
Charles Shapiro
Former U.S. ambassador to Venezuela and former coordinator for Cuban affairs at the State Department, providing expertise on Cuban politics and U.S.-Cuba relations.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 40min
3.17.26 Threats in the Strait of Hormuz, Cuba’s crisis point, the SAVE Act, and Florida’s Space Coast wildlife
Daniel Sirr, commentator on Scouting America’s cultural crossroads. Charles Shapiro, former U.S. ambassador and Cuba expert. Mark Montgomery, retired Rear Admiral and national security analyst. They discuss threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. strike goals and allied roles, Cuba’s blackout and political pressures, the SAVE Act’s congressional tug-of-war, and wildlife and habitat concerns on Florida’s Space Coast.


