To the Point
After 54 Years, the United States Opens Its Embassy in Havana
For the first time since 1961, the Stars and Stripes are flying over the US embassy in Havana. Secretary of State John Kerry praised President Obama and President Castro for making “a courageous decision to stop being the prisoners of history and to focus on the opportunities of today and tomorrow.”
By Warren Olney • • 6m ListenFor the first time since 1961, the Stars and Stripes are flying over the US embassy in Havana. Secretary of State John Kerry praised President Obama and President Castro for making “a courageous decision to stop being the prisoners of history and to focus on the opportunities of today and tomorrow.”
Eric Olson is associated director for the Latin American program at the Wilson Center in Washington, DC.
Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Jenny Hamel
KCRW
Paul von Zielbauer
Co-founder of Geezer magazine, former producer for To the Point and Which Way LA?; former reporter for the New York Times
Sarah Sweeney
Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW
Eric Olson
director of policy and strategic initiatives, Seattle International Foundation