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Podcast: Life as a Gringo
Episode: Trump Defies the Court, No Power In Puerto Rico (Thursday Trends)
Description: What happens when power is ignored, abused, or taken back? In this episode, we break down the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia—a Maryland man sent to a Salvadoran mega-prison despite a court ruling protecting him—and the Trump administration’s outright refusal to comply with a Supreme Court order. Meanwhile, Puerto Rico faces yet another massive blackout, leaving millions without power and prompting artists like Bad Bunny to speak out. And at Coachella, Latino artists are showing up stronger than ever, reclaiming the spotlight on one of music’s biggest stages. From government defiance to cultural power moves, we explo...