Podcast appearances and mentions of Fidel Castro

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 41:02

Episode 133 is the second fully dedicated episode covering Fidel Castro and the Cuban Revolution. In this episode, we give an overview of the revolutionary years and chronicle the major events of the Cuban Revolution that took place during the period between the coup by Batista in March 1952 through the fall of the Batista government, marked by his fleeing of the country on New Year's day 1959. The aftermath and repercussions of Batista's coup would give rise and voice to the young Fidel Castro as a revolutionary force in Cuba. It is an extraordinary tale that we tell of Castros early attempts to overthrow the Batista government including the failed Moncada Barracks attack, his trial and imprisonment, his subsequent exile in Mexico and his return to Cuba when he finally overtakes the Batista government in a guerilla campaign that eventually would win the day. Join us over the next several episodes for more detail on the Cuban Revolution and how this small band of radicals would overtake the Batista government . It is here on this island nation where the story eventually converges around the modern Cubans, CIA men and the mafia. All in one place. Join us in this continuing miniseries on Cuban history as we continue to set the stage and explore the forces that were shaping the world in that era of the twentieth century. It's history that immerses us in the Cuban story whose politics, geography, and economic circumstances would all collide and create an epicenter of geopolitical consequences. Consequences that would intersect in a crescendo right at the moment that JFK was coming to the Presidency. Understanding the leadup and history of Cuba is critical to this part of the journey that is JFK the Enduring Secret. Let us know what you like about the podcast or just provide us with comments on the episode via email at podcastjfk@gmail.com or get active in our blog for each episode at www.podcastjfk.com Either way, keep listening, and join us for the whole series of episodes about the fantastic goings on that encompass this part of the JFK story. Now we enter the unknown with evidence that is complex, incomplete and sometimes conflicting. Even as early as 1964, rumors and serious concerns over the lone gunman theory and the evidence that might contravene it, were becoming a major concern for the government and the commission. Conspiracy theories were contrary to the government's stated narrative from the very beginning. Stay tuned as there are many more episodes to come!This series comprehensively explores the major facts, themes, and events leading up to the assassination in Dealey Plaza and the equally gripping stories surrounding the subsequent investigation. We review key elements of the Warren Commission Report , and the role of the CIA and FBI. We explore the possible involvement of the Mafia in the murder and the review of that topic by the government's House Select Committee on Assassinations in the 1970's. We explore the Jim Garrison investigation and the work of other key figures such as Mark Lane and others. Learn more about Lee Harvey Oswald the suspected killer and Jack Ruby the distraught Dallas night club owner with underworld ties and the man that killed Oswald as a national TV audience was watching. Stay with us as we take you through the facts and theories in bite sized discussions that are designed to educate, and inform as well as entertain the audience. This real life story is more fascinating than fiction. No matter whether you are a serious researcher or a casual student, you will enjoy the fact filled narrative and story as we relive one of the most shocking moments in American History. An event that changed the nation and

What Brazil's Left Turn Means for the United States: Marcos Schotgues

EpochTV

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2022 27:41

Marcos Schotgues is the editor-in-chief of Epoch Times Brazil. He's currently producing an investigative documentary series called “Brazil: A Last Stand in the Americas.” The first report, “Red Tide: Latin America's New Left Turn,” highlights incoming Brazilian President Lula da Silva's deep ties to far-left organizations. Along with Fidel Castro, Lula da Silva founded the São Paulo Forum in 1990. Schotgues says this brought together moderate leftists and many of the most radical and dangerous communist groups in South America under one banner. The São Paulo model has also inspired leftist groups globally. So, with Lula da Silva set to take power in January, what are the implications, not just for South America, but for the United States? ⭕️Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

Yvonne Nava Will Make Your Mornings Better!

The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve Harper

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 52:10

Yvonne Nava is an anchor at KVUE in Austin, Texas. Yvonne starts her day bright and early with the Daybreak team. You can catch her behind the desk weekdays from 5 to 7 a.m. and on Midday at 11 a.m. Yvonne has reported and anchored across the country for more than a decade and is so happy to be back in her home state. In her years with KVUE, Yvonne has been recognized numerous times by the Texas Associated Press for her anchoring. Born and raised in Laredo, Yvonne jumped into the business at the age of 18 when she started reporting for Telemundo. While attending the University of Texas at Austin, she graduated with degrees in broadcast journalism and business. During her senior year she was recognized by Hispanic Magazine for being an outstanding role model for Latinas. After graduating from UT, Yvonne got her first anchoring job at KACB in San Angelo, Texas. Her next move took her to KCBD in Lubbock, Texas, where she anchored the weekend evening news, covering everything from deadly tornadoes to the Columbia space shuttle disaster. After less than two years, she was off to Tennessee at WATE in Knoxville, where she helped launch the station's weekend morning newscast. Yvonne's journey through journalism then took her to the beaches of sunny South Florida. In 2005, she joined WPLG in Miami as a breaking news reporter and anchor. She covered everything from Fidel Castro to Hurricane Katrina. After Miami she was off to Connecticut where she anchored their weekday morning newscast and her days consisted of wall-to-wall coverage of massive blizzards instead of tropical storms. In the Nutmeg State, Yvonne was also named one of Hartford's Top 40 Under 40 which is given to people in Connecticut who are positive role models in the community. Her career highlights include traveling to rural Mexico, where she discovered contaminated vegetables were the cause of a Hepatitis A outbreak in East Tennessee. She also reported on the capture of Eric Rudolph, the Olympic Park bomber, in North Carolina. Outside of work, Yvonne enjoys being active in the community. She has volunteered with the American Parkinson's Disease Association, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and their Race for the Cure, the American Red Cross, the Lupus Foundation, the Salvation Army and Meals on Wheels. Yvonne enjoys mentoring young girls with GenAustin because she remembers how impressionable she was as that age. She believes it's important for young girls to know that they control their own destiny, which includes not only their career path, but their overall happiness as well. On the weekends, Yvonne loves to go exploring with all her boys -- her husband, Alex, and her sons. Together they like to go off the beaten path by going on road trips and visiting different museums and restaurants. And now that she is close to family, you can definitely add football tailgates and backyard barbecues to the list! Watch Yvonne every weekday morning and be sure to follow her on Instagram @yvonnefromkvue or on Twitter @YvonneN_KVUE

Guatemala and Cuba #3 - ¡Patria o Muerte!

The Movements: A Podcast History of the Masses

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 228:36 Transcription Available

Fulgencio Batista has fled Cuba and the Cuban Revolutionaries are victorious. As Fidel Castro implements a revolution from above, the Latin American bourgeoisie and Central Intelligence Agency plot a destabilization campaign (modeled after the 1954 coup against Jacobo Arbenz).Guatemalan President Miguel Ydigoras Fuentes invites the CIA to establish anti-communist training camps in Guatemala. In the opening shots of the Guatemalan Civil War, anti-Castro Cubans piloting CIA B-26s bomb rebel soldiers in defense of the coup regime.Recalling his firsthand experience witnessing the CIA coup in Guatemala, Che Guevara takes a leading role in purging the Cuban Army of counter-revolutionaries. As the anti-Commmunist Cubans of Brigade 2506 prepare to invade the Bay of Pigs and roll back the Cuban Revolution, Che and Fidel take measures to ensure that Cuba 1961 will not become Guatemala 1954.Prologue - November 13, 1960Chapter 1: Counter-Revolution in GuatemalaChapter 2: Cuba's Revolution From AboveChapter 3: Defending the Cuban RevolutionChapter 4: Yanqui TerrorChapter 5: The Bay of Pigsroyalty free music by Giorgio Di Campofreesoundmusic.euyoutube.com/freesoundmusicSupport the showSupport The Movements on Patreon Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts Google Spotify Stitcher Twitter @movementspod Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/movementspod)

Episode 132 Fidel Castro and the Revolution Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 33:24

