Dive deep into the extraordinary life and career of Ric Prado, a Cuban-born clandestine CIA paramilitary operations specialist who dedicated nearly three decades to serving his country in the shadows. From his early days in Cuba to his pivotal role in establishing the first Osama bin Laden task force in the 1990s, long before the tragic events of 9/11.

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Learn more about Ric Prado: https://ricprado.com/

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INTRO 00:00
Life in Castro's Cuba 00:33
Joining the CIA 03:38
The Contras 04:39
Philippines' New People's Army 06:05
Osama bin Laden Task Force 07:55
Lessons from the CIA 10:46