Las Carpetas: Puerto Rico's Secret Files and a Legacy of Surveillance
Host David explores "Las Calpetas," the secret folders compiled by Puerto Rican authorities and U.S. agencies that tracked pro-independence activists from the 1940s through the 1980s. He places the su...
2 Aug 22min
Ep:52: Legendary Mindset: Embrace the Positivity and feel legendary!
Host David kicks off this upbeat episode of the Deconstructing Topic Podcast with a post-gym burst of motivation, encouraging listeners to answer "legendary" when asked how they are doing. He talks ab...
2 Aug 10min
Breaking the Groundhog Cycle: Recognize & Shift Your Patterns
Host David shares a story-driven episode about noticing repeating life patterns — moments of deja vu, the pull of old habits, and the people and situations that keep us stuck. Through a cab conversati...
29 Jul 17min
Roberto Cofresí — Puerto Rico’s Legendary Pirate
In this episode David explores the life and legend of Roberto Cofresí, a 19th‑century Puerto Rican pirate famed for daring raids across the Caribbean. Listeners hear about his small‑ship tactics, rumo...
25 Jul 18min
The Surprising Truth About How Change Uncovers Our Hidden Faults
On this episode of the Deconstructing Topic Podcast, the host shares a personal story from a hot day at the park: after a workout and some free-spirited time in nature, he realizes he forgot his keys ...
12 Jul 13min
Ep.50 :Addicted to Nostalgia: Embracing the Past(Audio)
Host David dives into the charm and risks of nostalgia, tracing its history from 17th-century homesickness to Proust’s madeleine and today’s nostalgia-fueled culture. He weaves personal memories—Saved...
5 Jul 27min
Ep.47: Julia de Burgos: Poetry, Pain, and a Family Refuge
In this episode of the Deconstructing Topic Podcast, host David explores the life and legacy of Puerto Rican poet Julia de Burgos and shares a personal family connection—his mother sought refuge at a ...
28 Jun 16min
