{"podcast":{"title":"Fidel Castro: Trouble in Paradise","slug":"fidel-castro-trouble-in-paradise-7849752","podcast_index_feed_id":7849752,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/69f0c3c47beb8128695e3c92","website_url":"https://www.noiser.com/fidel-castro-trouble-in-paradise","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1777386424297-79c45651-b956-4715-8084-eb25684a6e66.jpeg","author":"NOISER","episode_count":10,"summary":"A sun-soaked island nation known for its music, culture and stunning natural beauty. A shadow war of spies, sabotage and survival. A revolutionary leader turned strongman dictator, beloved by his supporters yet loathed by his enemies. This is the story of Fidel Castro from cradle to grave and the country he called home. Welcome to Cuba. Welcome to Fidel Castro: Trouble in Paradise. Brought to you by award-winning podcasters, Noiser. Narrated by Paul McGann with contributions from eyewitnesses and expert historians. As featured on Real Dictators. For ad-free listening and early access to new shows across the Noiser podcast network, join Noiser+. Click the subscription banner at the top of the feed or head to noiser.com/subscriptions Artwork based on an original photograph by Yousuf Karsh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-06T02:18:07.248990+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fidel-castro-trouble-in-paradise-7849752"},"episodes":[{"title":"10. 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