No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete

By: Dr. Joe Greer
  • Summary

  • No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete is a conversational podcast that invites guests from all walks of life to discuss serious health, social justice and policy topics in a relaxed, fun environment. Dr. Pedro “Cuba Pete” Greer Jr. will be your host. As he prepares to be the Founding Dean of Roseman College of Medicine, Las Vegas’ newest medical school, his goal is to learn from his guests how to create the medical school and healthcare system of the future. Conversations about the medical school of the future will include topics such as social justice, technology, diversity, ethics, art, and culture. With Cuba Pete’s unique personality - it may be called no laughing matter, but you are guaranteed to laugh!
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Episodes
  • Episode 41 No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete w Congresswoman Susie Lee
    Oct 1 2024

    They will also discuss the importance of establishing a new medical school in Southern Nevada. This episode offers valuable insights into Congresswoman Lee's multifaceted contributions and promises an engaging exploration of education, community service, and healthcare initiatives. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation!

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    22 mins
  • Episode 40 No Laughing Matter with Alex De Castroverde
    Sep 1 2024

    About our guest … Alex De Castroverde is a Las Vegas personal injury attorney and the owner of De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers along with his brother, Orlando. Their father, Waldo De Castroverde, was born in Havana, Cuba, and was a paratrooper in the Bay of Pigs invasion. Waldo moved to Reno, Nevada, in 1978, along with his wife Vivian De Castroverde (also born in Cuba) and their four children. After attending law school at night—while he dealt blackjack during the day—Waldo became one of the first attorneys in Nevada to open a law office with the focus of representing the Hispanic Community. In 2005, De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers was formed as a branch of the Law Office of Waldo De Castroverde. The firm has grown from three attorneys to over 20 attorneys and a total team of over 100 employees. The firm now has offices in Las Vegas, Summerlin, Henderson, Reno, Oakland, CA and plans on expanding across the United Sates. The firm concentrates on personal injury, immigration, and criminal defense. In 1995, Mr. De Castroverde received his undergraduate degree from the University of Nevada, Reno. He received his J.D. from Nova Southeastern University in 1999. Mr. De Castroverde is active in the Southern Nevada community, currently serving on the Board of Directors for Cristo Rey St. Viator Las Vegas College Preparatory and the Kenny Guinn Center for Policy Priorities. He is also on the Advisory Council for the Nevada Independent and serves as a committee member for the Las Vegas Bowl Committee. Mr. De Castroverde is happily married to his wife Cathy of over 14 years, and they have three daughters.

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    26 mins
  • Episode 39 No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete w William McCurdy II
    Aug 1 2024

    Get ready for an enlightening episode of No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete as we

    welcome our esteemed guest, Commissioner William O'Neil McCurdy II.

    Commissioner McCurdy will take us on a journey through his upbringing, offering

    valuable insights into the experiences and influences that shaped his path. From

    there, he'll share his experience from his time with the Service Employees

    International Union (SEIU), providing a firsthand perspective on labor advocacy and

    the fight for workers' rights. Commissioner McCurdy will also delve into the

    importance of civic engagement, drawing from his own experiences to highlight the

    power of community involvement and activism.

    Join us for an engaging conversation that explores Commissioner McCurdy's life, his

    passion for social justice, and the crucial role of civic participation in shaping a better

    future for all. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

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    26 mins

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