1.05: Che, Chichina, Colombia, and the Cold War

The fifth episode of the Aura of Greatness Podcast series on Ernesto Che Guevara continues through the early life of Che Guevara.This episode traces Che's life through his first experience with love to the start of his trip through South America on Alberto's motorcycle.The second half of the episode strays from the narrative in order to check in with the world outside Argentina. We discuss the Cold War, the Truman Doctrine, United Fruit Company, South America, Colombia, Jorge Gaitan, and others.

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