Podcast appearances and mentions of Fidel Castro

Live from HeroesCon 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina, we're celebrating the beautiful kinship between cartoonists Kyle Starks and Chris Schweizer, the industry's most notable BFFs. Their meet-cute occurred ten years ago at HeroesCon, the most comic book comic convention in America, but it solidified during an adventure to claim a “Tiger Truck.” You can take a second to unpack that last sentence, or you can just go ahead and press play on this week's podcast episode. We discuss how a passion for comics, Kyle's location, and its relation to a town where Chris collects his lumber brought these friends together. Eventually, this would lead to collaboration on books such as Rock Candy Mountain, Mars Attacks, 6 Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton, and Karate Prom. They are two singular creators with the determination to do things their own way, but somehow, through the bickering, they make magic. It was a pleasure to sit across from these two while they regaled us, and a HeroesCon audience, with tales of triumph, defeat, and consternation. One's a grump. One's chill. One's an optimist. One's a realist. Who's who might surprise you. We're delighted to platform these comic book besties. Recently, Kyle Starks wrapped up Wrestle Heist for Image Comics, and it will land in bookstores on August 4th. He also completed Where Monsters Lie: Dead End via Kickstarter and is currently writing the Vertigo Comics series, End of Life. Follow him on BlueSky, Instagram, Patreon, and his Website. Chris Schweizer is weeks away from launching his next Kickstarter campaign for Outlaw's Apprentice: Broken Blade, the first graphic novel in his Appalachian-inspired swashbuckling fantasy series. You can also read it on Webtoon and Patreon. Follow him on BlueSky, Instagram, and his Website. This Week's Sponsors The Future is Calling! 2000 AD is the Galaxy's Greatest Comic, with new issues published every single week! Every 32-page issue of 2000 AD brings you the best in sci-fi and horror, featuring characters like Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, and more. Get a print subscription to 2000 AD and it'll arrive to your mailbox every week - and your first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, and you can download DRM-free copies of each issue for only $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible comics every month for less than $10! Head to 2000AD.com and click on ‘subscribe' now – or download the 2000 AD app and start reading today! This June, Top Shelf Productions is bringing you unforgettable stories from the deeply personal to the absolutely colossal. On June 2nd, discover We Are Pan, the powerful historical graphic novel from writer Andre Frattino and illustrator Yasmin Flores Montanez. Inspired by the true story of Operación Pedro Pan, the secret mission that evacuated over 14,000 Cuban children to the United States during Fidel Castro's rise to power. Then, on June 23rd, buckle up for Minnie Pouches in the MicroRealm! From Caleb Goellner and Eric Lide comes a wildly imaginative all-ages adventure about a super-anxious super-strong girl battling pizza dinosaurs, laser robots, and floating nightmares across bizarre dimensions to rescue her pets and save her family. The charming town of Orchard has everything you could ever need: walkable streets, friendly residents, and no escape. But why would you want to leave? The world outside is a nuclear wasteland! It's much better to stay in the warm confines of Orchard and ignore the deep secrets it holds. After all, it's a safe place to live. Free on Webtoon, Winston Gambro's A Safe Place to Live is the dystopian horror comic you've been waiting for. It's Severance meets Archie. Support human-made art!. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the Comic Book Couples Counseling YouTube Channel Watch The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics Previously on CBCC: Kyle Starks on Karate Prom Previously on CBCC: Kyle Starks on I Hate This Place Comic Book Film Club: Supergirl at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia on 6/27 at 11:00 AM. Co-Sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. Comic Book Club: The Complete Persepolis at Meanwhile...Coffee in Herndon, Virginia, on 7/5 at 3:30 PM Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

The Guys are back to hear more from Kevin Ivey, a local boy of sorts who rose in the ranks from minimum wage editor/reporter at CNN to VP of Strategic Planning and Advanced Projects (or something even cooler than that.) In part 2 of Robbie's interview with Kevin, listeners get the inside scoop on Fidel Castro, who in turn gives his own inside scoop.  From Meridian, MS to Ted Turner's box at Braves Stadium, it's an interview not to be missed.   Art and Jay did get to come in and share their Geeks, though they may soon be replaced by Stan Lee.  Spider-Noir is out and Jay likes what he sees so far.  Robbie is looking forward to the new Spider Man movie, and is also thankful Tom Holland didn't get to pick the title.  Come for the “Ivey Interview” part 2, stay for spider news!

Look what the cat dragged in. Absolute Catwoman #1 is out now wherever rad comic books are sold, and we're joined this week by co-writer Che Grayson to discuss the first issue in detail. Yes, this is another full spoilers conversation. So, if you haven't read the comic yet, press pause, go do so, and hit us up when you're done. You've previously heard Grayson's co-writer Scott Snyder say on Comic Book Couples Counseling that Absolute Catwoman is the Batman of this universe. She's got the money. She's got the butler. She's got the gadgets. And, now, with Absolute Catwoman #1, we see she's got the Cat Family. How does that actually work, though? We get into it with Che Grayson. But first, we must discuss Comic-Con season. It's here. HeroesCon is this weekend. Not only can you attend and meet Che Grayson and Scott Snyder (as well as a whole bunch of other Absolute creators), you can also attend our Live Podcast Recording with Kyle Starks and Chris Schweizer. We'll be discussing their unique creative friendship as well as their collaborations (Mars Attacks, The Six Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton). If you're attending HeroesCon, make sure you're in Room 207CD at 3:30 PM on Friday, June 12th. If you can't attend, don't worry, that event will arrive in your podcast feeds next Wednesday. You may have heard that Absolute Catwoman #1 also serves as a springboard for the Absolute Cassandra Cain one-shot, also written by Che Grayson with art by Matias Bergara. Yup, keep your ears peeled to this week's podcast, we talk all about Cain and how she fits into Selina's Cat Family. Absolute Catwoman #1 is in shops as of today. It's written by Che Grayson and Scott Snyder, illustrated by Bengal, colored by Giovanna Niro, and lettered by Lucas Gattoni. Follow Che Grayson on Instagram and their Website. This Week's Sponsors The charming town of Orchard has everything you could ever need: walkable streets, friendly residents, and no escape. But why would you want to leave? The world outside is a nuclear wasteland! It's much better to stay in the warm confines of Orchard and ignore the deep secrets it holds. After all, it's a safe place to live. Free on Webtoon, Winston Gambro's A Safe Place to Live is the dystopian horror comic you've been waiting for. It's Severance meets Archie. Support human-made art!. The Future is Calling! 2000 AD is the Galaxy's Greatest Comic, with new issues published every single week! Every 32-page issue of 2000 AD brings you the best in sci-fi and horror, featuring characters like Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, and more. Get a print subscription to 2000 AD and it'll arrive to your mailbox every week - and your first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, and you can download DRM-free copies of each issue for only $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible comics every month for less than $10! Head to 2000AD.com and click on ‘subscribe' now – or download the 2000 AD app and start reading today! This June, Top Shelf Productions is bringing you unforgettable stories from the deeply personal to the absolutely colossal. On June 2nd, discover We Are Pan, the powerful historical graphic novel from writer Andre Frattino and illustrator Yasmin Flores Montanez. Inspired by the true story of Operación Pedro Pan, the secret mission that evacuated over 14,000 Cuban children to the United States during Fidel Castro's rise to power. Then, on June 23rd, buckle up for Minnie Pouches in the MicroRealm! From Caleb Goellner and Eric Lide comes a wildly imaginative all-ages adventure about a super-anxious super-strong girl battling pizza dinosaurs, laser robots, and floating nightmares across bizarre dimensions to rescue her pets and save her family. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the Comic Book Couples Counseling YouTube Channel Watch The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics Previously on CBCC: Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta on Absolute Batman Previously on CBCC: Pornsak Pichetshote and Rafael Albuquerque on Absolute Green Arrow Comic Book Film Club: Supergirl at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia on 6/27 at 11:00 AM. Co-Sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. Comic Book Club: The Complete Persepolis at Meanwhile...Coffee in Herndon, Virginia, on 7/5 at 3:30 PM Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

José Rodríguez Iturbe fue congresista en Venezuela durante 30 años y Presidente de la Comisión Asesora de Relaciones Exteriores del país. Libros mencionados:Venezuela: ensayo sobre la descomposición - Jose Natalson Cápitulos:00:00 intro0:58 El tablero geopolítico: La historia de Venezuela10:08 El ascenso mediático: Así manipuló Chávez a la prensa14:23 El gran vacío: La abstención electoral y sus consecuencias16:17 El laboratorio caribeño: La Guerra Fría en Centroamérica37:12 El mito del comunismo y la psicología de sus líderes52:36 ¿Eran genios o improvisados? El nivel intelectual del chavismo56:11 El golpe institucional: La Constituyente y la toma del poder1:01:12 La destrucción desde adentro: El control del sector militar1:02:36 ¿Por qué sobrevive el comunismo? El origen del fenómeno Chávez1:15:03 El colapso del viejo orden y la transición venezolana1:21:48 El punto de no retorno: Cómo ganó Chávez las elecciones1:26:14 El fenómeno opositor: La figura de María Corina Machado1:30:04 El titiritero de La Habana: Cómo Fidel Castro utilizaba a Chávez1:43:15 El sectarismo chavista y el espejo político: El caso Petro-Cepeda1:52:52 El peso del pasado: Cómo la historia de Cuba hundió a Venezuela1:56:14 El misterio del régimen: ¿Por qué ejecutaron al general Ochoa?1:58:59 El día que cayó el mito: El militar que anunció la renuncia de Chávez2:00:36 ¿Hay vuelta atrás? Reflexiones finales sobre el futuro de Venezuela15% de descuento en cafe fresco Pergamino yendo a pergamino.co con el código ATEMPORAL. Recibe mi newsletter: https://acevedoandres.com/newsletter/Apoyar Atemporal en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AtemporalpodcastEn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMTssINr-9gsPwk1iuAEdxQ/join

Serhii Plokhy describes how on October 26-27, Khrushchev sent conflicting messages: a private letter offering a non-invasion pledge and a public demand to remove U.S. Jupiters in Turkey. This caused chaos in the White House, with officials fearing Khrushchev had been ousted by his military. Kennedy believed a missile swap was the only logical solution but could not agree publicly without undermining NATO credibility. Khrushchev's failure to consult Fidel Castro on these terms sowed deep resentment, creating a secondary crisis between the Soviet Union and its Cuban ally. (6)1956

Serhii Plokhy concludes that the crisis ended with a secret deal, but Fidel Castro was outraged, having advocated for a pre-emptive nuclear strike. Anastas Mikoyan was forced to negotiate the removal of tactical nukes while his wife was dying in Moscow. The Soviet military felt deeply humiliated by the public withdrawal. Plokhy warns that modern threats like cyber warfare and a lack of fear among current leaders make the world more dangerous today than in 1962. He emphasizes the "human factor"—the risk of a subordinate acting independently—as the ultimate danger in nuclear brinkmanship. (8)1959

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En abril de 1961, una fuerza de exiliados cubanos entrenada y respaldada por la CIA desembarcó en Playa Girón y Playa Larga con el objetivo de derrocar al régimen de Fidel Castro. Lo que debía convertirse en el detonante de una insurrección contra la Revolución Cubana terminó transformándose en una de las derrotas más embarazosas de la política exterior estadounidense durante la Guerra Fría. La crisis de Bahía de Cochinos puso de manifiesto los riesgos de las operaciones encubiertas, las limitaciones de la inteligencia y las consecuencias de una planificación a espaldas de la política. En este episodio analizamos los antecedentes, el desarrollo y las repercusiones de una operación que marcó el futuro de Cuba y de las relaciones entre Washington y Moscú. Te lo cuenta María V., Julio C., Esaú R., Antonio G. y Dani C. ◼️ Edición Limitada Versus Vol.1 👉 https://go.ivoox.com/sq/3153351 ◼️ Casus Belli Podcast pertenece a 🏭 Factoría Casus Belli. Casus Belli Podcast forma parte de 📀 Ivoox Originals. 📚 Zeppelin Books (Digital) y 📚 DCA Editor (Físico) http://zeppelinbooks.com son sellos editoriales de la 🏭 Factoría Casus Belli. Estamos en: 🆕 WhatsApp https://bit.ly/CasusBelliWhatsApp 👉 X/Twitter https://twitter.com/CasusBelliPod 👉 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CasusBelliPodcast 👉 Instagram estamos https://www.instagram.com/casusbellipodcast 👉 Telegram Canal https://t.me/casusbellipodcast 👉 Telegram Grupo de Chat https://t.me/casusbellipod 📺 YouTube https://bit.ly/casusbelliyoutube 👉 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@casusbelli10 👉 https://casusbelli.top 👨💻Nuestro chat del canal es https://t.me/casusbellipod 🎵 La música que aparece en este episodio está cubiertas por licencias privadas de Epidemic Sound, Jamendo, SUNO o SGAE SGAERRDDD/4/1074/1012, o están compuestos por Dani CarAn bajo Licencia Creative Commons Atribución – No Comercial 4.0 Internacional (CC BY-NC 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.es ⚛️ El logotipo de Casus Belli Podcasdt y el resto de la Factoría Casus Belli están diseñados por Publicidad Fabián publicidadfabian@yahoo.es 🎭Las opiniones expresadas en este programa de pódcast, son de exclusiva responsabilidad de quienes las trasmiten. Que cada palo aguante su vela. 📧¿Quieres contarnos algo? También puedes escribirnos a casus.belli.pod@gmail.com ¿Quieres anunciarte en este podcast, patrocinar un episodio o una serie? Hazlo a través de 👉 https://www.advoices.com/casus-belli-podcast-historia Si te ha gustado, y crees que nos lo merecemos, nos sirve mucho que nos des un like, ya que nos da mucha visibilidad. Muchas gracias por escucharnos, y hasta la próxima. ¿Quieres anunciarte en este podcast? Hazlo con advoices.com/podcast/ivoox/391278 Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

