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To the Point
To the Point

Washington, Havana and a new era

Hosted by Warren Olney Dec. 02, 2016 National
As the US and Cuba remember the late Fidel Castro, all eyes are on his surviving brother, Raul — and on America's next President, Donald Trump. Will the relaxation of tensions continue, or will hardliners reverse course?

Photo: Fidel Castro in 1959

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Host:
Warren Olney

Producers:
Katie Cooper, Gideon Brower, Evan George

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