Protests in Cuba

Thousands of Cubans took to the streets on Sunday to protest government mishandling of the pandemic, and continuing problems with power blackouts and food shortages. Host Marco Werman speaks with Cuban American historian Lillian Guerra, who puts the upheaval in context.

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