Episode 132 is the first fully dedicated episode covering Fidel Castro in what will be a mini series of episodes that covers Castro from his beginning. This current series will take us all the way through his triumphant toppling of the Batista government on January 1, 1959. This first episode chronicles Fidel Castro's background, and his early years at the University of Havana. We explore his greed and avarice as well,chronicling some of his accumulated wealth as a dictator which Forbes estimated to be in excess of 900 million dollars, and estimate calculated quite some time ago. The aftermath and repercussions of Batista's coup would give rise and voice to the young Fidel Castro as a revolutionary force in Cuba. It is here on this island nation where the story eventually converges around the modern Cubans, CIA men and the mafia. All in one place. Join us in this continuing miniseries on Cuban history as we continue to set the stage and explore the forces that were shaping the world in that era of the twentieth century. It's history that immerses us in the Cuban story whose politics, geography, and economic circumstances would all collide and create an epicenter of geopolitical consequences. Consequences that would intersect in a crescendo right at the moment that JFK was coming to the Presidency. Understanding the leadup and history of Cuba is critical to this part of the journey that is JFK the Enduring Secret. Let us know what you like about the podcast or just provide us with comments on the episode via email at podcastjfk@gmail.com or get active in our blog for each episode at www.podcastjfk.com Either way, keep listening, and join us for the whole series of episodes about the fantastic goings on that encompass this part of the JFK story. Now we enter the unknown with evidence that is complex, incomplete and sometimes conflicting. Even as early as 1964, rumors and serious concerns over the lone gunman theory and the evidence that might contravene it, were becoming a major concern for the government and the commission. Conspiracy theories were contrary to the government's stated narrative from the very beginning. Stay tuned as there are many more episodes to come!This series comprehensively explores the major facts, themes, and events leading up to the assassination in Dealey Plaza and the equally gripping stories surrounding the subsequent investigation. We review key elements of the Warren Commission Report , and the role of the CIA and FBI. We explore the possible involvement of the Mafia in the murder and the review of that topic by the government's House Select Committee on Assassinations in the 1970's. We explore the Jim Garrison investigation and the work of other key figures such as Mark Lane and others. Learn more about Lee Harvey Oswald the suspected killer and Jack Ruby the distraught Dallas night club owner with underworld ties and the man that killed Oswald as a national TV audience was watching. Stay with us as we take you through the facts and theories in bite sized discussions that are designed to educate, and inform as well as entertain the audience. This real life story is more fascinating than fiction. No matter whether you are a serious researcher or a casual student, you will enjoy the fact filled narrative and story as we relive one of the most shocking moments in American History. An event that changed the nation and changed the world forever.

#408: Profiling he Murders of Laci Peterson and Conner Peterson | Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 30:47

When you say the name Laci Peterson many of us conjure up the sweet smiling face of a woman, who was eight months pregnant, glowing with excitement for the imminent birth of her son Conner. That image is juxtaposed with the terrible knowledge that before Laci could hold her baby in her arms, she was brutally murdered. Both Laci and Conner's bodies were found in the San Francisco Bay in April 2003. Laci's husband, Scott Peterson was convicted of her and Conner's murder in 2004. But this case is in the news again as Peterson's death sentence has been overturned due to problems with his jury trial. With the penalty phase of Peterson's case being re-examined, his entire conviction is being retried in many circles, with certain people claiming there is new evidence exonerating him. But is there? Join us as we breakdown the facts that matter, starting with Laci's victimology. Laura and Jim will analyze every aspect of the case including Peterson's behavior pre and post the murders.#LaciPeterson #HerNameWasLaciPeterson #ConnerPeterson #HisNameWasConnerPeterson #RealcCrimeProfile #RCP #TrueCrime #Expert #Analysis #Victimology #BehaviorMatters #Doublehomicide *************** SUPPORT OUR OTHER SHOWS ***************CRIME ANALYST PODCAST - You're interested in real crime? Tick You're interested in good storytelling? TickYou want content that's respectful to the victims and honours them TickAnd you want more insight and in-depth analysis about “the who” “the what” “the where” “the when” “the how” and “the why”? TickAnd you want to know how you can prevent it? TickCongratulations! You've found your next podcast!Ride shotgun with me, Laura Richards world renowned and award-winning Criminal Behavioural Analyst, former New Scotland Yard every week as we profile behaviour and identify the red flags to prevent murders in slow motion.Come join me in the intelligence cell as we deconstruct and analyse real cases.www.crime-analyst.comKILLER CASTING PODCAST - Join Lisa and her guests, legendary casting director Carla Hool and multi-hyphenate actress/producer/casting director Elaine del Valle as they break down why authenticity in representation on screen is so important — not just to the Latin and Hispanic communities, but to ALL communities. We analyze comedian Bill Maher's now famous rant about “woke” casting and his criticism of actor John Leguizamo daring to voice his opinion on the casting of James Franco as Fidel Castro in the indie film “Alina of Cuba”.www.killercastingpod.com BEST CASE WORST CASEBe sure and check out Jim's podcast Best Case/Worst Case that he does along with former Federal Prosecutor Francey Hakes. Join them as they go behind police lines with unparalleled access to law enforcement officers, looking back at their most memorable cases – for better or for worse. Subscribe now!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-case-worst-case/id1240002929See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 131 JFK 59th Anniversary Episode

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 15:15

A short tribute to our fallen president on the 59th anniversary of his passing.

Episode 130 History of Cuba Return of the Mafia After 1952 Part 1

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 24:05

Episode 130 addresses key events in Cuba that took place immediately in the aftermath of the coup by Batista and mostly just after 1952. We also begin to explore the rise of Fidel Castro to Cuba's center stage and we will make the pivot to a complet history of Castro over the next several episodes beginning in episode 131. The aftermath and repurcussions of Batista's coup would give rise and voice to the young Fidel Castro as a revolutionary force in Cuba. It is here on this island nation where the story eventually converges around the modern Cubans, CIA men and the mafia. All in one place. Join us in this continuing miniseries on Cuban history as we continue to set the stage and explore the forces that were shaping the world in that era of the twentieth century. It's history that immerses us in the Cuban story whose politics, geography, and economic circumstances would all collide and create an epicenter of geopolitical consequences. Consequences that would intersect in a crescendo right at the moment that JFK was coming to the Presidency. Understanding the leadup and history of Cuba is critical to this part of the journey that is JFK the Enduring Secret. Let us know what you like about the podcast or just provide us with comments on the episode via email at podcastjfk@gmail.com or get active in our blog for each episode at www.podcastjfk.com Either way, keep listening, and join us for the whole series of episodes about the fantastic goings on that encompass this part of the JFK story. Now we enter the unknown with evidence that is complex, incomplete and sometimes conflicting. Even as early as 1964, rumors and serious concerns over the lone gunman theory and the evidence that might contravene it, were becoming a major concern for the government and the commission. Conspiracy theories were contrary to the government's stated narrative from the very beginning. Stay tuned as there are many more episodes to come!This series comprehensively explores the major facts, themes, and events leading up to the assassination in Dealey Plaza and the equally gripping stories surrounding the subsequent investigation. We review key elements of the Warren Commission Report , and the role of the CIA and FBI. We explore the possible involvement of the Mafia in the murder and the review of that topic by the government's House Select Committee on Assassinations in the 1970's. We explore the Jim Garrison investigation and the work of other key figures such as Mark Lane and others. Learn more about Lee Harvey Oswald the suspected killer and Jack Ruby the distraught Dallas night club owner with underworld ties and the man that killed Oswald as a national TV audience was watching. Stay with us as we take you through the facts and theories in bite sized discussions that are designed to educate, and inform as well as entertain the audience. This real life story is more fascinating than fiction. No matter whether you are a serious researcher or a casual student, you will enjoy the fact filled narrative and story as we relive one of the most shocking moments in American History. An event that changed the nation and changed the world forever.

Part 1: Adam on the Masked Singer + David Fenton (ACS November 18)

Adam Carolla Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 72:40 Transcription Available

Adam gives a recap of his show at the Hollywood Improv with Dane Cook, Ari Shaffir, Harland Williams, and more where Sir Paul McCartney was in attendance. Chris gives a play-by-play of Adam's ‘Masked Singer' appearance and Gina gives an update on how Bryan is doing. Author and analyst, David Fenton comes in to talk about his new book ‘The Activist's Media Handbook' and tells the story of how he convinced Fidel Castro not to wear his green army fatigues anymore. He gets into how social media algorithms can lead to American tribalism and debates Adam on several topics. PLUGS: Check out David Fenton's ‘The Activist's Media Handbook: Lessons from Fifty Years as a Progressive Agitator' wherever you find books And follow David on Twitter, @DFenton Watch ‘Byron Bowers: Spiritual N***a' streaming now on Hulu Visit ByronBowersLive.com for live dates And follow Byron on Twitter and Instagram, @ByronBowers THANKS FOR SUPPORTING TODAY'S SPONSORS: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp BetterHelp.com/CAROLLA The Jordan Harbinger Show Geico.com GoodRanchers.com/ADAM, Enter code: ADAM

#407: Emanuela Orlandi - The Vatican Girl | Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 49:32

