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Real Dictators is the award-winning podcast that explores the hidden lives of history's tyrants. Hosted by Paul McGann, with contributions from eyewitnesses and expert historians.

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Production: Joel Duddell, Ed Baranski, Miriam Baines, Tom Pink, George Tapp, Dorry Macaulay, Cian Ryan-Morgan, Anisha Devadasan, Joseph McGann. Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink.

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Hosts

Paul McGann

Previous Guests

Michael Bustamante
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Carlos Eire
Carlos Eire is a Cuban-American historian and author, recognized for his expertise in Cuban history and his personal experiences as a child refugee from Cuba. He is a professor at Yale University and has written critically acclaimed books, including 'Waiting for Snow in Havana'.
Lillian Guerra
Lillian Guerra is a prominent historian specializing in modern Cuba and the Caribbean. She is a professor at the University of Florida and has published several influential works on Cuban history, including 'Visions of Power in Cuba'.
Peter Kornbluh
Peter Kornbluh is a senior analyst at the National Security Archive, specializing in Latin American and Cuban history.
Orlando Luis Pardo Lazo
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Alex von Tunzelmann
Alex von Tunzelmann is a British author and historian known for her engaging narratives on historical events. She has written extensively about the Caribbean and Latin America, including the complexities of the Cuban Revolution.
Ileana Yarza
Ileana Yarza is a Cuban historian and researcher who focuses on the social and political history of Cuba. She has contributed to various academic discussions and publications regarding the Cuban Revolution and its aftermath.
Alvaro Alba
Alvaro Alba is a historian and expert on Latin American history, with a focus on Cuba and Cold War geopolitics.
Mervyn Bain
Mervyn Bain is a researcher specializing in 20th-century political history and international relations.
Monica Mercedes Perez Jimenez
Monica Mercedes Perez Jimenez is a historian with expertise in Latin American political history.
Eduardo Zayas-Bazan
Eduardo Zayas-Bazan is a scholar of Latin American history and politics, with a focus on Cuba. He has published research on revolutionary movements and political transitions.
Jonathan Hansen
Jonathan Hansen is a historian and author with a focus on Latin American studies. He has contributed to various academic publications and is known for his insights into the political dynamics of Cuba and its historical figures.
Jennifer Lambe
Jennifer Lambe is a scholar and expert on Cuban history and culture. She has published works on the Cuban Revolution and its impact on society, and she is involved in various academic projects related to Latin American studies.
Anthony DePalma
Anthony DePalma is an American journalist and author known for his extensive coverage of Latin America, particularly Cuba. He has written for major publications such as The New York Times and has authored several books on Cuban history and politics.

Topics Discussed

Fidel Castro Che Guevara Cuba revolution dictatorship surreal events Cuban history Cuban Missile Crisis Soviet Union CIA assassination attempts Khrushchev Cold War space exploration Bay of Pigs military failure American invasion history of tyrants Havana Cuban Revolution Richard Nixon regime change Batista mountain guerrillas interviews assassination University of Miami Libraries

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Episodes

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0:00 1:01:13

Fidel Castro Part 7: Che Guevara in the Jungle

Hosts
Paul McGann
Guests
Michael Bustamante Carlos Eire Lillian Guerra Peter Kornbluh Orlando Luis Pardo Lazo Alex von Tunzelmann Ileana Yarza
Keywords
Fidel Castro Che Guevara Cuba revolution dictatorship surreal events Cuban history
Castro sets out to create a breed of new people - turning Cuba into an island of mini-Fidels. A particular dairy cow becomes a national treasure and hot dog vendors are declared counter-revolutionary, as things get surreal. Fidels own sister flees, declaring Cuba a floating prison. And as one of the dictators right-hand men is killed, the revolution will be rocked to its foundations



A Noiser podcast production.

Narrated by Paul McGann.



Featuring Michael Bustamante, Carlos Eire, Lillian Guerra, Peter Kornbluh, Orlando Luis Pardo Lazo, Alex von Tunzelmann, Ileana Yarza.



This is Part 7 of 10.



Written by Edward White | Produced by Ed Baranski and Edward White | Exec produced by Joel Duddell | Sound supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design & audio editing by George Tapp | Assembly editing by Dorry Macaulay, Anisha Deva | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Cian Ryan-Morgan | Recording engineer: Joseph McGann.



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0:00 1:00:02

Fidel Castro Part 6: The Cuban Missile Crisis

Hosts
Paul McGann
Guests
Alvaro Alba Mervyn Bain Carlos Eire Peter Kornbluh Alex von Tunzelmann Ileana Yarza
Keywords
Fidel Castro Cuban Missile Crisis Soviet Union CIA assassination attempts Khrushchev Cold War space exploration
The first man in space arrives in Cuba for a special visit. A passenger liner from the Soviet Union docks in Havana. But it’s not carrying tourists. Out in the countryside a massive yet mysterious construction project begins. Stranger-than-fiction plans are put in motion as the CIA tries everything to assassinate Fidel. And as Khrushchev and Castro take the most daring of gambles, the whole world holds its breath…



A Noiser podcast production.



