Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Sheryl McCarthy speaks with Baruch College anthropologist Katrin Hansing about Cuba’s deepening humanitarian and economic crisis, the impact of U.S. policy, and the growing uncertainty surrounding the island’s political future. The conversation explores daily life in Cuba today, rising poverty and migration, and whether meaningful reform or international cooperation could help the country move forward.
Please note that after this interview was taped, former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by the US Department of Justice in connection with the 1996 downing of two civilian planes. This event is not reflected in this episode.
00:00 – Cuba Back in the Headlines
06:17 – Cuba’s Economic Collapse & Daily Life Crisis
14:16 – Do Cubans Still Support the Revolution?
21:51 – Can Cuba Recover? Humanitarian Aid & Future Solutions
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Guest: Katrin Hansing, Professor of Anthropology, Baruch College
First Air Date: 06-09-26
Host Sheryl McCarthy speaks with CUNY newsmakers, notables and experts about the issues of the day in this compelling half-hour series. Ms. McCarthy is a veteran journalist and Distinguished Lecturer of Journalism at Queens College.
Watch more One to One at http://www.tv.cuny.edu/show/onetoone
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Sheryl McCarthy speaks with Baruch College anthropologist Katrin Hansing about Cuba’s deepening humanitarian and economic crisis, the impact of U.S. policy, and the growing uncertainty surrounding the island’s political future. The conversation explores daily life in Cuba today, rising poverty and migration, and whether meaningful reform or international cooperation could help the country move forward.
Please note that after this interview was taped, former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by the US Department of Justice in connection with the 1996 downing of two civilian planes. This event is not reflected in this episode.
00:00 – Cuba Back in the Headlines
06:17 – Cuba’s Economic Collapse & Daily Life Crisis
14:16 – Do Cubans Still Support the Revolution?
21:51 – Can Cuba Recover? Humanitarian Aid & Future Solutions
Follow CUNY TV:
Facebook: facebook.com/CUNYTV
Twitter: twitter.com/cunytv
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YouTube: youtube.com/@cunytv
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/cunytv
Find more from CUNY TV at https://tv.cuny.edu
Guest: Katrin Hansing, Professor of Anthropology, Baruch College
First Air Date: 06-09-26
Host Sheryl McCarthy speaks with CUNY newsmakers, notables and experts about the issues of the day in this compelling half-hour series. Ms. McCarthy is a veteran journalist and Distinguished Lecturer of Journalism at Queens College.
Watch more One to One at http://www.tv.cuny.edu/show/onetoone
One to One's playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE218257BDC2BC8B6
Subscribe to the CUNY TV channel: bit.ly/2GmGb13
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