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Host: Roifield Brown, currently in Ottawa, Canada.- Guest: George Laws Garcia from the Puerto Rico statehood council. With over 18 years of experience in public policy and government intergovernmental affairs. Advised governors, members of Congress, federal agencies, and national nonprofit organizations.- Discussion Topics: - Comparison of Washington DC's and Puerto Rico's drive towards statehood. - The unique challenges both territories present to the U.S. and its governance. - The role of the Puerto Rico Statehood Council in advancing equality and democracy for Puerto Rico's U.S. citizens. - The civil rights issue surrounding Puerto Rico's status and the limitations faced by its citizens. - The history of U.S. territories and their journey to statehood. - The 2020 non-binding plebiscite in Puerto Rico where 52.5% voted for statehood. - The internal politics of Puerto Rico and its alignment with U.S. political parties. - The work of the Puerto Rico Statehood Council an