Greenland
23 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCo-hosted by Donald Betts Jr and Diana Elliott, Greenland is a show about America and Australia - what makes us similar and what makes us different. We chat about current affairs in the US with special guests to understand 'same same but different' culture, politics and life in Australia and the US.
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On the frontline of COVID in the US with guest Dr Regan DeHart
December 21, 2020 21:23 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBThis week, America passed the grisly milestone of 300,000 dead from COVID-19. With the first vaccines being televised as being given to VP Mike Pence and others, only 50% of Americans and just 25% of African American males are committed to getting the jab. Dr DeHart gives us some insights into why so many Americans - particularly minorities - are against getting the vaccine, and the grim truth of trying to protect her community from a rampaging virus. We discuss: The Tuskegee Experiment ...
Su voto es su voz! With guest Madam Secretary Delia Garcia (Your Vote is Your Voice)
November 03, 2020 02:42 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBWe are delighted to welcome Madam Secretary and former Secretary of Labor in Kansas, Delia Garcia to Greenland. Madam Secretary is in Texas on the eve of the US Presidential Election, where voters are lining up for up to 11 hours to cast their vote in an election that is already breaking records for voter participation. The Latino vote is shaping up to be a critical factor in this election and we get the lowdown on why that is, and how you keep people wanting to keep lining up for more than...
Republican bullet points! With guest Judge Phillip Journey from the NRA
October 07, 2020 18:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBDonald and Diana are joined by special guest, Judge Phillip Journey, a Republican running for re-election for the Division 1 judge of the Kansas Eighteenth Judicial District. Phil is also a board member of the National Rifle Association (NRA), which boasts 5 million members and is arguably the most potent activist organisation in the US. In this episode, we chat to Phil about: - the politicisation of judicial appointments in the US - why Americans won't lay down their guns as Austral...
Stand back and stand by!
October 04, 2020 01:19 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBIt's been a hectic week in the US, with the grisly milestone of 200,000 American deaths from COVID-19, the Great Debate that wasn't between Trump and Biden, and finally news that the President himself, together with the First Lady and members of the Republican campaign inner circle tested positive to the virus. Donald and Diana tiptoe through the mud to try to make some sense of it (and offer a controversial, unfounded but maybe possibly true theory about that awks exchange between Melan...
Battle of the Conventions! Democratics versus Republicans
September 03, 2020 10:13 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBOver the last two weeks, we've borne witness to two very different conventions - the Democratic National Convention - heavy on the heart strings, celebrities and motherhood statements in place of specific policies. Next up, the Republication Convention - loads of Trumps, 'don't mention The War/aka virus' and animated pitches from Trump's offspring and their sometimes outlandish partners. And the RNC happened right in the midst of yet another brutal assault by police on an unarmed African Am...
Who is going to be Joe Biden's VP?
August 11, 2020 01:19 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBJoe Biden is keeping us all in suspense about his choice of running mate, ahead of the Democratic National Convention on 17-20 August 2020. This episode we look at the mooted frontrunners and hear Donald's wildcard tip for who it may be.
Season of change for Indigenous Australians with Bevan Mailman
June 18, 2020 14:19 - 43 minutes - 40 MBGeorge Flloyd's death has sparked global civil rights movement. In Australia, thousands of people defied government orders regarding physical distancing measures to come together in their thousands to bring attention to the plight of Indigenous Australians - particularly in relation to deaths in custody and incarceration rates. We're delighted to be joined by Bevan Mailman, a Bidjara man and highly respected commercial lawyer. Bevan is the co-founder and director of Jaramer Legal -...
George Floyd
May 31, 2020 10:37 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBOn 25 May 2020, 46-year-old George Floyd died while in police custody. He was handcuffed, pinned down by three police officers, one of whom used his knee to restrain George Floyd face down on the ground. Struggling to breathe, George told the officer he couldn't breathe. His pleas, together with those of bystanders went ignored by the officer, who callously kept his knee pressed on George Floyd until (and beyond) he took his last breath. The footage is abhorrent. What's worse is that thi...
Leadership communication in the Trump era with David Murray
May 21, 2020 13:13 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBWhen Trump moved into the White House in 2016, he replaced one of the great orators in American modern history, Barack Obama. Trump communicates like no other President ever has, or ever will again. We talk to a 25-year veteran of the speechwriting profession and director of the Professional Speechwriters Association, David Murray, about what's changed for speechwriters now, why the way we talk to each other - at work, at home and in politics - needs to change. David is a highly respect...
Life in America - from NYC to Appalachia - an Australian's perspective
May 01, 2020 05:26 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBIs life in America what we dream it to be sometimes here in Australia? In this episode, Donald and Diana invite special guest, Inna Tysrlin to share her perspectives after eight years living in the US. Inna spent her first four years living and working in New York City, and the rest of the time living and studying in rural Appalachia. She's worked in corporate America and recently finished graduate school in Ohio, studying playwriting. She's gone from the New York hustle to living in one ...
Meet a Bernie Bro (not really) from Melbourne! With guest Ryan Mickler
April 05, 2020 06:38 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBIn this episode, we're delighted to be joined by Ryan Mickler, who gives us the goss on Bernie Sanders' campaign, why he hasn't yet dropped out of the race and how his chances are being impacted by the Coronavirus. Thanks to Ryan for being a good sport about being asked if he's a 'Bernie Bro". And we're excited to take our first 'call' from a Greenland listener in our audience segment! Here's some links to things we talked about in this episode: Article in The Age 6 March 2020, Meet ...
Coronavirus shutdown!