En abril de 1961, una fuerza de exiliados cubanos entrenada y respaldada por la CIA desembarcó en Playa Girón y Playa Larga con el objetivo de derrocar al régimen de Fidel Castro. Lo que debía convertirse en el detonante de una insurrección contra la Revolución Cubana terminó transformándose en una de las derrotas más embarazosas de la política exterior estadounidense durante la Guerra Fría. La crisis de Bahía de Cochinos puso de manifiesto los riesgos de las operaciones encubiertas, las limitaciones de la inteligencia y las consecuencias de una planificación a espaldas de la política. En este episodio analizamos los antecedentes, el desarrollo y las repercusiones de una operación que marcó el futuro de Cuba y de las relaciones entre Washington y Moscú. Te lo cuenta María V., Julio C., Esaú R., Antonio G. y Dani C. ◼️ Edición Limitada Versus Vol.1 👉 https://go.ivoox.com/sq/3153351 ◼️ Casus Belli Podcast pertenece a 🏭 Factoría Casus Belli. Casus Belli Podcast forma parte de 📀 Ivoox Originals. 📚 Zeppelin Books (Digital) y 📚 DCA Editor (Físico) http://zeppelinbooks.com son sellos editoriales de la 🏭 Factoría Casus Belli. Estamos en: 🆕 WhatsApp https://bit.ly/CasusBelliWhatsApp 👉 X/Twitter https://twitter.com/CasusBelliPod 👉 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CasusBelliPodcast 👉 Instagram estamos https://www.instagram.com/casusbellipodcast 👉 Telegram Canal https://t.me/casusbellipodcast 👉 Telegram Grupo de Chat https://t.me/casusbellipod 📺 YouTube https://bit.ly/casusbelliyoutube 👉 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@casusbelli10 👉 https://casusbelli.top 👨💻Nuestro chat del canal es https://t.me/casusbellipod 🎵 La música que aparece en este episodio está cubiertas por licencias privadas de Epidemic Sound, Jamendo, SUNO o SGAE SGAERRDDD/4/1074/1012, o están compuestos por Dani CarAn bajo Licencia Creative Commons Atribución – No Comercial 4.0 Internacional (CC BY-NC 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.es ⚛️ El logotipo de Casus Belli Podcasdt y el resto de la Factoría Casus Belli están diseñados por Publicidad Fabián publicidadfabian@yahoo.es 🎭Las opiniones expresadas en este programa de pódcast, son de exclusiva responsabilidad de quienes las trasmiten. Que cada palo aguante su vela. 📧¿Quieres contarnos algo? También puedes escribirnos a casus.belli.pod@gmail.com ¿Quieres anunciarte en este podcast, patrocinar un episodio o una serie? Hazlo a través de 👉 https://www.advoices.com/casus-belli-podcast-historia Si te ha gustado, y crees que nos lo merecemos, nos sirve mucho que nos des un like, ya que nos da mucha visibilidad. Muchas gracias por escucharnos, y hasta la próxima. ¿Quieres anunciarte en este podcast? Hazlo con advoices.com/podcast/ivoox/391278

Dans cet épisode de Ça sent la Coupe, nous recevons le seul et l’unique, le Tigre, Michel «Bergy» Bergeron avec ses 1001 anecdotes. L’ancien entraîneur des Nordiques et des Rangers raconte ses belles années dans le junior, l’altercation avec Dino Bravo, la fois qu’il affronté Fidel Castro au baseball et de son amitié avec Rodger Brulotte. «J’ai été choyé, gâté, mais j’ai eu du fun en tabaslack» -Michel Bergeron Et bien évidemment, en compagnie du chef d’orchestre de cette belle soirée, Mario Langlois, avec son préposé à la coupe, Pierre Gervais! Voir https://www.cogecomedia.com/vie-privee pour notre politique de vie privée

It's time to witness what you were previously denied as a reader. Jadzia Axelrod returns to the podcast, talking full spoilers about her new weekly DC Pride event series, Justice League: Dream Girls. Done in collaboration with co-writer Nicole Maines, illustrators Nicola Scott, J. Bone, Ted Brandt, Ro Stein, and a mess load of others, this series reunites superheroes Galaxy and Dreamer immediately after the harrowing events of Justice League Intergalactic. They awaken as princess and champion of the Amazons, rescuing someone who sure looks a lot like Steve Trevor before being propelled into a dramatically different, animated Gotham landscape. Reality and unreality blend together. This week's episode offers a perfect opportunity for reflection: Jadzia Axelrod contemplating the non-linear path that her precious character has taken from Galaxy: The Pretties Star to Hawkgirl to Galaxy: As the World Falls Down to Justice League: Dream Girls. We discuss why her Galaxy pairs so beautifully with Nicole Maines' Dreamer, the tricky oppositions these two characters faced after Justice League Intergalactic, and how their trip through iconic DC storylines in Dream Girls reveals the brilliance and joy readers were previously denied in their comics. Justice League: Dream Girls #1 is out now from DC Comics, with each issue in the four-issue event hitting every Wednesday in June. It's written by Jadzia Axelrod and Nicole Mains, illustrated by Nicola Scott, J. Bone, Ted Brandt, and Ro Stein, colored by Marissa Louise and Dearbhla Kelly, and lettered by Jodie Troutman and Frank Cvetkovic. To continue this conversation with Jadzia Axelrod, make sure you're following her Website and BlueSky. This Week's Sponsors This June, Top Shelf Productions is bringing you unforgettable stories from the deeply personal to the absolutely colossal. On June 2nd, discover We Are Pan, the powerful historical graphic novel from writer Andre Frattino and illustrator Yasmin Flores Montanez. Inspired by the true story of Operación Pedro Pan, the secret mission that evacuated over 14,000 Cuban children to the United States during Fidel Castro's rise to power. Then, on June 23rd, buckle up for Minnie Pouches in the MicroRealm! From Caleb Goellner and Eric Lide comes a wildly imaginative all-ages adventure about a super-anxious super-strong girl battling pizza dinosaurs, laser robots, and floating nightmares across bizarre dimensions to rescue her pets and save her family. The Future is Calling! 2000 AD is the Galaxy's Greatest Comic, with new issues published every single week! Every 32-page issue of 2000 AD brings you the best in sci-fi and horror, featuring characters like Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, and more. Get a print subscription to 2000 AD and it'll arrive to your mailbox every week - and your first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, and you can download DRM-free copies of each issue for only $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible comics every month for less than $10! Head to 2000AD.com and click on ‘subscribe' now – or download the 2000 AD app and start reading today! Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the Comic Book Couples Counseling YouTube Channel Watch The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics Previously on CBCC: Jadzia Axelrod on Hawkgirl Previously on CBCC: Nicole Maines on Dreamer Brad and Lisa on Near Mint Condition Comic Book Club: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow at Meanwhile...Coffee in Herndon, Virginia, on 5/3 at 3:30 PM Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

It's been about four months since President Donald Trump threatened sanctions against countries supplying much-needed oil to Cuba. The country's economy is already struggling with shortages, inflation, rolling blackouts, and the longstanding U.S. embargo. This morning, we'll hear from a sociologist and retired professor at the University of Havana who's lived through nearly every major chapter of Cuba's modern economy — from the rise of Fidel Castro to the current economic crisis. But first, there's a modern gold rush (but this time for uranium).

For the twenty-second installment of “50 Weeks That Shaped America” we go to Miami, Florida in the spring and summer of 1980. With the Cuban economy in crisis and many Cubans trying to flee the country, Fidel Castro declared that anyone who wanted to escape was free to do so -- as long as they were picked up by a boat from Florida. The ensuing flood of refugees -- and the language that was used to describe them -- set the modern template for how we treat and talk about immigrants.Join our America250 newsletter community! Subscribe for free to get the latest news and analysis of how America250 is playing out. Paying subscribers get access to early, ad-free versions of the show. Plus bonus features throughout the year. To support our work and get access to everything, subscribe now.This Day is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories.If you want to support the show directly, you can do so on our website: ThisDayPod.comGet in touch if you have any ideas for future topics, or just want to say hello. Follow us on social @thisdaypodOur team: Jacob Feldman, Researcher/Producer; Khawla Nakua, Transcripts; music by Teen Daze and Blue Dot Sessions; Audrey Mardavich is our Executive Producer at Radiotopia. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

It's been about four months since President Donald Trump threatened sanctions against countries supplying much-needed oil to Cuba. The country's economy is already struggling with shortages, inflation, rolling blackouts, and the longstanding U.S. embargo. This morning, we'll hear from a sociologist and retired professor at the University of Havana who's lived through nearly every major chapter of Cuba's modern economy — from the rise of Fidel Castro to the current economic crisis. But first, there's a modern gold rush (but this time for uranium).