We continue our discussion about the case of Emanuela Orlandi, a 15 year old girl who disappeared near her Vatican City home on June 22, 1983. We also discuss the disappearance of Mirella Gregori, another 15 year old girl who went missing about a month before Emanuela.Jim and Laura analyze the cases and explain what they think happened, questioning the lack of response from the Italian police as well as the Vatican. #EmanuelaOrlandi #MirellaGregori #VacticanGirl #Rome #Italy #VictimsMatter #VaticanCity #Abduction #GirlsMatter #WomenMatter #ExpertAnalysis #TrueCrime #RealCrimeProfile #RCP*************** SUPPORT OUR OTHER SHOWS ***************CRIME ANALYST PODCAST - You're interested in real crime? Tick You're interested in good storytelling? TickYou want content that's respectful to the victims and honours them TickAnd you want more insight and in-depth analysis about “the who” “the what” “the where” “the when” “the how” and “the why”? TickAnd you want to know how you can prevent it? TickCongratulations! You've found your next podcast!Ride shotgun with me, Laura Richards world renowned and award-winning Criminal Behavioural Analyst, former New Scotland Yard every week as we profile behaviour and identify the red flags to prevent murders in slow motion.Come join me in the intelligence cell as we deconstruct and analyse real cases.www.crime-analyst.comKILLER CASTING PODCAST - Join Lisa and her guests, legendary casting director Carla Hool and multi-hyphenate actress/producer/casting director Elaine del Valle as they break down why authenticity in representation on screen is so important — not just to the Latin and Hispanic communities, but to ALL communities. We analyze comedian Bill Maher's now famous rant about “woke” casting and his criticism of actor John Leguizamo daring to voice his opinion on the casting of James Franco as Fidel Castro in the indie film “Alina of Cuba”.www.killercastingpod.com BEST CASE WORST CASEBe sure and check out Jim's podcast Best Case/Worst Case that he does along with former Federal Prosecutor Francey Hakes. Join them as they go behind police lines with unparalleled access to law enforcement officers, looking back at their most memorable cases – for better or for worse. Subscribe now!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-case-worst-case/id1240002929See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 129 History of Cuba The Coup by Batista 1948 to1952

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 50:02

Episode 129 addresses key events in Cuba that took place after the Havana Conference and mostly between 1948 and 1952 and which led up to the coup by Fulgencio Batista in 1952. This area and the coup would lay the seeds for the rise of the young Fidel Castro as a revolutionary force in Cuba. It is here on this island nation where the story eventually converges around the modern Cubans, CIA men and the mafia. All in one place. Join us in this continuing miniseries on Cuban history as we continue to set the stage and explore the forces that were shaping the world in that era of the twentieth century. It's history that immerses us in the Cuban story whose politics, geography, and economic circumstances would all collide and create an epicenter of geopolitical consequences. Consequences that would intersect in a crescendo right at the moment that JFK was coming to the Presidency. Understanding the leadup and history of Cuba is critical to this part of the journey that is JFK the Enduring Secret. Let us know what you like about the podcast or just provide us with comments on the episode via email at podcastjfk@gmail.com or get active in our blog for each episode at www.podcastjfk.com Either way, keep listening, and join us for the whole series of episodes about the fantastic goings on that encompass this part of the JFK story. Now we enter the unknown with evidence that is complex, incomplete and sometimes conflicting. Even as early as 1964, rumors and serious concerns over the lone gunman theory and the evidence that might contravene it, were becoming a major concern for the government and the commission. Conspiracy theories were contrary to the government's stated narrative from the very beginning. Stay tuned as there are many more episodes to come!This series comprehensively explores the major facts, themes, and events leading up to the assassination in Dealey Plaza and the equally gripping stories surrounding the subsequent investigation. We review key elements of the Warren Commission Report , and the role of the CIA and FBI. We explore the possible involvement of the Mafia in the murder and the review of that topic by the government's House Select Committee on Assassinations in the 1970's. We explore the Jim Garrison investigation and the work of other key figures such as Mark Lane and others. Learn more about Lee Harvey Oswald the suspected killer and Jack Ruby the distraught Dallas night club owner with underworld ties and the man that killed Oswald as a national TV audience was watching. Stay with us as we take you through the facts and theories in bite sized discussions that are designed to educate, and inform as well as entertain the audience. This real life story is more fascinating than fiction. No matter whether you are a serious researcher or a casual student, you will enjoy the fact filled narrative and story as we relive one of the most shocking moments in American History. An event that changed the nation and changed the world forever.

We Are Not The Same

Bubble Bath Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 18:39

When news broke out over the summer that there would be a film coming out including a portrayal of Cuban dictator, Fidel Castro, Manny Oso questioned the need. When that news included the role of Castro would be played by James Franco, questioned his excitement. In 2018 and beyond Franco was accused of sexual misconduct. It was crazy news at the time, because it was at the midst of his Golden Globe win. Anyways, fast forward to 2022 and this new film will be his first production since. While Manny Oso is on the fence about watching this movie, Nicky Trendz is convinced this needs a re-do, now. If proper representation in films is your conversation, this one is you! She's at her whits with the White Washing in Hollywood. But what's worse, is the lazy attempt to fill a Box, after finding out Bad Bunny will star as an MCU superhero, but he will be playing a Mexican character! But anyways, you tell us! What Latin Actor would kill it as Fidel Castro? What Latin Actor would kill it as Manny Oso? What SHOULD we call Bad Bunny's Fan Army? Read about the upcoming film “Alina Of Cuba” before it comes out: https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/586170183/production-is-underway-on-historical-drama-alina-of-cuba-starring-ana-villafa-e-james-franco-mia-maestro Oh, and for the Bunny Boyz, here's more info on Bad Bunny's upcoming role in the MCU: https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/bad-bunny-marvel-el-muerto-release-date-cast-trailer-plot/amp To keep you with the Ducks in charge follow: Bubblebathstories.co FB & IG: @Bubblebathstories Nicky Trendz IG: @nickyTRENDZ Manny Oso IG: @gotnotime4diss

Episode 128 History of Cuba Havana Conference Part 3

Watch the Media with John Shrader

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 50:20

Episode 128 is the third in a multiple episode wander on the history of the Mafia's Havana Conference of 1946 which took place in Cuba. These episodes on the conference are the backdrop and part of the rich history of the Mafia's glory period in Cuba which ran from 1952 through the fall of the Batista government in 1958. It is here on this island nation where the story eventually converges around the modern Cubans, CIA men and the mafia. All in one place. Join us in this continuing miniseries on Cuban history as we continue to set the stage and explore the forces that were shaping the world in that era of the twentieth century. It's history that immerses us in the Cuban story whose politics, geography, and economic circumstances would all collide and create an epicenter of geopolitical consequences. Consequences that would intersect in a crescendo right at the moment that JFK was coming to the Presidency. Understanding the leadup and history of Cuba is critical to this part of the journey that is JFK the Enduring Secret. Let us know what you like about the podcast or just provide us with comments on the episode via email at podcastjfk@gmail.com or get active in our blog for each episode at www.podcastjfk.com Either way, keep listening, and join us for the whole series of episodes about the fantastic goings on that encompass this part of the JFK story. Now we enter the unknown with evidence that is complex, incomplete and sometimes conflicting. Even as early as 1964, rumors and serious concerns over the lone gunman theory and the evidence that might contravene it, were becoming a major concern for the government and the commission. Conspiracy theories were contrary to the government's stated narrative from the very beginning. Stay tuned as there are many more episodes to come!This series comprehensively explores the major facts, themes, and events leading up to the assassination in Dealey Plaza and the equally gripping stories surrounding the subsequent investigation. We review key elements of the Warren Commission Report , and the role of the CIA and FBI. We explore the possible involvement of the Mafia in the murder and the review of that topic by the government's House Select Committee on Assassinations in the 1970's. We explore the Jim Garrison investigation and the work of other key figures such as Mark Lane and others. Learn more about Lee Harvey Oswald the suspected killer and Jack Ruby the distraught Dallas night club owner with underworld ties and the man that killed Oswald as a national TV audience was watching. Stay with us as we take you through the facts and theories in bite sized discussions that are designed to educate, and inform as well as entertain the audience. This real life story is more fascinating than fiction. No matter whether you are a serious researcher or a casual student, you will enjoy the fact filled narrative and story as we relive one of the most shocking moments in American History. An event that changed the nation and changed the world forever.

La Zanzara del 14 novembre 2022

La Zanzara

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022

Cruciani è dalla parte di Enrico Montesano dopo il suo allontanamento da Ballando con le Stelle. Per Parenzo esisterà solo Er Pomata e non più Montesano. Poi lancia una crociata contro Bezos viste le magliette in vendita su Amazon con la sua faccia: "Ti porto via tutto". In questo caso non è poco quel che ha. Per Claudio da Roma, Montesano si merità un sottosegretariato. Volpe Pasini, invece, chiede a Parenzo la differenza tra una maglia della XMas e una con Fidel Castro sopra. Adinolfi rincara la dose complottando sull'esclusione dell'attore: "Non vogliono che un no vax vinca un programma su Rai uno" Grande ritorno per Romano Malaspina, la voce di Goldrake. Difende Montesano, attacca Parenzo con "Vai a f*****o a Tel Aviv, sacchetto di m***a". Poi tra un "Folgore, folgore" urla Alabarda Spaziale. Telefonata al sottosegretario alla Cultura Vittorio Sgarbi che si unisce alla crociata proMontesano. Da licenziare è chi ha visionato le immagini. In studio Real Pervy e Joy Dreams. Sono giovani, fanno porno (sono anche su Onlyfans) e lei è "molto porca"

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CESAR BRIOSO, Author of "Last Seasons in Havana" and "Havana Hardball"

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 59:56

CESAR BRIOSO is a digital journalist for USA Today, and the author of two books on Cuban baseball, including the 2019 book “Last Seasons in Havana” and “Havana Hardball," published in 2015. In this conversation we talk about the history of Cuban baseball, its relationship to American baseball and MLB, and the lasting impact of Fidel Castro. It has historical and contemporary context.

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#406: Emanuela Orlandi - The Vatican Girl | Part 1

The Breakdown with Shaun King

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 33:41

On June 22 1983, 15 year old Emanuela Orlandi was abducted on her way home from a music lesson in the center of Rome, Italy. Emanuela lived with her parents, three sisters and brother in an apartment in Vatican City, where her father worked in an administrative position for the Pope. One of the few secular families to live on the Vatican grounds, her disappearance sparked international interest, leading her grieving family down a confusing torturous road to find the truth. On today's Real Crime Profile, Jim and Laura do what the Italian police did not, and focus on the victim, Emanuela, what we know about her life and what may have really happened to her. You can learn more about Emanuela's story in the four part documentary “Vatican Girl” on Netflix, but beware, much of the series takes you down some very confusing rabbit holes and conspiracy theories that don't help Emanuala's case.#HerNameWasEmanuelaOrlandi #EmanuelaOrlandi #VaticanGirl #PopeJohnPaul #Rome #Italy #ConspiracyTheories #CatholicChurch #WhoIsTakingOurGirls #VictimsMatter #CoverUp*************** SUPPORT OUR OTHER SHOWS ***************CRIME ANALYST PODCAST - You're interested in real crime? Tick You're interested in good storytelling? TickYou want content that's respectful to the victims and honours them TickAnd you want more insight and in-depth analysis about “the who” “the what” “the where” “the when” “the how” and “the why”? TickAnd you want to know how you can prevent it? TickCongratulations! You've found your next podcast!Ride shotgun with me, Laura Richards world renowned and award-winning Criminal Behavioural Analyst, former New Scotland Yard every week as we profile behaviour and identify the red flags to prevent murders in slow motion.Come join me in the intelligence cell as we deconstruct and analyse real cases.www.crime-analyst.comKILLER CASTING PODCAST - Join Lisa and her guests, legendary casting director Carla Hool and multi-hyphenate actress/producer/casting director Elaine del Valle as they break down why authenticity in representation on screen is so important — not just to the Latin and Hispanic communities, but to ALL communities. We analyze comedian Bill Maher's now famous rant about “woke” casting and his criticism of actor John Leguizamo daring to voice his opinion on the casting of James Franco as Fidel Castro in the indie film “Alina of Cuba”.www.killercastingpod.com BEST CASE WORST CASEBe sure and check out Jim's podcast Best Case/Worst Case that he does along with former Federal Prosecutor Francey Hakes. Join them as they go behind police lines with unparalleled access to law enforcement officers, looking back at their most memorable cases – for better or for worse. Subscribe now!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-case-worst-case/id1240002929See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep. 703 - Why I won't be canceling Kyrie Irving

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 21:00

In 1990, soon after his release from prison, Nelson Mandela traveled to New York, and was interviewed by Ted Koppel in front of over 1,000 people at City College. To start the event off, a man in the audience all but demanded that Mandela denounce Fidel Castro, Yasser Arafat, and Muammar Gaddafi. On today's full episode of The Breakdown I'll play Mandela's brilliant and timeless answer, where, in short, he tells the man, “You make a big mistake to think that your enemies are my enemies.” Kyrie Irving is not our enemy. I know this man personally. He is a kind, compassionate, giving, inquisitive soul. He is a dedicated father and son. And I have seen him, time and time again, actually BE THERE for Black people at our time of need. Not just with words, but with resources. Does that mean I support everything he says or does? Or vice versa? Of course not. I can't name a single soul on Earth in which that is true for me. I don't even agree with everything my own wife or mother say or do. And that can never be the standard. I'm not here to pit Kyrie and Kanye against each other, but they aren't the same person and aren't guilty of the same things. Kyrie has owned his words and actions. And apologized for the ways they caused offense. Now, I will literally defend the right of Jewish people for that to not be enough for them. That's their business. But we simply cannot allow other people to define for us who we cancel and who we don't. That ends with us having no leaders and heroes. To listen to today's FULL EPISODE of The Breakdown go now to Apple Podcasts or Spotify and search for "The Breakdown with Shaun King." Subscribe there for FREE and listen to the podcast. If you are already here on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, please subscribe, listen, share, leave reviews, and listen daily to the entire episode. The more of it you listen to, the better it is for us. Love and appreciate you all. Shaun

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Episode 127 History of Cuba Havana Conference Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 45:50

Episode 127 is the second episode in a multiple episode wander about the epoch 1946 Havana Conference held by the Mafia on the island of Cuba. The conference defined the involvement of organized crime on the island through 1959 and up to the fall of Bautista. This is part of a larger wander and a larger story tell of the history of Cuba dating all the way back to the island conquest by Spain. We have already taken you swiftly through hundreds of years of colonial rule that shaped the geopolitics of the region and defined its 20th century relationship with the United States. Now we begin to tell the story of the Mafia and its influence and control of the island that has it's roots all the way back to the early 1920's. In today's episode we finish covering the period and events that set the stage for the Havana Conference including the original vision that Meyer Lansky and Lucky Luciano set forth for the island as a future haven and enclave for the mafia. We introduce you to Fulgencio Bautista who would eventually rise to become the President of Cuba in a corrupt partnership with Meyer Lansky and the syndicate. And finally we cover the events of the Havana Conference Itself. It is here on this island nation where the story eventually converges around the modern Cubans, CIA men and the mafia. All in one place. Join us in this continuing miniseries on Cuban history as we continue to set the stage the stage and explore the forces that were shaping the world in that era of the twentieth century. It's history that immerses us in the Cuban story including politics, geography, and economic circumstances that would all collide and create an epicenter of geopolitical consequences. Consequences that would intersect in a crescendo right at the moment that JFK was coming to the Presidency. Understanding the leadup and history of Cuba is critical to this part of the journey that is JFK the Enduring Secret. Let us know what you like about the podcast or just provide us with comments on the episode via email at podcastjfk@gmail.com or get active in our blog for each episode at www.podcastjfk.com Either way, keep listening, and join us for the whole series of episodes about the fantastic goings on that encompass this part of the JFK story. Now we enter the unknown with evidence that is complex, incomplete and sometimes conflicting. Even as early as 1964, rumors and serious concerns over the lone gunman theory and the evidence that might contravene it, were becoming a major concern for the government and the commission. Conspiracy theories were contrary to the government's stated narrative from the very beginning. Stay tuned as there are many more episodes to come!This series comprehensively explores the major facts, themes, and events leading up to the assassination in Dealey Plaza and the equally gripping stories surrounding the subsequent investigation. We review key elements of the Warren Commission Report , and the role of the CIA and FBI. We explore the possible involvement of the Mafia in the murder and the review of that topic by the government's House Select Committee on Assassinations in the 1970's. We explore the Jim Garrison investigation and the work of other key figures such as Mark Lane and others. Learn more about Lee Harvey Oswald the suspected killer and Jack Ruby the distraught Dallas night club owner with underworld ties and the man that killed Oswald as a national TV audience was watching. Stay with us as we take you through the facts and theories in bite sized discussions that are designed to educate, and inform as well as entertain the audience. This real life story is more fascinating than fiction. No matter whether you are a seriou

