Alexis and Fallon are back with a part 3 on the Israel explainer series!

We'll go deep on how the global nuclear order came to exist, and how it's impacting the situation in Israel. We also talk about the online advocacy that's taking over social media.

TW for sexual violence.

Alexis and Fallon are back with an Israeli- Palestinian conflict explainer part 2! We discuss the one- and two-state solutions, the diplomatic manuevering taking place, and how the Biden administration is fighting for the return of the hostages. If you enjoyed part 1, this will add to your knowledge of the surrounding context of the conflict and its potential resolution(s).

We're closing out Season 1 of the Off Duty Diplomat! Heather and I will discuss how events in the U.S. created tension between our identities as Black women and as diplomats. Then Fallon and I wrap up her experience of adjudicating visas and reflect on our decision making philosophies. Big thanks to Fallon, Heather, and Michael for participating in this project!!

Also included- a sneak preview of Season 2!!

In light of the events unfolding in Israel since Saturday, Oct 7th, Alexis and Fallon are doing a (sort of) quick, (nuanced) overview of the historical events that have played a role in the lead up to what is happening now. Alexis also provides some context on the diplomatic angles at play and speculates on possible next steps from the international community and the Israeli govt.

Alexis and Heather are back to tell you about some of the cases they'll never forget... We also discuss what it was like to be deciding who "gets" to be an immigrant to the U.S.

Fallon takes on making her own visa decisions in this episode of cases based on some of the laws we have discussed thus far (and a few surprises). Play along and see what it actually takes to make a decision in just 3 minutes!

In this episode, Alexis takes you into her training process to approve and deny visas at the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. We also hear from her former collegaue Heather about some of the differences between immigrant and non-immigrant visas, and the bias(es) built into the visa decision-making process.

Alexis and Fallon are back with another Q+A- this time its all about visas! Which medical conditions will keep you from getting a visa? Can members of the Yakuza get visas? Is there an age limit? Join us and see how many questions you get right!

In this episode, Alexis takes you into how she got assigned to Mexico, as well as her hopes and fears for the assignment. We also meet some of Alexis' former colleagues at the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

Episode 1 is a Q+A convo between Alexis and Fallon where they discuss and reveal some of the basics about being an American diplomat. We will discuss language, assignments, salaries, moving requirements and more!

Introducing the Off Duty Diplomat Podcast! Meet Alexis and Fallon, your producers and get a taste of season one.