Narrated by Paul McGann.



Featuring Alvaro Alba, Mervyn Bain, Carlos Eire, Peter Kornbluh, Alex von Tunzelmann, Ileana Yarza.



This is Part 6 of 10.



Written by Edward White | Produced by Ed Baranski and Edward White | Exec produced by Joel Duddell | Sound supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design & audio editing by George Tapp, Matthew Peaty | Assembly editing by Dorry Macaulay, Anisha Deva | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Cian Ryan-Morgan | Recording engineer: Joseph McGann.



Get every episode of Real Dictators a week early with Noiser+. You’ll also get ad-free listening, bonus material and early access to shows across the Noiser podcast network. Click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started. Or go to noiser.com/subscriptions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
0:00 1:00:50

Fidel Castro Part 5: The Bay of Pigs

Hosts
Paul McGann
Guests
Carlos Eire Peter Kornbluh Monica Mercedes Perez Jimenez Alex von Tunzelmann Ileana Yarza Eduardo Zayas-Bazan
Keywords
Fidel Castro Bay of Pigs military failure Cuba American invasion history of tyrants
A man who was right there tells us the tale of one of history’s most notorious military failures. Castro’s former lover is given a handful of poison capsules and dispatched to Fidel’s hotel. A Havana schoolboy crosses his fingers as the American bombing begins. And a young activist prepares to do whatever it takes to repel the impending invasion...



A Noiser podcast production.



Narrated by Paul McGann.



Featuring Carlos Eire, Peter Kornbluh, Monica Mercedes Perez Jimenez, Alex von Tunzelmann, Ileana Yarza, Eduardo Zayas-Bazan.



This is Part 5 of 10.



Written by Edward White | Produced by Ed Baranski and Edward White | Exec produced by Joel Duddell | Sound supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design & audio editing by George Tapp | Assembly editing by Dorry Macaulay, Anisha Deva | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Cian Ryan-Morgan | Recording engineer: Joseph McGann.



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0:00 1:01:32

Fidel Castro Part 4: Havana’s TV Star

Hosts
Paul McGann
Guests
Carlos Eire Lillian Guerra Jonathan Hansen Jennifer Lambe Alex von Tunzelmann Ileana Yarza Eduardo Zayas-Bazan
Keywords
Fidel Castro Havana Cuban Revolution Richard Nixon dictatorship regime change
Castro goes on a victory parade, eventually arriving in Havana on top of a tank. Vengeance is wrought on the old dictator’s supporters, as the new leader moves into the Hilton hotel. Fidel takes a trip to Washington - for a sit-down with Richard Nixon. And a regime insider tells us how he turned his back on Castro, only to pay the price...



A Noiser podcast production.



Narrated by Paul McGann.



Featuring Carlos Eire, Lillian Guerra, Jonathan Hansen, Jennifer Lambe, Alex von Tunzelmann, Ileana Yarza, Eduardo Zayas-Bazan. Special thanks to University of Miami Libraries for the use of the Huber Matos archive.



This is Part 4 of 10.



Written by Edward White | Produced by Ed Baranski and Edward White | Exec produced by Joel Duddell | Sound supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design & audio editing by George Tapp | Assembly editing by Dorry Macaulay, Anisha Deva, Rob Plummer | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Cian Ryan-Morgan | Recording engineer: Joseph McGann.



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0:00 59:16

Fidel Castro Part 3: The Mountain Guerrillas

Hosts
Paul McGann
Guests
Anthony DePalma Carlos Eire Lillian Guerra Jonathan Hansen Jennifer Lambe Alex von Tunzelmann Ileana Yarza
Keywords
Fidel Castro Batista Cuba mountain guerrillas interviews assassination Havana University of Miami Libraries
While Batista tries to convince the world that Castro is dead, Fidel regroups in the mountains. The world’s press descends on Cuba, hoping to meet this elusive rebel, and Fidel is only too happy to grant everyone interviews. Meanwhile, in Havana, Batista’s sick son helps to save him from assassination. But his grip on the island is slipping…



A Noiser podcast production.



Narrated by Paul McGann.



Featuring Anthony DePalma, Carlos Eire, Lillian Guerra, Jonathan Hansen, Jennifer Lambe, Alex von Tunzelmann, Ileana Yarza.Special thanks to University of Miami Libraries for the use of the Huber Matos archive.



This is Part 3 of 10.



Written by Edward White | Produced by Ed Baranski and Edward White | Exec produced by Joel Duddell | Sound supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design & audio editing by George Tapp | Assembly editing by Dorry Macaulay, Anisha Deva, Rob Plummer | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Cian Ryan-Morgan | Recording engineer: Joseph McGann.



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