Arash Azizzada is a producer at Voice of America, a network that broadcasts internationally in 50 different languages, including Farsi, which is targeted towards the Iranian and Afghani audience.  Arash wears many other hats including an activist, photographer, videographer and boots on the ground journalist.  He has covered many landmark events in including the Baltimore unrest last year, Occupy Wall Street and many others.  

In the 4th episode of Contemplation Cafe, Sarat talks to Arash in depth about the Baltimore “riots” and the medias overall coverage off the event.  Arash shares details on the conversations he had with the locals in Baltimore while the unrest took place and explains the concept of ‘Intersectionality’.  Sarat threatens to punch Arash while discussing Kanye POTUS 2020, and declares candidacy for ‘Bernie West’.  Finally, Sarat and Arash discuss ADEP (Afghan Diaspora for Equality and Progress), DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals),  and Arash’s trip to Cuba.