Nationly

Nationly

Introducing Nationly—a limited election series podcast by Immigrantly Media. Join hosts Sara Sadhwani and Juan Diego Ramirez as they offer their unique perspectives on swing states pivotal in determining the 2024 election outcomes. Focusing on minority communities—specifically, immigrants and communities of color—'Nationly' uncovers the issues that truly matter to these voters, ranging from global events like the situation in Gaza to local races such as the showdown between Kari Lake v. Ruben Gallego. The podcast asks: 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? Delving into the "why" behind political issues, each episode explores vital defining moments in the lives of these voters, providing a comprehensive view of America's political spectrum and the diverse voices shaping it. Producer: Saadia Khan Hosts: Sara Sadhwani and Juan Diego Ramirez Assistant Producer: Sofia Sánchez Content Writers: Emmanuelle Monhan, Andrea Flores, Sofia Sánchez Research: Nicholas Black, Jenna Marcus Podcast Assistant: Sereen Qader Sound Design & Content Editor: Steve Martin, Ben Alleman, & Paroma Chakravarty & Juan Esteban Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson Other Music: Epidemic Sound Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele Follow us on IG @ImmigrantlyMedia Twitter @Immigrantly_pod TikTok @Immigrantlypodcast YouTube @ImmigrantlyMedia Subscribe to our Patreon Nationly is an Immigrantly Media Production For advertising inquiries, please email at info@immigrantlypod.com

Episodes

Trump's Comeback, Our Farewell: Analyzing the Overlooked

November 8, 2024 • 43 mins
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....
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Wisconsin's Gen-Z Voters Weigh In: Kamala Harris and the 2024 Stakes

October 31, 2024 • 23 mins
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 Wiscon...
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Trump's Thread of Influence: Trend-Setting or Political Theater? Is the Fashion Joke on us?

October 17, 2024 • 20 mins
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...
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Harris' Thread of Influence: Hotties, a Pantsuit Revival, and other Fashion Politics

October 10, 2024 • 21 mins
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 ov...
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BANTERLY: Not My (Vice) President

October 3, 2024 • 30 mins
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 ...
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The IRA Explained: Was Inflation Reduced? Yes. Did Prices Go Down? No.

September 26, 2024 • 31 mins
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 ...
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Independent, Single Issues, and Ready to Mingle: Which way Will NE's Filipino American Vote Swing?

September 19, 2024 • 32 mins
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 upt...
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Actually...That WAS on our Debate Bingo Card...

September 12, 2024 • 24 mins
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 Da...
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AZ's Native American Vote: Will History Repeat Itself?

August 29, 2024 • 32 mins
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...
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No Coconuts, No Nonsense: Why Protesters are at the DNC

August 22, 2024 • 25 mins
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, sp...
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Karma, Karma, "Kamala Chameleon?"

August 15, 2024 • 35 mins
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 play...
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Louisiana is Red, NOLA's Blue, ‘Climate's an Everyday Voter Issue’

August 8, 2024 • 31 mins
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 Sofi...
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Ok, I'll Bite: Who...What...is a "Viable" Candidate?

August 1, 2024 • 27 mins
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 a...
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The "Good" Immigrants, The "Bad," & The Tap Vance

July 25, 2024 • 24 mins
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 ...
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¿Podrían los puertorriqueños en Pensilvania cambiar las elecciones?

July 18, 2024 • 25 mins
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 m...
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Could Puerto Ricans in Pennsylvania Sway the Election?

July 18, 2024 • 25 mins
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 growi...
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Behind the Iron-y Bars: Who’d be Elected if *all* Convicted Felons Could Vote?

July 11, 2024 • 34 mins
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. Nation...
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What Happened at the Presidential Debate???

July 4, 2024 • 31 mins
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 ...
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Gen Z Democrat vs. Indicted Republican Incumbent

June 27, 2024 • 31 mins
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...
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Georgia’s Power Players: The Rising Influence of Indian-American Voters

June 20, 2024 • 25 mins
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...
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