Sanjena Sathian '13 — author of Gold Diggers — talks with Serena Puang '23 and Suraj Singareddy '25 about growing up Indian-American in Atlanta's suburbs, her undergraduate experience, and working in Mumbai as a foreign correspondent. This is part 1 of a 2-part interview.

Produced by Suraj Singareddy '25 and Serena Puang '23.

Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

In this episode, Nick Vilay '25 sits down with guests Natasha Weiss ‘25 and Andrew Cramer ‘25, representatives of The Yale Record, and Yale Daily News staff columnist Ariane de Gennaro ‘25. They discuss Yale’s use of the word “equity” in recent storage announcements as well as the implications of devaluing inclusive spaces on campus.

Producers: Sophie Molden '26, Nick Vilay '25

Music from Blue Dot Sessions

Natalie Brown ‘25, a sophomore in TD and the composer of "For Colored Girls,"  talks with Suraj Singareddy '25 about how she began writing songs, the process of creating a musical and the pressures that come with adapting Ntozake Shange's seminal play. 

Produced by Joanne Lee '26 and Suraj Singareddy '25

Music by Blue Dot Sessions

In this episode, Sophie Molden '26 sits down with Zahra Yarali '24, the president of the Muslim Students Association, to discuss the progress, success and future of the student-led movement for religious housing accommodations in light of the new housing system implemented by Yale this year.

Guest: Zahra Yarali '24

Producers: Sophie Molden '26, Diego Alderete Sanchez '25, Nick Vilay '25

Music from Blue Dot Sessions

In this episode, host Xavier Guaracha '25 sits down with Shervin Dehmoubed '25, recent Forbes 30-under-30 honoree. Shervin discusses a typical day balancing being student athlete and CEO of EcoPackables, his previous endeavors in business and what’s to come in the future.

Guests: Shervin Dehmoubed '25

Producers: Xavier Guaracha '25, Suraj Singareddy '25

Music: Blue Dot Sessions

Manasi Subramaniam, the Editor-in-Chief of Penguin Random House India and a 2022 World Fellow, talks with Suraj Singareddy '25 and Eli Tsung '25 about translated literature in South Asia, her personal and professional journey and what being a publisher means to her.

Produced by Joanne Lee '26, Suraj Singareddy '25 and Eli Tsung '25.

Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Manasi Subramaniam, the Editor-in-Chief of Penguin Random House India and a 2022 World Fellow, talks with Suraj Singareddy '25 and Eli Tsung '25 about translated literature in South Asia, her personal and professional journey and what being a publisher means to her.

Produced by Joanne Lee '26, Suraj Singareddy '25 and Eli Tsung '25.

Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Are you a gatekeeper? Why does representation matter? Alyssa Michel ‘24 sits down with Abiba Biao, Rebekah Moore and Markeshia Ricks in order to understand how identity impacts journalism. Join us for the first segment of a two-part podcast series about the importance of Black journalism. Here we explore the duties of being a gatekeeper and the importance of community.

Guests: Abiba Biao, Markeshia Ricks, Rebekah Moore

Producer: Alyssa Michel ‘24

Music: Blue Dot Sessions

Cover Art: Angelique de Rouen ‘24

What does it mean to farm while Black? Alyssa Michel ‘24 discusses urban agriculture with Dishaun Harris, New Haven urban farmer and owner of Root Life. The duo discuss how community gardens combat food apartheid and generate belonging in New Haven communities.

This podcast was produced in conjunction with an article titled “'We grow community:' how urban agriculture has sprouted in New Haven.”

Guests: Dishaun Harris

Producer: Alyssa Michel ‘24

Music: Blue Dot Sessions

Cover Art: Jessai Flores ‘23

Speaking up is hard, but PodIn New Haven makes it easy. Alyssa Michel ‘24 sits down with Janae Branham and Rebekah Moore, two seasoned podcasters paving the way for the voices of New Haven teens to be heard with PodIn New Haven, a free program in which teens learn the ins and outs of podcasting. Join us for a podcast about podcasts, discussing the importance of self expression and community building.

Guests: Rebekah Moore, Janae Branham

Producer: Alyssa Michel ‘24

Music: Blue Dot Sessions

Cover Art: Angelique de Rouen '24