{"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":"What Are You Afraid Of? Let Puerto Rico Decide","slug":"what-are-you-afraid-of-let-puerto-rico-decide","published_at":"2026-07-13T16:03:18+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes-7331061/what-are-you-afraid-of-let-puerto-rico-decide","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes-7331061","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes/2985358","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/329527/2985358/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes/2026_07_13_16_03_02_e16fc7ea-88c3-4a13-9406-b5f955568ae0.mp3","summary":"A recent comment challenged the idea of placing autonomous reunification with Spain on a future Puerto Rico status ballot. In this episode, we read the full comment, examine its historical and political claims, and respond directly. The central question remains: if independence, statehood, or free association truly offers the strongest path forward, why fear allowing another democratic alternative to compete? Let every serious option be presented. Let the people listen, compare, and decide. 🎙️ Puerto Rico, Open Your Eyes 🌐 Website: https://puertoricoabranlosojos.com/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PuertoRicoOpenYourEyes 📰 Free Substack: https://substack.com/@puertoricoopenyoureyes 🇵🇷 The National Puerto Rico & Spain Initiative: https://tnprsi.org/ 🇪🇸 Proyecto Puerto Rico en España: https://proyectopuertoricoenespana.com/ You can also support our work through a paid Substack subscription or one-time contribution. Every subscription, share, and contribution helps us continue producing historical research, videos, and radio-style podcast episodes. Let the alternatives compete. Let Puerto Rico decide. #PuertoRico #Spain #Reunification #PuertoRicoStatus #SelfDetermination #Democracy #PuertoRicoOpenYourEyes","meta_description":"A recent comment challenged the idea of placing autonomous reunification with Spain on a future Puerto Rico status ballot. In this episode, we read the fu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1352,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/puerto-rico-open-your-eyes-7331061/episodes/what-are-you-afraid-of-let-puerto-rico-decide/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/what-are-you-afraid-of-let-puerto-rico-decide.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}