About In Defence of the Revolution: A Cuba Solidarity Podcast
A Cuba Solidarity podcast, covering the history and politics of Cuba from a Canadian perspective. Hosted by members of the Canadian Network on Cuba, In Defence of the Revolution strives to raise awareness of remarkable developments within socialist Cuba, and to advocate against the illegal US blockade.
The Unforgivable Revolution (featuring Isaac Saney)
This episode features an address by Dr. Isaac Saney to the Manitoba-Cuba Solidarity Committee and friends, recorded in Winnipeg at the Ukrainian Labour Temple on May 23rd, 2026.
Thanks to Paul Graham for the recording and Diane Zack for the program. A video recording of the full event is linked below.
LINKS:
Let Cuba Live: Why Would We Should Care About Cuba (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DZDU7BT59Y&t=1847s) (Recorded May 23rd, 2026 at the Ukrainian Labour Temple, Winnipeg, MB)
‘U.S. bullies Canada’s Sherritt corporation out of Cuba (https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/u-s-bullies-canadas-sherritt-corporation-out-of-cuba/)’ by C.J. Atkins, People’s World (May 13th, 2026)
‘Cuba: Declassified records on the ‘Brothers to the Rescue’ shootdown (https://www.defenddemocracy.press/cuba-declassified-records-on-the-brothers-to-the-rescue-shootdown/)’ by Defend Democracy Press (May 22, 2026)
‘Letter to PM Carney: Responding to the humanitarian crisis and economic threats to Cuba and Canada (https://www.unifor.org/news/all-news/letter-pm-carney-responding-humanitarian-crisis-and-economic-threats-cuba-and-canada)’ by Lana Payne, National President of Unifor (May 20, 2026)
'Defend Canadian Sovereignty: Ottawa Must Reject Washington’s Illegal Economic War Against Cuba (https://canadiannetworkoncuba.ca/2026/05/07/defend-canadian-sovereignty-ottawa-must-reject-washingtons-illegal-economic-war-against-cuba/)' by the Canadian Network on Cuba Executive Committee (May 7, 2026)
10 Apr 2026
Socialist Renewal in a Time of Crisis (featuring Isaac Saney)
Cam is joined by Isaac Saney for a discussion on the present state of the US blockade of Cuba; some possible outcomes of US-Israeli attacks on Iran; and Cuba’s approach to leadership and economic development.
Isaac Saney is a Black Studies and Cuba specialist at Dalhousie University and coordinator of the Black and African Diaspora Studies program. He is the author of several books, including Cuba, Africa and Apartheid’s End: Africa’s Children Return.
RECOMMENDED READING:
‘Democracy Under Siege: Popular Participation and Socialist Renewal in Cuba in a Time of Crisis’ by Isaac Saney and James Count Early (MR Online, March 30 2026): https://mronline.org/2026/03/30/democracy-under-siege-popular-participation-and-socialist-renewal-in-cuba-in-a-time-of-crisis/ (https://mronline.org/2026/03/30/democracy-under-siege-popular-participation-and-socialist-renewal-in-cuba-in-a-time-of-crisis/)
31 Mar 2026
Report from Havana
Robert and Cam discuss their recent trip to Havana with Samantha, touching on the state of the power grid; the Nuestra América Convoy; and the persistence of everyday life under blockade—plus a tribute to the late Jorge Gómez Barranco, founder of the legendary Grupo Moncada.
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