Mitra Jalali represents Ward 4 on the St. Paul City Council. She tells Yia and David about how she came into politics, her vision for the future of St. Paul, and her experience growing up the daughter of immigrants. They talk about Korean and Iranian food, and how food intersects with culture and identity.

The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.