Once Upon a Time in Havana

How can an island, only 90 miles from the U.S. coast, feel so far away? Award-winning audio storyteller and second-generation Cuban-American Lisette Alvarez guides you through their journey as the first person in their family to return to Cuba after 70 years, all within the context of U.S.-Cuba geopolitical history. This 12-episode true story is released in advance of an upcoming fictional spy thriller audio drama: HAVANA SYNDROME.

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Episoder(11)

Episode 3: The Judgement of Solomon

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Elián González international custody crisis. In this episode, I run through airports with a hope and a prayer that I can get to Cuba without international i...

29 Aug 202421min

Episode 2: Sin Eater

A little bit about my family history in the context of the "Miami Cuban" political bloc, including history of the revolution, Bay of Pigs, Watergate, and more. Thanks to the C-SPAN library plus HBO t...

22 Aug 202412min

Episode 1: 60 Years. 3 Days.

How can an island, only 90 miles from the U.S. southeastern coast, feel so far away? Lisette Alvarez guides you through their journey as the first person in their family to return to Cuba after over 6...

15 Aug 202414min