Raul Castro
Mentioned in 17 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Former Cuban leader and brother of Fidel Castro who served as Minister of Defense and was involved in military decisions including the escalation of intervention in Angola. Podcast discussions suggest his influence extends beyond his official role, with mentions of his grandson Raulito functioning as a power broker in Cuban politics and being engaged by the US State Department.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · May 21, 2026
5/21/26: Iran Stuns Trump With Red Line, Trump Indicts Cuba's Castro, Bezos Speaks Against Taxes
“Indicted by DOJ for alleged 1996 murder plot; 94-year-old subject of regime change operation”
The Michael Knowles Show · May 21, 2026
Ep. 1979 - They Just Made Another Iconic White Character Black
“94-year-old former Cuban military leader indicted by US in apparent prelude to Cuba intervention”
The Headlines · May 21, 2026
Inside Trump’s Pressure Campaign on Cuba, and Why Food Banks Are Getting Squeezed
“Indicted by US Department of Justice for conspiracy to kill US nationals in 1996 plane shooting incident”
Up First from NPR · May 21, 2026
Trump Warns GOP Over Ballroom Funding, Trump Gives Iran More Time, Castro Charged
“Indicted for ordering downing of civilian aircraft in 1996 killing four U.S. nationals”
The Daily · May 21, 2026
Why the U.S. Just Indicted Cuba’s Former President
“Subject of indictment for his role in ordering the shooting down of two civilian planes in 1996”
The Megyn Kelly Show · May 21, 2026
DOJ Charges Castro, House Hearing Targets SPLC, Bezos Slams Mamdani & Praises Trump: AM Update 5/21
“Indicted by DOJ on conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals related to 1996 civilian plane shootdown incident.”
Pod Save America · May 19, 2026
The Bruised Hand in the Cookie Jar
“Trump administration reportedly considering indicting him despite no longer being in power”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 18, 2026
Trump Cashes in on Thousands of Stock Trades While Americans Get Crushed
“DOJ preparing indictment for 1996 shootdown of planes; part of Cuba military escalation narrative”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 18, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: Trump’s Leverage Over Xi Jinping EXPLAINED
“Grandson of Fidel Castro; met with CIA Director regarding transitional government proposal”
The Megyn Kelly Show · May 18, 2026
BS Report on Cuba and Drones, and Why Spencer Pratt Can Win, with Mark Halperin, Ryan Grim, and Curt Mills, Plus Why TDS is REAL, with Jonathan Alpert | Ep. 1319
“DOJ reportedly considering indictment as potential pretext for military intervention despite no longer holding power”
The Briefing with Albert Mohler · May 18, 2026
Monday, May 18, 2026
“Expected to face major criminal indictment from U.S. for crimes and conspiracy”
The Michael Knowles Show · May 15, 2026
Ep. 1975 - BREAKING: Supreme Court Betrays Pro-Lifers?
“Potential target of U.S. arrest warrant for 1996 downing of Brothers to the Rescue plane”
Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis · Apr 16, 2026
The O'Reilly Update, April 16, 2026
“Announced resignation as head of Cuba's Communist Party five years ago, ending 12-year tenure”
Economist Podcasts · Mar 27, 2026
Hasta la victoria, quizás: Cuba’s broken economy
“Fidel Castro's brother participating in US-Cuba negotiations”
Newshour · Feb 27, 2026
Pakistan strikes Afghan capital
“Cuban government figure whose grandson is reportedly being engaged by US State Department”
NatSec Matters · Feb 26, 2026
Eliminating 'El Mencho' & Re-Engineering the Americas: Dr. Ryan Berg
“Former Cuban leader; grandson Raulito is actual power broker despite current figurehead leadership under Díaz-Canel”
Blowback · Feb 9, 2026
S6 Episode 9 - "Something Big and Bloody"
“Cuban Minister of Defense; brother of Fidel; participated in decision to escalate military intervention in Angola”