Sep 22

S6 Episode 1 - "The Dead Myth"

An introduction to and overview of our sixth season: the story of Angola, Cuba, and apartheid South Africa's Cold War showdown. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm ... Show More

50m 5s

Sep 10

Coming Soon: Blowback Season 6

New episodes drop September 22. This season, Cuba sends an army to defend newly independent Angola from the combined forces of apartheid South Africa, the CIA, and one of the most infamous warlords of Africa. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: h ... Show More

1m 45s

Feb 2025

S5 Episode 10 - "The Terrible But Unfinished Story"

Wounded but not destroyed, Cambodia staggers into the 21st century. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 10m

Aug 2019

The Queen of Cuba

On February 24, 1996, Cuban fighter jets shot down two small planes operated by Brothers to the Rescue, an organization in Florida that tried to spot refugees fleeing Cuba in boats. A strange chain of events preceded the shoot-down, and people in the intelligence business turned ... Show More

59 m

Jul 2019

Operation Northwoods: How the US Planned to Attack Itself and Start a War with Cuba

It's no secret that the US and Cuba have a long history of tense relations, often teetering on the brink of war. But just how far would Uncle Sam go to begin a genuine war with Cuba? The answer can be found in the declassified proposals for Operation Northwoods, a secret plan to ... Show More

41m 12s

May 2023

History of US empire: Latin America & JFK - CIA terror war on Cuba, coups in Brazil & Dominican Rep.

Historian Aaron Good discusses US President John F. Kennedy's policies in Latin America, the CIA's terror war on Cuba, the coup against Brazil's left-wing President João Goulart, and the assassination of dictator Rafael Trujillo and coup against President Juan Bosch in the Domini ... Show More

1h 6m

Apr 2022

Cuba

Anthony Bourdain explores Cuba from its bustling capital city of Havana, to the slower paced, music mecca of Santiago. Original Airdate: Season 6, 2015. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho ... Show More

47m 2s

Dec 2022

Presidential Assassinations | Three Shots in Dallas | 3

On November 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy was shot and killed while riding in his presidential limo through downtown Dallas. His violent and public death became one of the most traumatic moments in the nation’s history — and one of the most controversial, as Americans debated the ... Show More

38m 50s

May 2021

Fidel Castro: Cuba Pt. 2

Entering the 1970s, Fidel focused his attention on building the Cuban economy in the wake of Che Guevara’s failed plans and a U.S. embargo. But when the Soviet Union collapsed, all eyes turned to the tiny island, and waited with bated breath for Fidel to fall, too. Learn more abo ... Show More

45m 14s

Dec 2023

History Daily: The “Christmas Bombing” of North Vietnam

December 18, 1972. After peace talks break down, US President Richard Nixon announces the start of the “Christmas Bombing” of North See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and ... Show More

18m 29s

Jul 2023

Red Backpack = Cocaine User?! Strike TWO!! 07.14.23

In episode 1515, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, <a href="http://teresaleecomedy.com/">Teresa Lee</a>, to discuss… Secret Service Fails To Sniff Out Cocaine Source, SAG Is About To Go On Strike and more! <ol> <li><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/13/politics/whit ... Show More

1h 3m

S2 Episode 4 - "Secret Honor"