AARO Voices the Podcasts for American Expatriates Around the World

Episodes

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  Taxes, FBAR & FATCA 10.06.2026 7m

  In this episode of AARO Voices, we explore the growing impact of FBAR enforcement and FATCA on Americans living overseas—and why reform is urgently needed. Originally designed to combat offshore tax evasion, these laws increasingly affect ordinary expatriates managing everyday financial accounts in the countries where they live and pay taxes. We break down how FBAR (Foreign Bank Account Report) requirements work, including the $10,000 reporting threshold and the severe penalties that can appl...
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  How Many American Live Abroad 17.05.2026 6m

  How many Americans live overseas? The answer may surprise you. In this episode of AARO Voices, Gary Zuercher speaks with Doris Speer, President of the Association of Americans Resident Overseas, to uncover the real number of Americans living abroad — and why estimates range from 4 million to 9 million. We break down the data, the myths behind the widely cited State Department figure, and why AARO’s estimate of 5.5 million Americans overseas matters politically, economically, and socially. P...
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  Helping Americans Abroad 09.04.2026 7m

  In this episode of AARO Voices, we learn how the Association of Americans Resident Overseas (AARO) supports U.S. citizens living abroad. From U.S. taxes, FBAR and FATCA reporting, and overseas banking access to voting rights, Social Security, and consular services, Americans abroad face unique challenges. AARO is a non-profit, non-partisan organization run by expats, with a physical presence in Paris and leadership across Europe, Washington, D.C., and Asia. Learn how AARO provides advocacy, e...
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  Voting problems for Americans overseas 19.02.2026 8m

  In this episode of AARO Voices, we explore the hard-won history — and urgent present challenges — of voting rights for the 5.5 million Americans living overseas. From AARO’s founding in 1973 and the historic 1975 “Teabag Campaign,” to the passage of the Overseas Citizens Voting Rights Act, UOCAVA, and the MOVE Act, this episode traces how Americans abroad secured their right to vote. Today, new legislative and legal efforts threaten to make overseas voting more difficult once again. Learn wha...
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  AARO Voices - Banking for Expats 24.01.2026 5m

  AARO Voices is the monthly podcast for Americans living abroad — created by Americans who live abroad. Each episode explores the real-world challenges U.S. expats face every day, from taxation and banking to voting rights, healthcare, and access to U.S. services, along with practical solutions and expert insights. Produced by AARO — the Association of Americans Resident Overseas, this podcast reflects AARO's long-standing mission: to advocate for the rights and interests of Americans abroad ...