Podcast Episode Description: In Episode 5, Elian Gonzalez: When Politics Meets Child Welfare, we dive into the international custody battle that captivated the world in the year 2000. This episode explores how the story of a 6-year-old Cuban boy, found adrift off the Florida coast, became a flashpoint for political tension between the U.S. and Cuba.

We examine the complex intersections of child welfare, immigration law, and global diplomacy, as well as the personal toll this high-stakes case had on Elian, his family, and the broader Cuban-American community. What happens when political agendas overshadow a child's best interests? Tune in for an engaging discussion that sheds light on the lessons this case offers for today’s child welfare systems.

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