Immigrantly Podcast

By Saadia Khan | Immigrantly MediaSociety & Culture Education Personal Journals

Immigrantly Podcast episodes

June 24, 2024 Community, Culture, and 'Cost of Living'
Frequent listeners of Immigrantly know that I often delve into the differences between individualistic and collectivist societies. This contrast becomes particularly striking when considering how people in individualistic cultures often face grief and struggles in isolation. Immigrants can deeply resonate with the emotional toll this solitude brings and the vital role of community and support.
Today's guest has brilliantly explored these struggles through her Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Cost of Living, which poignantly captures the complexities of human connection and the profound effects of isolation.
Joining me today is Martyna Majok, the 2018 Pulitzer Prize winner for Cost of Living. A distinguished graduate of the Yale School of Drama and the Juilliard School, Martyna has also studied at the University of Chicago and has received numerous accolades from the Kennedy Center, the American Theatre Critic Association, and many others.
Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, accurate insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN.
Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com.
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Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Rainier Harris & Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Haziq Ahmed Farid I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound
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43 min
June 18, 2024 From Tech To Tunes
Today’s guest is Lazou (Sherry-Lynn Lee), a multi-faceted talent who embodies the rich tapestry of a “Sino-Mauritian-Canadian-American producer, writer, and artist.” Raised in the vibrant culture of Mauritius, Lazou initially carved out a successful, nearly decade-long career in Silicon Valley as a software engineer and data scientist. However, her true passion led her to make a bold leap into the world of music and media. Her songwriting is a testament to her linguistic versatility, with enchanting melodies in English, French, and Mauritian Creole. Lazou is also the brilliant mind behind the 'Nuances' podcast, a platform that explores the diverse experiences of the Asian diaspora. The show dives deep into the complexities of identity, touching on themes such as LGBTQ+ rights, anti-racism, feminism, politics, religion, career paths, family dynamics, and much more.
Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, accurate insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN.
Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com.
Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!
You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: [email protected]
Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Saadia Khan & Adiba Hussain I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Haziq Ahmed Farid I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound
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50 min
June 11, 2024 Feed Drop: Future Hindsight podcast-Hajar Yazdiha

As we prepare for the Nationly and Sportly podcasts launch and Immigrantly's newest episodes, we are sharing an episode by our friends at the Future Hindsight episode.

In this Future Hindsight episode, host Mila Atmos is joined by Hajar Yazdiha for a conversation on the role of collective memory in the myth-making of American exceptionalism.
Collective memory is how we remember history and becomes central to our idea of who we are as a people. It’s a storytelling process and the most central story to who we are as a people. The civil rights movement has become one of the central collective memories in America's story of both who it is and who it wants to be. However, careful examination of the record reveals that the civil rights movement was a political project meant to dismantle multicultural democracy. Further, as the collective memory of Dr. King became sanitized and whitewashed, his legacy carried a lot of moral legitimacy, and his moral symbolic authority became ripe for manipulation.
Hajar is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences and the author of The Struggle for the People’s King: How Politics Transforms the Memory of the Civil Rights Movement.

Please tune in to Future Hindsight every Thursday whenever you get your podcasts.
https://www.futurehindsight.com/

Credits:
Host: Mila Atmos
Guest: Hajar Yazdiha
Executive Producer: Mila Atmos
Senior Producer: Zack Travis

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43 min
June 04, 2024Unearthing the Untold Stories of the South Asian Diaspora in Harlem
In this episode, I sit down with Vivek Bald, a filmmaker, writer, and scholar dedicated to uncovering the hidden histories of the South Asian diaspora. For the past twenty-five years, Vivek has explored the migration patterns and cultural impact of South Asians in the US and Britain through his documentaries, books, and academic work at MIT’s Comparative Media Studies Department. His latest documentary, “In Search of Bengali Harlem,” with actor and playwright Alaudin Ullah, which premiered in early March, reveals the forgotten history of Bengali migrants who settled in Harlem during the 1920s, integrating into Black and Hispanic communities.

Key Takeaways
History of South Asian Migration:
Overview of South Asian migration to the United States.
Experiences of early South Asian immigrants.
Impact of immigration laws on the South Asian community.
Personal and Family Experiences:
Vivek Bald's upbringing and influences.
His mother’s activism and its impact on his perspectives.
Development of his interest in documentary filmmaking.
In Search of Bengali Harlem:
The undocumented migration of Bengali Muslim men to the US in the early 20th century.
Intermarriages with African American and Puerto Rican women.
Challenges faced by these communities.
Personal stories and the research process behind the documentary.
The intersection of Race, Class, and Identity:
How these elements have shaped the experiences of South Asian immigrants.
The cultural influence of South Asians in cities like New York.
Political undertones in the narratives of South Asian migration.

Additional Links:
To learn more about In Search of Bengali Harlem, http://bengaliharlem.com
The film is available to stream on PBS as part of the documentary series America ReFramed:
On PBS/WORLD’s YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os-PxQ2q3Ig
Using the PBS App on your TV or Mobile Device:
https://www.pbs.org/pbs–app/
At America ReFramed:
https://worldchannel.org/episode/america-reframed-in-search-of-bengali-harlem/
http://bengaliharlem.com/watch

Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, accurate insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN.
Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com.
Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!
You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: [email protected]
Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Saadia Khan & Adiba Hussain I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound
Immigrantly podcast is an Immigrantly Media Production.
For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at [email protected]
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for more insightful episodes. Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content.