Episode 126 History of Cuba Havana Conference Part 1

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 26:55

Episode 126 is the first episode in a multiple episode wander about the epoch 1946 Havana Conference held by the Mafia on the island. The conference defined the involvement of organized crime on the island through 1959 and up to the fall of Bautista. This is part of a larger wander and a larger story tell of the history of Cuba dating all the way back to the island conquest by Spain. We have already taken you swiftly through hundreds of years of colonial rule that shaped the geopolitics of the region and defined its 20th century relationship with the United States. Now we begin to tell the story of the Mafia and its influence and control of the island that has it's roots all the way back to the early 1920's. In today's episode we cover the period and events that set the stage for the Havana Conference including the original vision that Meyer Lansky and Lucky Luciano set forth for the island as a future haven and enclave for the mafia. We introduce you to Fulgencia Bautista who would eventually rise to become the President of Cuba in a corrupt partnership with the Meyer Lansky and the syndicate. It is here on this island nation where the story eventually converges around the modern Cubans, CIA men and the mafia. All in one place. Join us in this continuing miniseries on Cuban history as we continue to set the stage before we explore the forces that were shaping the world in that era of the twentieth century. It's history that immerses us in the Cuban story whose politics, geography, and economic circumstances would all collide and create an epicenter of geopolitical consequences. Consequences that would intersect in a crescendo right at the moment that JFK was coming to the Presidency. Understanding the leadup and history of Cuba is critical to this part of the journey that is JFK the Enduring Secret. Let us know what you like about the podcast or just provide us with comments on the episode via email at podcastjfk@gmail.com or get active in our blog for each episode at www.podcastjfk.com Either way, keep listening, and join us for the whole series of episodes about the fantastic goings on that encompass this part of the JFK story. Now we enter the unknown with evidence that is complex, incomplete and sometimes conflicting. Even as early as 1964, rumors and serious concerns over the lone gunman theory and the evidence that might contravene it, were becoming a major concern for the government and the commission. Conspiracy theories were contrary to the government's stated narrative from the very beginning. Stay tuned as there are many more episodes to come!This series comprehensively explores the major facts, themes, and events leading up to the assassination in Dealey Plaza and the equally gripping stories surrounding the subsequent investigation. We review key elements of the Warren Commission Report , and the role of the CIA and FBI. We explore the possible involvement of the Mafia in the murder and the review of that topic by the government's House Select Committee on Assassinations in the 1970's. We explore the Jim Garrison investigation and the work of other key figures such as Mark Lane and others. Learn more about Lee Harvey Oswald the suspected killer and Jack Ruby the distraught Dallas night club owner with underworld ties and the man that killed Oswald as a national TV audience was watching. Stay with us as we take you through the facts and theories in bite sized discussions that are designed to educate, and inform as well as entertain the audience. This real life story is more fascinating than fiction. No matter whether you are a serious researcher or a casual student, you will enjoy the fact filled narrative and story as w

La Mesa de los Viernes - Parte 1 04.11.2022

En Perspectiva

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 46:52

El escritor uruguayo Carlos Liscano publicó en julio pasado el libro “Cuba, de eso mejor no hablar”. En ese trabajo, Liscano expone su desencanto con la Revolución Cubana, a la que le declaró su amor de joven, según admite. A lo largo del texto, fruto de una larga investigación y apoyado en documentos y archivo, cuestiona de manera frontal a los gobiernos cubanos de Fidel Castro en adelante, por el autoritarismo, la falta de libertades y las violaciones a los derechos humanos, pero además por lo que define como el fracaso en términos generales de todo el proyecto liderado por los hermanos Castro y el Partido Comunista. Por otro lado, en su libro Liscano acusa a la mayoría de la izquierda y la intelectualidad latinoamericana por “aceptar acríticamente” lo que sucede en la isla. Así lo comentaba ayer, cuando estuvo en la entrevista central de En Perspectiva. ”Yo estoy muy dolido con esto, por mi actividad. A medida que pasan los años en que la sociedad me considera una especie de intelectual, mis pares siguen sin reaccionar. Nadie dice nada. Los dirigentes del Frente Amplio siempre están esquivando pronunciarse sobre si Cuba es una dictadura o una democracia”. El libro lleva ya tres ediciones y es el más vendido de la editorial Fin de Siglo este año, pero al mismo tiempo resulta que no tuvo casi repercusión a nivel político. La Tertulia de los Viernes con Marcia Collazo, Juan Grompone, Gonzalo Pérez del Castillo y Pablo Regent.

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Cuba embargo: Why does the US continue to reject UN moves to end it?

The Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 42:45

Now 60 years old, the trade embargo on Cuba has been perpetuated primarily at the behest of Washington. When it was imposed in 1962, John F. Kennedy was US president and Fidel Castro was the revolutionary leader of Cuba: a Communist too close for comfort for Washington at the height of the Cold War. Arms sales to Havana had been banned four years earlier and Cuba leant on its major ally, the Soviet Union, to fill the gap. Our panel discusses why the embargo remains in place today and if there is any hope of lifting it.

#405: The Shenandoah Murders - Part 2

Reduced Shakespeare Company Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 41:40

We continue our conversation with Kathryn Miles about her book “Trailed: One woman's quest to solve the Shenandoah murders” about the murders of Lollie Winans and Julie Williams in Shenandoah National Park in May of 1996. We start by talking about the FBI's response to the case and how they profiled the possible murderer. We discuss Darrell David Rice who was law enforcement's prime suspect in the case, the lengths they went to find evidence connecting him and if Kathryn agrees based on her research that he should have been the focus at all. #LollieWinans #JulieWilliams #Trailed #KathrynMiles #ShenandoahValley #MurderinNationalParks #WomenAreTargets #Femicide #FBI #FindtheMurderer *************** SUPPORT OUR OTHER SHOWS ***************CRIME ANALYST PODCAST - You're interested in real crime? Tick You're interested in good storytelling? TickYou want content that's respectful to the victims and honours them TickAnd you want more insight and in-depth analysis about “the who” “the what” “the where” “the when” “the how” and “the why”? TickAnd you want to know how you can prevent it? TickCongratulations! You've found your next podcast!Ride shotgun with me, Laura Richards world renowned and award-winning Criminal Behavioural Analyst, former New Scotland Yard every week as we profile behaviour and identify the red flags to prevent murders in slow motion.Come join me in the intelligence cell as we deconstruct and analyse real cases.www.crime-analyst.comKILLER CASTING PODCAST - Join Lisa and her guests, legendary casting director Carla Hool and multi-hyphenate actress/producer/casting director Elaine del Valle as they break down why authenticity in representation on screen is so important — not just to the Latin and Hispanic communities, but to ALL communities. We analyze comedian Bill Maher's now famous rant about “woke” casting and his criticism of actor John Leguizamo daring to voice his opinion on the casting of James Franco as Fidel Castro in the indie film “Alina of Cuba”.www.killercastingpod.com BEST CASE WORST CASEBe sure and check out Jim's podcast Best Case/Worst Case that he does along with former Federal Prosecutor Francey Hakes. Join them as they go behind police lines with unparalleled access to law enforcement officers, looking back at their most memorable cases – for better or for worse. Subscribe now!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-case-worst-case/id1240002929See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Measure For Measure

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 17:40

Director Henry Godinez talks about his powerful Chicago Shakespeare Theater production of Measure For Measure, how he loves Shakespeare's famously problem play, and how his background informed his approach to it. Set amidst the glamour, music, and sensuality of 1950s Cuba, where Shakespeare's Vienna becomes Havana just before Fidel Castro seizes power, Henry also discusses how this setting enriched his understanding of the play; how differing strands of self-righteous fanaticism and hypocrisy come into conflict; his own crazy childhood dreams; how this production manages to (amazingly!) end on a mildly positive and hopeful note; and how Shakespeare's problem play is better the more nuanced and complicated it is. (Length 17:40) (PICTURED: The company of Chicago Shakespeare Theater's production of Shakespeare's Measure for Measure, directed by Henry Godinez, in the Courtyard Theater, October 21–November 27, 2022. Photo by Liz Lauren.) The post Measure For Measure appeared first on Reduced Shakespeare Company.

