The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds
618 - Rebel William Morgan - Live
Jan 30, 2024
William Morgan, a Cuban rebel, is the guest on this episode. The podcast covers topics such as Morgan's background, his escape from a little town, his involvement with Cuban rebels, their uncomfortable experience in the jungle, the spread of democracy and the war in Iraq, assassination plots against Fidel Castro, and strategies to topple Fidel.
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- William Morgan joins the Cuban Revolution seeking adventure, revenge, and to fight on the side of good.
- Morgan's involvement in the revolution leads to suspicions of him being a CIA infiltrator and a failed assassination attempt on Fidel Castro.
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Morgan joins the Cuban Revolution
Morgan, a former ex-con and circus performer, becomes involved in the Cuban Revolution and joins the rebels fighting against the Batista regime. He is motivated by a desire for adventure and to fight on the side of good, as well as seeking revenge for a friend tortured by Batista. Morgan demonstrates his skills in martial arts and gains the trust of the rebel group, eventually becoming a military chief. Despite initial suspicions, the rebels consider a goodwill US tour to gain American support. However, Morgan's involvement takes a turn when he agrees to an assassination plot against Fidel Castro, which ultimately fails.
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