{"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 Independence Question No One Wants to Answer","slug":"the-independence-question-no-one-wants-to-answer","published_at":"2026-07-03T03:44:32+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes-7331061/the-independence-question-no-one-wants-to-answer","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes-7331061","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes/2961198","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/329527/2961198/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes/2026_07_03_03_44_23_eaae0a7a-2653-4567-9df2-9ff1cd16c34f.mp3","summary":"Can Puerto Rico realistically replace the federal funding it receives today under independence? In this episode of Puerto Rico Open Your Eyes , we examine two of the most important federal programs affecting Puerto Rico—nutrition assistance (NAP) and Medicaid—and explain how they differ from the way those same programs operate in the fifty states. We also discuss the recently proposed 20-year economic transition associated with Puerto Rico's independence movement and ask a series of practical questions about funding, long-term sustainability, and what contingency plans would exist if federal support changed over time. This episode is not about attacking any political ideology. It is about encouraging informed discussion, critical thinking, and asking the difficult questions every Puerto Rican deserves to have answered before making decisions about the island's future. Stay connected: 📩 Subscribe to our FREE Substack: https://substack.com/@puertoricoopenyoureyes 🤝 Support our educational work: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/pnA83m2W?utm_campaign=sharemodal&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=shortlink Thank you for listening and for being part of the conversation.","meta_description":"Can Puerto Rico realistically replace the federal funding it receives today under independence? In this episode of Puerto Rico Open Your Eyes , we examine…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":368,"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-independence-question-no-one-wants-to-answer/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-independence-question-no-one-wants-to-answer.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}