
Death With Dignity Podcast New York’s Monumental Bill - Episode 25 with Mandi Zucker
Following our previous episode on the landscape of medical aid in dying laws in California and across the U.S, we now have great news to share: MAID has the potential to pass in two separate states, New York and Illinois.
Our guest, Mandi Zucker, executive director of End-of-Life Choices NY, joins us to talk about what this bill could mean for patients, the current political landscape (Zohran Mamdani’s support of MAID, Gov. Kathy Hocul’s decision), and her background in grief support and end of life care.
Tune in as we explore this pivotal moment for dignity and choice.
This conversation was recorded just one day before the 3rd anniversary of his passing. His legacy continues to inspire our work.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Remembering Andrew And Big News
1:16 Meet Mandi Zucker And Media Advocacy
3:44 From Schools To Hospice To Purpose
7:45 Why Aid In Dying Found A Champion
12:45 The New York Bill’s Path And Safeguards
18:40 Politics, Choice, And Misconceptions
24:40 Access, Residency, And Equity
29:20 Faith, Opposition, And Public Support
33:20 U.S. Versus Canada: Slippery Slope Myths
38:00 Grief Work With Children And Families
44:00 Language, Culture, And Honest Conversations
49:20 Implementing The Law And Infrastructure
55:20 Staying Motivated And Community Strength
1:05:00 Final Appeal And Ways To Help
