Radio Havana Cuba: December 18, 2014

Many thanks to SRA contributor, Matt Todd, who shares the following recording and notes:On December 17, 2014 it was announced that diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba would be restored and an exchange of prisoners between the two countries would occur. This is the Radio Havana Cuba broadcast from that day. It was recorded December 18, 2014 at 0159 UTC on 6000khz using a Yaesu FT-857 in Hugo, MN.Program Details:00:00 Sign-on01:25 News - Prisioners released in exchange, US and Cuba announced discussion to normalize relations, Complaint filed in relation to Bush era torture programs, Talaban attack in Afghanastan, Jeb Bush running for US President12:00 Address from Cuban President Raul Castro18:50 Commentary on ISIS24:10 Sports29:45 Cuban Music34:25 News 39:00 Mailbag51:15 Arts RoundupStarting time: 0159 UTCFrequency: 6 MHzRX location: Hugo, MNReceiver and antenna: Yaesu FT-857 and wire loop around the perimeter of the attic