Cuba has been in the news a few times in 2021 already. After a tough pandemic, Cuba opens it's economy to more privatization in hopes of economic stimulation. Also, the the finals weeks of Trump administration had it added back to the list of State sponsors of terrorism. So is Cuba really a failed socialist state or a beacon of socialist prosperity in face of US adversary? Join us for the first episode of a mini-series on "hot topic" nations and their histories.  

Tired of the narrative-driven news of the day telling you what to think? Two friends sit down to discuss the hot topics of the day while maintaining a balanced approach. Learn and discover along with them as they seek to understand and investigate these important issues.  

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