Reflections on Puerto Rico, Fraud, Hurricane, and Political Issues

Exploring the internet connectivity, tax policies, corruption, and political status of Puerto Rico amidst discussions on SBF fraud and Hurricane Maria.

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Dan Romero and Erik Torenberg discuss the history of Israel, Gaza, and Iran and what happens next in this war on the ground. They also discuss the schism in the public discourse and the downstream political implications in the US. If you’re looking for SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR or HIPAA compliance, head to Vanta for $1000 off: https://www.vanta.com/zen

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SELECT LINKS:

-Wikipedia : List of Jewish Nobel Laureates https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Jewish_Nobel_laureates

- Book: Rise and Kill First https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rise_and_Kill_First

- Iranian Agent - Robert Malley Spy Ring story https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/israel-middle-east/articles/iran-spy-ring-robert-malley-lee-smith