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March 24, 2022 66 mins

If Puerto Rico became independent, what would happen to its economy? Some fear Puerto Rico would self-destruct, but author Javier A. Hernández has a different take. In this episode, we sit down with Javier to discuss how a sovereign Puerto Rico could potentially be economically sustainable.

In the second half of the show, we break down the latest Puerto Rican News Headlines, including:

  • Marking the anniversaries of The Ponce Massacre & the abolition of slavery in Puerto Rico
  • Puerto Rico's new debt restructuring plan going into effect
  • The Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act and Puerto Rico Statehood bills stalling in Congress
  • Daddy Yankee announces his retirement
  • Residente's ‘This Is Not America’ music video
  • & More!

Guest:

Javier A. Hernández, Author

Host:

Joshua ★ https://twitter.com/jsdeleon

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★ About Our Guest(s) & Other Fun Links ★

Javier A. Hernández Twitter ★ https://twitter.com/PRexitBook

Puerto Rico: The Economic Case for Sovereignty ★ https://www.amazon.com/Puerto-Rico-Economic-Case-Sovereignty/dp/B09QP42BSD

★ In The News ★

77 Flavors Chicago Podcast x Paseo Podcast Episode ★ https://anchor.fm/77-flavors-of-chicago/episodes/Humboldt-Park---pt-2---Joshua-Smyser-DeLeon-e1g1mg6

Block Club Chicago Feature on the Podcast ★ http://ow.ly/MWu550COMH

Chicago Public Library Panel: Who Tells Your Story? Celebrating Chicago Community Media ★ https://youtu.be/Jtpf9YQgFqA

★ Partners + Additional Credits ★

CIMA ★ https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/independent-media-alliance-about-cima/Content?oid=82156315

Puerto Rican Cultural Center Website ★ https://prcc-chgo.org

Sounds ★ MEINL Percussion

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