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From Communism to Capitalism at 9: Rafal's Journey

In this episode of Whereabouts Tales, I had the immense pleasure of sitting down with Rafal, a truly incredible guest whose life story bridges two vastly different worlds. Rafal, at 46, spent his formative first 10 years in Communist Poland before embarking on a remarkable journey that led him to the United States for the next 36. This unique experience has given him an unparalleled perspective on both communism and capitalism, and I was so excited to dive into his insights.

Imagine being nine years old and flying solo from Warsaw to JFK. That's exactly what Rafal did (1:36), and his vivid…

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