Banana Republic
¡Ay, Jorge!10 Tammi 2021

Banana Republic

An insurrection? An act of sedition? An overdue call-to-arms? Whatever else, the events of January 6, 2021 will cast a long shadow for quite a long time. For my mom, watching Trump supporters rush the capitol building reminded her of what she saw and experienced in Cuba. Repeatedly. Growing up in Cuba during the 1930's, 40's and 50's was not, it seems, for the faint of heart. Neither was the Cuban Missile Crisis. Listen to more of her story. And enjoy this episode's Who Would you Make a Baby With? Segment! This week, Rita is forced to choose between a dashing, young Ronald Reagan (during his "Bedtime for Bonzo" days) or a freshly-graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy Jimmy Carter. The catch?: If she picks the 40th President of the United States (Reagan), Bonzo, the chimp, will be in the room. If she picks the 39th President of the U.S. (Carter), a young, demure Rosalynn Carter will be in the room. Who will Rita choose? Listen to find out!

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