{"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":"The Forgotten Champion of Puerto Rico's Workers","slug":"the-forgotten-champion-of-puerto-rico-s-workers","published_at":"2026-07-05T14:02:57+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes-7331061/the-forgotten-champion-of-puerto-rico-s-workers","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes-7331061","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes/2964485","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/329527/2964485/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes/2026_07_05_14_02_17_e41e2f06-42eb-4ca2-aaff-c419995b3ea7.mp3","summary":"The Forgotten Spaniard Who Fought for Puerto Rico's Workers Who was Santiago Iglesias Pantín , and why have so few Puerto Ricans heard his story? Born in Spain, Santiago Iglesias Pantín arrived in Puerto Rico before the events of 1898 and dedicated the rest of his life to improving the lives of Puerto Rican workers. He organized laborers, helped establish the Free Federation of Workers, served in the Senate of Puerto Rico, and later represented the island in Washington as Resident Commissioner. His remarkable journey challenges us to look beyond simplistic narratives and reminds us that history is often far more complex than we were taught. In this episode of Puerto Rico, Abran los Ojos , we explore the life, legacy, and lasting impact of one of the most influential—and often forgotten—figures in Puerto Rico's labor movement. If you enjoy thoughtful discussions about Puerto Rico's history, identity, and future, we invite you to become part of our growing community. Join our FREE Substack and stay connected: https://substack.com/@puertoricoopenyoureyes Support our research and educational efforts through Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/pnA83m2W?utm_campaign=sharemodal&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=shortlink Visit our official website: https://puertoricoabranlosojos.com/ Learn more about The National Puerto Rico & Spain Initiative: https://tnprsi.org/ Thank you for listening and for supporting independent historical research. I'm Edwin Ortiz, and this is Puerto Rico, Abran los Ojos. #PuertoRico #PuertoRicanHistory #SantiagoIglesiasPantin #LaborHistory #PuertoRicoAbranLosOjos #HistoryMatters #SpanishHistory #PuertoRicanWorkers #PuertoRicoPodcast #EdwinOrtiz","meta_description":"The Forgotten Spaniard Who Fought for Puerto Rico's Workers Who was Santiago Iglesias Pantín , and why have so few Puerto Ricans heard his story? Born in…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":718,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes-7331061/episodes/the-forgotten-champion-of-puerto-rico-s-workers/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes-7331061/the-forgotten-champion-of-puerto-rico-s-workers.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}