Ted Henken
Professor of sociology/anthropology and Latin American studies focused on Cuba, author and researcher who has spent decades studying Cuban politics, independent journalism, and migration.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 19min
Cuba, Race, and the American Category Problem w/Ted Henken (Members Only #312)
Ted Henken, a sociologist and Cuba expert who has studied Cuban politics, journalism, and migration, joins to discuss why the U.S. stays fixated on Cuba. He recounts his personal ties to the island and the rise of internet access. He explains El Paquete, the offline media distribution system, and how authorities tolerate it under limits.
