In episode #9 of Roots of Humanity, Drew and Belize’s Prime Minister Johnny Briceño tell you everything there is to know about Belize, from its colonial history to its present-day political economy, to which ruins and which beaches you must visit on your next vacation there. Johnny Briceño is the 5th and current Prime Minister of Belize, having entered politics in the early 90s after graduating with a business degree from the University of Texas at Austin. In the most unique Roots of Humanity podcast episode to date, topics include COVID and the pandemic’s effect on tourism, the Prime Minister’s plan to welcome refugees and make sure every child goes to school, how a country the size of Massachusetts could be so diverse and multilingual, and how to manage emotions and negative feedback as the leader of one of 197 countries.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy