Podcasts about Democrats Abroad

Yesterday, MMA fighter Conor McGregor visited the White House and accused the Irish government of “abandoning the voices of the people of Ireland." He also hit out at what he described as Ireland's “welcoming” policies towards immigration and support for asylum seekers…What did you make of his visit - and should he have been allowed to go in the first place?Guest host Anna Daly is joined by Rachel Morrogh, the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Chief Executive Officer, Patti Shields from Democrats Abroad as well as listeners to discuss.Image: @POTUS on X/Twitter

Inge Kjemtrup and Julia Bryan join David and Rachel to talk about the work they're doing to offer Democrats Abroad members way to resist. Even small actions add up when DA members around the world team up to take them. By simply making phone calls, reaching out to friends, holding resistance roundtables, posting short videos telling personal stories, following the progress of legislation, making resistance playlists (watch for David's!), Inge and Julia believe we can all have an impact, and that this work is already seeing results. A growing menu of ideas and options is posted at https://www.democratsabroad.org/take_action, and people are encouraged to reach out with new ideas via resistance@democratsabroad.org. And above all, stay positive! You're an influencer, and as a DA member probably more informed than you think. Find the full audio library of Blue Vote Café episodes at http://bluevotecafe.com. Register and request your ballot every year at votefromabroad.org.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is coming face to face with US President Donald Trump for the annual St Patrick's Day meeting next week.With all the talks of tariffs and international security, there is arguably more riding on this yearly tradition than ever before…As we saw from Trump's meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy - it can go one way or another...How does Micheál Martin approach a character like Donald Trump?Joining Andrea to discuss is Political Commentator and former Senior Government Advisor Gerard Howlin, Patti Shields from Democrats Abroad and Larry G. Maguire, Work Psychologist in Dublin.Image: Reuters

Die Rede von US-Präsident Donald Trump vor dem Kongress sei voll von "Übertreibungen, Unwahrheiten und Lügen" gewesen, sagt Politologe Johannes Thimm. Nicole Groß von den Democrats Abroad äußert sich zur schwierigen Rolle der Opposition. Von WDR 5.

Dr. Arlie Russell Hochschild, sociologist, author, and proferssor emerita at Berkeley, joined David and Rachel to talk about the four moments of the anti-shame ritual, what she learned in talking to people in Louisiana and Kentucky suffering a downward slide of loss and about Democrats Abroad members as bi-cultural ambassadors.She also talks about her books Strangers in their Own Land: Anger and Mourning on the American Right and Stolen Pride: Loss, Shame, and the Rise of the Right (chosen by Barack Obama as one of his 10 favorite books of 2024). Find the full audio library of Blue Vote Café episodes at http://bluevotecafe.com. Register and request your ballot every year at votefromabroad.org.

Micheál Martin has come under fire for confirming he will visit Washington on Paddy's Day if invited.Many members of the opposition have called for him not to attend following President Trump's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.What do you think? Should the Taoiseach visit Washington DC on St Patrick's Day?Daniel Mulhall, former Irish Ambassador to the United States, Patti Shields from Democrats Abroad as well as listeners join Andrea to discuss.Image: Reuters

One week after Donald Trump's second Inaugration, Jodi Szarko and Linda Weide joined David and Rachel talk about the book club they founded for Democrats Abroad in the lead-up to the 2025 election to study Project 2025. They share some of their discoveries, their reactions to some of the content, the contradictions they found within the document. The book club has morphed focus to become generally more anti-authoritarian, studying such things as the Executive Orders coming out of the White House. Those interested in participating in the reading group, visit https://www.democratsabroad.org/de_events

Sarah Firth, Freelance Foreign Correspondent in Washington // Jackie King, Executive Director of IBEC Global // Jennifer Ewing, Republicans Overseas // Patti Shields, Democrats Abroad, Chair of Democrats Abroad Ireland

Patti Shields, Democrats Abroad; Erol Morkoc, Republicans Abroad UK; Aidan Farrelly, Social Democrats TD for Kildare North; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Brian Mahon, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail

In the waning days of the 118th Congress, a bill was introduced that could relieve many citizens living around the world of the headaches associated with filing U.S. taxes every year. Rebecca Lammers, the chair of Democrats Abroad's Taxation Task Force joins David and Rachel in the cafe to talk about it. She explains why introducing this bill days before it would inevitably die was advantageous. And she talks about how people shouldn't have to choose between their citizenship and being able to maintain a normal financial life; about the tax webinars she's introduced to help educate people about their choices; and about how filing taxes and exercising your right to vote are not connected. To read more about the bill, and to offer your feedback, visit https://www.democratsabroad.org/new_residency_based_tax_bill_introduced https://www.democratsabroad.org/elective_rbt_explainer https://www.democratsabroad.org/rbt_bill_faq https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsyXA-KVQbMWs42DSsMGvSKGo8M2spLRJrsGSx7nUvjhsQAg/viewform Register and request your ballot every year at votefromabroad.org. Find the full audio library of Blue Vote Café episodes at http://bluevotecafe.com.

Host Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson talks with Berlin Chapter President Constance Chucholowski of Democrats Abroad and Research Director Jeremy Shapiro of the European Council on Foreign relations about the aftermath of one of the most tumultuous elections in U.S. history, including in Germany, the EU and Ukraine.The live discussion, recorded on Dec. 2 via Zoom featured an audience from both sides of the Atlantic from FAWCO, an international network of independent volunteer clubs and associations in 28 countries and the American Women's Club in Berlin.Produced by Eden Brockman and Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson. 

Host Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson talks with Senior Fellow Rachel Tausendfreund of the German Council on Foreign Relations and Berlin Chapter President Constance Chucholowski of Democrats Abroad about the aftermath of one of the most tumultuous elections in U.S. history.This episode was recorded live in Berlin at the FAWCO Region 5 meeting on “Women in Democracy.”Produced by Eden Brockman and Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson. 

Una Kelly, RTÉ Reporter // Milo Stewart, spokesperson for Republicans Overseas UK // Graham Finlay, Lecturer in the School of Politics and International Relations at UCD // Patti Shields, Chair of Democrats Abroad, Ireland // Cliff Taylor, columnist with the Irish Times

We get more reaction as Donald Trump declared victory. Speaking to Shane and Ciara this morning was David Smith Washington bureau chief of The Guardian. Also we heard from Jennifer Ewing Spokesperson for Republicans Overseas UK and Mary Woods, Youth Representative of Democrats Abroad, originally from Massachusetts. Live from California Newstalk's Chief Reporter Barry Whyte on how the results have been received there.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening, ahead of polling day in the US election, are former British ambassador to the US Lord Darroch, Jennifer Ewing from Republicans Overseas, John Scardino from Democrats Abroad and Sunday Telegraph columnist Zoe Strimpel.

Is it fair for tuition fees to go up and can a four-day working week work?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening, ahead of polling day in the US election, are former British ambassador to the US Lord Darroch, Jennifer Ewing from Republicans Overseas, John Scardino from Democrats Abroad and Sunday Telegraph columnist Zoe Strimpel.

Donald Trump is insane. He's also a fascist. Not a Republican. Not an American. He's a full fledged, brown shirt wearing fascist. At rallies this week he has stated that he will use the 1789 Alien and Sedition Acts to arrest anyone he wants to in the middle of the night. He will go after migrants no matter what their legal status and he'll use authoritarian powers to go after ANYONE who does please the Chito Mussolini. It's chilling. We discuss. We look at some good news from Alan Lictmann and his predictions for the election. We also sing a few songs and play a few clips. Get busy and vote!!! TRUMP MUST BE STOPPED!!! Donate or volunteer at https://kamalaharris.com/     If you're overseas make sure to get your ballot! https://www.votefromabroad.org/ Volunteer for Democrats Abroad! https://www.democratsabroad.org/ LETS DO THIS!!!!!!!!! (That is all...)

Only thirty days till the 2024 election. The VP debate turned to a JD Vance Lie-a-thon and the mainstream media decides that Jack Smith's evidence of Trump's Treason January 6th isn't worth their time and attention. We have clips and a lively discussion. Pull up a bar stool and join us! Donate or volunteer at https://kamalaharris.com/     If you're overseas make sure to get your ballot! https://www.votefromabroad.org/ Volunteer for Democrats Abroad! https://www.democratsabroad.org/ LETS DO THIS!!!!!!!!! (That is all...)

