About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of Fidel Castro's socialist transformation of Cuba and the subsequent efforts of US presidents, particularly Donald Trump, to reverse it.

IN 1959 Fidel Castro transformed Cuba into a socialist state. And ever since then, American presidents have been trying to undo it. Now it’s Donald Trump’s turn – and he’s determined to succeed.

Topics covered

• Cuba
• US Presidents
• Socialism
• Foreign Policy
• Trump Administration

Keywords

• Cuba
• Fidel Castro
• Donald Trump
• socialism
• US foreign policy
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ABC

Places: Cuba, US

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