Roseanne Lake, a Cuba correspondent for The Economist, dives into Cuba's complex multi-currency economy, discussing the recent introduction of the US dollar alongside existing currencies. She explains the daily challenges citizens face as they navigate this evolving economic landscape. The conversation also touches on global practices of impeachment, drawing comparisons with the political climate in the US and exploring potential reforms. Intriguingly, they analyze how music preferences reflect political affiliations, showcasing an unexpected link between culture and voting behavior.
America’s impeachment battle falls along unhelpfully partisan lines—but the process has other shortcomings. We take some lessons from how the rest of the world does it. Cuba has long run an official two-currency economy; now, the once-banned American dollar is establishing itself as a third. And another take on American partisanship: our analysis shows intriguing divides in the country’s music tastes. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/radiooffer