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It’s Time to Rethink Puerto Rico

It’s Time to Rethink Puerto Rico

FromThe Gist


It’s Time to Rethink Puerto Rico

FromThe Gist

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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Sep 27, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

It’s time for Vexillology Corner: Last month, the city of Pocatello, Idaho, presented a new city flag to replace their previous one, known for being one of the ugliest flags in the United States. But what makes a flag ugly? Vexillologist Ted Kaye describes Pocatello’s new flag and reminds us why a kid should be able to draw it. Kaye is the author of Good Flag, Bad Flag. In the Spiel, a brief word from economist Tyler Cowen, who summarizes the grim outlook for Puerto Rico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Sep 27, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

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