History of the Cuban Revolution

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S2 Episode 5- Ernesto ”Che” Guevara Jul 08, 2022

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The life and travels of the revolutionary before he was known as Che, from his birth in Argentina to blue blooded parents to meeting Fidel in Mexico as a wandering political seeker.

S2 Episode 4- The Jailhouse Years Nov 23, 2021

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Fidel goes to jail and deals with family drama while Batista consolidates his rule.

S2 Episode 3- History Will Absolve Me Nov 16, 2021

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The Trial of Fidel and the Moncada defendants gets underway. Fidel makes a famous speech.

S2 Episode 2- Attack on Moncada Aug 27, 2021

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Castro's first truly revolutionary act against a Batista regime will hurl him on a path he cannot walk back from. It will be a complete, embarrassing failure.

S2 Episode 1- Young Castro Aug 05, 2021

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Had a bit of a cold for this one, either way, welcome back. Castro's life from 1926-1953 is covered.

Season 2 Episode 0- 500 Years of History Apr 16, 2021

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A primer episode summarizing the entire first season, 500 years of Cuban history condensed in 1 hour.

Episode 16- The End of the Republic Mar 23, 2021

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This is the season finale of the show. Conditions get so bad in Cuba that nobody minds democracy comes to an end.

Episode 15- Goodbye for Now, Dr. Grau Mar 07, 2021

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We bring the Grau administration to an end with one last caper and take account of its failures and successes.

Episode 14- The Orthodox Feb 06, 2021

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The corruption and violence of the Grau regime takes a toll on the Autenticos, as their firebrand, Senator Eddy Chibas, causes a split in the party.

Episode 13-The Autenticos Feb 01, 2021

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President Ramon Grau San Martin and his party, the Autenticos, come to power in 1944 and make a mess of things.

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