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The Irish Aunts

¡Ay, Jorge!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 35:31

Rita had five Irish aunts. Her father's sisters, like her father, Thomas Honan Jr., grew up under the watchful eye of the OG Irishman who'd stayed in Cuba after fighting alongside Teddy Roosevelt as a member of his vaunted Rough Riders. Four out of five of the Irish aunts made it out of Cuba. Until this episode, I knew three of them only by their nicknames - Cambucha, Lola and Pilín. Alicia - one of whose daughters became a nun, writer and Zen practitioner - was the only one that I knew of with a so-called normal name. Pilín called herself “mi abuela postiza” (my fake grandmother). Pilín was my favorite if for no other reason than she bought me my first baseball bat. Lola married an alcoholic whose claim to fame or infamy - outside of prodigious drinking - was playing high school baseball and basketball alongside Fidel Castro. Lola outlived her husband and all of her sisters. Emma was a dreamer-novelist who kept a rooster in her house published fantastical stories of love and loss. She stayed- and died in Cuba. And for reasons that we hope you discover during this episode, all of them have lived on in Rita's and my memory for both good and weird reasons. Visit Us! https://www.cubancowboys.com/ Follow Us! https://open.spotify.com/artist/4CHd70lHwOLcpp3AWaPt8T https://www.instagram.com/cubancowboys/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Ep. 841: Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen only speak FACTS

The Fighter & The Kid

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 90:22

*Quick note* The video's will now be out early Tuesdays and Thursdays! The boys talk Elon Musk's interesting take on the recent controversy regarding Nancy Pelosi's husband and his attacker, a random young lady giving Bryan the business, Bryan training with Belal Muhammed for his Best Of series, why going the distance with Anderson Silva was the best possible outcome for Jake Paul, why the accusations of rigging are ridiculous, how Logan Paul would match up against Andrew Tate in a boxing match, how Jake Paul would match up against Le'Veon Bell, the evidence that Justin Trudeau is Fidel Castro's son, Zach Efron's new physique, and Brendan getting triggered by the climate change activists that ruined a bunch of rare Ferrari's to fight global warming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episodio 106 - Adopta un fotuto y promueve el Palabralibrismo

Palabra Libre

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 111:16

El “Palabralibrismo” como movimiento, la campaña “Adopte un fotuto”, la “FBIofobia” y la campaña de un grupo dentro del Partido Popular Democrático para asestarle un golpe político a José Luis Dalmau. ¿Qué es ser popular? ¿Para qué existe el PPD? ¿Qué representa el PPD? La alianza electoral entre el Partido Independentista Puertorriqueño y el Movimiento Victoria Ciudadana, la ortodoxia de la izquierda como instrumento de la parálisis, la ingeniera Ingrid Vila Biaggi y el abogado Rafael Cox Alomar como parte de la alianza, mirada histórica a Lenin y Fidel Castro, la guerra entre Rusa y Ucrania, la situación política y social en Haití, y el papel de República Dominicana para enfrentar la crisis. Conducido por Néstor Duprey Salgado y Eduardo Lalo. Síguenos en las redes: Twitter: @PalabraLibrePR, Facebook: Palabra Libre PR Página web: Palabra Libre – Más allá del bipartidismo (palabralibrepr.com) -- Colaboradores: Librería El Candil (www.libreriaelcandil.com), Música: Cafêzz (www.cafezzmusic.com) y Bambola Juguetes (bambolajuguetes.com)

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Castro, the Military, and the Mafia: Three JFK Assassination Conspiracy Theories Debunked

The Revisionist History Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 27:54

This is the second installment in a short series about conspiracy theories and the role they play in revisionist history. Today's episode takes a closer look at three of the JFK assassination conspiracy theorists' favorite culprits: Fidel Castro, the military, and the Mafia. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/revisionisthistory/support

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Atomic Gambit: Uneasy Peace

JFK35

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 35:35

John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev reached an agreement about the Cuban Missile Crisis on October 28, but the crisis wouldn't end there. Fidel Castro, angered by Nikita Khrushchev's decision, threatened a serious setback in the negotiations to remove all offensive weapons - including tactical nuclear weapons - from his country.

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Episode 79: Santo Trafficante Jr

The Sit Down: A Crime History Podcast Presented by Barstool Sports

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 79:42

Jeff and special guest Barstool Chief delve into the life of one of the most powerful gangsters in the history of this country, Tampa boss Santo Trafficante Sr. They got into his early life following the footsteps of his boss father, to his foray into the drug trade and Cuba all while making hundreds of millions of dollars. Plus his involvement in the plot to kill Cuban leader FIdel Castro, JFK and more. Santo truly was one of the most connected and powerful people in mob history. PRESENTED BY BARSTOOL SPORTS Follow Chief on Twitter @barstoolchief We hope you enjoy the show, please leave us a deserving rating and review! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE and please subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYV0eyKQFhNZwLXpx7I0Ng FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @sitdowncrimepodYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/thesitdown

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#404: The Shenandoah Murders - Part 1

The Sit Down: A Mafia History Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 48:58

In May 1996, Lollie Winans and Julie Williams were murdered at their campsite in the popular Shenandoah National Park in the middle of rural Virginia, not far from a busy tourist resort called Skyland. Many people, including park and resort staff, had seen the happy, friendly couple in the area and were alarmed when they were reported missing. As experienced outdoorswomen, Lollie and Julie knew how to take care of themselves and each other. When their bodies were discovered, despite evidence that the women had been brutally tortured and killed, law enforcement decided not alert the public that a murderer could be in the park, and in fact diverted attention away from the crime. This and other shocking facts about the case are revealed in Kathryn Miles new book “Trailed: One woman's quest to solve the Shenandoah murders”. We interview Kathryn about new details that have emerged about possible suspects. Jim and Laura discuss the victimology of Lollie and Julie, two extraordinary women whose families are still left searching for answers about their deaths. #LollieWinans #JulieWilliams #Trailed #KathrynMiles #ShenandoahValley #MurderinNationalParks #WomenAreTargets #Femicide *************** SUPPORT OUR OTHER SHOWS ***************CRIME ANALYST PODCAST - You're interested in real crime? Tick You're interested in good storytelling? TickYou want content that's respectful to the victims and honours them TickAnd you want more insight and in-depth analysis about “the who” “the what” “the where” “the when” “the how” and “the why”? TickAnd you want to know how you can prevent it? TickCongratulations! You've found your next podcast!Ride shotgun with me, Laura Richards world renowned and award-winning Criminal Behavioural Analyst, former New Scotland Yard every week as we profile behaviour and identify the red flags to prevent murders in slow motion.Come join me in the intelligence cell as we deconstruct and analyse real cases.www.crime-analyst.comKILLER CASTING PODCAST - Join Lisa and her guests, legendary casting director Carla Hool and multi-hyphenate actress/producer/casting director Elaine del Valle as they break down why authenticity in representation on screen is so important — not just to the Latin and Hispanic communities, but to ALL communities. We analyze comedian Bill Maher's now famous rant about “woke” casting and his criticism of actor John Leguizamo daring to voice his opinion on the casting of James Franco as Fidel Castro in the indie film “Alina of Cuba”.www.killercastingpod.com BEST CASE WORST CASEBe sure and check out Jim's podcast Best Case/Worst Case that he does along with former Federal Prosecutor Francey Hakes. Join them as they go behind police lines with unparalleled access to law enforcement officers, looking back at their most memorable cases – for better or for worse. Subscribe now!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-case-worst-case/id1240002929See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 79: Santo Trafficante Jr

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 79:42

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Cuban boxing and the brink of nuclear war

The History Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 52:09 Very Popular

A collection of the latest Witness History programmes which are all about Cuba. Presented by Max Pearson, who speaks to boxing journalist Steve Bunce about the nation's great boxers. Earlier this year, Cuba lifted the ban on professional boxing, which Fidel Castro imposed in 1962. Rachel Naylor speaks to Mike ‘The Rebel' Perez, who escaped in 2007 after being rewarded with a fizzy drink and two snapper fish after winning a world amateur title for his country. His defection needed the assistance of Mexican gangsters, an Irish promoter with an eye for a winning fighter and a fishing boat. We also hear about a campaign aimed at eradicating illiteracy, a baseball match between Cuba and the US that was an act of diplomacy and the Cuban Missile Crisis which saw the world brought to the brink of nuclear war. (Photo: Cuban boxer Teofilo Stevenson at the 1980 Olympics. Credit: Jerry Cooke via Getty Images)

