Air Date 8/1/2021
Today we take a look at the anti-government protests in Cuba in the context of decades of anti-communist propaganda in the US and our punishing embargo intended to destabilize Cuba to the point of governmental collapse.
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We go to Havana, Cuba, to look at what is behind protests that brought thousands of people into the streets of Havana and other cities in rare anti-government protests denouncing the island’s economic crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The restrictions put in place by Trump Admin rollback of Obama admin's policies toward Cuba have created significant restrictions that are in the way of providing aid. Emma's suggestion is simple: Circumvent those restrictions immediately.
Ch. 3: The Protests in Cuba Part 1 - Past Present - Air Date 7-20-21
In this episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki discuss the mass protests in Cuba.
Ch. 4: What is McCarthyism And how did it happen - TED-ED - Air Date 3-14-17
In the 1950s, part of a campaign to expose suspected Communists, thousands of individuals were aggressively investigated and questioned by government panels. Named after its most notorious practitioner, the phenomenon known as McCarthyism destroyed lives.
Ch. 5: A New Red Scare Is Coming - Second Thought - Air Date 7-9-21
If you thought McCarthyism was gone...well, no such luck. In this episode, we'll discuss the US' newest wave of reactionary, anti-communist rhetoric and legislation.
Ch. 6: The Protests in Cuba Part 2 - Past Present - Air Date 7-20-21
In this episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki discuss the mass protests in Cuba.
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We go to Havana, Cuba, to look at what is behind protests that brought thousands of people into the streets of Havana and other cities in rare anti-government protests denouncing the island’s economic crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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