15min chapter

Julian Dorey Podcast cover image

#236 - Operation Mongoose: Inside CIA's Failed Mafia Conspiracy to Kill Castro | Tom Maier

Julian Dorey Podcast

CHAPTER

Cuban Missiles and Mafia Intrigue

This chapter examines the Cuban Missile Crisis and the pervasive fear of nuclear war that affected society in the early 1960s, highlighting the American government's concerns about Cuba's nuclear capabilities. It also explores the complex relationships between the Kennedy family, organized crime, and the Mafia's involvement in attempts to assassinate Fidel Castro. Through discussions of Operation Mongoose and the subsequent fallout of Kennedy's presidency, the chapter highlights the precarious dynamics between political strategies and criminal ambitions.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode