In the final episode of Nationly, hosts Juan Diego Ramirez and Sara Sadhwani dissect the results of the recent presidential election, where Donald Trump secured a victory. They discuss the communities covered throughout the series and how they voted -- including the unexpected support for Trump from Latino men and Native Americans -- and explore the potential directions for both the Democratic and Republican parties moving forward. The episode delves into the gender gap, economic anxieties, and ...
Nov 08, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this episode, producer-reporter Sofia Sanchez hosts a panel discussion with three University of Wisconsin-Madison students on the impact of young cheesehead voters in the 2024 election. The conversation covers critical topics such as election integrity, the economy, the Gaza genocide, abortion rights, celebrity endorsements, and more. From reluctance to cast a ballot, to encouraging their classmates to register to vote in Wisconsin, the panelists share their perspectives on how high the stake...
Oct 31, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Last week, we took a look at Kamala Harris' thread of influence. This week, we're sizing up Donald Trump's. Make no mistake that he's able to label, brand, and mass-market his messages to the public -- And JD Vance is following suit. In this episode, we look at the trends inspired by Trump and the Republican Party, like the MAGA hat, that time President Biden was asked to put on the red cap (and did), and the Harris-Walz campaign's camo hat. From the way Trump and Vance label and nickname their ...
Oct 17, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 21
You "don't care" about fashion...but you do. It "isn't important"...but it is. In this episode, hosts Juan Diego Ramirez and Sarah Sadhwani explore the intersection of fashion and political trends, centering on Kamala Harris' style impact. They discuss how her signature silk press, pearls, pantsuit, and converse communicate presidential authority...while representing Gen X authenticity. Her fashion choices create focus...without overt emphasis on her femininity. Producer Sofia Sanchez joins the ...
Oct 10, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This week we're bringing you a special episode of Banterly, Immigrantly Media's pop culture podcast. In this episode, we're talking about hot rodent boyfriends, elections, and Veep! Co-hosts Aidan and Suha bond over one of their favorite shows, discussing two highly-rated episodes: "Helsinki" (Season 2, Episode 5) and "Kissing Your Sister" (Season 5, Episode 9). They explore Veep's brilliance through its offhanded one-liners, mock delivery, and character development, drawing parallels between Se...
Oct 03, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode, Sara and Juan Diego dive deep into the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) with guest Gabby Birenbaum, a Washington correspondent for The Nevada Independent. Gabby breaks down what the IRA is, how it's poised to significantly transform Nevada's economy, both help and harm communities fighting for climate justice, and its potential influence on voter decisions. The discussion also touches on the political dynamics of the upcoming Senate race in Nevada and the broader implications for p...
Sep 26, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode of Nationly, hosts Juan Diego Ramirez and Sara Sadhwani uncover the crucial yet often overlooked role of Filipino American voters in Nevada, a key swing state. From healthcare and anti-Asian hate to immigration and deep-rooted social conservatism, the hosts analyze how Filipino Americans’ generally conservative values are aligning and contrasting with the Democrats and Republicans.They discuss the dramatic voter uptick in 2020, examining how both Harris and Trump are eyeing this ...
Sep 19, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode of Nationly, a podcast by immigrantly Media, hosts Juan Diego Ramirez and producer Sofia Sanchez discuss the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. The debate featured contentious exchanges, with Trump continuing his usual xenophobic rhetoric and Harris trying to define herself separate from both Trump and Biden. The hosts introduce Ariyon Dailey, a social producer at Reckon News, whose team created a deba...
Sep 12, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In the November 2020 election, Joe Biden's victory in Arizona was bolstered by the Native American vote, contributing to his overall win. In this episode, Juan Diego and Sara explore the significant role Native American voters play in U.S. elections, highlighting their historical and ongoing challenges with the federal government. While Native Americans generally lean Democratic, issues such as unemployment, inflation, reproductive health, and federal recognition remain pivotal. Despite their po...
Aug 29, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Chicago to accept her party's presidential nomination, facing protests from voters against the Biden-Harris administration's support of Israel amidst its conflict with Hamas. The episode features an in-depth discussion with Palestinian American journalist Nour Saudi. The conversation covers Nour's personal connection and reporting on the Israel-Palestine conflict and the Palestinian genocide, specifically criticizing the lack of condemnation of murdered press...
Aug 22, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Never thought we'd say this, but you could liken Kamala Harris' political career to the story of Goldilocks. Some moments are considered "too soft" on crime, other policies are considered "too hard." But is she "Commie-la" or "Cop-ala?" And can she lead a campaign that's "just right" for the American people? In this episode, Sara and Juan Diego trace Kamala Harris' journey from the newly integrated elementary school, where she played 'Miss Mary Mack,' to her groundbreaking career as District Att...
Aug 15, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Basically, anything you’re afraid of regarding Trump or Project 2025’s policies is already in place in Louisiana, says Capital B’s national climate reporter Adam Mahoney. Louisiana, ranking second as both the poorest and Blackest state in the country, has voted Republican since 2004. In fact, back in 2020, Donald Trump won it by nearly 20 percent of the vote. In this episode of Nationly, host Juan Diego Ramirez and guest host Sofia Sanchez learn from Adam about how climate and environmental matt...