Americans who know Cuba best—those who fled the Communist-ruled island and their descendants—loathe the country's Communist regime, in power since Fidel Castro overthrew an American-backed strongman in 1959. Thanks to Cold War geopolitics and the political influence of those Cuban-American communities (especially those around Miami, home city of Secretary of State Marco Rubio), the United […]

Americans who know Cuba best—those who fled the Communist-ruled island and their descendants—loathe the country's Communist regime, in power since Fidel Castro overthrew an American-backed strongman in 1959. Thanks to Cold War geopolitics and the political influence of those Cuban-American communities (especially those around Miami, home city of Secretary of State Marco Rubio), the United States has maintained strict restrictions on trade and travel to the island, largely on a bipartisan basis. But left-of-center activists often operate as if laws they don't like don't apply to them, and that any infractions will be dismissed with a wink and a nod by their “moderate” allies. And with an aggressive right-of-center government in power, that is increasingly a bad bet, as a number of radical-left activists including podcaster Hasan Piker and CodePink leader Medea Benjamin have reportedly been subpoenaed for information about their participation in the “Nuestra America Convoy” supporting the Communist regime. How much trouble are these leftist agitators potentially in? What are they doing, and who's funding it? Stu Smith of the Manhattan Institute joins us to discuss.Feds subpoena Hasan Piker, Medea Benjamin over Cuba tripsHasan PikerCode Pink (CODEPINK)Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)The Cuban regime's American sympathizersStu Smith

Las teorías sobre supuestos parentescos entre figuras públicas han circulado por años y algunas siguen generando debate. Desde los rumores que rodean a Chester Bennington y John Podesta, las comparaciones entre B. Howard y Michael Jackson, hasta la conocida teoría sobre Justin Trudeau y Fidel Castro, analizamos de dónde surgieron estas historias, qué argumentos utilizan quienes las defienden y qué tan sólidas son realmente. También conversamos sobre el impacto de internet en la propagación de estas teorías, el poder de los parecidos físicos, la obsesión pública con los linajes de las celebridades y por qué algunos rumores logran sobrevivir durante décadas.

Entre les Etats-Unis et Cuba, un des derniers pays communistes au monde, les relations ont toujours été très complexes et tendues. Mais depuis quelques semaines, elles traversent une crise aiguë. Dernier épisode en date : l'inculpation par la justice américaine de Raul Castro, le frère de Fidel Castro, l'un des pères de la révolution cubaine. Depuis le début de l'année, Washington impose aux Cubains un blocus pétrolier non sans conséquences : de gigantesques pannes d'électricité paralysent un peu plus encore l'île de 9,6 millions d'habitants, déjà sous sanctions. Cuba est particulièrement fragile, après avoir perdu son principal allié dans la région, le président du Venezuela Nicolas Maduro, capturé le 3 janvier par les forces spéciales américaines et incarcéré aux Etats-Unis. Donald Trump n'en fait plus mystère : il souhaite obtenir un changement politique à Cuba, où le Parti communiste est au pouvoir depuis plus de six décennies.Mais de quelle manière ? C'est toute la question. Des discussions entre les deux pays ont lieu, et Cuba a fait des concessions en matière économique par exemple, en autorisant les Cubains de la diaspora à investir sur l'île. Le scénario de l'intervention militaire n'est pas tout à fait éliminé alors que Washington est déjà engagé dans une guerre en Iran.Invités : Jordane Bertrand, directrice du bureau de l'AFP à la Havane Thomas Posado, chercheur et professeur à l'Université de Rouen, coauteur de "Révolutions à Cuba" aux éditions Syllepse William LeoGrande, spécialiste des relations Etats-Unis-Cuba, professeur à l'American University de Washington.Réalisation : Emmanuelle Baillon, Maxime MametExtraits sonores : AFPTVDoublages : Alvaro Villalobos Lopez, Florian Plaucheur, Maxime Mamet, Didier LaurasLa Semaine Sur le Fil est le podcast hebdomadaire de l'AFP. Vous avez des commentaires ? Ecrivez-nous à podcast@afp.com. Si vous aimez, abonnez-vous, parlez de nous autour de vous et laissez-nous plein d'étoiles sur votre plateforme de podcasts préférée pour mieux faire connaître notre programme. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Romania's foreign minister says there's no doubt in her mind that an armed Russian drone hit an apartment building in her country -- and believes NATO must respond forcefully, even if it was an accident. The daughter of former Cuban president Fidel Castro has lived in exile for decades -- and Alina Fernández is very hopeful that this U.S. administration will bring about regime change in her homeland. Gilbert Bernal was among those killed in this week's deadly chemical tank implosion in Washington state -- and a friend tells us he still doesn't know how it happened. Hundreds of volunteers team up to restore the Cerne Abbas Giant -- an enormous, centuries-old, chalk figure carved into the Dorset countryside.Senegal's national soccer team has a serious shot at winning this year's World Cup -- a dream fans are finally daring to believe could come true.Baseball superstar Bryce Harper weirds everyone out by posting a video documenting his morning routine -- in which he applies the toothpaste directly to his tongue.As It Happens, the Friday Edition. Radio that finds that a refreshing change of paste.

W nowym odcinku „Kultura na weekend” Janusz Wróblewski gości reportera i pisarza: Witold Szabłowski jest autorem światowego bestsellera „Kucharze dyktatorów”, książki, która po sukcesie w Stanach Zjednoczonych doczeka się hollywoodzkiej ekranizacji. Zaglądamy za kulisy pracy z producentami z Los Angeles i premiery filmu dokumentalnego na festiwalu Tribeca, ale przede wszystkim pytamy o ludzi, którzy gotowali dla najbrutalniejszych przywódców XX w. Jak wygląda życie człowieka pracującego tuż obok tyrana? Co widzą i wiedzą osoby odpowiedzialne za codzienne posiłki przyrządzane dla takich postaci jak Fidel Castro, Saddam Husajn, Kim Dzong Il, Władimir Putin, Wojciech Jaruzelski czy Pol Pot? Szabłowski rozmawiał z kucharzami dyktatorów, którzy przez lata milczeli: czasem z lojalności, czasem ze strachu, a czasem dlatego, że sami byli uwikłani w system przemocy. Mówimy m.in. o kucharce Pol Pota, która mimo świadomości zbrodni nadal mówiła o nim z czułością i fascynacją. Omawiamy też przejmujące wyznanie kucharza Idiego Amina dotyczące kanibalizmu ugandyjskiego dyktatora. To opowieść o mechanizmach władzy, propagandy i psychologii ludzi żyjących blisko absolutnego zła. Rozmawiamy także o tym, jak książka Szabłowskiego trafiła do Hollywood, dlaczego autor nie chciał oddać pełnej kontroli nad swoją historią, a kulinaria potrafią opowiadać o polityce lepiej niż niejeden podręcznik historii.

