Podcast Summary: Noticias con Calle — October 2, 2025
Host: Jay Fonseca
Episode: LAS NOTICIAS CON CALLE DE 2 DE OCTUBRE DE 2025
Date: October 2, 2025
Overview:
Jay Fonseca resumes his daily podcast with a breakdown of the most pressing issues in Puerto Rico: court hearings involving police controversy (Audrimix case), ongoing tax reform debates, pre-election strategies and campaign ads, mounting federal-local tension over political and fiscal policy, the controversy over Bad Bunny and the Super Bowl, and updates on public services, energy crises, and social affairs. Jay’s tone is critical and analytical, blending news reporting with personal commentary.
Key Topics & Discussion Points:
1. The Audrimix Case & Police Accountability
[00:00–01:45]
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Context: Audrimix is under scrutiny due to allegations of confrontation with the police, reflective of wider issues of alleged case fabrication by Puerto Rico’s police.
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Jay’s Take: Emphasizes the need for vigilance about police actions and accountability, pointing out recurrent cases and urging public scrutiny.
“Me parece bien importante que usted esté pendiente que la Policía de Puerto Rico... no pueda a estar haciendo cositas extrañas con casos.”
— Jay Fonseca [01:14]
2. Anuel AA’s Lawsuit
[01:45–02:30]
- Details: Anuel AA is being sued for allegedly attacking Fernando Dávila and severely injuring him.
- Jay’s Commentary: Quick update, ties in celebrity legal issues making headlines.
3. The Tax Reform Delay
[02:30–05:30]
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Longstanding Issue: Puerto Rico’s tax reform, supposedly aimed at lowering taxes, has been delayed for the third consecutive year.
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Root Causes: Jay explains the restrictions imposed by Puerto Rico’s commitments to bondholders and the federal court, which limit the ability to meaningfully reduce taxes.
“No puedes bajar impuestos porque los dijiste a los bonistas... gran parte de ese impuesto va para pagar la deuda.”
— Jay Fonseca [03:50] -
Political Angle: Criticizes how parties promise tax cuts during campaigns knowing full well these are unfeasible under current financial structures.
“Es triste que a mi pueblo le prometan cosas que saben que no les van a cumplir... Pero aún así las prometen porque saben que el pueblo se le olvidan esas cosas.”
— Jay Fonseca [04:40]
4. Election Campaigns & Political Strategy
[05:30–09:00]
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Countdown: 1,131 days until the next election, but the campaign is already intensifying.
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Ads & Messaging: Parody of a pro-Jennifer González campaign ad, painting rivals as threats aligned with foreign and leftist interests (“alianza separatista... narcodictadura de Maduro”) [03:28].
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Strategic Maneuvers: Describes Jennifer González’s dual strategy — attacking party dissidents to consolidate internal control while also energizing the opposition just enough to fragment anti-PNP votes.
“Para mí la estrategia es dual... darle vida a esa fuerza opositora para que sigan divididos.”
— Jay Fonseca [07:10] -
PNP Convention: The party’s official event is starting, marking the campaign’s escalation.
5. US Federal Policy & Puerto Rico
[09:00–10:30]
- Federal Budget Crisis: Donald Trump moves to cut and freeze funds to Democratic states, placing financial pressure amid a potential government shutdown.
- Implication for Puerto Rico: Federal money flows and local budgeting remain at risk.
6. Bad Bunny, Super Bowl, and US–Puerto Rico Relations
[10:30–18:00]
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Lewandowski Comments: On the “Benny Show” podcast, Trump advisor Cory Lewandowski criticizes NFL for choosing Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl halftime, accusing him of being anti-American and divisive due to his activism and comments about US deportations at concerts.
“…no debieron haber escogido a alguien que odia tanto Estados Unidos como Bad Bunny...”
— Cory Lewandowski (translated by Jay Fonseca) [12:56] -
Identity & Status: Lewandowski, and podcast co-hosts, display ignorance about Puerto Rican citizenship, demanding Bad Bunny “show his Puerto Rican passport.”
"You have some special Puerto Rican passport. Just report. No, you don't. You have an American passport. You fraud."
— “Benny Show” co-host [14:44] -
Tax Loopholes: Discussion about the federal tax exemption for Puerto Rico residents, highlighting how wealthy US mainlanders are moving to Puerto Rico for tax benefits.
“…if you’re a full time resident of ... Puerto Rico, you don’t pay a federal income tax. It’s one of the luxuries that people have down there.”
— Cory Lewandowski [16:55] -
Jay’s Reaction: Points out the irony and misinformation, especially about status and identity — ridicule about the non-existent “Puerto Rican passport” and emphasis on how US policy incentivizes certain individuals to move to Puerto Rico.
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Satirical Suggestion: Jay jokes about proposing Anuel AA as a more “pro-Trump” halftime act, referencing his support for Trump and recent legal troubles [17:50].
7. Socio-Economic and Civil Updates
[18:00–22:20]
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SSI Legal Fight: The plaintiff fighting for Puerto Rico’s inclusion in the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program has died.
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High Energy Costs: The price of electricity is at post-pandemic highs due to fossil fuel reliance and disputes over gas imports.
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Land Use Plan: Ongoing debate about whether to revise Puerto Rico’s comprehensive land use policy.
