Something that’s been debated for what seems like forever: Puerto Rico and statehood.  For years, there’s been a call for Puerto Rico to become the 51st state, but with supporters, there are also those who are against it.  Are there advantages to the U.S. to bring Puerto Rico into the Union? And how could it affect Florida?  This week’s guest Congressman Darren Soto, Democrat from District 9, discusses the issues of turning Puerto Rico — where its people are already U.S. citizens — into the next U.S. state. In This Episode U.S. Rep. Darren Soto's Twitter: @RepDarrenSoto About This Podcast Political figures and influencers are often heard in brief bites that don’t capture the context of the whole story. “Central Florida: Beyond the Soundbite” expands the conversation with these newsmakers along the I-4 corridor and beyond. Join award-winning Spectrum News 13 anchor and Orlando Woman of the Year Ybeth Bruzual, political reporter Greg Angel, and veteran producer Gary Darling for a must-hear interview each week and learn about the issues affecting Central Florida.

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