History of the Cuban Revolution Podcast
1) S2 Episode 5- Ernesto ”Che” Guevara
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.
2) S2 Episode 4- The Jailhouse Years
Fidel goes to jail and deals with family drama while Batista consolidates his rule.
3) S2 Episode 3- History Will Absolve Me
The Trial of Fidel and the Moncada defendants gets underway. Fidel makes a famous speech.
4) S2 Episode 2- Attack on Moncada
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.
5) S2 Episode 1- Young Castro
Had a bit of a cold for this one, either way, welcome back. Castro's life from 1926-1953 is covered.
6) Season 2 Episode 0- 500 Years of History
A primer episode summarizing the entire first season, 500 years of Cuban history condensed in 1 hour.
7) Episode 16- The End of the Republic
This is the season finale of the show. Conditions get so bad in Cuba that nobody minds democracy comes to an end.
8) Episode 15- Goodbye for Now, Dr. Grau
We bring the Grau administration to an end with one last caper and take account of its failures and successes.
9) Episode 14- The Orthodox
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.
10) Episode 13-The Autenticos
President Ramon Grau San Martin and his party, the Autenticos, come to power in 1944 and make a mess of things.