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Jeffrey Epstein's reach extended far beyond New York, Palm Beach, and the familiar circles of American finance and politics. Newly surfaced records show him probing for influence and opportunity across Latin America and the Caribbean, including Venezuela and Cuba, where he appeared to position himself as a connector for businessmen, political insiders, and power brokers operating in difficult, sensitive, or sanctions-adjacent environments. One major thread involves Epstein advising DP World's Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem after Hugo Chávez nationalized Venezuelan ports, with Epstein suggesting Cuba as a possible backchannel route into Caracas. Another involves Venezuelan businessman Francisco D'Agostino and discussions about potential oil opportunities connected to PDVSA and the Orinoco River oil fields. D'Agostino says the proposed Venezuela trip never happened and no deal came together, but the records still show Epstein attempting to place himself near the intersection of energy, politics, and elite access.The Cuba material follows the same pattern. Epstein traveled there in 2003 with Ghislaine Maxwell and former Colombian president Andrés Pastrana, and Maxwell later claimed they met Fidel Castro, though there is no clear evidence that Epstein conducted business or political negotiations with Castro. Years later, Epstein funded a Cuban state-backed neuroscience conference in Havana through his connection to researcher Gino Yu, fitting his larger pattern of using science, academia, and intellectual circles as a legitimacy machine. The larger takeaway is not that every one of Epstein's approaches produced a successful deal; many appear to have stalled or gone nowhere. The real significance is that a convicted sex offender with a history of elite protection was still moving through circles connected to foreign governments, oil wealth, port infrastructure, sanctioned economies, and high-level intermediaries, raising the same old question: who kept allowing this man access to rooms where he clearly did not belong?to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:How Epstein explored Venezuelan deals, funded Cuban research | Miami Herald

Jeffrey Epstein's reach extended far beyond New York, Palm Beach, and the familiar circles of American finance and politics. Newly surfaced records show him probing for influence and opportunity across Latin America and the Caribbean, including Venezuela and Cuba, where he appeared to position himself as a connector for businessmen, political insiders, and power brokers operating in difficult, sensitive, or sanctions-adjacent environments. One major thread involves Epstein advising DP World's Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem after Hugo Chávez nationalized Venezuelan ports, with Epstein suggesting Cuba as a possible backchannel route into Caracas. Another involves Venezuelan businessman Francisco D'Agostino and discussions about potential oil opportunities connected to PDVSA and the Orinoco River oil fields. D'Agostino says the proposed Venezuela trip never happened and no deal came together, but the records still show Epstein attempting to place himself near the intersection of energy, politics, and elite access.The Cuba material follows the same pattern. Epstein traveled there in 2003 with Ghislaine Maxwell and former Colombian president Andrés Pastrana, and Maxwell later claimed they met Fidel Castro, though there is no clear evidence that Epstein conducted business or political negotiations with Castro. Years later, Epstein funded a Cuban state-backed neuroscience conference in Havana through his connection to researcher Gino Yu, fitting his larger pattern of using science, academia, and intellectual circles as a legitimacy machine. The larger takeaway is not that every one of Epstein's approaches produced a successful deal; many appear to have stalled or gone nowhere. The real significance is that a convicted sex offender with a history of elite protection was still moving through circles connected to foreign governments, oil wealth, port infrastructure, sanctioned economies, and high-level intermediaries, raising the same old question: who kept allowing this man access to rooms where he clearly did not belong?to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:How Epstein explored Venezuelan deals, funded Cuban research | Miami Herald

Jeffrey Epstein's reach extended far beyond New York, Palm Beach, and the familiar circles of American finance and politics. Newly surfaced records show him probing for influence and opportunity across Latin America and the Caribbean, including Venezuela and Cuba, where he appeared to position himself as a connector for businessmen, political insiders, and power brokers operating in difficult, sensitive, or sanctions-adjacent environments. One major thread involves Epstein advising DP World's Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem after Hugo Chávez nationalized Venezuelan ports, with Epstein suggesting Cuba as a possible backchannel route into Caracas. Another involves Venezuelan businessman Francisco D'Agostino and discussions about potential oil opportunities connected to PDVSA and the Orinoco River oil fields. D'Agostino says the proposed Venezuela trip never happened and no deal came together, but the records still show Epstein attempting to place himself near the intersection of energy, politics, and elite access.The Cuba material follows the same pattern. Epstein traveled there in 2003 with Ghislaine Maxwell and former Colombian president Andrés Pastrana, and Maxwell later claimed they met Fidel Castro, though there is no clear evidence that Epstein conducted business or political negotiations with Castro. Years later, Epstein funded a Cuban state-backed neuroscience conference in Havana through his connection to researcher Gino Yu, fitting his larger pattern of using science, academia, and intellectual circles as a legitimacy machine. The larger takeaway is not that every one of Epstein's approaches produced a successful deal; many appear to have stalled or gone nowhere. The real significance is that a convicted sex offender with a history of elite protection was still moving through circles connected to foreign governments, oil wealth, port infrastructure, sanctioned economies, and high-level intermediaries, raising the same old question: who kept allowing this man access to rooms where he clearly did not belong?to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:How Epstein explored Venezuelan deals, funded Cuban research | Miami HeraldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Jeffrey Epstein's reach extended far beyond New York, Palm Beach, and the familiar circles of American finance and politics. Newly surfaced records show him probing for influence and opportunity across Latin America and the Caribbean, including Venezuela and Cuba, where he appeared to position himself as a connector for businessmen, political insiders, and power brokers operating in difficult, sensitive, or sanctions-adjacent environments. One major thread involves Epstein advising DP World's Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem after Hugo Chávez nationalized Venezuelan ports, with Epstein suggesting Cuba as a possible backchannel route into Caracas. Another involves Venezuelan businessman Francisco D'Agostino and discussions about potential oil opportunities connected to PDVSA and the Orinoco River oil fields. D'Agostino says the proposed Venezuela trip never happened and no deal came together, but the records still show Epstein attempting to place himself near the intersection of energy, politics, and elite access.The Cuba material follows the same pattern. Epstein traveled there in 2003 with Ghislaine Maxwell and former Colombian president Andrés Pastrana, and Maxwell later claimed they met Fidel Castro, though there is no clear evidence that Epstein conducted business or political negotiations with Castro. Years later, Epstein funded a Cuban state-backed neuroscience conference in Havana through his connection to researcher Gino Yu, fitting his larger pattern of using science, academia, and intellectual circles as a legitimacy machine. The larger takeaway is not that every one of Epstein's approaches produced a successful deal; many appear to have stalled or gone nowhere. The real significance is that a convicted sex offender with a history of elite protection was still moving through circles connected to foreign governments, oil wealth, port infrastructure, sanctioned economies, and high-level intermediaries, raising the same old question: who kept allowing this man access to rooms where he clearly did not belong?to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:How Epstein explored Venezuelan deals, funded Cuban research | Miami HeraldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

