Examining his life, media coverage of his death, his works and outlook.

Program Title: Fidel Castro Ruz: Reflections on the Life and Legacy of a Giant
Description: On the occasion of Fidel Castro Ruz's death on November 25th, the Global Research News Hour explores the life and achievements of Fidel Castro through the eyes of several observers.
Journalist and media critic Lesley Hughes speaks to the distorted coverage of his death provided by mainstream and social media.
Attorney, media personality and award-winning journalist and author of the Chavez Code Eva Golinger, speaks about her encounters with the man, and the challenges confronting Cuba from the US during his life and now after his death.
Abayomi Azikiwe of Pan African Newswire speaks to the understated solidarity work conducted by Cuba under Castro in Latin America, Africa and around the globe.
Noted author and expert on energy depletion Richard Heinberg discusses the special period facing Cuba after the disintegration of the Soviet Bloc and the impressive measures that allowed the island country to survive and thrive.
Finally, host Michael Welch recites Michel Chossudovsky's written remarks about his conversations with Castro in 2010, and then a translation of one of the Cuban leader's speeches on the topic of nuclear war and the need to win the "battle of Ideas" enslaving the world to endless war.

Host(s): Michael Welch
Featured Speakers/Guests: Eva Golinger, Lesley Hughes, Richard Heinberg, Abayomi Azikiwe

Credits: Interviews by Michael Welch
translation of Fidel Castro's October 2010 speech courtesy of Michel Chossudovsky and Global Research
Music:
Silvio Rodrigues - Ojalá from the album: Al final de este viaje
Carlos Puebla - Gracias Fidel from the album Carlos Puebla Y Los
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