{"podcast":{"title":"Puerto Rico Open Your Eyes","slug":"puerto-rico-open-your-eyes-7331061","podcast_index_feed_id":7331061,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.puertoricoabranlosojos.com","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes/20250512_120518_cbf6b222447a4f06244c0b98fb318413.png","author":"Puerto Rico Open Your Eyes","episode_count":108,"summary":"Puerto Rico Abran los Ojos (Puerto Rico: Open Your Eyes) is a bold and thought-provoking podcast dedicated to uncovering the true history of Borikén—the island we now know as Puerto Rico. Through weekly episodes, we seek to awaken consciousness across the Latino community, sparking real conversations that bridge generations and borders. Our show dives deep into the stories often left untold, exploring how Puerto Rico became an unexpected bridge between two continents and examining the historical, cultural, and political forces that have shaped our identity. We confront the good, the bad, and the ugly—highlighting the beauty of Boricua resilience while also facing the realities of economic bondage and colonial legacy. At the heart of Puerto Rico Abran los Ojos is a commitment to dialogue. We will meet with voices from across the diaspora—activists, historians, artists, elders, and youth—to discuss Puerto Rico’s path toward true self-governance and freedom. This is not just about history; it’s about envisioning a future where Puerto Ricans, both on the island and in the U.S., are empowered, unified, and heard. With nearly 9 million Puerto Ricans worldwide, our community is a force.…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T06:21:15.632807+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes-7331061"},"episode":{"title":"Are We Asking the Wrong Question? More Than 35 Opportunities... Why Is Puerto Rico Still a Territory?","slug":"are-we-asking-the-wrong-question-more-than-35-opportunities-why-is-puerto-rico-still-a-territory","published_at":"2026-07-05T07:14:59+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes-7331061/are-we-asking-the-wrong-question-more-than-35-opportunities-why-is-puerto-rico-still-a-territory","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes-7331061","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes/2964207","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/329527/2964207/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes/2026_07_05_07_14_29_a504e917-4627-491e-b4b7-8606331f6955.mp3","summary":"Are We Asking the Wrong Question? More Than 35 Opportunities... Why Is Puerto Rico Still a Territory? For more than 128 years , Puerto Rico has remained an unincorporated territory of the United States. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself why ? If Congress has had more than 35 periods of unified government times when one political party controlled the White House, the House of Representatives, and the Senate why has Puerto Rico never been incorporated or admitted as a state? In this episode of Puerto Rico, Open Your Eyes , we examine the historical record, compare Puerto Rico's constitutional path with that of Hawaii, explain the difference between incorporated and unincorporated territories, and explore why this distinction continues to shape Puerto Rico's political future more than a century later. Whether you support statehood , independence , free association , the current territorial status , or reunification with Spain , this episode invites you to ask one simple question: Are we asking the wrong question? Join us as we explore the history through documented sources, constitutional developments, and overlooked facts that continue to influence Puerto Rico today. 📚 Join our FREE Substack community Stay connected with exclusive articles, historical research, and podcast updates: https://substack.com/@puertoricoopenyoureyes 🌐 Visit our website https://puertoricoabranlosojos.com 🎙️ Listen to our podcast https://puertoricoabranlosojos.com/podcast ▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@PuertoRicoOpenYourEyes 🤝 Support our work through Crowdfunder Every contribution helps us continue researching, producing educational content, and expanding this important conversation. https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/pnA83m2W?utm_campaign=sharemodal&utm…","meta_description":"Are We Asking the Wrong Question? More Than 35 Opportunities... Why Is Puerto Rico Still a Territory? 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