GW WonkCast S3E5-2: Recovery and Relief in Puerto Rico

Special guest Trachtenberg MPA focusing on Program Evaluation and Policy Analysis Yuliam Pedraza Acevedo tells about recovery from the hurricanes last year in Puerto Rico. This episode reflects on what is known and not known about the disasters, how the U.S. government responded, real repercussions of the hurricanes, and existing challenges to economic recovery including power grid difficulties. While these disasters and the response to them are no longer in the media limelight, they are still affecting people on the ground every day. co-Host Eli Richman moderates, joined by Kat Lundie and Haley Dunn.

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INTS3E5 - Puerto Rico

 

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