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Cuba's boxing ban

Witness History

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 9:13

Earlier this year, Cuba lifted a 60-year ban on professional boxing, which Fidel Castro imposed in 1962. Before then, amateur boxers who wanted to turn pro, had to risk everything in order to defect. Rachel Naylor speaks to Mike ‘The Rebel' Perez, who escaped in 2007 with the assistance of Mexican gangsters, a fishing boat and an Irish promoter. (Photo: Mike Perez (right) and Bryant Jennings during their heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden on 26 July 2014 in New York. Credit: Getty Images)

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#403: House of Hammer - Part 4

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 41:43

We finish our coverage of the Discovery plus docs-series “House of Hammer” and re-focus on Armie Hammer's aunt, Casey as well as on the terrible legacy of her grandfather, Armand Hammer. Jim and Laura explain why Casey Hammer would have remained so attached to her father Julian Hammer, despite his relentless abuse of her and her mother. Laura describes the conflicting nature of complex post traumatic stress. Lisa shows Jim and Laura a recent clip from Saturday Night Live which attempted to scathingly satirize Armie Hammer's behavior, but did it inadvertently make his victims the butt of the joke?#houseofhammer #caseyhammer #armiehammer #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth #discoveryplus #VictimsMatter #GenerationalAbuse *************** SUPPORT OUR OTHER SHOWS ***************CRIME ANALYST PODCAST - You're interested in real crime? Tick You're interested in good storytelling? TickYou want content that's respectful to the victims and honours them TickAnd you want more insight and in-depth analysis about “the who” “the what” “the where” “the when” “the how” and “the why”? TickAnd you want to know how you can prevent it? TickCongratulations! You've found your next podcast!Ride shotgun with me, Laura Richards world renowned and award-winning Criminal Behavioural Analyst, former New Scotland Yard every week as we profile behaviour and identify the red flags to prevent murders in slow motion.Come join me in the intelligence cell as we deconstruct and analyse real cases.www.crime-analyst.comKILLER CASTING PODCAST - Join Lisa and her guests, legendary casting director Carla Hool and multi-hyphenate actress/producer/casting director Elaine del Valle as they break down why authenticity in representation on screen is so important — not just to the Latin and Hispanic communities, but to ALL communities. We analyze comedian Bill Maher's now famous rant about “woke” casting and his criticism of actor John Leguizamo daring to voice his opinion on the casting of James Franco as Fidel Castro in the indie film “Alina of Cuba”.www.killercastingpod.com BEST CASE WORST CASEBe sure and check out Jim's podcast Best Case/Worst Case that he does along with former Federal Prosecutor Francey Hakes. Join them as they go behind police lines with unparalleled access to law enforcement officers, looking back at their most memorable cases – for better or for worse. Subscribe now!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-case-worst-case/id1240002929See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The ‘army' that taught Cuba to read and write

Witness History

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 8:31

In 1961, Fidel Castro launched a nationwide campaign aimed to eradicate illiteracy in Cuba. An ‘army' of volunteers known as brigadistas equipped with books and pencils travelled across the country to teach people how to read and write. Alex Collins spoke to Rosa Hernandez Acosta who taught many adults even though she was a 10-year-old schoolgirl herself. (Photo: Rosa Hernandez Acosta. Credit: Kian Seara)

4. (Sort of) Off Topic: Operation Mongoose

(Sort of) The Story

Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 55:35

The Bay of Pigs, the Vietnam War, the US plans to rapture Cuba-- all this and more on today's (Sort of) Off Topic episode!Sources: “Operation Mongoose: The Story of America's Efforts to Overthrow Castro, and how they helped seal America's fate in Vietnam” by Max Boot This Day in History: April 17, 1961. “The Bay of Pigs Begins” History.com “Fidel Castro” on History.com Want more??Join the Discord!Shop the merch at TeePublic!If you liked these stories, let us know on our various socials!InstagramTiktokGoodreadsAnd email us at sortofthestory@gmail.com

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Episode 125 History of Cuba Part 3

Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 46:56

Episode 125 is the third in a multiple episode wander on the history of Cuba dating all the way back to the island conquest by Spain. We take you swiftly through hundreds of years of colonial rule that shaped the geopolitics of the region and defined its 20th century relationship with the United States. In today's episode we cover the period from the beginnin of the Cuban revolution of 1895 up through the coup by Bautista in the 1930's and we also roll the tape back a bit to add to the rich history of American political desires to annex the island which go all the way back to Thomas Jefferson's time. It is here on this island nation where the story eventually converges around the modern Cubans, CIA men and the mafia. All in one place. Join us in this continuing miniseries on Cuban history as we continue to set the stage before we explore the forces that were shaping the world in that era of the twentieth century. It's history that immerses us in the Cuban story whose politics, geography, and economic circumstances would all collide and create an epicenter of geopolitical consequences. Consequences that would intersect in a crescendo right at the moment that JFK was coming to the Presidency. Understanding the leadup and history of Cuba is critical to this part of the journey that is JFK the Enduring Secret. Let us know what you like about the podcast or just provide us with comments on the episode via email at podcastjfk@gmail.com or get active in our blog for each episode at www.podcastjfk.com Either way, keep listening, and join us for the whole series of episodes about the fantastic goings on that encompass this part of the JFK story. Now we enter the unknown with evidence that is complex, incomplete and sometimes conflicting. Even as early as 1964, rumors and serious concerns over the lone gunman theory and the evidence that might contravene it, were becoming a major concern for the government and the commission. Conspiracy theories were contrary to the government's stated narrative from the very beginning. Stay tuned as there are many more episodes to come!This series comprehensively explores the major facts, themes, and events leading up to the assassination in Dealey Plaza and the equally gripping stories surrounding the subsequent investigation. We review key elements of the Warren Commission Report , and the role of the CIA and FBI. We explore the possible involvement of the Mafia in the murder and the review of that topic by the government's House Select Committee on Assassinations in the 1970's. We explore the Jim Garrison investigation and the work of other key figures such as Mark Lane and others. Learn more about Lee Harvey Oswald the suspected killer and Jack Ruby the distraught Dallas night club owner with underworld ties and the man that killed Oswald as a national TV audience was watching. Stay with us as we take you through the facts and theories in bite sized discussions that are designed to educate, and inform as well as entertain the audience. This real life story is more fascinating than fiction. No matter whether you are a serious researcher or a casual student, you will enjoy the fact filled narrative and story as we relive one of the most shocking moments in American History. An event that changed the nation and changed the world forever.

The Marxist Resurgence in Latin America | Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 37:07 Very Popular

Colombia and Brazil recently elected far-left presidents, joining Mexico, Argentina, Chile and Peru in the growing leftist bloc. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar joins us to look at this Marxist resurgence in Latin America and what it means for American relations with these countries. We also talk about different approaches to solving the immigration crisis and uplifting the Northern Triangle countries. And Rep. Salazar, who spent three decades as a journalist covering politics and war in Latin America, describes what it was like to interview Fidel Castro, Hugo Chavez, and Augusto Pinochet. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar represents the 27th Congressional District of Florida. She serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Committee on Small Business. She was the Central American Bureau Chief for Univision during the 80s. Follow her on Twitter at @RepMariaSalazar.

1/8: Tactical nukes deployed: 1/8: Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis, by Serhii Plokhy

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 12:50

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow 1/8: Tactical nukes deployed: 1/8: Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis, by Serhii Plokhy https://www.amazon.com/Nuclear-Folly-History-Missile-Crisis/dp/0393540812/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Nearly thirty years after the end of the Cold War, today's world leaders are abandoning disarmament treaties, building up their nuclear arsenals, and exchanging threats of nuclear strikes. To survive this new atomic age, we must relearn the lessons of the most dangerous moment of the Cold War: the Cuban missile crisis. Serhii Plokhy's Nuclear Folly offers an international perspective on the crisis, tracing the tortuous decision-making that produced and then resolved it, which involved John Kennedy and his advisers, Nikita Khrushchev and Fidel Castro, and their commanders on the ground. In breathtaking detail, Plokhy vividly recounts the young JFK being played by the canny Khrushchev; the hotheaded Castro willing to defy the USSR and threatening to align himself with China; the Soviet troops on the ground clearing jungle foliage in the tropical heat, and desperately trying to conceal nuclear installations on Cuba, which were nonetheless easily spotted by U-2 spy planes; and the hair-raising near misses at sea that nearly caused a Soviet nuclear-armed submarine to fire its weapons .

2/8: Tactical nukes deployed: 2/8: Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis, by Serhii Plokhy

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 6:00

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow 2/8: Tactical nukes deployed: 2/8: Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis, by Serhii Plokhy https://www.amazon.com/Nuclear-Folly-History-Missile-Crisis/dp/0393540812/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Nearly thirty years after the end of the Cold War, today's world leaders are abandoning disarmament treaties, building up their nuclear arsenals, and exchanging threats of nuclear strikes. To survive this new atomic age, we must relearn the lessons of the most dangerous moment of the Cold War: the Cuban missile crisis. Serhii Plokhy's Nuclear Folly offers an international perspective on the crisis, tracing the tortuous decision-making that produced and then resolved it, which involved John Kennedy and his advisers, Nikita Khrushchev and Fidel Castro, and their commanders on the ground. In breathtaking detail, Plokhy vividly recounts the young JFK being played by the canny Khrushchev; the hotheaded Castro willing to defy the USSR and threatening to align himself with China; the Soviet troops on the ground clearing jungle foliage in the tropical heat, and desperately trying to conceal nuclear installations on Cuba, which were nonetheless easily spotted by U-2 spy planes; and the hair-raising near misses at sea that nearly caused a Soviet nuclear-armed submarine to fire its weapons .

3/8: Tactical nukes deployed: 3/8: Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis, by Serhii Plokhy

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 12:10

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow 3/8: Tactical nukes deployed: 3/8: Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis, by Serhii Plokhy https://www.amazon.com/Nuclear-Folly-History-Missile-Crisis/dp/0393540812/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Nearly thirty years after the end of the Cold War, today's world leaders are abandoning disarmament treaties, building up their nuclear arsenals, and exchanging threats of nuclear strikes. To survive this new atomic age, we must relearn the lessons of the most dangerous moment of the Cold War: the Cuban missile crisis. Serhii Plokhy's Nuclear Folly offers an international perspective on the crisis, tracing the tortuous decision-making that produced and then resolved it, which involved John Kennedy and his advisers, Nikita Khrushchev and Fidel Castro, and their commanders on the ground. In breathtaking detail, Plokhy vividly recounts the young JFK being played by the canny Khrushchev; the hotheaded Castro willing to defy the USSR and threatening to align himself with China; the Soviet troops on the ground clearing jungle foliage in the tropical heat, and desperately trying to conceal nuclear installations on Cuba, which were nonetheless easily spotted by U-2 spy planes; and the hair-raising near misses at sea that nearly caused a Soviet nuclear-armed submarine to fire its weapons .

4/8: Tactical nukes deployed: 4/8: Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis, by Serhii Plokhy

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 8:30

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow 4/8: Tactical nukes deployed: 4/8: Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis, by Serhii Plokhy https://www.amazon.com/Nuclear-Folly-History-Missile-Crisis/dp/0393540812/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Nearly thirty years after the end of the Cold War, today's world leaders are abandoning disarmament treaties, building up their nuclear arsenals, and exchanging threats of nuclear strikes. To survive this new atomic age, we must relearn the lessons of the most dangerous moment of the Cold War: the Cuban missile crisis. Serhii Plokhy's Nuclear Folly offers an international perspective on the crisis, tracing the tortuous decision-making that produced and then resolved it, which involved John Kennedy and his advisers, Nikita Khrushchev and Fidel Castro, and their commanders on the ground. In breathtaking detail, Plokhy vividly recounts the young JFK being played by the canny Khrushchev; the hotheaded Castro willing to defy the USSR and threatening to align himself with China; the Soviet troops on the ground clearing jungle foliage in the tropical heat, and desperately trying to conceal nuclear installations on Cuba, which were nonetheless easily spotted by U-2 spy planes; and the hair-raising near misses at sea that nearly caused a Soviet nuclear-armed submarine to fire its weapons .

5/8: Tactical nukes deployed: 5/8: Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis, by Serhii Plokhy

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 12:25

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow 5/8: Tactical nukes deployed: 5/8: Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis, by Serhii Plokhy https://www.amazon.com/Nuclear-Folly-History-Missile-Crisis/dp/0393540812/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Nearly thirty years after the end of the Cold War, today's world leaders are abandoning disarmament treaties, building up their nuclear arsenals, and exchanging threats of nuclear strikes. To survive this new atomic age, we must relearn the lessons of the most dangerous moment of the Cold War: the Cuban missile crisis. Serhii Plokhy's Nuclear Folly offers an international perspective on the crisis, tracing the tortuous decision-making that produced and then resolved it, which involved John Kennedy and his advisers, Nikita Khrushchev and Fidel Castro, and their commanders on the ground. In breathtaking detail, Plokhy vividly recounts the young JFK being played by the canny Khrushchev; the hotheaded Castro willing to defy the USSR and threatening to align himself with China; the Soviet troops on the ground clearing jungle foliage in the tropical heat, and desperately trying to conceal nuclear installations on Cuba, which were nonetheless easily spotted by U-2 spy planes; and the hair-raising near misses at sea that nearly caused a Soviet nuclear-armed submarine to fire its weapons .

6/8: Tactical nukes deployed: 6/8: Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis, by Serhii Plokhy

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 6:25

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow 6/8: Tactical nukes deployed: 6/8: Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis, by Serhii Plokhy https://www.amazon.com/Nuclear-Folly-History-Missile-Crisis/dp/0393540812/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Nearly thirty years after the end of the Cold War, today's world leaders are abandoning disarmament treaties, building up their nuclear arsenals, and exchanging threats of nuclear strikes. To survive this new atomic age, we must relearn the lessons of the most dangerous moment of the Cold War: the Cuban missile crisis. Serhii Plokhy's Nuclear Folly offers an international perspective on the crisis, tracing the tortuous decision-making that produced and then resolved it, which involved John Kennedy and his advisers, Nikita Khrushchev and Fidel Castro, and their commanders on the ground. In breathtaking detail, Plokhy vividly recounts the young JFK being played by the canny Khrushchev; the hotheaded Castro willing to defy the USSR and threatening to align himself with China; the Soviet troops on the ground clearing jungle foliage in the tropical heat, and desperately trying to conceal nuclear installations on Cuba, which were nonetheless easily spotted by U-2 spy planes; and the hair-raising near misses at sea that nearly caused a Soviet nuclear-armed submarine to fire its weapons .

7/8: Tactical nukes deployed: 7/8: Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis, by Serhii Plokhy

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 10:20

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow 7/8: Tactical nukes deployed: 7/8: Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis, by Serhii Plokhy https://www.amazon.com/Nuclear-Folly-History-Missile-Crisis/dp/0393540812/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Nearly thirty years after the end of the Cold War, today's world leaders are abandoning disarmament treaties, building up their nuclear arsenals, and exchanging threats of nuclear strikes. To survive this new atomic age, we must relearn the lessons of the most dangerous moment of the Cold War: the Cuban missile crisis. Serhii Plokhy's Nuclear Folly offers an international perspective on the crisis, tracing the tortuous decision-making that produced and then resolved it, which involved John Kennedy and his advisers, Nikita Khrushchev and Fidel Castro, and their commanders on the ground. In breathtaking detail, Plokhy vividly recounts the young JFK being played by the canny Khrushchev; the hotheaded Castro willing to defy the USSR and threatening to align himself with China; the Soviet troops on the ground clearing jungle foliage in the tropical heat, and desperately trying to conceal nuclear installations on Cuba, which were nonetheless easily spotted by U-2 spy planes; and the hair-raising near misses at sea that nearly caused a Soviet nuclear-armed submarine to fire its weapons .

8/8: Tactical nukes deployed: 8/8: Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis, by Serhii Plokhy

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 10:20

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow 8/8: Tactical nukes deployed: 8/8: Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis, by Serhii Plokhy https://www.amazon.com/Nuclear-Folly-History-Missile-Crisis/dp/0393540812/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Nearly thirty years after the end of the Cold War, today's world leaders are abandoning disarmament treaties, building up their nuclear arsenals, and exchanging threats of nuclear strikes. To survive this new atomic age, we must relearn the lessons of the most dangerous moment of the Cold War: the Cuban missile crisis. Serhii Plokhy's Nuclear Folly offers an international perspective on the crisis, tracing the tortuous decision-making that produced and then resolved it, which involved John Kennedy and his advisers, Nikita Khrushchev and Fidel Castro, and their commanders on the ground. In breathtaking detail, Plokhy vividly recounts the young JFK being played by the canny Khrushchev; the hotheaded Castro willing to defy the USSR and threatening to align himself with China; the Soviet troops on the ground clearing jungle foliage in the tropical heat, and desperately trying to conceal nuclear installations on Cuba, which were nonetheless easily spotted by U-2 spy planes; and the hair-raising near misses at sea that nearly caused a Soviet nuclear-armed submarine to fire its weapons .

#401: House of Hammer - Part 2