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Jeffrey Epstein's reach extended far beyond New York, Palm Beach, and the familiar circles of American finance and politics. Newly surfaced records show him probing for influence and opportunity across Latin America and the Caribbean, including Venezuela and Cuba, where he appeared to position himself as a connector for businessmen, political insiders, and power brokers operating in difficult, sensitive, or sanctions-adjacent environments. One major thread involves Epstein advising DP World's Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem after Hugo Chávez nationalized Venezuelan ports, with Epstein suggesting Cuba as a possible backchannel route into Caracas. Another involves Venezuelan businessman Francisco D'Agostino and discussions about potential oil opportunities connected to PDVSA and the Orinoco River oil fields. D'Agostino says the proposed Venezuela trip never happened and no deal came together, but the records still show Epstein attempting to place himself near the intersection of energy, politics, and elite access.The Cuba material follows the same pattern. Epstein traveled there in 2003 with Ghislaine Maxwell and former Colombian president Andrés Pastrana, and Maxwell later claimed they met Fidel Castro, though there is no clear evidence that Epstein conducted business or political negotiations with Castro. Years later, Epstein funded a Cuban state-backed neuroscience conference in Havana through his connection to researcher Gino Yu, fitting his larger pattern of using science, academia, and intellectual circles as a legitimacy machine. The larger takeaway is not that every one of Epstein's approaches produced a successful deal; many appear to have stalled or gone nowhere. The real significance is that a convicted sex offender with a history of elite protection was still moving through circles connected to foreign governments, oil wealth, port infrastructure, sanctioned economies, and high-level intermediaries, raising the same old question: who kept allowing this man access to rooms where he clearly did not belong?to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:How Epstein explored Venezuelan deals, funded Cuban research | Miami HeraldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Jeffrey Epstein's reach extended far beyond New York, Palm Beach, and the familiar circles of American finance and politics. Newly surfaced records show him probing for influence and opportunity across Latin America and the Caribbean, including Venezuela and Cuba, where he appeared to position himself as a connector for businessmen, political insiders, and power brokers operating in difficult, sensitive, or sanctions-adjacent environments. One major thread involves Epstein advising DP World's Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem after Hugo Chávez nationalized Venezuelan ports, with Epstein suggesting Cuba as a possible backchannel route into Caracas. Another involves Venezuelan businessman Francisco D'Agostino and discussions about potential oil opportunities connected to PDVSA and the Orinoco River oil fields. D'Agostino says the proposed Venezuela trip never happened and no deal came together, but the records still show Epstein attempting to place himself near the intersection of energy, politics, and elite access.The Cuba material follows the same pattern. Epstein traveled there in 2003 with Ghislaine Maxwell and former Colombian president Andrés Pastrana, and Maxwell later claimed they met Fidel Castro, though there is no clear evidence that Epstein conducted business or political negotiations with Castro. Years later, Epstein funded a Cuban state-backed neuroscience conference in Havana through his connection to researcher Gino Yu, fitting his larger pattern of using science, academia, and intellectual circles as a legitimacy machine. The larger takeaway is not that every one of Epstein's approaches produced a successful deal; many appear to have stalled or gone nowhere. The real significance is that a convicted sex offender with a history of elite protection was still moving through circles connected to foreign governments, oil wealth, port infrastructure, sanctioned economies, and high-level intermediaries, raising the same old question: who kept allowing this man access to rooms where he clearly did not belong?to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:How Epstein explored Venezuelan deals, funded Cuban research | Miami HeraldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In seiner Rolle als Verteidigungsminister ordnete der Bruder von Fidel Castro 1996 den Abschuss von Flugzeugen der Hilfsorganisation „Brothers to the Rescue“ an. Dabei starben vier Menschen.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubia has said Cuba poses a "national security threat" to the US and the likelihood of a peaceful agreement is "not high". His comments come days after the US announced criminal charges against Cuba's former president Raul Castro, the brother of Fidel Castro. The charges relate to his alleged role in the shooting down of two planes in 1996, which killed four people, including three Americans. The Cuban government say the move is “a political manoeuvre, devoid of any legal foundation.”The indictment has drawn comparisons to the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, and whether the US has set the stage for military intervention.Asma speaks to Cecilia Barria, a journalist based in Miami for BBC Mundo, and Will Grant, the BBC's Mexico, Central America and Cuba correspondent, about the story behind the charges — and why three decades on, the indictment is only happening now.Producers: Sam Chantarasak and Aron Keller Executive producer: James Shield Mix: Travis Evans Senior news editor: China CollinsPhoto: Raul Castro attend the International Labor Day commemoration in Havana, Cuba, 01 May 2026. Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA/Shutterstock

This week, Scott sat down with co-host emeritus Benjamin Wittes and Brookings Senior Fellow Kari Heerman to talk through the week's big news in national security, including:“With Friends Like Xi.” This past week, top U.S. officials and business CEOs traveled with President Trump to Beijing for his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The summit had a warm air to it, with Trump going so far as to call Xi his “friend,” a far cry from his hawkish stance toward China during the campaign and his prior administration. But Trump left having made relatively few concrete deals on the host of issues dividing the U.S. and China. Did Trump miss an opportunity here? Or is the seeming thaw in relations a positive sign for future cooperation?“Dirty Dancing: Havana Fights.” Cuba ran out of oil last week, but the Trump administration's pressure campaign against the island nation 90 miles off the coast of Florida has only intensified. On Monday, the U.S. announced new sanctions on three Cuban government agencies and 11 top officials amidst reports that the Department of Justice may seek an indictment against Raúl Castro, the 94-year-old brother of Fidel Castro and former president of Cuba. And surveillance flights over the island nation have reportedly increased in advance of an expected military build-up in coming weeks. How seriously should we take Trump's threats to pursue regime change in yet another country after Iran and Venezuela? And how long can Cuba hang on with its economic situation becoming more dire?“I've Got 122 Problems, and a Tariff is One.” On May 7, the U.S. Court of International Trade struck down yet another round of Trump tariffs—this time, the across-the-board 10% Section 122 tariffs that President Trump had imposed after the Supreme Court invalidated the earlier tariffs he'd issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Specifically, the Court of International Trade ruled that the administration cannot meet the statutory requirements for using Section 122, though its ruling has since been stayed by the Federal Circuit pending appeal. Is this decision likely to stick? With another legal defeat, what options does the administration have left to follow through on Trump's trade policy?In object lessons, Ben appeases the AI overlords with a glowing review of his latest experiments with Claude. Scott appeases his inner middle-aged man with a reprised recommendation of A Man on the Inside. And Kari fears that Americans are far from appeasing friends and allies in other democratic countries.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Scott sat down with co-host emeritus Benjamin Wittes and Brookings Senior Fellow Kari Heerman to talk through the week's big news in national security, including:“With Friends Like Xi.” This past week, top U.S. officials and business CEOs traveled with President Trump to Beijing for his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The summit had a warm air to it, with Trump going so far as to call Xi his “friend,” a far cry from his hawkish stance toward China during the campaign and his prior administration. But Trump left having made relatively few concrete deals on the host of issues dividing the U.S. and China. Did Trump miss an opportunity here? Or is the seeming thaw in relations a positive sign for future cooperation?“Dirty Dancing: Havana Fights.” Cuba ran out of oil last week, but the Trump administration's pressure campaign against the island nation 90 miles off the coast of Florida has only intensified. On Monday, the U.S. announced new sanctions on three Cuban government agencies and 11 top officials amidst reports that the Department of Justice may seek an indictment against Raúl Castro, the 94-year-old brother of Fidel Castro and former president of Cuba. And surveillance flights over the island nation have reportedly increased in advance of an expected military build-up in coming weeks. How seriously should we take Trump's threats to pursue regime change in yet another country after Iran and Venezuela? And how long can Cuba hang on with its economic situation becoming more dire?“I've Got 122 Problems, and a Tariff is One.” On May 7, the U.S. Court of International Trade struck down yet another round of Trump tariffs—this time, the across-the-board 10% Section 122 tariffs that President Trump had imposed after the Supreme Court invalidated the earlier tariffs he'd issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Specifically, the Court of International Trade ruled that the administration cannot meet the statutory requirements for using Section 122, though its ruling has since been stayed by the Federal Circuit pending appeal. Is this decision likely to stick? With another legal defeat, what options does the administration have left to follow through on Trump's trade policy?In object lessons, Ben appeases the AI overlords with a glowing review of his latest experiments with Claude. Scott appeases his inner middle-aged man with a reprised recommendation of A Man on the Inside. And Kari fears that Americans are far from appeasing friends and allies in other democratic countries.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The United States indicts Cuban leader Raul Castro, the brother of the late revolutionary Fidel Castro, for murder as it increases pressure on the current regime. Are the days of the dictatorship numbered at last? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United States announces new charges against Raúl Castro, brother of Fidel Castro. He is charged for his role in the 1996 killing of three Americans in planes over international waters. Plus, a new lawsuit from two police officers who defended the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Washington inculpa a Raúl Castro de 94 años por el derribo de dos avionetas en 1996. Entonces, el hermano de Fidel Castro era ministro de Defensa. Es la primera vez que un alto cargo del país comunista es acusado ante la justicia estadounidense. Este acto jurídico también es visto como un acto político y deja muchas preguntas y temores ante las amenazas intervencionistas del presidente estadounidense Donald Trump. El caso de las avionetas “Hermanos al Rescate" ha sido perseguido con tenacidad por la comunidad cubano estadounidense en Florida, uno de los bastiones electorales del presidente Donald Trump. Como lo indica Eloy Viera, jurista y coordinador del medio El Toque, quien calificó la inculpación de Castro como simbólica.  "Desde hace 20 años ha sido parte de los esfuerzos de un sector importante de familiares, amigos, conocidos, colaboradores de los cuatro cubanos fallecidos. Simbólicamente estamos ante un paso más hacia la búsqueda de justicia. Un sector importantísimo de la nación cubana ve en la figura de Raúl Castro no sólo como responsable por esas cuatro muertes, sino también responsable de otros muchísimos actos de lesa humanidad", asegura a RFI, Eloy Viera. Sin embargo, algunos analistas como el también cubano Arturo López Levy señalan que la decisión es una escalada más en las presión de Washington sobre la isla. "Es una política irresponsable porque, por una parte dice que la amenaza más grande que puede venir de Cuba es una estampida migratoria, pero lo que hace es mantener un bloqueo petrolero que está creando una crisis humanitaria de manera tal que justifique una acción dirigida contra el gobierno cubano. Más bien lo que están preparando es una acción militar", explica López Levy. Para el jurista David Peña Guzmán, la inculpación es legítima a nivel interno en Estados Unidos, pero a nivel internacional no es tan clara, sobretodo si se tiene en cuenta el precedente con Nicolás Maduro en Venezuela.  "A nivel internacional debemos de responder dos estándares. El primero, la acusación es válida en el país en donde se originó y la respuesta es que sí lo es. Y la segunda es ver, una vez que se tiene esa acusación válida, cómo reaccionan el resto de los países o la comunidad internacional ante la existencia de esta acusación válida", explica el jurista. "¿Qué pasaría si Cuba hace exactamente lo mismo y formula una acusación en contra de el presidente de los Estados Unidos? Si lo hace, tienen a nivel internacional exactamente la misma validez ambas y ambas deben de ser atendidas y respetadas por la comunidad internacional. Tenemos el precedente que vivimos con Maduro en Venezuela y que trae como consecuencia una serie de preguntas", agrega David Peña Guzmán.  Dicha inculpación trae muchos interrogantes, pues el gobierno de Trump amenazó con una intervención en Cuba, justo después de su operación en Venezuela en la que capturó a Nicolás Maduro que actualmente está encarcelado en un centro de detención en Nueva York.  

