From exploiting colonial tax breaks to hijacking an entire cultural identity to falling into the trap of thinking you're a savior to the inequities faced by so many in our communities, this podcast explores it all and calls out the problematic

The Jones Act

Oct 8th, 2022 17m 10s

Join us as we discuss the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 also known as the Jones Act and how it is a burden to Puerto Rico. Follow us @piraguapod

The LUMA Fiasco

Sep 24th, 2022 30m 59s

The ineptitude of the private firm, LUMA Energy, that has taken over the energy distribution of Puerto Rico has failed to provide electricity to millions of people that it is supposed to serve. This has been especially highlighted in the afterm

What is a Colony?

Jan 21st, 2022 25m 13s

What does it mean to be a colony in 2022 when so many people refer to colonialism as a thing of the past? These two colonial subjects explore the oldest colony in the world and the largest colony of the most powerful empire in the world AKA Pue

Eviction and Exile

Jan 21st, 2022 22m 30s

After a long hiatus, Piragua Podcast is back to discuss the displacement and population replacement taking place in Puerto Rico.

Plebitruco 2020

Nov 10th, 2020 23m 57s

In 2020, the sixth plebiscite or referendum on Puerto Rico's colonial status took place. Join Alexis and CJ as they breakdown the results and explore why these plebiscites never go anywhere.

Tax Haven Puerto Rico

Nov 1st, 2020 25m 11s

Alexis and CJ explore the transformation of Puerto Rico into a tax haven through laws created to benefit wealthy foreigners instead of people from the archipelago.

09: PR Election Preview

Oct 28th, 2020 41m 48s

CJ and Kuyo share their thoughts on the upcoming plebiscite and elections of the oldest colony in the world.

A Rotten Palm Tree

Oct 13th, 2020 26m 56s

Corruption begets corruption. In this episode, Alexis and CJ reflect on recent happenings within the political scene of Puerto Rico and the circus of corruption that has come to define its major political party, el partido nuevo progresista (PN

Femicide

Oct 5th, 2020 19m 36s

Join Alexis and CJ as they discuss the crisis of gender-based violence against women and girls in Puerto Rico.

Aftershocks of Maria

Sep 26th, 2020 29m 59s

Three years after Hurricane Maria, Alexis and CJ reflect on its impact through the book "Aftershocks of Disaster: Puerto Rico Before and After the Storm".

Riots

Sep 21st, 2020 21m 7s

A look into the forgotten history of riots within Puerto Rican communities in the U.S. and the context in which they come about. Link to the article mentioned in this episode: https://www.latinorebels.com/2016/07/12/a-visual-map-of-latino-urban

El Maestro (An Introduction)

Sep 12th, 2020 22m 31s

This episode of Piragua Podcast is an introduction into the life of Pedro Albizu Campos and the movement for the independence of Puerto Rico.(Speech excerpt from ArchivoAlbizuCampos)

The Myth of Statehood

Sep 5th, 2020 32m 30s

Puerto Rico belongs to, but is not a part of the U.S. Since the invasion of 1898, some have advocated for the full integration into the union as a state. In 2020, there will be another non-binding plebiscite on whether or not Puerto Rico should

Diasporicans

Sep 2nd, 2020 25m

There are more Puerto Ricans living in the United States than in Puerto Rico. Alexis and CJ explore Boricua migration, the diaspora, and their own families' travels from the island of (dis)enchantment to the metropolis.

La Piragua

Sep 2nd, 2020 22m

Two Boricuas come together to explore topics and stories related to Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rican experience. This is an introduction to Piragua Podcast. Join Alexis and CJ as they embark on this journey of questioning the status quo.

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