Simon Tierney
Journalist and commentator who reported from and researched pre-revolutionary Cuba, discussing historical US–Cuba relations and cultural history on this episode.
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Mar 28, 2026 • 11min
Simon Tierney on pre-Castro Cuba
Simon Tierney, journalist who researched pre-revolutionary Cuba, paints a vivid picture of 1950s Havana. He recalls frozen-in-time streets, classic cars and Hollywood glamour. He talks about Batista-era US business ties, casinos and rumoured mob links. He also traces cultural touchstones like Hemingway and vintage travel promos.