Today on America in the MorningRaul Castro Indicted It's been wanted for decades, and been in the works for weeks, and now it's happened.  Federal prosecutors have indicted the former president of Cuba for murder but getting him into an American courtroom will be an issue.  Details from correspondent Rich Johnson.   Police Officers Sue Over Trump Fund Two police officers who were injured during the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot are suing to block any payouts from a new Justice Department fund established in a settlement of a tax case involving President Trump.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that one of the officers, Harry Dunn, spoke to CNN saying that the fund in effect would reward people who attacked police officers and nearly stopped the peaceful transfer of power.   President Wants Parliamentarian Fired President Trump is calling for the Senate Parliamentarian to be replaced over White House ballroom security funding.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports it's a move that the GOP Senate Majority Leader John Thune called “concerning.”   New Mexico House Of Horrors It was a house of horrors in New Mexico where police found three people dead, and at least 18 first responders were overcome by an unknown toxic substance when they answered a call for a suspected drug overdose.  The details from correspondent Lisa Dwyer.  Arizona Execution An inmate on Arizona's Death Row has been executed for the brutal killing a man in 2002 by dousing him with gasoline and setting him on fire.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   No Easy A Just because you're smart and going to Harvard doesn't mean you deserve an “A” grade.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on an Ivy League school changing its grading standards.   Reaction To Castro Indictment Federal prosecutors have charged the brother of Fidel Castro with ordering the shoot down of civilian planes in 1996 that led to the deaths of three Americans.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the U.S. has indicted former Cuban leader Raul Castro, and wants him in the US to face charges.   Election Trump Factor If this week's primary elections proved anything, it would be that an endorsement by President Trump still has value in politics.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   California Wildfires The peak fire season in California usually begins in June.  Already there are several wildfires burning in Southern California, causing some evacuations and health issues from smoke, and another has ravaged an island off the California coast.  Jim Roope reports from Los Angeles.   Cost Of War Questions are being raised after a Congressional report showed that 42 American aircraft were either lost or damaged so far in the Iran war, which has now raised the estimate of the cost for the wartime operations to over $29 billion dollars. Finally   A reality TV star is running for mayor of Los Angeles as an independent, and he just received a high-level GOP endorsement.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr takes a look at the campaign of Spencer Pratt.   On his very first “The Late Show” in 2015, Stephen Colbert ripped into then-candidate Donald Trump while gorging on Oreo cookies over a political boycott of the company.  Eleven years later, it's the end of the line for Stephen Colbert's late night TV show where comedy and politics collided.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No podcast ‘Notícia No Seu Tempo’, confira em áudio as principais notícias da edição impressa do jornal ‘O Estado de S.Paulo’ desta quinta-feira (21/05/2026): O Congresso se prepara para derrubar um veto do presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva e liberar doações durante a campanha eleitoral deste ano, driblando a legislação. A lei eleitoral proíbe esse tipo de prática para evitar abuso de poder econômico na disputa. A análise do veto foi pautada para hoje, em um aceno a prefeitos que lotaram Brasília para a tradicional Marcha dos Prefeitos. O presidente do Congresso, senador Davi Alcolumbre (União Brasil-AP), se comprometeu com os representantes dos municípios a derrubar vetos impostos por Lula na Lei de Diretrizes Orçamentárias (LDO) de 2026, que define as regras do Orçamento da União. Economia: Redução de jornada de trabalho será restrita a salário Metrópole: Governo endurece regras e agência fiscalizará big techs Internacional: EUA indiciam Raúl Castro por aviões abatidos em Cuba em 1996 Esporte: Neymar não jogará pelo Santos até a Copa; CBF trata lesão com cautelaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raúl Castro, the brother of the late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, was indicted by the U.S. Justice Department. The 96-year-old has held many senior positions, including the presidency. Castro and four others were charged in the 1996 killings of Americans seeking to aid Cubans at sea. Ali Rogin reports and Geoff Bennett discusses more with Michael Bustamante. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Raúl Castro, the brother of the late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, was indicted by the U.S. Justice Department. The 96-year-old has held many senior positions, including the presidency. Castro and four others were charged in the 1996 killings of Americans seeking to aid Cubans at sea. Ali Rogin reports and Geoff Bennett discusses more with Michael Bustamante. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Raúl Castro, the brother of the late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, was indicted by the U.S. Justice Department. The 96-year-old has held many senior positions, including the presidency. Castro and four others were charged in the 1996 killings of Americans seeking to aid Cubans at sea. Ali Rogin reports and Geoff Bennett discusses more with Michael Bustamante. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Al hoe meer ontleders meen dat Amerikaanse president Donald Trump sy visier op Kuba het en moontlik daar ‘n inval in daardie land uitgevoer kan word. Kuba is op sy knieë as gevolg van die embargo, ook op olie, wat op die land deur die Amerikaanse regering geplaas is, veral na hy Venezolaanse olie, waarop Kuba staatgemaak het, oorgeneem het. Maar, Alina Fernández, die dogter van die ontslape leier van Kuba, Fidel Castro, wat in Miami woon, waarsku daarteen. Sy het met CNN gepraat.

