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Dec 18, 2018

A look behind the purpose and creation of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA). Who are the major players behind the legislation, and what are their goals?

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Nov 15, 2018

The term "commonwealth" resembles less an objective definition and more a menu of options. In what sense is Puerto Rico a commonwealth of the US, and how does that definition affect its residents?

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Oct 15, 2018

PR has functioned as a military outpost, a massive plantation, and a taxation escape for major corporations. Today, another development has once again placed PR in the middle of the tax-haven debate...

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Sep 15, 2018

One of the most overlooked elements behind the Puerto Rico issues is the massive lobbying effort that has created the bizarre legal landscape it is. Who are the mysterious "third party groups" pulling the strings on these lobbying efforts?

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Aug 15, 2018

This episode explores the definition of citizenship as it applies to Puerto Rico and other US colonies. What does it mean to be a US "citizen" if you're a resident of Puerto Rico? How does it differ from those who live within the 50 states?

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