

Jacob Medina-Gleason
Producer who was introduced to a piece of family history in Puerto Rico. Reported and produced this week's 99% Invisible episode.
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May 20, 2025 • 38min
Foreign in a Domestic Sense
Jacob Medina-Gleason, a producer whose work intertwines with Puerto Rican history, shares a compelling family story unveiled through an old surveillance file. He explores themes of love, betrayal, and the impact of government monitoring on Puerto Rican activists. Delve into the evolution of Puerto Rican identity shaped by colonial struggles and the fight for independence, highlighted by figures like Pedro Albizu Campos. The cultural significance of the Puerto Rican flag also surfaces, illustrating its role in contemporary movements against oppression.