Hour 1: Stars, Stripes, and Second Passports – The Great American Exit Strategy. Interview with Candace DeMatteis.
Podcasts > Shake It Off with Mert & Lucas
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Monday, August 11, 2025
Episode 57 begins with a discussion of the growing trend of Americans pursuing second citizenships or relocating abroad as a strategic safeguard for their future, driven by rising political unrest, economic concerns, and declining global mobility. The hour concludes with an interview featuring Candace DeMatteis—a seasoned health policy strategist and Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at the Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease—who leads bipartisan initiatives to combat infectious diseases and advance medical innovation.