Kamala Harris oder Donald Trump: Welche Faktoren sind ausschlaggebend, um die US-Wahlen zu gewinnen? Dazu hat das «Echo der Zeit» zusammen mit der Universität St. Gallen eine Podiumsdiskussion veranstaltet. Die Aufzeichnung gibt es hier zum Nachhören. Teilnehmerinnen der Diskussion: Claudia Franziska Brühwiler, Titularprofessorin für amerikanisches politisches Denken und amerikanische Kultur an der Universität St. Gallen, und Renée Rousseau, «Democrats Abroad»

Randy joins me from New Zealand via Zoom and the bar is open. Together we discuss the possible end game for a desperate and potentially violent GOP if the election is close. An investigation by The Guardian and recent changes to vote counting in Georgia point to an coordinated and well financed plot to steal a close election for Trump. We discuss. We look at the wonderful Lt. Governor of North Carolina and all the "Black Nazis". We sing a song to Laura Loomer. Randy tells us of his travels to Middle Earth and we toast to a BIG WIN...BECAUSE WHEN WE FIGHT...(you know the rest...) Donate or volunteer at https://kamalaharris.com/     If you're overseas make sure to get your ballot! https://www.votefromabroad.org/ Volunteer for Democrats Abroad! https://www.democratsabroad.org/ LETS DO THIS!!!!!!!!! (That is all...)

The number one issue in 2024 isn't abortion, the economy or inflation...its the fact that Donald J Trump is an insane sociopath who is crazier than a cut snake on ADHD medication. In this episode we examine the complete destruction of Donald Trump by Kamala Harris in the second Presidential Debate. Simply put...she destroyed him. The mask slipped for Donny...and he looked like the senile crazy dottering bile filled sociopath he's always been...and 60 million people looked on in horror. Is this the beginning of the end? We discuss...and toast Kamala Harris and a great day for America! Donate or volunteer at https://kamalaharris.com/     If you're overseas make sure to get your ballot! https://www.votefromabroad.org/ Volunteer for Democrats Abroad! https://www.democratsabroad.org/ LETS DO THIS!!!!!!!!! (That is all...)

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THE MEDICAL RECORD: WHAT COMES AFTER CANCER TREATMENT? Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Fahad Razak, a Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto and General Internist at Unity Health Toronto, Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing comprehensive primary care in Toronto, and Dr. Keith Stewart, Vice President, Cancer and Director of Princess Margaret Cancer Program at the UHN. Today: a discussion about what comes next for cancer patients who complete treatment, a new guideline in the U.S. pertaining to mammogram results and, closer to home, Ontario Health is changing its guidelines on how iron deficiency is measured. THE PAINFUL REALITY OF ONLINE TRANSACTIONS Libby Znaimer is joined by Carmi Levy, Technology Analyst and Journalist based in London, Ontario. Why is making a transaction online such a hassle whether we purchase tickets for a concert or sports match or purchase something from a retailer? There's always a tedious process to follow including registration and providing personal details and even credit card info. Why are companies doing this, and what can we do as consumers to make the process less of an inconvenience?   REACTION TO THE TRUMP-HARRIS DEBATE Libby Znaimer is now joined by Brad Polumbo, a Conservative commentator and editor-in-chief  & Co-Founder of BASEDPolitics, Dr. Chris Cooper, Political Science Professor at Western Carolina University, and Lee Strickland, Toronto Chair of Democrats Abroad. Americans and the world got to watch the first ever debate between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris and it ventured into the absurd at times. Our panel of Americans weighs in on what was said and whether VP Harris or former President Trump won the debate.

PJ talks to Patti Shields of Democrats Abroad about what we might expect tonight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award winning bloggers and podcasters Driftglass and Bluegal from The Professional Left join me in the clubhouse and discuss the way forward after a successful Democratic Convention in Chicago. We discuss the current polls, the New York Times and their collapse as an institution of journalism, CNN woeful interview with Kamala Harris and what new members of the animal kingdom Robert Kennedy Jr will kill next. It all comes to you in a pretty package that includes the odd joke and party game. Join us! Don't forget to register and help! Donate or volunteer at https://kamalaharris.com/     If you're overseas make sure to get your ballot! https://www.votefromabroad.org/ Volunteer for Democrats Abroad! https://www.democratsabroad.org/ LETS DO THIS!!!!!!!!! (That is all...)

