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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