The Heat: Cuba-U.S. tensions | Millions suffering from blockade

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For more than six months, Cuba has faced a deepening energy crisis after Washington imposed an oil blockade. Blackouts are now routine, hospitals are struggling, and water supplies are being affected. Meanwhile, U.S. threats against the island continue. #cuba #blockade #us #heat Host: Anand Naidoo Guests: Ben Norton is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Geopolitical Economy Report. Vijay Prashad has made several visits to Cuba over the years and he is co-author of the book “On Cuba:  Reflections on 70 years of Revolution and Struggle”. Reed Lindsay is a journalist with the independent U.S. media outlet, Belly of the Beast. 0:00 Cuba’s oil crisis leaves hospitals and families struggling 2:58 Why Cuba’s fuel shortage is devastating daily life 5:02 How the blockade is affecting food and medicine 6:29 Is regime change the goal of US sanctions? 8:39 The history behind Cuba’s economic blockade 10:38 How the oil blockade is strangling Cuba’s economy 12:50 Could the US move toward military act

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