March 29, 2020 13:33 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBAs the whole world grapples with the Convid-19/Coronavirus pandemic, Donald and Diana bunker down in separate locations to bring you our Greenland-by-remote-location episode! We talk how our lives have been impacted by the shutdowns necessary to contain the virus and discuss the US response briefly. We have an informal chat about what's going on in these crazy times. Forgive us for our less-than-pristine audio - like all of us, we're adapting to a new environment and quickly learning how t...
American lawyer expats living and working in Australia!
March 05, 2020 13:05 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBAbout Paul Cenoz, President, NAALA Paul is a practising lawyer admitted in California and Victoria, and focuses on matters concerning technology and media. Prior to practicing in Australia, he co-founded a digital market research and media company in Washington, DC. About Cindy Bors, Vice President, NAALA Cindy is an insurance and product liability lawyer at DLA Piper. She also provides pro bono legal assistance to Youthlaw’s Legal Pod Program and the Northern Community Legal Centre. Prio...
Bonus episode: Super Tuesday explainer
March 02, 2020 04:25 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBAs a member of Democrats Abroad, Donald Betts Jr is appearing on a panel, Melbourne Global Presidential Primary 2020 on 7 March. If you're in Melbourne and would like to cast your vote (if you're American) in the Democratic Primary, this is your chance! Get along to listen to a lively debate from all corners of the political spectrum - all welcome. Event details here: https://www.democratsabroad.org/kristenjane11/melbourne_global_presidential_primary_2020_tw1dqh_ag18khkydofu9ma
Australia - rising from the ashes after the bushfires
February 20, 2020 13:05 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn the aftermath of the devastating bushfires in Australia in the 2019/20 summer, there's been a lot of finger-pointing and hand-wringing about the cause of the fires and how best to manage the land to avoid such a horrific loss of life, livestock, land and wildlife in the future. Climate change, land management and hazard reduction practices are in the spotlight. We're delighted to have as our special guest, Victor Steffensen, an Indigenous land management expert who has studied and recor...
State of the Union with Kevin Myles NAACP
February 13, 2020 13:00 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBIt's been a big couple of weeks in politics in the US. There's beenTrump's State of the Union address and his 'Oprah Moment' as Donald puts it. He's survived an Impeachment and emerged triumphant from the ordeal. And there was the shamozzle that was the Iowa Caucus, where an app that appears to be Shadow by name and shady by naturepretty much screwed any chance of a victor being crowned in time to take advantage of the news cycle. Depending on if you're a glass half full or empty person, it ...
Black History Month - what's it all about?
February 05, 2020 13:05 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBEach February marks Black History Month in the US. Other countries, including Canada, the Netherlands and Ireland now also observe it. In essence, the month is about celebrating and recognising the contributions of African Americans throughout history. In schools and other learning institutions, students participate in a range of essay and oration competitions, put on plays and otherwise take part in activities designed to illuminate the advances made in society due to the contribution of bl...
Bonus episode: How the Democratic Caucus process works
February 04, 2020 00:47 - 8 minutes - 7.54 MBTo an outsider, the Democratic caucus process seems pretty foreign. Donald gives us the inside scoop on what actually happens (hint: it's very similar to being in elementary/primary school and choosing a team to be on!). If you have any questions about the process (or anything Greenland-related) get in touch with us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!
Superbowl 54: Kansas City Chiefs vs San Francisco 49ers
January 30, 2020 19:20 - 23 minutes - 26 MBEverything Diana knows about American football (aka gridiron) she learnt from watching Friday Night Lights and highlights of Tom Brady playing in the Super Bowl. Ok just Tom Brady generally let's be honest. But in the spirit of our cross-cultural knowledge odyssey, we spend time chatting with Coach Phil Keys - a man who Donald regards as family for the integral part he played in mentoring, guiding and teaching Donald the finer points of the game and more importantly, what it means to share...
This cricketing nation - Australia, Warne and the Boxing Day Test
December 25, 2019 13:05 - 54 minutes - 54.5 MBThe eloquent and encyclopaedic Gideon Haigh joins Diana and Donald to chat all things cricket. We learn about when and why cricket started in Australia, its greasy foothold in America and its unabating grip within the Indian sub continent. Gideon reads a passage from his profile on Shane Warne featured in The Monthly in September 2005 ('Beach Boy'), which preceded a legendary Test match that summer and Gideon's book, On Warne. We cover a lot of ground (sorry) in this special Christmas edit...
Who's them Dems? A rundown on the Democratic candidates
December 13, 2019 19:52 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBWe give you the goss on who's hot and who's not in the current race to be the Democratic nominee for the 2020 US Presidential Election. It's a Game of Thrones-esque adventure as the largest and most diverse candidate pool in US election history is whittled down to a still large contender race. What will it take to come out victorious? What is the appeal of each of the main candidates, and why have some, like Kamala Harris, dropped out? There's quite a few to get through and a lot of names,...
Why do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving?
November 27, 2019 18:17 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBHave you ever wondered why Americans celebrate Thanksgiving? Join us as we explore the origins and traditions of this important holiday in the US, while uncovering some dark truths about its origins for native American people. We learn about the similarities between how some Americans view Columbus Day and Thanksgiving as dark chapters in America's history. We also discuss the similarities and challenges for Australians celebrating our equivalent 'Columbus Day' - Australia Day - and the move...
Why do Aussies care about American politics?
November 20, 2019 21:11 - 52 minutes - 48 MBChas Licciardello (Planet America co-host) is our special guest. We discuss why Australians care about American politics, what got Donald Betts Jnr into politics as a Kansas State Senator and how he came to be an Australian. And we reflect on Joe Hockey's musings about the differences between America and Australia. In this episode, we talked about the genesis of Greenland (the podcast), what got Donald Betts Jnr into politics and how he ended up living and working in Melbourne, Australia...