Yvette Lewis, former chair of the Maryland State Party and Chair Emerita of Voter Engagement and Education for the Association of State Democratic Chairs, was the keynote speaker for the Democrats Abroad annual global meeting in Costa Rica. After the meeting, Rachel sat down with her to talk about what drew her into her work, an expansive view of voter protection, Angela Alsobrooks's victory as the Democratic nominee to represent Maryland in the Senate. Chair Lewis shares a few personal reflections on Presidents Obama and Biden and Vice President Harris, and strongly urges listeners to PAY NO ATTENTION TO THE POLLS. Watch Chair Lewis talking about Rapid Response in 2009: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQt8dm5PNMs Register and request your ballot every year at votefromabroad.org . Find the full audio library of Blue Vote Café episodes at http://bluevotecafe.com.

The DNC convention from Chicago was an unqualified success, as polls in key states continue to swing towards Harris. We'll have the clips and comment from the gallery here at The Bill Show. Robert Kennedy bows out. Trump goes bananas as he senses it all slipping away. It's a great day in America. Make sure to vote and volunteer at these links! This is a good one folks!!!! Donate or volunteer at https://kamalaharris.com/     If you're overseas make sure to get your ballot! https://www.votefromabroad.org/ Volunteer for Democrats Abroad! https://www.democratsabroad.org/ LETS DO THIS!!!!!!!!! (That is all...)

  Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic nomination to run in this November's election. She took to the stage at the party's national convention. To discuss the last day of the convention and her speech was Patti Shields, Chair of the Irish branch of Democrats Abroad.

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Kammerat Kamala, kan hun vinde højrefløjen? En sort kvinde fra San Francisco, er hun for woke, for venstreorienteret? Er Harris den kvindelige Obama? Hvad stiller Demokraternes kommende præsidentkandidat op med Israel-Palæstina-konflikten og de pro-palæstinensiske demonstranter? P1Debat vender vi i dag Demokraternes konvent i Chicago. Du kan blande dig i debatten ved at ringe ind fra 12:15-13:30 på 7021 1919 eller send en sms til 1212. Medvirkende: Paul Martin Schwartz, næstformand i Democrats Abroad, Eva Svavars, partner Lead Agency, David Trads, forfatter og USA-kender, Astrid Johanne Høgh, debatredaktør på Tabloid, BT, Christian Bülow, tidligere landsformand DFU og Mikkeline Hicks, smykkedesigner Texas. Vært: Gitte Hansen.

Tickets für den Parteitag der US-Demokraten sind so begehrt wie die für ein Taylor-Swift-Konzert, eine Konditorin in Chicago backt den „Kamala-Cake“, die Euphorie ist riesig. „Karneval statt Totenwache“, so beschreibt der Politikberater Jaimey Sexton das Treffen der „Democratic Party“ und macht deutlich, wie viel sich seit dem Rücktritt Bidens verändert hat. Was wird das für eine Party im riesigen United Center, in dem gut 23.000 Menschen Platz finden? Kann sich die Euphorie der Demokraten auf die Wähler und Wählerinnen in den USA übertragen und hat der Parteitag die Kraft, das Team Harris-Walz ins Weiße Haus zu tragen? Welche Außenpolitik können wir Europäer dann erwarten und: Was ist das eigentlich mit dem „Kamala is brat“? Wir fragen nach: bei Hannah Schimmele vom Berliner Thinktank „Polisphere“, Julius van de Laar, Experte für US-Politik, Quade Williams von den Democrats Abroad in Deutschland und bei Prof Stephan Bierling, Leiter der Professur für Internationale Politik an der Uni Regensburg. Podcast-Tipp: Die Korrespondenten in Washington Die ARD-Reporterinnen im Studio Washington berichten zusammen mit ihren Kollegen aus New York und Los Angeles, wie sie das Land erleben. Sie sprechen mit Amerikanern und hören, was sie antreibt. Und sie versuchen zu klären, was hinter den Nachrichten der Woche steckt. Der Podcast aus Washington mit echtem Backstage-Charakter erscheint immer freitags. https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/die-korrespondenten-in-washington/52678414/

