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The US and "Communist Cuba" are saying goodbye to Fidel

Hundreds of thousands of Cubans are turning out as the late Fidel Castro's remains are paraded across the island nation before Sunday's funeral. Much has changed since Fidel seized power in 1959. The Obama Administration has begun to normalize diplomatic relations and relax economic sanctions.

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By Warren Olney • Dec 2, 2016 • 32m Listen

Hundreds of thousands of Cubans are turning out as the late Fidel Castro's remains are paraded across the island nation before Sunday's funeral. Much has changed since Fidel seized power in 1959. The Obama Administration has begun to normalize diplomatic relations and relax economic sanctions. But Donald Trump says he'll demand more change from Castro's brother, Raul, creating uncertainty — in Cuba itself, for Cuban Americans and recent investors. What role do hardliners in both countries still have to play?

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Independent Producer

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    Director of Content, News

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    Associated Press

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    Florida International University

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    Northwestern University / Goodman Theater

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