Nationly

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...

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 class...

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 d...

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 fashio...

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 thro...

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 touche...

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....

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 B...

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 un...

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 confli...

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 integrate...

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 Jua...

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...

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....

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 pobla...

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...

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 t...

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...

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...

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 overlo...

 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-ri...

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...

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...