The Reconstruction of a Severely Indebted Puerto Rico
Economists and sociologists discuss the economic impacts of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico. One major concern is that Puerto Rico will now have to borrow federal money, putting it further in debt than it was prior to last September. What are the ramifications on a local level, in the short and long term?
In his book, "Why Young Men: Rage, Race and the Crisis of Identity," Jamil Jivani explores what it means to be a man in the 21st Century.
A new plan aims to help Puerto Rico not only recover from Hurricane Maria, but to also make the island stronger and more self-sufficient than ever before.
Chasing the Dream is partnering with WNYC to present episodes of Puerto Rico: The Future of Debt, a five-part series focusing on Puerto Rico and the financial impact that September 2017's Hurricane Maria has had on the island. And what…