Almirah Radio Hour

Almirah Radio Hour

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Almirah Radio Hour episodes

  • Episode 22: Angry Missives from a Midwestern Millennial
    Sheela and Nina develop the pitch for Sheela's book, talk about where vulnerability and masculinity intersect, unpack why college Indian American communities can be so toxic (looking at you, Michigan), and touch on futurism.
    Follow us at @almirahradio. Follow Nina at @onlynina. Follow Sheela at @queenofblah.
    In Ann Arbor? Catch Sheela's monologue in Yoni ki Baat this Friday or Saturday at 7 pm at Rackham Auditorium. 
    Our opening track is "Laung Gawacha" by Nucleya. Original music by Michael Dwan Singh. Our cover art is by Mili Sethia.
    32 min
  • Episode 21: The Circles of Hell Are Cozy

    Sheela and Nina talk about human rights and supply chains; unpack the recent Larry Nassar sentencing and its implications for health care systems; appreciate spaces young women are creating for themselves; and providing a necessary Missouri shitshow update.

     Follow us at @almirahradio. Follow Nina at @onlynina. Follow Sheela at @queenofblah.

    Our opening track is "Laung Gawacha" by Nucleya. Original music by Michael Dwan Singh. Our cover art is by Mili Sethia. 

    46 min
  • Episode 20: Death, Dates, and Performative Advocacy

    Nina and Sheela talk about the history of regulating women of color's bodies; death and aging; holding South Asian health professionals accountable; Sheela's dates; and Missouri's current shitshow. Ope!

     Follow us at @almirahradio. Follow Nina at @onlynina. Follow Sheela at @queenofblah.

    Our opening track is "Laung Gawacha" by Nucleya. Original music by Michael Dwan Singh. Our cover art is by Mili Sethia. 

    45 min
  • Episode 19: Making Dance Our Own (ft. Anjal Chande)
    Nina talks to Anjal Chande about Bharatnatyam dance, what it looks like now, and why she dedicates her life to the art form. Check out her other work here.
    Follow us at @almirahradio. Follow Nina at @onlynina. Follow Sheela at @queenofblah.
    Our opening track is "Laung Gawacha" by Nucleya. Other original music is by Michael Dwan Singh. Our cover art is by Mili Sethia. 
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    36 min
  • Episode 18: When Bodies are Commodities
    Sheela and Nina talk about acupuncture, compensating artists, judging worth outside of profit, femme bodies and violence, and the war on drugs (historical and present).
    Content warning: We discuss sexual violence in the U.S. and #MeToo from 22:30 to 32:30.
    Follow us at @almirahradio. Follow Nina at @onlynina. Follow Sheela at @queenofblah.
    Our opening track is "Laung Gawacha" by Nucleya. Original music by Michael Dwan Singh. Our cover art is by Mili Sethia.
    45 min
  • Episode 17: Beyond Photo ID (ft. The Franchise Project)
    Sheela and Nina talk to Emma Olson Sharkey, co-founder of The Franchise Project, an organization dedicated to educating, exciting, and empowering citizens to engage in effective voting rights advocacy at the local level. Check out their Voting Access Scorecard and learn how you can make voting more accessible: http://thefranchiseproject.com
    Follow us at @almirahradio. Follow Nina at @onlynina. Follow Sheela at @queenofblah.
    Our opening track is "Laung Gawacha" by Nucleya. Other original music is by Michael Dwan Singh. Our cover art is by Mili Sethia.
    35 min
  • Episode 15: Even Amazing Brown Girls Like Us
    This week, Sheela and Nina talk about opportunities for brown girls, movement building, and the power of community.
    Follow us at @almirahradio.
    Follow Nina at @onlynina.
    Follow Sheela at @queenofblah.
    Our opening track is "Laung Gawacha" by Nucleya. The interview was recorded by Michael Dwan Singh. Our cover art is by Mili Sethia. Find more of Mili's work at facebook.com/esqueer.
    41 min
  • Episode 14: Growing Together in Detroit (ft. Bandhu Gardens)
    This week, Nina interviews Emily Staugaitis and Minara Begum of Bandhu Gardens, an organization in Detroit that's dedicated to amplifying the culinary talent and economic opportunities of Bangladeshi women in the area. You can find Bandhu Gardens online at bandhugardens.com. A huge thank you to Emily, Minara, and Minara's family for sharing an afternoon with us earlier this spring--it's a day we will treasure dearly.
    Follow us at @almirahradio.
    Follow Nina at @onlynina.
    Follow Sheela at @queenofblah.
    Our opening track is "Laung Gawacha" by Nucleya. The interview was recorded by Michael Dwan Singh. Our cover art is by Mili Sethia. Find more of Mili's work at facebook.com/esqueer.
    57 min
  • Episode 13: We're Angry and Overworked!

    This week, Nina and Sheela mix up some desi-inspired beverages, pontificate about policy, discuss “feminist businesses,” wonder about problematic faves, talk about Hindu social justice, and chat about chai and film. Buckle up!

    Our opening track is “Laung Gawacha” by Nucleya, and our cover art is by the incredible Mili Sethia (facebook.com/esqueer).

    Follow us at @almirahradio.
    Follow Nina at @onlynina.
    Follow Sheela at @queenofblah.

    You can download past episodes via Stitcher or iTunes. (Seriously, leave us a review!)

    54 min

About Almirah Radio Hour

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A podcast that brushes the dust off of local politics, art, and culture. A podcast by Nina Bhattacharya and Sheela Lal.