Episode 195: Puerto Rico: A National History w/ Jorell Melendez-Badillo

Philip welcomes Jorell Melendez-Badillo author of Puerto Rico: A National History to the show. In their conversation they discuss the pre-colonial and colonial history of Puerto Rico and what the island nation teaches us about the legacy and current status of American Empire. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Phil's Drop: Revolutionary Suicide - Huey P. Newton Jorrell's Drop: Puerto Rican Obituary - Pedro PietriSpecial Guest: Jorell Melendez-Badillo.