Original Air Date: 6/15/2018
The high toll Puerto Rico is paying, in both money and lives, for the triple disasters of colonialism, Hurricane Maria and disaster capitalism
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SHOW NOTES
Ch. 1: Deadlier than Katrina & 9/11 Hurricane Maria Killed 4,645 in Puerto Rico, 70 Times Official Toll - @DemocracyNow - Air Date 05-30-18
Ch. 2: Colonialism during hurricane season - On the Media - 6-6-18
Ch. 3: Elizabeth Yeampierre on Puerto Rican colonialism and disaster capitalism - Infinite Earth Radio - Air Date 2-22-18
Ch. 4: The Battle for Paradise: Naomi Klein on Disaster Capitalism & the Fight for Puerto Rico’s Future - @DemocracyNow - Air Date 03-21-18
Ch. 5: Naomi Klein on Puerto Rico and Disaster Capitalism - Touré Show - Air Date 4-25-18
Ch. 9: Final comments on the lessons of Mister Rogers that we could use right now
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FOR FURTHER READING/SHARING
FEMA Blamed Delays In Puerto Rico On Maria; Agency Records Tell Another Story (NPR/Frontline)
About a quarter of Puerto Rico’s schools are shutting down. Here’s a look inside one. (Vox)
"Justice was served": Judge halts school closures in Puerto Rico (CBS)
New bill pushes for commission to investigate federal response to Puerto Rico hurricanes (NBC)
At Issue In Florida Senate Campaign: Who's Fighting For Puerto Rico? (NPR)
Hurricane Maria Casts Shadow Over Puerto Rican Parade (NY Times)
Puerto Rico's Push For Food Independence Intertwined With Statehood Debate (NPR)
The Shame in Puerto Rico (NY Times)
Fighting for Those Who Can No Longer Speak (SocialistWorker.org)
Resisting Disaster Capitalists and Building Solidarity in Puerto Rico (Grassroots International)
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