We're still making good on our promise to you to follow the money.  This time, we show you how much unions have given lawmakers on health care reform.  Watch this video clip and if you haven't already, check out my previous post on the health care industry.  Oh, and don't forget to tell me what you think.

Fidel Castro began ruling Cuba after he led the overthrow of Fulgencio Batista in 1959.

Afterward, Juanita Castro stood by her older brother, even working to support him and helped raise money for his political causes.

But things change.

Juanita Castro talks to Rick Sanchez in this clip. To say she's estranged from her brothers Fidel and Raul is an understatement. She hasn't spoken to either of them in more than 40 years.

Now, she explains that she actually was in contact with, and in cooperation with the CIA, and worked against her brother as he brought Cuba closer to Communism.

Rick also asks her: if her brother dies tomorrow, would she return to Cuba to attend his funeral?

Stop fighting the Taliban? Fire Gen. McChrystal? Really?

Rick's fascinating conversation with Scott Ritter went on after the TV show on our Internet-only aftershow called "The Conversation Continues".

Click here to join us every day at 4:00 PM ET.

Rick presses Ritter, the former U.N. weapons inspector in Iraq, on the current state of U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, and where he thinks it should be heading.

If you've ever heard Scott Ritter, you know that he speaks bluntly and unapologetically.

He tells Rick why the current military leadership in Afghanistan should be fired, and where U.S. strategic policy is missing the boat.

Watch.

My guest in this clip: Scott Ritter.

I'm no Mark Antony, but I do know when someone has been made out to be a tragic figure (a la Caesar) whether they deserved it or not.

Here's the fact, in "Regular Joe" terms, not like a Shakespearean scholar: Scott Ritter tried to warn us to stay the hell out of Iraq.

We didn't listen. Now, he's warning about Afghanistan.

Should we listen?

This subject REALLY has you talking!

A man who owns and operates a hotel in New Mexico insists his Spanish-speaking employees use "Americanized" versions of their names when dealing with customers. Oh, and can they speak Spanish around the boss? Or around hotel customers? No.

Is that unreasonable? Is that unfair? Is this man denying his workers the right to speak their native language?

Interesting conversation.

In this clip, Rick tackles this debate with CNN's Latin American Affairs Editor Rafael Romo.

Oh, they also talk about NFL great Bob Greise's "having a taco" joke that got him suspended for a week.

You've GOT to let us know your feelings after watching this discussion.

CNN USA's Deputy Managing Editor Jim LeMay with Rick Sanchez

oooh!

Oh, the time does fly!

A newly-minted Rick Sanchez arrived at CNN (from wherever they make TV anchormen) FIVE years ago this week.

And look at him now!

Pictured above is CNN USA's Deputy Managing Editor Jim LeMay presenting a humbled and perspiring Rick Sanchez with a rare and priceless artifact, emblazoned with the network's solemn words of sincere appreciation.

Happy anniversary, Rick! Let's do five more!

Rick Sanchez @ CNN En Espanol Studios

Rick took to the CNN Radio airwaves October 22nd & 23rd for two interactive hours of live call-ins and conversation during the week dedicated to "Latino In America"

If you missed the shows, you're in luck! We have them here for you to listen on your computer, or you can download them (they're in MP3 format).

Click the links to listen, or right-click to save.  Each is about 44 minutes long and commercial-free.

CNN RADIO – RICK SANCHEZ "LATINO IN AMERICA" October 22, 2009

CNN RADIO – RICK SANCHEZ "LATINO IN AMERICA" October 23, 2009

Imagine having a front row seat to history, and being able to grill and give grief to America's historymakers.

That is Helen Thomas, she's been giving it to these guys since 1961, John F. Kennedy's first year in office. AND she was the only woman! She taught the menfolk a thing or two, and she's still doing it.

Helen thomas has some advice for the leader of the free world. She's put it all together in "Listen up, Mr. President!" a book she's written along with veteran political writer Craig Crawford.

Rick talks to them both in this clip that aired exclusively on CNN.com/live.

He's fighting extradition.

Can you imagine, Roman Polanski, finally being brought back to the United States?

Read the latest on the Polanski case by clicking here.

Can you imagine the scene when, I guess if, that actually happens?

Guess what? As of today, it's a step closer to happening.

31 years ago, he pleaded guilty to having sex with a 13-year-old girl in Los Angeles, but he never did the time.

Instead, he skipped town.

The facts of the original case are keeping the story in the headlines, which is a problem for Polanski. Like the fact that he got the little girl drunk and got her high with quaaludes.

Polanski was busted last month when he went to Switzerland for a film festival.

He's desperately trying to fight extradition, but experts say it doesn't look good.

As of today, the U.S. has officially filed papers to have Polanski brought back to face justice.

We'll keep you posted.