AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
The Tucker Carlson Show
Former CIA officer Felix Rodriguez has led a fascinating life. He was involved in the Bay of Pigs Invasion and was one of the last men to speak to Che Guevara before his execution.
May 6, 2024
51:56
Snipd AI
Former CIA officer Felix Rodriguez shares his experiences from the Bay of Pigs Invasion to the last moments with Che Guevara. Topics include CIA training in Latin America, the decision to execute Guevara, intense combat in Vietnam, and reflections on covert operations and socialism.
Read more
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Felix Rodriguez played a crucial role in capturing Che Guevara in Bolivia, working with special forces and CIA personnel for intelligence.
- Rodriguez had intimate conversations with Che Guevara before his execution, shedding light on the political complexities surrounding Guevara's ideologies.
Deep dives
Working in Bolivia to Capture Che Guevara
Working in cooperation with Bolivian soldiers, Felix Rodriguez, a longtime CIA officer, was involved in the capture of renowned Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara in Bolivia in 1967. The operation was conducted with a special forces unit from Panama for training, along with additional CIA personnel for intelligence. Despite facing challenges and suspicions due to his American citizenship status and the political dynamics of the time, Rodriguez was part of the team that played a crucial role in locating and capturing Che Guevara.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
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