Episode 130 History of Cuba Return of the Mafia After 1952 Part 1 Published Nov 19, 2022

Episode 130 addresses key events in Cuba that took place immediately in the aftermath of the coup by Batista and mostly just after 1952. We also begin to explore the rise of Fidel Castro to Cuba’s center stage and we will make the pivot to a complet history of Castro over the next several episodes beginning in episode 131. The aftermath and repercussions of Batista’s coup would give rise and voice to the young Fidel Castro as a revolutionary force in Cuba. It is here on this island nation where the story eventually converges around the modern Cubans, CIA men and the mafia. All in one place. Join us in this continuing miniseries on Cuban history as we continue to set the stage and explore the forces that were shaping the world in that era of the twentieth century. It’s history that immerses us in the Cuban story whose politics, geography, and economic circumstances would all collide and create an epicenter of geopolitical consequences. Consequences that would intersect in a crescendo right at the moment that JFK was coming to the Presidency. Understanding the leadup and history of Cuba is critical to this part of the journey that is JFK the Enduring Secret. Enjoy! Jeff

Episode 130 History of Cuba Return of the Mafia After 1952 Part 1