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44 min
May 28, 2024 From Spinning Beats to Saving Earth
Amer Jandali is the founder of 'Future Meets Present,' a social design agency dedicated to building a sustainable future. Before diving into climate activism, Amer had an exciting career as a DJ in New Mexico, where he even opened for famous acts like LMFAO (yes, the Party Rock Anthem duo). He later moved from Las Cruces to New York City to pursue a master's degree in design for social innovation. Today, he teaches sustainable business models at Parsons and social entrepreneurship at John Jay College.
Join us as we discuss his journey from DJing to designing a greener future and explore his work at 'Future Meets Present.' Get ready for an inspiring conversation that combines the energy of party anthems with the urgency of environmental action
Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, accurate insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN.
Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com.
Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!
You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: [email protected]
Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Saadia Khan & Bobak Afshari I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound
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46 min
May 21, 2024 Exploring Realism with a Smattering of Humor
Today’s guest is someone I recently started to follow on Twitter, X whatever you call it, and I started reading her debut essay collection, “The Way You Make Me Feel: LOVE IN BLACK AND BROWN.” I am in awe of her calm honesty and unique writing style; she blends humor and realism with aplomb. Nina Sharma is a writer who focuses on humor writing. She is a Barnard alum and now teaches first-year students there. Her work has been showcased in publications such as The New Yorker and Women’s Studies Quarterly. Through her workshops and writing columns, she explores allyship within BIPOC communities. Don’t miss this insightful conversation with a truly remarkable writer!
Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, accurate insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN.
Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com.
Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!
You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: [email protected]
Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Adiba Hussain and Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound
Immigrantly podcast is an Immigrantly Media Production.
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39 min
May 14, 2024 Unveiling the Salvadoran Narrative: The US Foreign Policy & Its Impact
Today's guest, Daniel Alvarenga, journalist and podcast host, delves into his life as a Salvadoran American and the extensive influence of U.S. foreign policy on Central America. Raised in a Salvadoran household, he recounts his parents' migration during El Salvador's civil war and its profound impact on his worldview. Daniel addresses prevalent misconceptions about Central Americans, particularly stereotypes linked to violence, and underscores the importance of grasping the historical and political nuances behind Central American migration. In his podcast "Humo, Murder and Silence en El Salvador," Alvarenga exposes systemic failures and the harsh realities faced by families of the disappeared, advocating for critical thinking and collective action for reform.
Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, accurate insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN.
Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com
Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!
You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: [email protected]
Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Bobak Afshari and Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound
Immigrantly podcast is an Immigrantly Media Production.
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48 min
May 07, 2024 Decoding Depictions in Call of Duty
Join me on Immigrantly as I delve into the intricate world of gaming and representation, a topic that is not only fascinating but also highly relevant in today’s diverse gaming landscape. In this episode, I am joined by University of Chicago professors Alireza Doostdar and Ghenwa Hayek, who share insights from their groundbreaking project, ‘Gaming Islam.’ We explore the portrayal of South West Asian, North African, and Muslim individuals in the iconic video game Call of Duty. Discover why representation matters in gaming and how initiatives like ‘Gaming Islam’ reshape the industry’s landscape. It’s a thought-provoking discussion on the power of media in shaping cultural perceptions and fostering inclusivity.
Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, accurate insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN.
Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com
Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!
You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: [email protected]
Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Bobak Afshari and Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Haziq Ahmad Farid I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound
Immigrantly podcast is an Immigrantly Media Production.
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46 min
April 30, 2024 "Happiness Is Like A Leaky Tire"
In this week's episode of Immigrantly, I dive head-first into the expansive realm of happiness. Is happiness a fleeting moment or a sustained state of being? Can it be actively cultivated, or is it an innate aspect of human existence? How do our backgrounds, personalities, and choices influence our perceptions of happiness?
Our guest, Laurie Santos, a distinguished cognitive science and psychology professor at Yale, is here to shed light on these questions. With her groundbreaking course, Psychology and the Good Life, Laurie has pioneered an approach to happiness education that has captivated audiences worldwide. We discuss cultural considerations when exploring happiness, the difference between contentment and happiness, Gen Z’s perception of happiness, and how to achieve zen mode.
Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, unvarnished insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN.
Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com
Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!
You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: [email protected]
Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Rainier Harris and Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Haziq Ahmad Farid I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound
Title Inspiration: Nick Epley
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47 min
April 23, 2024 Surviving the Messed-Up System
Hey folks, join me for a chat with Yusuf Dahl, who's been through it all, from facing a potential 60-year sentence at 18 to hustling to founding his own company, Milwaukee Metro Management. And get this: he's not just any entrepreneur - he's a Princeton grad and former Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Lafayette College. We'll dive into his rollercoaster ride from prison to Princeton, talk about the messed-up prison system, and how he's changing the game for communities like the one he grew up in. Trust me, you won't want to miss this incredible story of survival and triumph.
Immigrantly is a weekly podcast that celebrates the extraordinariness of immigrant life. We do this by providing our listeners with authentic, unvarnished insights into the immigrant identity in America. Immigrantly has garnered significant recognition and has been featured in renowned media outlets such as the Nieman Storyboard, The Guardian, The Slowdown, and CNN.
Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com
Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!
You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: [email protected]
Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Adiba Hussain and Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Haziq Ahmad Farid I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound
Immigrantly podcast is an Immigrantly Media Production.
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42 min