durée : 00:20:51 - L'invité de 8h20 : le grand entretien - par : Alexis Morel - Les démocrates s'apprêtent à sortir "les mouchoirs" lundi pour Joe Biden, qui viendra passer solennellement le flambeau à Kamala Harris en ouverture de la convention démocrate à Chicago. - invités : Ludivine Gilli, Fred Hoffmann, Thomas Snégaroff - Ludivine Gilli : Docteure en histoire, spécialiste des États-Unis, Fred Hoffmann : Porte-parole des Democrats Abroad en France, Thomas Snégaroff : Journaliste et historien

durée : 00:20:51 - L'invité de 8h20 : le grand entretien - par : Alexis Morel - Les démocrates s'apprêtent à sortir "les mouchoirs" lundi pour Joe Biden, qui viendra passer solennellement le flambeau à Kamala Harris en ouverture de la convention démocrate à Chicago. - invités : Ludivine Gilli, Fred Hoffmann, Thomas Snégaroff - Ludivine Gilli : Docteure en histoire, spécialiste des États-Unis, Fred Hoffmann : Porte-parole des Democrats Abroad en France, Thomas Snégaroff : Journaliste et historien

I dag begynder demokraternes konvent i USA. Vi taler med en demokratisk vælger, om der er kommet ro på i partiet. Et flertal af danskere mener, at partihoppere skal træde ud af Folketinget og erstattes af en anden fra partiet. Men er det demokratisk? WHO har erklæret en global sundhedskrise efter et udbrud af Mpox i Afrika. Vært: Annika Wetterling. Medvirkende: Helene Helboe Pedersen, professor i statskundskab ved Aarhus Universitet. Amy Faircloth, medlem af Democrats Abroad.

Kamala Harris has chosen Governor Tim Walz as her Vice President for the 2024 Democrat ticket. After considering nearly a dozen candidates, Harris landed on Walz who has been described as having the most "progressive record" of any of the other contenders. Walz was an early supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, championed abortion rights into state law, and expanded free school meals & paid worker leave - so it's not wonder the Trump-Vance team have branded him a “dangerously liberal extremist”. Rest assured, the animosity is mutual - Walz's profile exploded after he called Donald Trump and JD Vance "weird". Joining Matt Frei to talk about it in this episode of The American Fourcast are the UK Vice Chair of Democrats Abroad, John Scardino, the Chairman of Republicans Overseas UK, Greg Swenson, and the Director General for think-tank RUSI, Karin Von Hippel.   Produced by Silvia Maresca, Shaheen Sattar, Rob Thomson.  

Finishing one of the most amazing turnarounds in American Political History, Democrats, independents and former Republicans are embracing the Kamala Harris campaign. Swing state polls have reversed and now Harris has put other states into play. The Republicans are acting weirder than usual. Trump is imploding and JD Vance is a laughing stock. This is amazing. Time to get to work! Donate or volunteer at https://kamalaharris.com/     If you're overseas make sure to get your ballot! https://www.votefromabroad.org/ Volunteer for Democrats Abroad! https://www.democratsabroad.org/ LETS DO THIS!!!!!!!!! (That is all...)    

durée : 00:21:33 - L'invité de 8h20 : le grand entretien - par : Simon Le Baron - On en discute avec Alexis Buisson, journaliste et correspondant à New York pour La Crois ; Hind Ziane, fondatrice de Génération Politique ; et Fred Hoffmann, porte-parole des "Democrats Abroad" en France.

durée : 00:21:33 - L'invité de 8h20 : le grand entretien - par : Simon Le Baron - On en discute avec Alexis Buisson, journaliste et correspondant à New York pour La Crois ; Hind Ziane, fondatrice de Génération Politique ; et Fred Hoffmann, porte-parole des "Democrats Abroad" en France.

Sheldon Schorer, former chairman of the Democrats Abroad in Israel, said that Kamala Harris would likely be named the Democratic Party's candidate for the presidential elections, but surprises could happen at the Democratic Party convention in August. He told reporter Arieh O'Sullivan that Harris was a moderate who supported Israel (photo: Kevin Wolf/AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get reaction from Patti Shiels, Chair of Democrats Abroad in Ireland and analysis from Julia Manchester, National Politics Correspondent with The Hill in Washington DC.

Joe Biden trækker sig fra den amerikanske præsidentvalgkamp, hvilket betyder, at USA får en ny præsident efter valget den 5. november. Det store spørgsmål er, hvem Demokraterne vælger som deres præsidentkandidat - bliver det nuværende vicepræsident Kamala Harris, som Joe Biden peger på? Og har Demokraterne nu, uanset præsidentkandidat, en større chance for at vinde over Donald Trump? P1 Debat har samlet et panel af USA-eksperter og kendinge for at debattere, om Joe Biden har truffet den rette beslutning, og om Demokraterne kan vinde over Republikanerne ved valget. Du kan blande dig i debatten ved at ringe ind fra 12:15-13:30 på 7021 1919 eller send en sms til 1212. Medvirkende: David Trads, journalist og forfatter, Friis Arne Petersen, tidl. ambassadør i USA, Anna Libak, udlandsredaktør, Weekendavisen, David Miller, tidl. forperson for Democrats Abroad, Christian Bülow, tidl. DFU formand og Jacob Heinel, USA-korrespondent, Berlingske. Vært: Mathias Pedersen.

We talk to the Chair of Democrats Abroad in Ireland, Patti Shields.

It's the fourth of July today which means celebrations will be kicking off all across the US!Anton is joined by Sinead Conlon, a Mayo woman living in NYC and Patti Shields,Chairperson of Democrats Abroad to discuss what it means to witness it and celebrate it when away from home.

Das erste TV-Duell zwischen Joe Biden und Donald Trump ist für den US-Präsidenten nicht gut gelaufen. Bei der Demokratischen Partei soll deshalb sogar Panik aufgekommen sein, berichten Medien in den USA. Vielleicht könnte Biden als Kandidat für die Wahl im November ausgetauscht werden.  Wie realistisch ist das Szenario, dass Biden als Kandidat für die Präsidentschaftswahl in den USA ausgetauscht wird? Und wer käme im Fall der Fälle in Frage? Das besprechen wir mit der USA-Expertin Laura von Daniels von der Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik in Berlin. Wir blicken mit ihr auch auf entlarvende Szenen aus dem TV-Duell bei CNN zurück. Und wir fragen bei den Democrats Abroad in der Schweiz nach, wie sie den fahrigen US-Präsidenten Joe Biden in dieser Debatte gegen den Republikaner Donald Trump erlebt haben.  Wenn ihr Fragen oder Inputs für uns habt, dann meldet euch jederzeit bei uns per Mail an newsplus@srf.ch oder per Sprachnachricht an 076 320 10 37. 

We return to presidential debate in the US and that rather disastrous performance by Joe Biden. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Patti Shields the chair of the Irish branch of Democrats Abroad.

Please enjoy this replay of some of our favorite interviews from Matenaer On Air. Because we hold so solemn the sacrifice made by those who died to protect our freedom, we want to share conversations with people who have made it their focus to honor and uphold our fallen members of the military. Our first guest was Kristin Kaplan Wolfe from Democrats Abroad and making sure American citizens overseas can cast their ballots (which is more difficult than you think). Then Brigadier General Steve Anderson (Ret.) talks about the importance of NATO, fighting for Ukraine and what would happen in a second Trump White House. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show!

In a compelling conversation with Martha McDevitt-Pugh, International Chair of Democrats Abroad, we delve into the significant role of Americans living overseas in the political landscape. From the camaraderie and support experienced during pivotal election moments to the crucial advocacy work on issues like citizenship, taxation, and Medicare portability, Democrats Abroad serves as a vital platform for overseas Americans. With insights into the convention experience, the importance of critical thinking in combating misinformation, and the ongoing efforts to expand the electorate, Martha provides a comprehensive view of the organisation's mission and impact. Join us as we explore the power of the overseas American vote and the imperative of democratic engagement, regardless of geographical location. 01:22- About Martha McDevitt-Pugh Martha McDevitt-Pugh is the International Chair of the Democrats Abroad. She is the owner and general manager of McDevitt Communications. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

Have you heard of Democrats Abroad? Then this is the episode for you. This week, Ken joined Dems Abroad on their podcast, Democrats Abroad: The Blue Vote Café, to discuss their importance in getting Democrats elected. Check out the rest of their podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/democrats-abroad-the-blue-vote-caf%C3%A9/id1521503554https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/demsabroadca

Not a lot of lawyers can say that they helped create a whole new legal field, but William Shernoff can. On this week's episode, Ralph welcomes trailblazing attorney William Shernoff to discuss predatory insurance practices, and how consumers can protect themselves. This special episode was co-presented by The American Museum of Tort Law, and was recorded in front of a live virtual audience.William Shernoff is the founding partner of Shernoff Bidart Echeverria, a law firm specializing in insurance bad faith litigation. A longtime consumer advocate, he has made a career of representing insurance consumers in their cases against insurance companies. Often called the “father” of bad faith insurance law, in 1979, Mr. Shernoff persuaded the California Supreme Court to establish new case law that permits plaintiffs to sue insurance companies for bad faith seeking both compensatory and punitive damages when they unreasonably handle a policyholder's claim (Egan v. Mutual of Omaha).A frequent lecturer and writer, Mr. Shernoff co-authored the legal textbook, Insurance Bad Faith Litigation, which has become the field's definitive treatise, as well as How to Make Insurance Companies Pay Your Claims . . . . And What To Do If They Don't, Fight Back and Win – And How To Make Your HMO Pay Up, and Payment Refused. Under bad faith law in California and in most states, you not only could get the benefits you deserve under the insurance policy—whether it be life insurance or disability insurance or health insurance. But you can also get damages over and above the policy limits, which are emotional distress damages…Not only can you get the emotional distress damages, but any aggravation of your medical condition. And then punitive damages are on top of that. And attorney's fees are on top of that. So all of these damages are coming from insurance bad faith if the insurance bad faith law applies. And punitive damages are designed to punish the insurance company so that they correct their wrongful conduct in the future, and deter them from unfair claims practices. William ShernoffMost people, if they get a letter from an insurance company—which they consider to be an authoritative source— and the insurance company says, “Your claim is denied because…” and then they cite all kinds of fine print in the insurance policy, most people accept that and don't do anything. They don't see a lawyer. They just accept what their insurance company told them because it sounded quite official to them.William ShernoffInsurance regulation is state-controlled. The federal government has been blocked for decades and the Congress has imposed itself on the federal Federal Trade Commission and said that they can't even investigate the insurance companies without being allowed to by a committee in the House or the Senate that has jurisdiction over such matters. So the privileges of the insurance lobby are quite extraordinary even by comparison with other corporate lobbies.Ralph Nader More people should know about bad-faith cases rights—and use them. And not take whatever is dealt to them by insurance companies—denials, rescission of insurance policies, refusing to renew, other delays, or other crazy obstructions. Learn about your rights.Ralph Nader In Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantisNews 3/27/241. CNN reports the United Nations Security Council has passed a Gaza ceasefire resolution. The resolution itself is imperfect, calling only for a ceasefire during the month of Ramadan, but this watered down language paved the way for the United States to allow the resolution to pass. The U.S. has vetoed every previous ceasefire resolution before the Security Council and disputes the extent to which this resolution is legally binding. For its part, Israel's Foreign Minister stated unequivocally that Israel “will not cease fire,” per CNN.2. Following the passage of the Security Council resolution, Prime Minister Netanyahu canceled a planned high-level Israeli delegation visit to Washington, per CNBC. The planned visit, which would have included an address to Congress, was staring down scathing criticism from Congressional Progressives. Axios reports Representative Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian member of Congress and the most outspoken on the Israeli campaign of terror, said “[Netanyahu] shouldn't come to Congress, he should be sent to the Hague.”3. In another sign of the rift between the Biden Administration and Netanyahu, Haaretz reports that Congressional Democrats are sending formal warnings to the administration stating that Israel is not in compliance with U.S. laws governing the dispensation of military aid.  