Cold War #286 - The Macho Man Cometh (Cuban Revolution #11)

In this wild episode, Cam and Ray kick things off with a “Cam-hole” into the politics and economics of Cuba in the early 20th century. From rigged elections to sugar-fueled financial collapses, and from macho presidents to the American colonization of Cuba’s economy, it’s a vivid portrait of how imperialism, tourism, and opportunistic strongmen shaped the island nation. Expect dead bankers, disco communists, FDR parallels, Einstein in the slums, Hemingway’s horniness, and some brutal political satire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices