How one San Juan street reflects Puerto Rico’s culture, community and change

About this episode

The episode explores the cultural significance and community dynamics of Calle Loíza in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

This On Our Minds episode heads to San Juan, Puerto Rico, where hosts Zack and Helena reflect on belonging, culture and the small details that make a place feel like home. The episode explores Calle Loíza, a vibrant street long shaped by generations of residents from around the globe, now facing an uncertain future as it becomes a tourist destination. Today’s segments were produced by Miranda Jatib and Emilio Solé. Lead Producer Becky Wandel produced, edited and mixed this episode. Graphics by Anurag Papolu. Special thanks to KUT, Jake Perlman, and WETA. Theme song composed and performed by Emilson Orellana Juarez and Jerick Romero Ciprian.

People in this episode

Hosts: Zack, Helena

Topics covered

• culture
• community
• belonging
• tourism
• change

Keywords

• Puerto Rico
• Calle Loíza
• culture
• community
• tourism
• belonging
• change

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KUT, WETA

Places: Puerto Rico, Calle Loíza, San Juan

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