Trump's real-life Monopoly board... is Cuba next?
Apr 10, 2026•25 min
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Episode description
Following the dramatic US military raid on Venezuela in January, the Trump administration has turned its attention to Cuba. The objective? To topple the island’s communist leadership. By cutting off vital oil shipments that once flowed from Venezuela, Washington has pushed Cuba into a deepening energy crisis. So, what fate awaits this Caribbean island of 10 million people, and its crumbling economy?
Host: Tessa Fleming. Guests: Ruaridh Nicoll, Helen Yaffe
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