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 Pietri

Special Guest: Jorell Melendez-Badillo.