Aug 08, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In light of President Biden's decision to step down from the 2024 presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, co-hosts Juan Diego Ramirez and Sara Sadhwani are exploring the concept of political viability. For a presidential candidate, what does it mean to be “viable? Showing mental and physical fitness? Meeting constitutional qualifications? Serving “brat” behavior? In this episode, Sara and JD discuss Biden's debate performance, Trump's legal challenge...
Aug 01, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 11
JD Vance, a 39-year-old senator from Ohio, was once an outspoken critic of Donald Trump, comparing him to heroin and even calling him 'America's Hitler.' Now, he is Trump's running mate in the 2024 election. In this episode, hosts Sara Sadhwani and Juan Diego Ramirez examine Vance's background, his selection's strategic implications for the Republican Party, and the potential impact on key states. Sara and Juan Diego also discuss the optics of Vance's marriage to Usha Vance, who is the daughter ...
Jul 25, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 10
La población puertorriqueña estadounidense que vive en Pensilvania podría ser el factor determinante en uno de los estados claves en esta elección presidencial. Pensilvania, el estado natal del presidente Joe Biden, votó demócrata en 2020, pero ¿cómo votará esta vez el estado pendular más poblado de Estados Unidos? Con casi 500.000 puertorriqueños listos para votar en el estado, la creciente población puertorriqueña podría ser el margen de diferencia en las próximas elecciones de 2024. En este e...
Jul 18, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Pennsylvania’s Puerto Rican American population could potentially pivot America’s most populous swing state. That’s not only a tongue twister, but, also, an election twister. President Joe Biden’s home state of Pennsylvania ultimately voted blue in 2020, but which color will America’s most populous swing state vote this time around? With nearly 500,000 Puerto Rican Americans ready to vote in the Keystone State, the large and growing community could be the margin of difference in the upcoming 202...
Jul 18, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 7
While convicted felon — and former president — Donald Trump parades across the United States, campaigning for electoral support, thousands of American people convicted with felonies sit barred from voting. In this episode, co-hosts Juan Diego Ramírez and Sara Sadhwani dig into understanding convicted felons as a political group: their rights and lack thereof, their parties and affiliations, and their potential voting power. Nationly’s producer-reporter, Sofía Sanchez, talks to expert Hannah L. W...
Jul 11, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 6
It's about to get cozy. Co-hosts Sara Sadhwani and Juan Diego Ramirez are giving you a window into their souls and homes before breaking down the first presidential debate of the 2024 election season. First, you'll learn more about the co-hosts' backgrounds as a professor and journalist, as well as their identities and ties to the immigrant communities. Then, Juan Diego invites you into his living room, and Sara takes you out to a New York City rooftop, to follow the presidential debate between ...
Jul 04, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Ashwin Ramaswami is the 24-year-old Democrat — and recent Georgetown Law School graduate — campaigning for a seat in the Georgia Senate. Ramaswami, who previously worked to create election protections at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), quit his job to challenge Senator Shawn Still after the Republican incumbent was indicted for allegedly attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. In this episode, Nationly sits down with Ramaswami to talk about connecting with ...
Jun 27, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, we explore Georgia's historic political shift in 2020 when the state narrowly elected Joe Biden, marking the first Democratic presidential win since 1992. Asian voters were a big part of that result, as voter registration and participation surged from 2016 to 2020, leading the turnout increase. Our focus today is on Indian-American voters in Georgia, a significant yet often overlooked group in political discussions. Apart from their voting power, Indian-Americans are becoming mo...
Jun 20, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In 2016, Trump claimed victory in Arizona, but in 2020, Biden narrowly won by a razor-thin margin of 11,000 votes. This episode explores the diverse perspectives within the "Latino vote" and questions the existence of a cohesive voting bloc. Our focus centers on Arizona's Senate race, featuring Ruben Gallego, a Latino war veteran and Democrat, against Kari Lake, a Republican known for her hard-right views and election denialism. This pivotal contest unfolds against the backdrop of recent legisla...
Jun 13, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this premiere episode of Nationly, we take a closer look at how the feelings surrounding Gaza have influenced voter sentiment, particularly among Muslim voters in Michigan who have harnessed the power of their vote to send a message. We explore the importance and history of this community in Michigan, especially in Dearborn and Ann Arbor, a crucial swing state that Trump narrowly won by 11,000 votes. Growing anti-Biden sentiment is evident in Michigan through the Uncommitted National Movement...
Jun 06, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Who's spearheading the uncommitted movement in Michigan? What key issues are driving Latino support in Arizona? Why is Gen Z stepping up to run for office in Georgia? Join hosts Sara Sadhwani, Professor of Political Science at Pomona College, and seasoned journalist Juan Diego Ramirez as they dive into these questions and more on 'Nationly.' This limited series podcast from Immigrantly Media kicks off on June 6th. At 'Nationly,' we're not just skimming the surface—we're digging deep. From the bu...
May 21, 2024•2 min
