Cuba: US plans to indict Raul Castro
May 15, 2026•43 min
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Summary
The episode delves into the complex US-Cuba relationship, discussing a rare CIA visit amid US reports of indicting Raul Castro and the severe impact of fuel blockades on Cuban daily life. It also examines a new Ebola outbreak in the DRC with fears of regional spread and vaccine challenges. Further discussions include a major strike at Samsung Electronics, the strategic rivalry between the US and China through the lens of the Thucydides Trap, the emergence of nationalist vigilante groups in Russia, and the ongoing efforts by French museums to repatriate art looted during WWII. Finally, the program highlights how AI can be a transformative tool for musicians facing physical challenges.Episode description
CIA chief makes rare trip to Cuba as oil terminals run dry, meanwhile US media reports say Washington is preparing criminal charges against its former leader Raul Castro.
Also in the programme: why nationalist vigilante groups are spreading across Russia; and a French museum holds a display of famous art works from the Second World War in order to reunite them with their rightful owners.
(Image: A vintage car passes by images of late Cuban President Fidel Castro, Cuba's former President Raul Castro and Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel displayed on a billboard in Havana. Credit: REUTERS/Norlys Perez)
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