Médecin argentin devenu guérillero, Che Guevara porte une vision radicale de la révolution mondiale, il exporte sa lute armée à Cuba, puis en Afrique et en Amérique du Sud. Traqué par les armées locales et la CIA, il finit capturé en Bolivie en 1967. Entre idéalisme, violence et héritage politique, La Traque de Che Guevara retrace le parcours d'un homme prêt à tout pour faire triompher sa vision du monde. Cuba, la première étape De l'enfer du débarquement du Granma aux montagnes de la Sierra Maestra, Che Guevara devient l'un des visages de la révolution cubaine menée par Fidel Castro. Stratège redouté et idéologue radical, il participe à la chute du dictateur Fulgencio Batista avant de devenir l'un des hommes forts du nouveau régime cubain, au cœur des tensions de la Guerre froide. Crédits : Production : Bababam  Textes : Fanny Sauveplane Voix : Anne Cosmao, Aurélien Gouas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Médecin argentin devenu guérillero, Che Guevara porte une vision radicale de la révolution mondiale, il exporte sa lute armée à Cuba, puis en Afrique et en Amérique du Sud. Traqué par les armées locales et la CIA, il finit capturé en Bolivie en 1967. Entre idéalisme, violence et héritage politique, La Traque de Che Guevara retrace le parcours d'un homme prêt à tout pour faire triompher sa vision du monde. Le virus de la révolte Dans l'Amérique latine secouée par les inégalités et la Guerre froide, le jeune Ernesto Guevara découvre la misère du continent au fil d'un voyage initiatique à moto. Devenu “Che”, radicalisé par les injustices sociales et l'ingérence américaine, il rencontre au Mexique un révolutionnaire cubain nommé Fidel Castro. Ensemble, ils s'apprêtent à embarquer pour une révolution qui marquera l'Histoire. Crédits : Production : Bababam  Textes : Fanny Sauveplane Voix : Anne Cosmao, Aurélien Gouas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Activistas cubanos borran carteles en las calles Chile que conmemoran el natalicio de Fidel Castro  

Cette semaine, plongez dans le destin brûlant d'un homme devenu une icône mondiale de la révolution : Che Guevara. Médecin argentin devenu guérillero, il parcourt l'Amérique latine et découvre les profondes inégalités qui marquent le continent. Très vite, il s'engage dans la lutte armée et rejoint Fidel Castro dans la révolution cubaine, contribuant à renverser le régime de Batista. Mais pour Che Guevara, Cuba n'est qu'un début. Porté par une vision radicale de la révolution mondiale, il quitte le pouvoir pour exporter la lutte armée en Afrique puis en Amérique du Sud. Traqué par les armées locales et la CIA, il finit capturé en Bolivie en 1967. Exécuté sommairement, il devient alors un symbole immortel, à la fois héros pour certains, figure controversée pour d'autres. Entre idéalisme, violence et héritage politique, La Traque de Che Guevara retrace le parcours d'un homme prêt à tout pour faire triompher sa vision du monde. Découvrez cette nouvelle saison prochainement disponible sur toutes les plateformes d'écoute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Ralph Pezzullo is a New York Times and international bestselling author. His latest book is about two U.S. government whistleblowers investigating the Venezuelan government's involvement in drug trafficking & money laundering, who inadvertently discovered an international conspiracy to influence elections in the United States and in over 70 countries around the world. https://amzn.to/48VZOeB SPONSORS https://mengotomars.com - Get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping & 3 Free Gifts. https://incogni.com/danny - Use code DANNY and get 60% off an annual plan. https://dupe.com - Try Dupe's 100% FREE research & comparison shopping tool. https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off. EPISODE LINKS Ralph's new book: https://amzn.to/48VZOeB https://ralphpezzulloauthor.com FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - Election fraud evidence they BURIED 09:30 - $750 Million Fox settlement 11:49 - Cartel de los Soles informants 19:35 - Fidel Castro & Hugo Chaves 25:44 - Latin-America elections 33:43 - USAID 38:12 - Professor Jaing's theory on Maduro 40:09 - China, Iran & Russia working with Venezuela 43:44 - Mexican cartels are working for Venezuela 47:06 - CIA's control of Dominion software & cartels 56:21 - China's "unrestricted warfare" strategy 01:00:56 - Why Trump was "allowed" to win in 2016 01:09:46 - Tampered voting machines STILL being used 01:12:51 - A new way to coup 01:14:03 - World's most powerful cartels 01:17:58 - Venezuela's partnership with Iran 01:25:26 - China is winning 01:27:58 - California is dying 01:34:40 - Polling companies 01:38:23 - Maduro regime defectors turned over evidence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

B”H Join Bitcoin and the Future: Why Jewish History Makes This Technology Impossible to Ignore at yaeltrusch.com/bhforbitcoin and use the code jewishmoneymatters to get 25% off. My guest today, Dr. Salomon Imiak, shares a fascinating and emotional story of resilience. He was born in Havana, Cuba to a Jewish family in 1960, right about the time Fidel Castro had come into power. Today he is a very accomplished anesthesiologist in Hollywood, Florida. But, it took him 30 years to fulfill his dream of becoming a doctor. His story of escaping Cuba and of eventual professional success is not what you might know as the more typical Jewish Cuban American story. Dr. Imiak escaped Cuba in 1985, not to land in Miami to a supportive community, but to face many setbacks and challenges, including of course financial challenges. But, the lessons you will hear from him are priceless. Pay attention to the humility, the mentchlikite, the love of family, of G-d, his Torah, and most outstanding, his perseverance. I think these are lessons our generation and our children's generation need to hear more of. And above all, notice the role of his dear wife Esther, who I think he might agree is the shining star of this whole interview. And who you will come to love just from hearing about her. Here's Dr. Salomon Imiak. The post 467: From Survival to Trust with Dr. Salomon Imiak appeared first on Yael Trusch.

Le 26 juillet 1953, Fidel Castro et de jeunes révolutionnaires ont tenté, sans succès, de prendre une caserne de Santiago, à Cuba. Après un exil au Mexique, Fidel Castro est revenu, le 30 novembre 1956, avec Che Guevara et des hommes dans le but de mettre fin à la dictature de Fulgencio Batista. L'historienne Mylène Desautels raconte comment ils y sont arrivés, en 1959.

This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!This week on the show we're talking about the sporting prowess of history's most well-known revolutionaries; we have baseball-loving Fidel Castro, Chairman Mao's love of ping pong and we've got Vladimir Lenin and his love of the bicycle.Elsewhere, Tom Craine got stuck up a rollercoaster. Has this ever happened to you? Why does this sort of thing keep happening to Tom? If you know, please do inform us: hello@ohwhatatime.comAnd from now on Part 1 is released on Monday and Part 2 on Wednesday - but if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you'll now find:•The full archive of bonus episodes•Brand new bonus episodes each month•OWAT subscriber group chats•Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show•PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone elseJoin us at

For the sixteenth installment of “50 Weeks That Shaped America” we go, for the first time to the Cold War. It's April 1961, and the US is concerned about Cuba's new leftist leader, Fidel Castro. The US has a new leader of its own, JFK, who adopts - and adapts - a plan from Eisenhower's CIA to send a group of renegade Cuban dissidents into the Bay of Pigs to spark a revolution. It does not go well! We get into the botched plans, the rogue CIA, and why you can't drive a boat over a coral reef.Join our America250 newsletter community! Subscribe for free to get the latest news and analysis of how America250 is playing out. Paying subscribers get access to early, ad-free versions of the show. Plus bonus features throughout the year. To support our work and get access to everything, subscribe now.This Day is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories.If you want to support the show directly, you can do so on our website: ThisDayPod.comGet in touch if you have any ideas for future topics, or just want to say hello. Follow us on social @thisdaypodOur team: Jacob Feldman, Researcher/Producer; Khawla Nakua, Transcripts; music by Teen Daze and Blue Dot Sessions; Audrey Mardavich is our Executive Producer at Radiotopia. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices