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 potential electoral impact, Native American communities face substantial barriers to voting, including limited polling access and inadequate outreach from political parties. The discussion includes the importance of genuine engagement and the implications for future elections, particularly in swing states like Arizona.

The episode is co-hosted by political science professor Sara Sadhwani and multimedia journalist J.D. Ramirez.

Stream Nationly every Thursday wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Hosts: Sara Sadhwani and Juan Diego Ramirez | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan | Assistant Producer: Sofia Sanchez I Content Writers: Emmanuelle Monahan I Research Assistant: Jenna Marcus I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Juan Velez | Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound

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