Immigrantly

For the final Immigrantly episode of 2023, I decided to learn more about America’s most popular winter holiday—Christmas. Although I don’t celebrate it, this podcast is all about cross-cultural connections, regardless of our differences. And what better way to learn about a different culture than through its food?  So, join me and the Immigrantly team as we explore a few iconic American Christmas dishes, breaking bread across cultures, families, and traditions.  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 [https://niemanstoryboard.org/stories/a-podcast-focused-on-diversity-practices-what-it-preaches/], The Guardian [https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/mar/24/can-jon-hamm-keep-his-cool-under-pressure-do-we-really-need-to-ask], The Slowdown [https://www.slowdown.tv/hear/immigrantly-podcast-saadia-khan], and CNN [https://www.cnn.com/style/article/beginners-guide-america-roya-hakakian-immigration-culture-queue/index.html]. Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com [http://immigrantlypod.com/] Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/immigrantly/id1440233951] & Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1h3Is4y4yNMUo8HLYwSepT] to help more people find us!  Contribute to the show on Venmo @immigrantlypod [https://account.venmo.com/u/immigrantlypod]. You can connect with Saadia on Twitter [http://twitter.com/swkkhan]@swkkhan Email: saadia@immigrantlypod.com For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Michaela Strauther I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Meet the incredible Siddharth Katragadda, a San Diego-based artist extraordinaire who's not just a painter, photographer, and award-winning filmmaker but a force for change. Born and raised in India, Siddharth weaves captivating narratives through his art, tackling social justice issues head-on. Join us for a lively conversation as we uncover the magic behind his diverse talents and how he's shaping a brighter, more vibrant world.  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 [https://niemanstoryboard.org/stories/a-podcast-focused-on-diversity-practices-what-it-preaches/], The Guardian [https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/mar/24/can-jon-hamm-keep-his-cool-under-pressure-do-we-really-need-to-ask], The Slowdown [https://www.slowdown.tv/hear/immigrantly-podcast-saadia-khan], and CNN [https://www.cnn.com/style/article/beginners-guide-america-roya-hakakian-immigration-culture-queue/index.html]. Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com [http://immigrantlypod.com/] Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/immigrantly/id1440233951] & Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1h3Is4y4yNMUo8HLYwSepT] to help more people find us!  Contribute to the show on Venmo @immigrantlypod [https://account.venmo.com/u/immigrantlypod]. You can connect with Saadia on Twitter [http://twitter.com/swkkhan]@swkkhan Email: saadia@immigrantlypod.com For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Pippa Tsuki Carlson & Bobak Afshari I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

My today’s guest, Pervaiz Shallwani- From covering intense stories like the George Floyd protests to reporting on the Brooklyn subway shooting, Pervaiz is spicing things up in the food scene. Now, he's cooking up 'Chaat Dog'—a mashup of his Chicago background and Pakistani roots. It's not just hot dogs; it's a tasty journey blending cultures and stories. Join the conversation as Pervaiz dishes out more than news—this time, it's all about the flavor. 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 [https://niemanstoryboard.org/stories/a-podcast-focused-on-diversity-practices-what-it-preaches/], The Guardian [https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/mar/24/can-jon-hamm-keep-his-cool-under-pressure-do-we-really-need-to-ask], The Slowdown [https://www.slowdown.tv/hear/immigrantly-podcast-saadia-khan], and CNN [https://www.cnn.com/style/article/beginners-guide-america-roya-hakakian-immigration-culture-queue/index.html]. Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com [http://immigrantlypod.com/] Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/immigrantly/id1440233951] & Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1h3Is4y4yNMUo8HLYwSepT] to help more people find us!  Contribute to the show on Venmo @immigrantlypod [https://account.venmo.com/u/immigrantlypod]. You can connect with Saadia on Twitter [http://twitter.com/swkkhan]@swkkhan Email: saadia@immigrantlypod.com For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Bob Afshari I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Steve Martin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Inspired by the ongoing suffering in Palestine, this episode explores language's power and potential harm. Words aren’t harmless and are often dangerous. Slight differences in word choice alter people’s perceptions. Minor differences can turn humans into “animals.” There’s no guest today; instead, I investigate the subtle nuances in our words through the deeply rooted history of “dog-whistling.” I hope this episode will inspire us to think more critically about any media we encounter—from newspaper headlines and political rhetoric to advertisements and TV shows.  Because words are more complex than they seem. Trigger Warning: multiple moments in this episode contain sensitive material, including racism and brief mentions of sexual assault. 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 [https://niemanstoryboard.org/stories/a-podcast-focused-on-diversity-practices-what-it-preaches/], The Guardian [https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/mar/24/can-jon-hamm-keep-his-cool-under-pressure-do-we-really-need-to-ask], The Slowdown [https://www.slowdown.tv/hear/immigrantly-podcast-saadia-khan], and CNN [https://www.cnn.com/style/article/beginners-guide-america-roya-hakakian-immigration-culture-queue/index.html]. Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com [http://immigrantlypod.com/] Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/immigrantly/id1440233951] & Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1h3Is4y4yNMUo8HLYwSepT] to help more people find us!  Contribute to the show on Venmo @immigrantlypod [https://account.venmo.com/u/immigrantlypod]. You can connect with Saadia on Twitter [http://twitter.com/swkkhan]@swkkhan Email: saadia@immigrantlypod.com For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Michaela Strauther I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravorty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson Other Music: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Today's guest is the multi-award-winning podcaster and sex educator Sangeeta Pillai. Sangeeta hosts the Masala podcast that features interviews with South Asian women about taboo topics and their narratives. Sangeeta is also the founder of the South Asian feminist platform Soul Sutras. Her work extends from the world of podcasting into the Masala Monologues series, hosting writing workshops and theater shows in the U.S. and the U.K. In this episode, Sangeeta talks about her long and rich journey from what she calls a “Mumbai slum” to becoming a powerful voice in the South Asian feminist movement.  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 [https://niemanstoryboard.org/stories/a-podcast-focused-on-diversity-practices-what-it-preaches/], The Guardian [https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/mar/24/can-jon-hamm-keep-his-cool-under-pressure-do-we-really-need-to-ask], The Slowdown [https://www.slowdown.tv/hear/immigrantly-podcast-saadia-khan], and CNN [https://www.cnn.com/style/article/beginners-guide-america-roya-hakakian-immigration-culture-queue/index.html]. Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com [http://immigrantlypod.com/] Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/immigrantly/id1440233951] & Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1h3Is4y4yNMUo8HLYwSepT] to help more people find us!  Contribute to the show on Venmo @immigrantlypod [https://account.venmo.com/u/immigrantlypod]. You can connect with Saadia on Twitter [http://twitter.com/swkkhan]@swkkhan Email: saadia@immigrantlypod.com For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Rainier Harris & Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Steve Martin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson Other Music: Epidemic Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]