About this episode

The episode discusses recent developments in Cuba, including military support from Moscow and Tehran, the indictment of Raul Castro, and the struggles of ordinary Cubans.

America’s spy chief visits Havana, the U.S. Justice Department announces the indictment for murder of former Cuban dictator, Raul Castro, Cuba’s current rulers are reported to have received more than 300 military attack drones from Moscow and Tehran while ordinary Cubans suffer power outages, medicine shortages, and soaring food prices. Guests Carrie Filipetti of the Vandenberg Coalition and Connor Pfeiffer of FDD Action join host Cliff May to discuss how these developments add up and whether the liberation of the Cuban people from the zombie Castroite regime is finally possible.

People in this episode

Host: Cliff May

Guests: Carrie Filipetti, Connor Pfeiffer

Topics covered

• Cuba
• Raul Castro
• military drones
• U.S. Justice Department
• Cuban economy
• political regime
• liberation

Keywords

• Cuba
• Raul Castro
• military drones
• Havana
• U.S. Justice Department
• Cuban economy
• liberation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vandenberg Coalition, FDD Action, Moscow, Tehran

Places: Cuba, Havana

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