Indo American News Radio Houston TX

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4-6pm INTERVIEWS (Guest Host Chetan Dave in for Pramod)

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, March 22, 2025 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio, a production of Indo American News (www.IndoAmerican-News.com). We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app.

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 5 years of Podcasts and have had thousands of hits.

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4:20 pm Carl Blair is Texas Civil Rights Project’s Senior Election Protection Attorney and has helped lead multiple statewide Election Protection campaigns since 2020. Two Senate bills are currently working their ways through the Texas Legislature: SB 16 which would require documentary proof of citizenship, and SB 76 which would end countywide polling. Carl joins us today to explain the ramifications of each.

4:50 pm Not content with being highly educated individuals and experienced professionals in industry, Sonali Patel and Aarti Phansalkar turned their entrepreneurial zeal into educating young minds and opened up two Montessori schools in Richmond: The Foundations Montessori in Aliana and La Prima Montessori in Veranda. Both ladies are with us today to talk about what prompted them to move in this direction.

5:20 pm Elections for Sugar Land council and mayoral seats are fast approaching on May 3rd and we are fortunate to have with us Bradley Tilton who's running for council seat for district 2. Bradley is an attorney and longtime resident of New Territory. He’s with us in the studio today to talk about his motivation for seeking the position and goals for Sugar Land.

Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews.

TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 713-789-NEWS or 6397 or at [email protected]

Please pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is available all across town at grocery stores. Also visit our website indoamerican-news.com whichgets 90,000+ hits to track all current stories.

And remember to visit our digital archives from over 17 years. 

 Plus, our entire 44 years ofhard copy archives are available in the Fondren Library at Rice University.

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On Sat, February 22, 2025 from 3 - 4 pm on the “IAN UNPLUGGED” segment of Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerica-News.com), on “Hey, Wassup?”, Jay & Sanchali speak with Sridhar Kotha about the consequences of the Trump initiatives to end the wars in the Gaza Strip and Ukraine and then turn to Gautam Sinha for more on the mounting job losses as Elon Musk and the DOGE chop more people and programs, and its rippling effects through the economy.

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4-6pm INTERVIEWS

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, Feb 22, 2025 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio, a production of Indo American News (www.IndoAmerican-News.com). We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app.

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 5 years of Podcasts and have had thousands of hits.

TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SELECT FOLLOW ON OUR FREE PODCAST CHANNEL AND YOU’LL BE NOTIFIED OF NEW UPDATES.

4:20 pm The Trump administration wasted no time inissuing Executive Orders to curtail illegal immigration and Border Czar Tom Homan has been deporting migrants back to their home countries, including India, aboard military cargo planes and buses. The fear of being caught has dramatically dropped border crossings. Today, we are joined by immigration attorney, James Parker with the law firm of WillyNanayakkarato talk about the changing immigration landscape.

5:00 pm The 17th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Houston is underway at the Asia Society. Last night, the presentation included a documentary on Bhutan’s Happiness Index, a short film on obstacles to love life in congested Mumbai, and Boman Irani’s “The Mehta Boys”. Cohost Pramod Kulkarni was on location at the festival to interview Founder and Executive Director Sutapa Ghosh and Emcee Iqbal Khan about the origins of the festival and its future direction.

5:20 pm Hindu Nationalism has been on the rise in India and in the overseas diaspora for the past three decades and at its forefront are the deep thinkers who can guide the movement forward. Dr Rattan Sharda, a renowned author, TV panelist and commentator has a clear vision of what the Rashtriya Swyamsewak Sangh (RSS) can achieve in India and raise its international standing. While on a visit to Houston, he is taking the time to be in our studio to explain this vision to our listeners.

Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews.

TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 713-789-NEWS or 6397 or at [email protected]

Please pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is available all across town at grocery stores. Also visit our website indoamerican-news.com which gets 90,000+ hits to track all current stories.

And remember to visit our digital archives from over 17 years. 

Plus, our entire 44 years of hard copy archives are available in the Fondren Library at Rice University.

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On Sat, February 15, 2025 from 3 - 4 pm on the “IAN UNPLUGGED” segment of Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerica-News.com), on “The Road I Have Traveled”, Jay & Sanchali talk with Ellen Israel Goldberg who has delved into many ventures in her life, from being a dental hygienist to the owner a large office furniture company, to serving on many nonprofits like the Sister Cities and the World Affairs Council, to becoming a reporter for Indo American News and even authoring a book about her travels to India.

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4-6pm INTERVIEWS

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, Feb 15, 2025 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio, a production of Indo American News (www.IndoAmerican-News.com). We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app.

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 5 years of Podcasts and have had thousands of hits.

TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SELECT FOLLOW ON OUR FREE PODCAST CHANNEL AND YOU’LL BE NOTIFIED OF NEW UPDATES.

4:20 pm Many seniors over 65 are under the impressionthat their Medicare plans cover home health caregivers, but this is not entirely true. They also frequently confuse this coverage with what is offered by Medicaid. Some are confused by Medicare ads being circulated right now to make plan choices. We are joined by our frequent guest, Medicare Insurance Broker Kaushi Shah, who will clarify these issues.

4:50 pm Right after he was inaugurated, Donald Trump started issuing a stream of executive orders focused on changing the face of America. We asked our investigative reporter, Chetan Dave, to give us some background on what executive orders are, the authority behind them, whether they can be challenged, and whether there is a limit to how many can be issued.

5:20 pm The abrupt slash and burn strategy that ElonMusk has used so far to chop the size of the federal government is reminiscent of what he did to Twitter after he bought it in October 2022 for $44 billion. It is worth only $9 billion now. Thousands are being laid off in an economy where oil and gas and IT workers are also getting the axe. We asked our investigative reporter, Gautam Sinha, to give us a ballpark estimate of how many people are affected so far by this turmoil.

5:40 pm In another Executive Order playing to his rightwing base, over the phone, Trump abruptly fired the longtime president of the Kennedy center in Washington DC, Deborah Rutter, saying it was time to stop “woke” events presented there. In an unprecedented move, he then declared himself Chair of the 6-member Board. Co-host Sanchali Basu delved into this and shares what she has learned.

Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews. 

TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 713-789-NEWS or 6397 or at [email protected]

Please pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is available all across town at grocery stores. Also visit our website indoamerican-news.com which gets 90,000+ hits to track all current stories.

And remember to visit our digital archives from over 17 years. 

Plus, our entire 44 years of hard copy archives are available in the Fondren Library at Rice University.

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On Classically Yours, Jyoti celebrates romance and Valentine’s Day with songs based on Pahadi Raag.

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4-6pm INTERVIEWS

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, Feb 8, 2025 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio, a production of Indo American News (www.IndoAmerican-News.com). We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app.

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 5 years of Podcasts and have had thousands of hits.

TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SELECT FOLLOW ON OUR FREE PODCAST CHANNEL AND YOU’LL BE NOTIFIED OF NEW UPDATES.

4:20 pm West Texas has been at the epicenter of oilsince 1866 when the first well was drilled in Nacogdoches. The Permian Basin is home to over 7,000 fields and nearly half a million vertical wells responsible for almost 40% of the oil produced in the United States. Many wells which have been exhausted have been plugged up, but now many are leaking contaminated water. To add to this fracking is also producing tainted wastewater. We turn to Houston Chronicle reporter who follows this issue,Amanda Drane, to tell us what is being done to remediate this. 

4:50 pm Ever read a book and have a hard time putting it down? On top of that, what if the book was set in San Antonio and mixed Greek mythology with Shakesperean insight into human nature and dreams? It is this compelling background that is the setting forRasul Ramji’s first romantic novel,Once Upon a Dream: A Tale of Fated Love. He joins us today to tell us more about his inspiration and future plans.

5:20 pm The spiritual head of 15 million Shia Ismailis, the 49th Imām, Prince Shah Karim al-Husseini, also known since 1957 as the Aga Khan IV passed away on Tuesday, February 4 in Lisbon, Portugal at 88. In his will, he designated his son Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini to succeed him. We are joined by two Members for Communications on the Ismaili Council of USA,Omar Samji andWaheeda Kara to learn more about the Aga Khan’s life and legacy.

Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews.

TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 713-789-NEWS or6397 or at [email protected]

Please pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is available all across town at grocery stores. Also visit our website indoamerican-news.com which gets 90,000+ hits to track all current stories.

And remember to visit our digital archives from over 17 years.  

Plus, our entire 44 years of hard copy archives are available in the Fondren Library at Rice University.

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4-6pm INTERVIEWS (Mary John & Kapil Sharma guest host for Sanchali Basu)

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, Feb 1, 2025 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio, a production of Indo American News (www.IndoAmerican-News.com). We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app.

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 5 years of Podcasts and have had thousands of hits.

TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SELECT FOLLOW ON OUR FREE PODCAST CHANNEL AND YOU’LL BE NOTIFIED OF NEW UPDATES.

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4:50 pm In this fast moving world, it's often hard to separate your priorities and stay focused on things that are more important to a happy existence. Often we need guidance to show us how to handle the stress of daily living. One such resource is the Universal Door Meditation Center in West Houston at Highway 6 and West Belfort Blvd., where Awakened Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien offers guidance in a serene surrounding. She joins us today, along with three other nuns, to explain the process of clearing out the noise from pure thoughts.

5:20 pm Kapil Sharma recently came back from a two week visit to India I've traveled all around New Delhi tackling the traffic, bureaucracy, and banking but also enjoying the finer points of the city including it’s terrific Punjabi food. He gives us a rundown of how the city has changed - like due to the widespread use of the Metro rail system - which will be a treat for those of us who haven't been back in awhile.

Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews. 

TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 713-789-NEWS or 6397 or at [email protected]

Please pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is available all across town at grocery stores. Also visit our website indoamerican-news.com which gets 90,000+ hits to track all current stories.

And remember to visit our digital archives from over 17 years.  

Plus, our entire 44 years of hard copy archives are available in the Fondren Library at Rice University.

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(Mary John & Kapil Sharma guest host for Sanchali Basu)

On Sat, January 4, 2025 from, 3 - 4 pm on “IAN UNPLUGGED” on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmericanews.com), on “The Road I Have Traveled”, Jay, Mary & Kapil talk with Bal Sareen, an engineer, entrepreneur and founder of BRASK manufacturing facility, about his life, career and legacy. He is also a great community philanthropist who single-handedly underwrote the cost of the Sareen Medical Clinic at India House.

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4-6pm INTERVIEWS

Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, Jan 4, 2025 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio, a production of Indo American News (www.IndoAmerican-News.com). We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app.

By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 5 years of Podcasts and have had thousands of hits.

TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SELECT FOLLOW ON OUR FREE PODCAST CHANNEL AND YOU’LL BE NOTIFIED OF NEW UPDATES.

4:20 pm Monday, January 6 is celebrated as the 359th birth anniversary of the Tenth Guru of the Sikh faith, Guru Gobind Singh. We are joined today by a very talented 17-year-old high school junior Tapisar Singh and his elder sister Jachika Kaur, both of whom will describe the life of Guru Gobind Singh and his importance to the Sikh religion.

4:50 pm For over 40 years, the India Culture Center has toiled to keep Indian heritage forefront in the community’s mind, especially through celebration of two national flagship events. One of these, Indian Republic Day, is around the corner and the ICC will mark it with a festival on the actual event date itself, Sunday, Jan 26. To tell us more about it are ICC 2event chairs Treasurer Naeem Vehvaria and Director Phani Kondapi .

5:20 pm Four years ago when we started the show, the first person who called in to say he liked our format was Nick Madhani who owns Country Cleaners on Hwy 6. His business went through a severe downturn during COVID but he stuck in there, survived …. and thrived. We bring him back - like a good luck charm - to see how business is now and for some unique words of wisdom.

5:40 pm When we started the show in 2020, Miss Renu, our friendly psychic from Bangalore, helped to bring out listeners who wanted to hear her predictions of their problems. Today Miss Renu calls in LIVE from Bangalore - at 4:50 in the morning - to guide us on the year ahead with predictions for 2025, what you should do and what not to do and certain remedies for all. Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews.

TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 713-789-NEWS or 6397 or at [email protected] 

Please pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is available all across town at grocery stores. Also visit our website indoamerican-news.com which gets 90,000+ hits to track all current stories.

And remember to visit our digital archives from over 17

Plus, our entire 44 years of hard copy archives are available in the Fondren Library at Rice University.