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Comedian Chris Garcia uncovers Cuba’s dark history when reporting on his immigrant dad
Chris Garcia tells his dad’s story in the new podcast “Scattered.” His dad fled Cuba during Fidel Castro’s reign, and spent time in a forced labor camp and psychiatric hospital. He fled Cuba to give his wife and kids a better life in the U.S.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenChris Garcia tells his dad’s story in the new podcast “Scattered.” His dad fled Cuba during Fidel Castro’s reign, and spent time in a forced labor camp and psychiatric hospital. He fled Cuba to give his wife and kids a better life in the U.S.
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