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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 16 MIN

The Hidden Risk That Could Keep Puerto Rico Out of the World Baseball Classic

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The conversation delves into the crisis surrounding the World Baseball Classic, focusing on the impact of insurance underwriting and actuarial risk on the participation of Puerto Rico. It explores the denial of key players, the disproportionate impact on Puerto Rico, and the cultural and ethical implications of the crisis. The need for a system overhaul and the future of the game are also highlighted.TakeawaysInsurance Underwriting and Actuarial RiskImpact on Puerto RicoChapters00:00 The World Baseball Classic: Crisis Unfolds05:57 Impact of 2023 on 202612:08 Cultural and Ethical Implications

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