About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of Cuba's nationwide blackouts and potential U.S. political reactions, particularly in relation to Trump.
Jonah Goldberg is joined by Gil Guerra, Kevin Williamson, and Megan McArdle to discuss the nationwide blackouts in Cuba and whether the country will be next in Trump’s crosshairs.The Agenda:—The state of play in Cuba—History of the blackouts—A Russian tanker arrives—How much does Cuba matter to the U.S.?—The case for regime case—The left’s fascination with Cuba—How would the right react?—NWYT: Melania and the educational AI robotDispatch Recommendations:—Meet the Has-Beens, Never-Weres, and Felon Locked in a Trumpy Primary—The Era of Cookbooks Is Not Over—Our Almost-Promised Land—The Institutional Rot of the Right’s Youth PoliticsShow Notes:—Will Cuba Be the Next to Fall? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Jonah Goldberg
Guests: Gil Guerra, Kevin Williamson, Megan McArdle
Topics covered
- Cuba
- Trump
- blackouts
- U.S. foreign policy
- political reactions
- regime change
Keywords
- Cuba
- Trump
- blackouts
- foreign policy
- politics
- regime change
- U.S. relations
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Dispatch
Places: Cuba, U.S.
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