esa época los gobiernos eran efímeros y siempre dependían de espadones como como Espartero, O’Donnell o Narváez. Los partidos políticos eran débiles y proliferaron los pronunciamientos militares. La revolución de 1868 que desterró a Isabel II, marcó el inicio de un sexenio de gran agitación en el que se encadenaron un Gobierno provisional, el reinado de Amadeo de Saboya y la primera República. Al concluir el sexenio con un nuevo golpe de Estado sus inspiradores pensaron que para estabilizar al país y permitir que se modernizase la mejor idea era adoptar un modelo parecido al británico en el que dos grandes partidos se turnasen en el poder de forma ordenada. Aunque el sistema electoral estaba lleno de defectos, les pareció suficiente para consolidar en el trono a Alfonso XII, hijo de Isabel II. La Restauración buscaba modernizar las instituciones, culminar la industrialización y fortalecer la economía. Se reorganizó la deuda pública, se consolidó la peseta como moneda oficial y se expandió la red ferroviaria. La industrialización avanzó en Cataluña y el País Vasco, pero siempre protegida por aranceles. El sector agrario, que seguía siendo predominante, era muy ineficiente y sus problemas apenas se abordaron. Lo que si se hizo fue aprobar leyes laborales, como la prohibición del trabajo infantil para menores de 10 años y el descanso dominical en 1904. La educación había mejorado con la Ley Moyano de 1857, pero el analfabetismo seguía siendo demasiado alto (un 50% en 1900). La incapacidad del país para generar suficiente riqueza limitaba mucho las reformas. El imperio ultramarino, reducido a Cuba, Puerto Rico, Filipinas y algunos territorios del Pacífico, se perdió tras la derrota frente a Estados Unidos en 1898, lo que provocó la crisis del 98, un golpe para el sistema del que se recuperó. Con Alfonso XIII la monarquía fue perdiendo prestigio paulatinamente debido a su constante intervencionismo político y al apoyo que dio a empresas ruinosas como la del protectorado de Marruecos, origen de desastres como el de Annual en 1921. La conflictividad social se incrementó impulsada por el movimiento obrero, con el anarquismo y el socialismo ganando cada vez más tracción entre los obreros. La neutralidad en la Primera Guerra Mundial trajo beneficios económicos, pero también inflación, lo que desencadenó la crisis de 1917, con huelgas, insubordinación militar y tensiones parlamentarias. Ese año el sistema se desestabilizó y dejó de funcionar tal y como lo habían concebido décadas antes. El golpe de Estado de Miguel Primo de Rivera en 1923, apoyado por la corona dio paso a una breve dictadura que quiso ganarse apoyo popular promoviendo el orden público y mediante obras públicas, reformas educativas y el fin de la Guerra de Marruecos, pero no resolvió los problemas estructurales como la falta crónica de capital. La depresión de 1929 agravó la situación, el desempleo aumentó y con ello la conflictividad social. Primo de Rivera renunció en 1930, y el breve gobierno de Dámaso Berenguer conocido como la “dictablanda" no consiguió devolver al país al estado previo al golpe de Primo de Rivera. En las elecciones municipales de 1931 los republicanos se impusieron en las ciudades, y eso se interpretó como un rechazo a la monarquía. Alfonso XIII, sin apoyos, se exilió, pero sin abdicar. De este modo tan improvisado llegó la segunda República que fue derribada a la vuelta de cinco años por una sublevación militar. Alfonso XIII, exiliado, nunca llegó a entender qué le hizo caer y mantuvo la ilusión del regreso hasta la guerra civil cuando, tras manifestar su apoyo a Franco, se enteró que había sido expulsado de la historia. En El ContraSello: 0:00 Introducción 4:44 ¿Por qué cayó Alfonso XIII? 1:20:28 Túneles de Metro 1:26:58 El siglo XVII en España Bibliografía: - "Alfonso XIII, el rey polémico" de Javier Tusell - https://amzn.to/3ZI9Jj5 - "Alfonso XIII y la crisis de la Restauración" de Carlos Seco Serrano - https://amzn.to/3SZERH4 - "El rey patriota" de Javier Moreno Luzón - https://amzn.to/3HursEm - "Alfonso XIII" de María Teresa Puga - https://amzn.to/4kH2akX #FernandoDiazVillanueva #alfonsoXIII #restauracion Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

The golden age of American comics spanned from the 1930's to the 1950's. Superheroes like Batman, Captain America, and Superman captivated audiences in the US - and in a small island-country only 90 miles off the coast of Florida. Cuba embraced American comics from the very beginning. And artists eventually created their own uniquely Cuban superheroes. Geoffroy de Laforcade charts the rich history of Cuban comics and shares his favorite comic book artists in Cuba today. Later in the show: Sara Reed looks at domestic advice in popular Cuban magazines before and after the 1959 revolution. She says the role of women within the family underwent big changes as Cuba became communist state. Plus: Nestled in the Cuban countryside is a community called La Picadora. It draws tourists from all over the world to learn about sustainable farming. Krystyn Moon says their sustainability practices were born out of economic crisis.

-Protestan cubanos en el Oriente de la isla tras extensas jornadas sin agua ni electricidad. -Denuncia esposa de preso político Félix Navarro desinformación sobre su esposo enfermo en prisión. -Ordena jueza federal reanudar trámites para migrantes beneficiarios de programas temporales.

¡Queremos corriente!, exigían los pobladores de Santa Rita, Granma. La crisis con la generación eléctrica se agudiza, por lo general la afectación supera a la hora pico los 1500 MW, es decir media Cuba está a oscuras en ese periodo de tiempo.

Desde Cienfuegos cubano reacciona al aumento de establecimientos que venden productos en dólares en la isla.

-Llegan nuevas promesas en medio de los apagones. En el Podcast “Desde la Presidencia” se dijo que, 'la cosa estará mucho mejor' en julio. -Santa Rita en la calle: tras 24 horas sin corriente muchos se tiraron a la calle a pedir agua y corriente.

️ New Episode of Black Talk Radio News: "UnitedHealth Lawsuit Exposes the Cruelty of For-Profit Healthcare" Hosted by Scotty Reid | Black Talk Media Project In this episode, Scotty Reid breaks down the latest class action lawsuit filed by investors against UnitedHealth Group—the largest health insurer in the U.S.—and exposes the deeper issue that corporate media won't touch: the devastating harm of America's for-profit healthcare system. As investors cry over lost billions, millions of Americans suffer without adequate care. Scotty compares this capitalist healthcare nightmare with more humane, publicly funded models in countries like Cuba and China—where health is treated as a human right, not a business opportunity. This episode is a wake-up call and a call to action. Tune in for truth, context, and solutions rarely heard in mainstream media. ️ Real Talk. Real Issues. Real Solutions. Support independent Black media: BlackTalkRadioNetwork.com Listen, comment, and share! #BlackTalkRadio #UnitedHealth #ForProfitHealthcare #HealthcareJustice #CapitalismKills #ScottyReid #BlackMediaMatters #MedicareForAll #HealthIsAHumanRight #CubaHealthcare #ChinaHealthcare #PublicHealth #BlackPodcasts #HealthcareReform #ClassActionLawsuit #UnitedHealthGroup #PeopleOverProfits Your help keeps us producing independent Black media. Please consider donating to support our work! You can send donations via Cash App: $BTMProject, PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=6RQCWRMAG3AG2 I appreciate your support!

Le Bénin a pour ambition de développer une importante offre muséale. Plusieurs sites sont actuellement en construction comme le Musée de l'épopée des Amazones et des rois du Danhomè à Abomey ou celui de la mémoire et de l'esclavage à Ouidah. Autre lieu très attendu à Porto-Novo cette fois : le Musée International du Vodun. Cet écrin qui entend notamment déconstruire les stéréotypes négatifs propagés sur la culture vodun, doit sortir de terre d'ici à la fin de l'année. Notre reporter, Pierre Firtion, a pu récemment visiter le chantier en compagnie d'Alain Godonou, chargé de mission aux Patrimoines et aux Musées auprès du président Talon. De notre envoyé spécial à Porto-NovoÀ l'entrée de Porto-Novo, juste après le pont, d'étranges bâtiments en forme d'alvéole se dressent au milieu des grues. Petit à petit, les contours du musée international du Vodun commencent à se dessiner. Ce lieu avec ses formes originales a été imaginé par le cabinet d'architecte ivoirien Koffi & Diabaté. « Ça rappelle beaucoup de choses, ça rappelle cet indice de calebasses, un élément important en culture Vodun de façon large. On met aussi en avant l'architecture Batammariba, que l'on appelle vulgairement "tata somba" », explique Alain Godonou, le chargé de mission aux Patrimoines et aux Musées du président béninois. Ce dernier fait référence à ces habitats traditionnels du nord-ouest du Bénin. Ces bâtiments et au-delà, ce lieu unique abriteront notamment plusieurs salles d'expositions où seront présentés non seulement des pièces de la collection nationale béninoise, mais également des objets venus d'ailleurs.« Ici et là, nous sommes en discussion avec des partenaires. Parfois, les discussions sont conclues pour avoir des objets significatifs de la culture Vodun, notamment de la culture Vodun venant hors du continent », raconte-t-il. Des pièces venant notamment du Brésil, de Cuba, des États-Unis seront ainsi exposées ici avec pour objectif de montrer le Vodun dans toutes ses composantes. Pour Alain Godonou, « l'objectif étant d'arriver à dépouiller le Vodun des idées négatives qui lui sont prêtées. Et que le public découvre que le Vodun est tout à fait respectable ». En ce mois de mai, le chantier bat son plein. Ce jour-là, des ouvriers posent de grandes plaques de terre ocre sur l'un des bâtiments, d'autres travaillent sur les fondations de la future déambulation entre les différentes espaces.« Il y a une circulation qui va se faire. Ce sera protégé, on construira une canopée. Là, les ouvriers sont en train de faire les soubassements des éléments de la canopée, pour que la promenade à l'intérieur du musée soit protégée », décrit Alain Godonou.Outre la construction de cette canopée, il reste encore beaucoup à faire pour emménager les 16 000 m² du site. Le calendrier pourra-t-il être tenu ? Alain Godonou se veut confiant, puisque, comme il dit, « les gros travaux sont finis. Les travaux de finition ont commencé. La muséologie, la muséographie avancent très bien. On n'est jamais à l'abri d'une surprise, mais je crois fermement que d'ici à la fin de l'année 2025, il pourra ouvrir ». Le musée doit être inauguré en même temps que la statue du roi Toffa 1er, qui trône sur la place située devant l'entrée du musée. Une statue, qui est elle déjà terminée. 

This week on Motherish, we're joined by Jenisbel Acevedo—author of "A Raft of Dreams," content creator, philanthropist, and proud mother of two boys. At just nine years old, Jenisbel risked everything to cross the sea from Cuba to the United States, a journey she beautifully documents in her book. Today, she's turning that life-changing experience into a legacy of purpose through her foundation, her return to medicine, and most importantly, in how she's raising the next generation. In this inspiring conversation, we talk about motherhood, identity, and what it means to raise children rooted in strength, love, and the stories that shaped us.

VIDEO - https://youtu.be/aGEGmZomozk Un recorrido por la historia de Cuba, desde sus raíces hasta la crisis del socialismo, a través de un ingrediente tan sencillo como la manteca.Descubre cómo un animal tan humilde como el cerdo se convirtió en un símbolo de identidad cultural, uniendo tradiciones cubanas y norteamericanas. Desde las fiestas con lechón asado en Miami hasta la figura legendaria de Chano Pozo y su icónico tema "Manteca", exploraremos la rica mezcla de ritmos y sabores que han definido la música y la gastronomía cubana.Pero hay más. Te invito a conocer el lado más amargo de la manteca: su escasez en la Cuba de Castro. A través de testimonios y datos históricos, entenderemos cómo la falta de este simple ingrediente se convirtió en una metáfora del fracaso del socialismo y el sufrimiento del pueblo cubano.Este video es un viaje a través del tiempo y los sentidos, que te hará reflexionar sobre la compleja relación entre cultura, política y economía.**** Para más videos VISITA - www.ErnestoMiami.com

-Mauricio de Miranda Parrondo en conferencia de LASA: ¿Hacia dónde va la economía y la sociedad cubanas? -Crisis alimentaria en Cuba: la producción de la Empresa Cárnica en Sancti Spíritus cae un 80% en cinco años -Llega a La Habana el gigantesco carguero 'OK' para llevarse una 'patana' turca

Se ha hecho viral en las redes el caso de tres “podcasters” españoles amenazados por el régimen castrista luego de difundir sus vivencias en Cuba. Una práctica habitual en la Isla cuyas autoridades no toleran la libertad de expresión e información.

Send us a textIn this episode of Art and Processes, host Emeka Okereke sits down with renowned Cuban contemporary artist Alexandre Arrechea. Born in Trinidad de Cuba—a UNESCO World Heritage Site steeped in colonial history—Arrechea's work explores themes of power, surveillance, architecture, and public engagement. From his early days painting trucks for his uncle to co-founding the influential collective Los Carpinteros, and later forging a distinguished solo career, Arrechea's journey is a testament to the transformative power of art.The conversation spans his upbringing in Cuba, the robust educational system that shaped his worldview, and how his multidisciplinary practice—encompassing sculpture, installation, video, painting, and performance—continually challenges conventional notions of form and function. Arrechea also shares insights into collaborations with institutions such as the Birmingham Royal Ballet, and discusses monumental public works like No Limits on Park Avenue, New York, and the Hexagon Garden created for Balmain. He further reflects on earlier works such as White Corner (2006) and The Garden of Mistrust (2006), unpacking how they exemplify his approach to context-specific art-making.Employing the emotive lure of anecdotes, Arrechea takes us down memory lane, weaving an intertwining arc of a life of creative explorations that began as early as the age of 11 and continues to this day—a life that has come to mean, for him, a learning curve that never stops, driven by an ever-burning urge to expand language and correlate contexts across places and people. In one of his most striking interventions, he asked: “How can we turn straight lines into curved lines?” This question signals the subtle yet consistent quality of malleability that undergirds much of his artistic proposals. It is his way of bringing sensitivity, play, and humanness into the often heavy-handed world of sharp edges, fixed forms, and solid surfaces—hallmarks of structural integrity.Thus, listeners are invited into the nuanced thinking behind his practice—how it bridges personal and collective narratives, navigates sociopolitical tension, and partakes in the synthesis of the “I” and the “we,” the subjective and the collective—while positioning art as a tool for healing, dialogue, connection, and meaning-making. Key Topics Discussed:Early Influences: Growing up in Trinidad de Cuba, the impact of colonial architecture, and the familial environment that nurtured his artistic curiosity.Artistic Education: The rigorous Cuban art school system, mentorship under René Francisco, and the formative years of his collective, Los Carpinteros.Public Art & Architecture: The philosophies underpinning works like No Limits (Park Avenue) and Orange Functional (a basketball hoop tree), which invite public interaction and subvert structural hegemony.Collaborations: Designing sets for Black Sabbath: The Ballet and fusing rock culture with classical dance.Decolonizing Practice: How Arrechea's work reconciles contradiction, integrates the “I” and the “we,” and fosters cross-cultural dialogue.Art as Healing: The role of art in restorinSupport the showHi, amazing listeners! Emeka Okereke here. I am the founder and host of this show. If you've enjoyed the stories, insights, and creativity we bring to this podcast series, I invite you to join my Patreon community at patreon.com/EmekaOkereke.

What if everything you've been told about socialism is a lie—and the people who promote it have never actually lived through it? Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS In this eye-opening episode of The Brian Nichols Show, we sit down with Cuban-born dissident Gaby Blanco to uncover what life is really like under socialism and communism—not in theory, but in cold, brutal reality. Forget the utopian promises of “free” education and healthcare. Gaby shares the raw truth about growing up in Cuba, a place where religion was banned, bicycles replaced cars, and families were split for decades just to escape the regime. We dive deep into her powerful argument for why the West, especially the United States, must rethink how it deals with Latin American dictatorships. Gaby makes a bold case for using tariffs and sanctions—not as economic warfare, but as moral tools to cut off the lifelines propping up these oppressive governments. And she doesn't flinch from addressing the tough question: can you fight socialism without becoming authoritarian yourself? But this isn't just a geopolitical lecture—it's a personal story of survival, resistance, and hope. Gaby breaks down the lies Western progressives are buying into and challenges Americans to wake up before it's too late. Her story is a warning shot to every freedom-loving citizen: you don't know how good you have it—until it's gone. Stick around as Brian and Gaby explore how U.S. foreign policy has often enabled the very regimes we claim to oppose, and what can be done to break the cycle. If you care about liberty, truth, and the future of the Western Hemisphere, this is a conversation you can't afford to skip. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being!

"The Black Path of Fear" is a thrilling radio adaptation of Cornell Woolrich's novel of the same name, broadcast as part of the Suspense series on August 31, 1944, starring Brian Donlevy. Plot Overview:Bill Scott, a chauffeur, and Eve Roman, his gangster boss's wife, flee to Havana, Cuba, in hopes of escaping the wrath of Eddie Roman. However, their escape is short-lived as Eddie pursues them and Eve is murdered shortly after their arrival. Scott is then framed for Eve's murder and must desperately navigate the unfamiliar and perilous streets of Havana to clear his name and find the real killer. Key Details:Starring: Brian Donlevy as Bill Scott.Adaptation: Adapted for radio by Robert Tallman.Production: Produced and directed by William Spier.Cast: Also featured Lurene Tuttle, Hans Conried, Wally Maher, and John McIntire.Themes: Suspense, psychological thrills, and noir elements.Cornell Woolrich: The story is a classic example of Woolrich's suspenseful style, with themes of paranoia, isolation, and doomed love.Later Adaptations: The story was also adapted for television and film, including the 1946 film noir "The Chase".Another Radio Adaptation: Suspense aired a second version of the story on March 7, 1946, starring Cary Grant.suspense, murder, Havana, investigation, drama, noir, storytelling, mystery, crime, emotions

El número de nacimientos en 2024 fue el menor de los últimos 65 años en Cuba. El índice de reemplazo generacional no se alcanza y la población desciende oficialmente a 9 millones 700 mil y según estudios independientes a poco mas de 8 millones de habitantes.

-Economistas cubanos hablan de 'anquilosamiento' deliberado de la planificación de la economía centralizada y de la 'haitianización' de Cuba. -"Su vida corre peligro": Empeora la salud del preso político Félix Navarro

En este episodio, nos enfrentamos a una pregunta urgente: ¿ha perdido la iglesia su enfoque en la misión que Dios le ha encomendado? A través de una conversación profunda con el pastor Karel Lescailles en La Habana, exploramos el llamado bíblico a las misiones, el rol de la iglesia en la extensión del reino de Dios y el peligro de una fe desenfocada. Descubrimos por qué toda comunidad de creyentes —no solo los “especialistas”— está invitada por Dios a participar con urgencia en su plan redentor global.   ----more----   Título del episodio: El llamado que no podemos ignorar Episodio: 1882 Serie: Cuba a las naciones Fecha de publicación: lunes 26 de mayo del 2025 Versículos: Hechos 1:8, 1 Pedro 2:9, Filipenses 2   Temas Principales: Preparación del pueblo cubano: Dios ha preparado al pueblo cubano a lo largo de su historia para ser una bendición y llevar el evangelio a las naciones. Importancia de las misiones: La misión de la iglesia es esencial para la extensión del reino de Dios, tanto a nivel local como global. Definición de misión: La misión bíblica es el llamado de Dios para extender su reino, no solo en otros países, sino también en el contexto local. Responsabilidad de la iglesia: Todos los cristianos, no solo los especialistas en misiones, están llamados a cumplir con la misión de Dios. Urgencia de la misión: Hay un sentido de urgencia en compartir el evangelio, ya que muchas personas están muriendo sin conocer a Cristo. Rol de las agencias misioneras: Las agencias misioneras existen para motivar y capacitar a la iglesia en el cumplimiento de la gran comisión, pero no deben sustituir el papel de la iglesia local. Falta de visión en las iglesias: Muchas iglesias carecen de una visión misionera clara, lo que afecta su efectividad en la realización de misiones. Enfoque en la enseñanza bíblica: Es crucial enseñar a la iglesia sobre la base bíblica de la misión y la importancia de la evangelización. Sacrificio en la labor misionera: La labor misionera es sacrificial, siguiendo el ejemplo de Jesucristo, quien se humilló para servir. Obediencia a la misión: La obediencia a la gran comisión es fundamental para glorificar a Dios y cumplir con su propósito redentor. Compromiso de la iglesia: Iglesias saludables son aquellas que están comprometidas con la gran comisión y enfocadas en alcanzar a nuevas personas para Cristo.   Información de Contacto: Sitio web: www.elfaroderedencion.org Redes sociales de El Faro de Redención: Facebook, Instagram y Twitter: @faroderedencion  Correo electrónico de contacto: ministerio@elfaroderedencion.org WhatsApp: +1 (909) 237-8762   Este podcast se sostiene gracias a donaciones y oraciones de los oyentes. Puedes contribuir al ministerio a través de la página web elfaroderedencion.org/donar   Tags: misiones; evangelio; iglesia; Cuba; pastor; Gran Comisión; misioneros; extensión del reino; discipulado; llamado de Dios; agencia misionera; fe cristiana; comunidad cristiana; urgencia misionera

Send us a textNearly 40 minutes of a 2 hour episode only in Dishing Drama Dana patreon (link below) The Patreon's request my takes and I deliver them on Taylor Swift's dad and why I think he defo didn't call Baldoni's attorney. Justin Beiber shouldn't have cuddled up SZA on stage at his surprise performance, and I tell you why and what I think is wrong with him and Hailey that I learned. We cover Diddy this week with a focus on his Gigilos. I share the detailed story of murdering Gigilo Reality star Ash's Grizzly murder. Kid Cudi and the assistant's kidnapping and the molotov cocktail. Cassie's best friend's story again told by her and repeated in court. Cassie's mother's money etc. RHOBH Erika Jayne dating Jesse Solomon makes me want to do a dive on why she would want to hook up with him, so I do. His red flags that appeal to her. Erika's caught in a lie about her publicist Jack. Erika allegedly getting her sugar Daddy to pay her from a fraudulently exaggerated PPP Loan and shared account in Florida. More weird shit about RHONJ Alumni Teresa Giudice's beloved Luis Ruelas mortgage loan. Other odd observations of Luis Ruelas's best friend and co founder in DMS, Joe Marinucci's wedding. The tea on Teresa's assistant continues. Why Delores Catania is a good fit for RHO Rhode Island that you might not know! Kim Kardashian's shocking stunt at Court. Guilty verdict for the grand pa robbers and more annoying things to do with Jeff Bezos fiance and Kim Kardashian's friend Lauren Sanchez. Also she graduates...finally. Vanderpump Villa "Best of" moments Ep 5-11 and how it all ties to gossip in the headlines that you may not know. Scheana Shay's friend Marciano slept with not just one Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, but two and they both were married, full story as the scandal continues to grow. I get some tea about Demi Engemann gossip. Caroline Stanbury talks about how she is making money post RHO Dubaii "pause", I share the best parts for you to consider and I tell you what I think. We finally find out what happened to Jimmy Hoffa's body and I tell you the story of why you should care even if you are young, and how it ties back to the JFK assassination and the CIA theories to do with Cuba. Dana's summer trip and a personal update. Link is here, join the fun for $6.00 a month. https://www.patreon.com/DishingDramaWithDanaWilkeyTime Codes:0:00 -11:00 Patreon requests on my takes: Taylor Swift's dad defo didn't call Baldoni's attorney. Beiber shouldn't have cuddled up SZA on stage.11:00 - 39:16 Diddy: Focus on his Gigilos, Story of Hooker Ash's Grizzly murder, Kid Cudi the assistant's kidnapping and the molotov cocktail. Cassie's best friends story again told by her and repeated in court. Cassie's mother's money. Court highlights May 20-23 2025.39:16 Alcholism fall out on The Valley.Support the showDana is on Cameo!Follow Dana: @Wilkey_Dana$25,000 Song - Apple Music$25,000 Song - SpotifyTo support the show and listen to full episodes, become a member on PatreonTo learn more about sponsorships, email DDDWpodcast@gmail.comDana's YouTube Channel

Join us LIVE tonight for another Banger of a show! All kinds of good stuff planned including, but not limited to, audio analysis of some Garrison tapes, 544 Camp St., more Anti-Casto Cuban shananigans, more Martin news, Syvia Odio, and Father McChann.Become a Channel Member - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGGeqs_2dgfnKfm4L2zydTg/joinSilk City Hot Sauce - https://silkcityhotsauce.com Use code GUNMAN at checkout for 20% off entire order!Merch Store - https://the-lone-gunman-podcast.myspreadshop.com/Music By - Lee Harold OswaldA Loose Moose ProductionBBB&JOEBBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lone-gunman-podcast-jfk-assassination--1181353/support.

Fancy taking on the Baja Divide? A bikepacking tour around Cuba or perhaps a ride along the Camino de Santiago? Well then you'll enjoy this chat with guest May Tettero, who has discovered how energising the world of off-road bikepacking can be.  We discuss May's journey from moving to Canada at age 13 and losing her cycling freedom, to finding it again decades later.  May shares what her first bikepacking experiences touring through Cuba were like, how she chose to bikepack the Camino de Santiago to process grief, and how she has come to tackling challenging routes like the Baja Divide. We also speak about overcoming ageism in bike packing, the therapeutic benefits of cycling, and how it's helped her to embrace the highs and lows of life.May has previously shared one day of her trip before for a mini episode of the podcast and you can listen to it here: Support the showBuy me a coffee and help support the show!Follow us on Social Media!Instagram - @SeekTravelRideWebsite: Seek Travel RideFacebook - Seek Travel Ride Sign up to the Seek Travel Ride Newsletter Leave me a voicemail message Seek Travel Ride Music Playlist available now on both Spotify or Apple Music Thank you to RedShift Sports for supporting the show! - Check them out here

ORIGINALLY RELEASED Apr 4, 2024 Musa Springer, Erica Caines, & Onyesonwu Chatoyer from Hood Communist join Breht O'Shea to discuss their participation in The Second International Meeting of Theoretical Publications of Left Parties and Movements in Havana, Cuba before discussing the history and current events playing out in Haiti. Together they converse about their time in Cuba, the various speeches they gave at the event, the ongoing embargo and its impacts, recent protests in Cuba, internationalism, the Zone of Peace campaign by the Black Alliance for Peace, US imperialism, the history of colonialism in Haiti, current events in Haiti, how Haiti is portrayed by Western corporate media, and much more! Links: Hood Communist Blog Venceremos Brigade All-African People's Revolutionary Party (Florida) Liberation Through Reading Black Alliance for Peace (ATL) Join BAP Groundings Podcast ---------------------------------------------------- Support Rev Left and get access to bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/revleftradio Make a one-time donation to Rev Left at BuyMeACoffee.com/revleftradio Follow, Subscribe, & Learn more about Rev Left Radio HERE Outro Beat Prod. by flip da hood

Joseph Rosendo is a travel and TV legend who has amassed countless accolades and awards during his career including Emmy's and France's Medal d'Or du Tourisme. He tells Brent about visiting Cuba and exploring his family's heritage on the island. Joseph also talks about his love of Taiwan and seeing amazing wildlife in Tanzania. Plus, delicious ropa vieja and tostones. [Ep 338] Show Notes: Destination Eat Drink foodie travel guides Joseph Rosendo's website

In Transformismo, M. Myrta Leslie Santana draws on years of embedded research within Cuban trans/queer communities to analyze how transformistas, or drag performers, understand their roles in the social transformation of the island. Once banned and censored in Cuba, transformismo, or drag performance, is now state-sponsored events. Transformismo suggests that these performances are making critical interventions in Cuban trans/queer life and politics and in doing so, the volume offers critical insight into how Cuba's postsocialist reform has exacerbated racial, sexual, and economic inequalities. Leslie Santana argues that mainstream trans/queer nightlife in Cuba is entangled with the island's tourism economy, which has shaped the aesthetics and social makeup of transformismo in coastal Havana, which largely caters to foreigners. Leslie Santana considers how Black lesbian and transgender transformistas are expanding understandings of sexual selfhood and politics on the island, particularly questioning the ways that Black women's creativity is prominently featured in the aesthetics of tourism and trans/queer nightlife, while Black women themselves are denied social and material capital. M. Myrta Leslie Santana is Assistant Professor of Music at the University of California San Diego. Katie Coldiron is the Outreach Program Manager for the Digital Library of the Caribbean (dLOC) and PhD student in History at Florida International University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

The JFK Assassination: Conspiracy, Cover-Up, and the Truth Episode Description On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. Officially, Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone—but decades of inconsistencies, missing evidence, and classified documents suggest something much darker may have happened. In this episode, we break down the official narrative, explore the leading conspiracy theories, and look at newly declassified files that might finally shine a light on what really happened that day in Dealey Plaza. Episode Breakdown

Hoy en Me lo dijo Adela, platicamos con Antonio Nieto, reportero de investigación y columnista en Siente letras, para darnos detalles del ataque en contra de Ximena Guzmán y José Muñoz, colaboradores del la Jefa de Gobierno de la ciudad de México de la Ciudad de México, Clara Brugada. Vía telefónica conversamos con Nayeli Roldán, periodista de Animal Político, para hablarnos de los medicamentos que AMLO mandó a Cuba y llegaron caducos. En el foro nos acompaña Alex Rubí. Hoy nos acompaña Gustavo Prado en su sección, Trapos Trendo. Como siempre, el jovencito Juan Carlos Diaz Murrieta.

Dímelo corrillo, esta semana tenemos con nosotros a la cantautora cubana, Jenny Sotolongo. Ella como cantante ha experimentado varios estilos musicales, desde el Song Cubano, la salsa y los boleros. No dejamos fuera su más reciente single 'Mita' el cual es dedicado a su madrina que está en Cuba, entre otros temas más. REDES Jenny Sotolongo ⬇ https://www.instagram.com/jenny_sotolongo?igsh=MXhwZWgwemh2MmN4NQ== Desde La Línea Podcast ⬇ desdelalineapodcast.com

What has gone wrong with the left—and what leftists must do if they want to change politics, ethics, and minds. Leftists have long taught that people in the West must take responsibility for centuries of classism, racism, colonialism, patriarchy, and other gross injustices. Of course, right-wingers constantly ridicule this claim for its “wokeness.”  In Coming Clean: The Rise of Critical Theory and the Future of the Left ( MIT Press, 2025), Eric Heinze rejects the idea that we should be less woke. In fact, we need more wokeness, but of a new kind. Yes, we must teach about these bleak pasts, but we must also educate the public about the left's own support for regimes that damaged and destroyed millions of lives for over a century—Stalin in the Soviet Union, Mao Zedong in China, Pol Pot in Cambodia, or the Kim dynasty in North Korea. Criticisms of Western wrongdoing are certainly important, yet Heinze explains that leftists have rarely engaged in the kinds of open and public self-scrutiny that they demand from others. Citing examples as different as the Ukraine war, LGBTQ+ people in Cuba, the concept of “hatred,” and the problem of leftwing antisemitism, Heinze explains why and how the left must change its memory politics if it is to claim any ethical high ground. Eric Heinze is Professor of Law and Humanities at Queen Mary University of London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

We discuss General Cigars losing the Cohiba trademark in the US to Cuba. The Cigar Authority is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH

From Cuba to Cedarville: David Molina's Journey of Faith and FreedomDavid Molina walks the campus of Cedarville University with a sense of wonder and gratitude. As a freshman majoring in nursing, his path here wasn't just unlikely — it was miraculous. Born and raised in Cuba, one of the world's last remaining Communist nations, David never imagined he'd one day study in a place where professors speak freely about Jesus Christ.But that's exactly where God led him.David and his brother, Pablo, now hold the unique distinction of being the first Cuban-born students at Cedarville. Their arrival in Ohio is a testimony to God's providence and the remarkable journey of a family who followed Him at every turn — no matter the cost.Hear more about this family's amazing journey on the Cedarville Stories podcast.David's parents first encountered the Gospel through a missionary who was never supposed to be in Cuba. That encounter sparked a spiritual revolution in their hearts — one that would lead both to years of threats and government pressure but also to bold church planting and missionary work in Cuba, then Ecuador, and ultimately in the United States.After years of faith-filled perseverance, a surprise visa opportunity opened a door they never expected. The same missionary who first shared the Gospel with David's parents — now planting Hispanic churches in Ohio — sponsored their move to the U.S.It's a story only God could have written.At Cedarville, David is thriving in a Christ-centered environment that has ignited his love for learning like never before. More than academics, he treasures the freedom to speak openly about his faith and to worship without fear. He knows the cost of that freedom all too well.With a heart stirred by gratitude and a passion for service, David is preparing for a life in medical missions, possibly returning to Cuba one day to care for the physical and spiritual needs of his people. In the meantime, he's active in Columbus, helping his family reach the local Hispanic community for Christ. He's also rallying other Spanish-speaking Cedarville students to join in that mission.David Molina's story is not just one of escape — it's one of calling. From Communist Cuba to the classrooms of Cedarville, he is walking proof that when God leads, even the most unlikely journey becomes a road to purpose and freedom.https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0c52c37https://youtu.be/vX5CnIh2c7g

