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    90 Years of History 90 Miles Away

    After yesterday's landing in Cuba , just 90 miles from American shores, President Obama spoke at the newly reopened US embassy. "It's been nearly 90 years since a US President stepped foot in Cuba. It is wonderful to be here." But his trip hasn't left controversy behind.

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    By Warren Olney • Mar 21, 2016 • 34m Listen

    After yesterday's landing in Cuba, just 90 miles from American shores, President Obama spoke at the newly reopened US embassy. "It's been nearly 90 years since a US President stepped foot in Cuba. It is wonderful to be here." But his trip hasn't left controversy behind. The President's criticized for encouraging business deals without demanding important concessions. Meantime, the Castro regime is cracking down on the wives and daughters of political prisoners and telling dissidents Obama wants to meet to stay home. Cuba wants the end of America's economic embargo. We hear how the historic visit is going.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Paul von Zielbauer

      Co-founder of Geezer magazine, former producer for To the Point and Which Way LA?; former reporter for the New York Times

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      Jenny Hamel

      KCRW

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      Ann Louise Bardach

      editor-at-large for Los Angeles Magazine

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      William LeoGrande

      American University

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      Frank Calzon

      Center for a Free Cuba

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Obama in Cuba as It Comes in from the Cold
    1. 1:49International Criminal Court Rules Rape Is a War Crime
    2. 8:2890 Years of History 90 Miles AwayYou’re reading this
    3. 43:34RNC Chairman Ready for a Convention Fight to Derail Trump
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