Joaquin Castro, a Democrat from Texas, said “Congress and [the] White House need to make clear to Israel that we will enforce US law to protect Palestinian children from starvation in Gaza.”4. Professor Jana Silverman, co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America International Committee, reports “After a totally last-minute, ad-hoc, no-budget campaign, 13.2% of voters in the Democrats Abroad primary said no to genocide in Gaza and voted Uncommitted!” This impressive performance signals that the Uncommitted electoral protest movement isn't going anywhere. The next major test for the movement will be Pennsylvania, where Uncommitted PA is aiming for at least 40,000 votes in the state's April primary, per Lancaster Online.5. In an open letter, over 100 prominent American Jews condemned AIPAC. The letter reads “We are Jewish Americans who have…come together to highlight and oppose the unprecedented and damaging role of AIPAC…in U.S. elections, especially within Democratic Party primaries. We recognize the purpose of AIPAC's interventions in electoral politics is to defeat any critics of Israeli Government policy and to support candidates who vow unwavering loyalty to Israel, thereby ensuring the United States' continuing support for all that Israel does, regardless of its violence and illegality.” Signatories include the Ralph Nader Radio Hour's own Alan Minsky, celebrated academic Judith Butler, Postal Workers Union president Mark Dimondstein, Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry's, and the actor Wallace Shawn among many others. The full letter is available at USJewsOpposingAipac.org.6. Oscar winning director Jonathan Glazer continues to be the target of phony outrage by pro-Israel groups like the Anti-Defamation League. Coming to the defense of the filmmaker however are other prominent Jewish organizations, like Jewish Voice for Peace and the Auschwitz Memorial, whose director said “In his Oscar acceptance speech, Jonathan Glazer issued a universal moral warning against dehumanization,” per the Guardian. Decorated Jewish playwright Tony Kushner, a signatory on the anti-AIPAC letter, told Haaretz “There's been a concerted attempt by right wing American Jews to sort of sell the idea that American college campuses are awash with virulent antisemites – professors and students and so on. And the Jewish students are walking these campuses in terror for their lives. I think this is nonsense. I see no evidence of it.”7. Both the Gannett and McClatchy newspaper companies have announced they will no longer use AP journalism in their publications, AP reports. This is yet another indication of the dire financial straits the news business finds itself in. The AP notes “Gannett's workforce shrank 47% between 2020 and 2023 because of layoffs and attrition…The company also hasn't earned a full-year profit since 2018… Since then, it has lost $1.03 billion.”8. In Honduras, the Intercept reports “an almost-impossible-to-believe scenario: A group of libertarian investors teamed up with a former Honduran government — which was tied at the hip with narco-traffickers and came to power after a U.S.-backed military coup — in order to implement the world's most radical libertarian policy, which turned over significant portions of the country to those investors through so-called special economic zones. The Honduran public, in a backlash, ousted the narco-backed regime, and the new government repealed the libertarian legislation. The crypto investors are now using the World Bank to force Honduras to honor the narco-government's policies.” While this story has certain unique angles – crypto and narco-trafficking chief among them – the key element is actually quite familiar: international ‘free trade' regimes superseding sovereign governments. We offer Honduras solidarity against these contemporary crypto-filibusters.9. On March 11th, Congressmen Jimmy Gomez and Joaquin Castro sent a letter to the heads of the CIA and FBI demanding disclosures of surveillance efforts on Latino civil rights leaders during the 1960s and ‘70s, citing the well-documented pattern of surveillance on Black civil rights leaders during that period and the wealth of circumstantial evidence indicating that these organs of national security did the same toward prominent Latino figures such as Cesar Chavez. The following day, in a hearing before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Rep. Castro pressed CIA Director Bill Burns on the matter, and Burns committed to working with his office to bring these activities to light. We hope that further transparency will beget further transparency and that some day the complete account of the CIA and FBI's domestic surveillance programs will be a matter of public record.10. Finally, in Mississippi, CBS reports that authorities have successfully convicted all six members of a police gang calling themselves the “Goon Squad.” These six white officers plead guilty to “breaking into a home without a warrant and torturing two Black men…The assault involved beatings, the repeated use of stun guns and assaults with a sex toy before one of the victims was shot in the mouth in a mock execution.” Lawyers representing the criminal cops allege that “their clients became ensnared in a culture of corruption that was not only permitted, but encouraged by leaders within the sheriff's office.” If true, then a federal investigation – and likely more than a few exonerations of individuals victimized by this “Goon Squad” – are in order. Justice demands it.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe