Patrick Oppmann

Ricardo Zuniga, former U.S. diplomat who helped negotiate with Cuba, offers diplomatic perspective. Michael Bustamante, historian and chair of Cuban studies, traces the long arc of U.S.-Cuba ties. Patrick Oppmann, CNN Havana bureau chief, reports on blackouts, fuel shortages, and daily life. They discuss Trump’s rhetoric about “taking” Cuba, the humanitarian fallout of blockades, and what Washington might seek in talks.

Patrick Oppmann, CNN's Havana bureau chief and a seasoned correspondent on Cuba, delves into the island's unprecedented crisis. He highlights the economic struggles leading to a mass exodus, with 20% of the population leaving in five years. The discussion covers the fragility of Cuba's private sector, the regime's reluctance to reform, and Raul Castro's ongoing influence. Oppmann also explores the challenges of U.S. foreign policy and the limited support from international allies like China and Russia, emphasizing the dire daily realities faced by Cubans amid rolling blackouts and inflation.

Patrick Oppmann, CNN correspondent in Havana, reports on Cuba’s rolling blackouts and humanitarian strain. Andy Kim, U.S. senator and former counterterrorism official, debates intelligence and the administration’s Iran decision. Don Bacon, veteran lawmaker and Armed Services member, offers a national security perspective on Joe Kent’s resignation and its political fallout.