Back in November, three of our producers interviewed Rex Kalamian, assistant coach for the Sacramento Kings with nearly three decades of experience coaching in the NBA. From college hoops to coaching in the All-Star Game and the NBA Finals, Rex discusses his journey as the lone Armenian working in the NBA.

The Armenian language is a huge part of our identity, and is one that has evolved and shape-shifted to last thousands of years. Where is the language today? What is the reality of Armenian in the diaspora? We are joined with Deputy Director of the USC Institute of Armenian Studies, Dr. Shushan Karapetian in the studio to do a deep dive into the Armenian Language in the 21st Century.

Despite the world's commitment 72 years ago with the adoption of the United Nations convention to ensure the prevention of genocide, the atrocious crime continues to proliferate around the world, while many watch in silence. The media has a vital function to raise awareness and highlight these injustices - but as the recent conflict in Artsakh demonstrated, much more needs to be done. Our guest, ANCA-WR Communications Director Alex Galitsky, discusses how media plays that role, and why initiatives like the Impact Media Institute are crucial to preventing genocide. Our producer, Armen Shrikian, joins us for this conversation. 

A homeland is not just a place. It's memory, it's family, and together it tells a story beyond the land itself. The history of Artsakh is a prime example of the Armenian story and evolution. Our hosts guide us through this remarkable region's timeline from pre-history up until the 20th century. We invited historian Christopher John Khachadour to discuss with us the story of Artsakh.

A crisis thickened with a global pandemic, powerful dictatorships and a cry for peace. This episode features our interviews with Yeghia Tashjian, Gev Iskajyan, Gayane Parsegova and some of the Hunger Strikers from the AYF Hunger Strike in late October.

Haytoug Talks is excited for our upcoming launch! We're thrilled to announce our Co-Hosts, Krista Marina Apardian and Haig Minasian, who will guide us through complex and engaging conversations with fascinating guests about a variety of interesting topics regarding the Armenian Nation, Republic and Diaspora. 

Our intro and outro music is produced by our very own multitalented @KristaMarina

Welcome to Haytoug Talks, the official podcast of the Armenian Youth Federation Western region (AYF West)