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High-Profile Business News: Shein to open brick-and-mortar stores in France.
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US Supreme Court Ruling: The president can’t remove FED governor Lisa Cook until after a hearing.
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Tragic Crime: An elderly woman is killed by her son with special needs, underlining system failures in mental health support.
“Desgraciadamente… no tenemos los recursos porque le dimos todos estos fondos a los fondos buitres... nunca definimos los servicios esenciales...”
— Jay Fonseca [20:00] -
Airport Incident: Two Delta planes collide on LaGuardia’s runway; no major disaster, but safety concerns linger.
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Ex-Governor Perks: Legislative move to end police escorts for ex-governors.
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Cuts in Federal Workforce: Increasing layoffs and shrinking government headcount.
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Lost Federal Funds: $36 million lost for Arecibo’s shoreline reconstruction, $70 million in federal housing funds gone; 10 projects cancelled due to inflexible pricing and lack of negotiation.
8. Legal and Policy Developments
[22:20–24:30]
- Rising Bankruptcies: Linked to rising energy costs.
- ACLU Lawsuit: Accuses transportation authorities of sharing migrant data with the Trump administration.
- Pension Protests: Retired workers lobbying for greater pension protections.
- Natural Gas Impasse: Central San Juan plant (operated by Genera/New Fortress Energy) is bogged down in labor disputes, forcing more expensive diesel use.
- Federal Shutdown Reminder: Context given for probable duration by recalling the 35-day 2018 shutdown.
9. Governance & Criticism
[24:30–end]
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Governor’s Frustration: Governor denounces the latest electricity rate hike, despite her administration’s role in precipitating the conditions that made such hikes inevitable.
“El negocio energía no puede decir no voy a subir la luz porque no me da la gana. Tiene que haber una justificación…”
— Jay Fonseca [25:40] -
Other Notable Issues:
- Surge in “peces digitales” (likely referencing cryptocurrency or online scams) [25:50].
- Nominee for Disabled Persons’ Ombudsman under fire for nepotism (hiring his daughter in violation of ethics rules).
- Tax reform pushed to 2026; a broken political promise.
10. Final Notes
[Approx. 27:00-end]
- Upcoming Event: Jay preparing to cover Audrimix’s hearing live on his YouTube channel.
- Guest Spot: Will be appearing with Chente on “El Desorden Mundial.”
- Farewell: Standard sign off and blessing.
Notable Quotes & Timestamps
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On Police Accountability:
“Me parece bien importante que usted esté pendiente que la Policía de Puerto Rico... no pueda a estar haciendo cositas extrañas con casos.” — Jay Fonseca [01:14] -
On Political Promises & Debt:
“Es triste que a mi pueblo le prometan cosas que saben que no les van a cumplir... Pero aún así las prometen porque saben que el pueblo se le olvidan esas cosas.” — Jay Fonseca [04:40] -
On Political Ads:
“…la alianza separatista de Guadalmo con la narcodictadura de Nicolás Maduro.” — Simulated campaign ad [03:28] -
On Tax Strategy:
“…no puedes bajar tampoco las planillas... porque gran parte de ese impuesto... va para pagar la deuda.” — Jay Fonseca [03:50] -
On Bad Bunny Being Called a Fraud:
""Just report. No, you don’t. You have an American passport. You fraud." — “Benny Show” co-host [14:44] -
On Federal Tax Exemptions:
“It’s one of the luxuries that people have down there. And so you see more and more people... moving down there for the tax benefit.” — Cory Lewandowski [16:55] -
On Mental Health Crisis:
“Desgraciadamente… no tenemos los recursos porque le dimos todos estos fondos a los fondos buitres... nunca definimos los servicios esenciales...” — Jay Fonseca [20:00] -
On Utility Rate Hikes:
“El negocio energía no puede decir no voy a subir la luz porque no me da la gana. Tiene que haber una justificación…” — Jay Fonseca [25:40]
Segment Timestamps
- [00:00–01:45] Police Conduct & Audrimix Case
- [01:45–02:30] News on Anuel AA Lawsuit
- [02:30–05:30] Tax Reform & Public Debt
- [05:30–09:00] Election Countdown & Political Strategy
- [09:00–10:30] Federal Budget, Trump Policy
- [10:30–18:00] Lewandowski, Super Bowl, Bad Bunny, PR–US Issues
- [18:00–22:20] Economic & Social Updates (SSI, Energy, Housing)
- [22:20–24:30] Legal/Labor/Policy Developments
- [24:30–end] Governance Critique & Closing
Memorable Moments
- Jay’s scathing rundown of why the tax reform is perpetually delayed and how politicians knowingly make empty promises [04:40].
- The surreal exchange about Puerto Rican citizenship, passports, and federal taxes on the MAGA podcast, which Jay uses to highlight ignorance and hypocrisy [14:44–17:50].
- The proposal to make Anuel AA the Super Bowl performer, a tongue-in-cheek response to the controversy [17:50].
- Heartfelt mention of the lack of social services behind tragic mental health cases [20:00].
This episode offers a comprehensive, down-to-earth snapshot of Puerto Rico’s political landscape, financial hurdles, and cultural flashpoints, all filtered through Jay Fonseca’s incisive and often sardonic perspective.