It's no secret that massive change is needed to restore our planet's vital ecosystems. Permaculture offers practices to restore local environments by focusing on creating sustainable agricultural systems that mimic patterns found in nature. But how might permaculture initiatives go beyond agriculture to transform some of our largest-scale problems, such as social cohesion, climate stabilization, and even human migration? In this conversation, Nate sits down with permaculture educator Andrew Millison to discuss the Great Green Wall project, a massive ecological initiative aimed at combating desertification in the Sahel region of Africa. They explore the causes of the Sahara Desert's expansion, the simple but impactful permaculture techniques being employed to restore land, and the significant ecological and nutritional benefits resulting from these efforts. This conversation highlights the collaboration between local communities and global organizations, emphasizing permaculture's potential to transform lives and ecosystems around the world.  How can innovative permaculture techniques aid in helping our most complex ecological challenges? In what ways have land restoration projects reduced conflict between people in resource scarce areas? Furthermore, what kinds of  responses – both grassroots and top-down – are needed to implement these practices on a large scale?   About Andrew Millison: Andrew Millison is an innovative educator, storyteller and designer. He founded the Permaculture Design education program at Oregon State University (OSU) in 2009. At OSU Andrew serves as an Education Director and Senior Instructor who offers over 25 years of experience, and a playful approach to regenerative design. Andrew is also a documentary videographer who travels the world documenting epic permaculture projects in places such as India, Egypt, Mexico, Cuba, and throughout the US. You can view his videos and series on his YouTube channel.   Show Notes and More Watch this video episode on YouTube   Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our Animated Movie.   ---   Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future Join our Substack newsletter Join our Discord channel and connect with other listeners

Mickey Bergman is a two time nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize, a fringe diplomat, CEO of Global Reach, a best selling Author, regular contributor to the NY Times, the Washington Post, Huff Post, The Boston Globe and numerous other well known publications. He is a gentleman, an outlier and an influencing force in some of the most well known hostage negotiations which you will hear about today. Mickey Bergman is the CEO of Global Reach, a non-governmental, non-profit organization that negotiates the release of political prisoners and hostages around the world. With over 18 years in various aspects of strategic diplomacy, Mickey coined the term Fringe Diplomacy to describe the new field he is forging, an innovative discipline exploring the space in international relations just beyond the boundaries of States and Governments' capacity and authority. He manages relationships and private diplomacy efforts in North Korea, Cuba, Myanmar, Russia, Iran, Gaza, Venezuela and Africa. Nominated twice for the Nobel Peace Prize (2019 & 2023) alongside former Governor Bill Richardson; Mickey has led his teams at Global Reach and the Richardson Center to facilitate the release of more political prisoners than any other organization. Prior to his work with Global Reach, Mickey was Vice President and Executive Director of the Richardson Center for Global Engagement; Executive Director of the Global Alliances Program at the Aspen Institute; is a professor at Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, where he teaches about emotional intelligence in international relations, and was consultant to the Clinton Global Initiative. Mickey's book, IN THE SHADOWS; True Stories of High-Stakes Negotiations to Free Americans Captured Abroad, came out in June 2024. He has also published numerous articles and opinion pieces in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, Foreign Policy Online, and HuffPost.He was recently honored with the 2023 James W. Foley Legacy Foundation American Hostage Freedom Award and serves on the Center for Strategic and International Studies Commission on Hostage Taking and Wrongful Detention. Mickey is a native of Tel Aviv and former combat officer in the Israel Defense Forces. He holds a master's degree in foreign service from Georgetown University.To know more about Mickey visit his socials:Instagram: @Mickey.BergmanX: @mickeybergman

En este episodio meditamos en el Salmo 5 y nos hacemos una pregunta que tal vez no muchos nos atrevemos a hacer: ¿Cómo pueden pecadores como nosotros pedir la justicia de Dios sin temor a su justo juicio sobre nuestras propias vidas? Junto a nosotros están Enerelis y Ariel desde Cuba.

In this special episode recorded live at Cuba Nostalgia in Miami, the Stay Tranquilo crew sits down with Orlando Mendez and Vic Garcia to reflect on the powerful stories of their Cuban grandparents—escaping communism, rebuilding from nothing, and laying the foundation for the lives we live today.From life-risking journeys across the ocean to the vibrant family traditions that define Cuban-American culture, this episode honors the grit, soul, and legacy passed down through generations.We talk identity, heritage, music, food, and what it truly means to carry the spirit of Cuba—even if we've never stepped foot on the island.