Best Hajar Podcasts (2025)

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Food Is Never Just Food 54:55

2h ago54:55

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Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link below ⁠⁠https://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠ This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Stop putting off those doctor a…

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So Many Stars, So Many Ways to Be Free 48:43

14d ago48:43

48:43

Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link below ⁠https://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe What does it mean to belong when your identity defies borders, binaries, an…

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Two Passports and A Punchline 54:02

21d ago54:02

54:02

Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link below https://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe This week on Immigrantly, Saadia KhanI sits down with the brilliant and hila…

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Autopsies, Fame, and Scandal: Inside the Life of Thomas Noguchi 50:03

28d ago50:03

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What happens when a Japanese immigrant becomes Hollywood’s most powerful and controversial coroner? In this gripping conversation, Saadia sits down with historian and author Anne Soon Choi to unpack the life of Dr. Thomas Noguchi, LA’s former Chief Medical Examiner and the man behind some of the most infamous autopsies in American history—Marilyn M…

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Live from Rosie's garden - with Lauren Bravo 37:03

1M ago37:03

37:03

Rosie chats to author Lauren Bravo about her book Probably Nothing, people pleasing, the ick, falling in love with someone’s family, dating disasters, dating men of different nationalities, couple dates, concealing real life experiences under the cloak of fiction and more. Recorded in Rosie’s back garden on 27 April 2025. You can now follow The Bre…

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Redefining Home: The Journey Back to Mexico (August 2024) 42:26

1M ago42:26

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Subscribe to Hyphenly, our latest newsletter, for a chance to win a gift card ⁠: https://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠ While host Saadia Khan recovers from laryngitis, Immigrantly brings back a standout episode from August 2024 featuring journalists Antonia Cerejido and Lorena Ríos. Originally recorded in the lead-up to the 2024 el…

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The Stories We Whisper, The Sounds We Miss 52:32

1M ago52:32

52:32

What does it mean to lean into your culture while living in a place that flattens it? In this richly textured episode, Saadia Khan sits down with Sudanese-American journalist and host of The Stoop, Hana Baba, for a wide-ranging conversation on identity, diaspora, and the soundscapes of belonging. From the cacophony of Sudanese weddings to the quiet…

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Speaking Imperfectly, Belonging Fully 46:27

2M ago46:27

46:27

Do you speak more than one language—but feel truly fluent in none? You’re not alone. In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, Saadia Khan is joined by Angela Lin, founder of Real You Mandarin, to explore how language shapes our identities, relationships, and sense of belonging. Angela, a Taiwanese American polyglot, believes language …

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From Spinning Beats to Saving Earth (May 2024) 42:54

2M ago42:54

42:54

April is Earth Month — a time to reflect on the state of our planet, address urgent environmental issues, strategize action, and hold ourselves and others accountable. In that spirit, we’re bringing back an essential conversation from the Immigrantly vault. This episode with futurist and climate optimist Amer Jandali originally aired on May 28, 202…

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Designed to Exclude: How Policy Shaped the Fate of Mexican Immigrants in Texas 53:05

2M ago53:05

53:05

What if the barriers to success weren’t personal but structural, intentional, and decades in the making? In this episode of Immigrantly, host Saadia Khan sits down with demographers Jennifer Hook and James Bachmeier, authors of a groundbreaking new book, Texas-Style Exclusion: Mexican Americans and the Legacy of Limited Opportunity, that traces how…

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Too Foreign for Home, Too Foreign for Here 43:25

2M ago43:25

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Identity isn’t always a box you check; it’s a journey. In this episode of Immigrantly, host Saadia Khan sits down with Beatriz Nour, the creator of Inbetweenish, a podcast that unpacks the complexities of belonging across cultures, languages, and traditions. Beatriz shares her personal story of navigating three cultures, four languages, and two rel…

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Writing Like Nobody’s Watching 48:21

3M ago48:21

48:21

What happens when we step outside our own understanding of identity and embrace the messy, beautiful, and sometimes contradictory stories that shape us? In this episode of Immigrantly, host Saadia Khan sits down with writer and television executive Nayantara Roy to explore the intersections of storytelling, belonging, and cultural memory. From navi…

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Hearing 'No' Like An Immigrant 54:25

3M ago54:25

54:25

How do you go from fleeing your home country to building a Luxury Fashion Empire? Dr. Neri Karra did just that—without the fluff, the nonsense, or selling out. In this episode of Immigrantly, I sit down with Neri to talk about how she built a global brand, teaches at Oxford, and still finds time to write about immigrant entrepreneurship experiences…

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Live from The Poodle Club - with Julie Cohen and Hatty Ashdown 39:05

3M ago39:05

39:05

In the second half of our live double bill recorded at The Poodle Club on Galentine’s Day, Rosie chats to comedian Hatty Ashdown and million-selling author Julie Cohen about bisexuality, divorcing during a pandemic, staying friends with an ex, separating when you have kids, how to flirt with a lesbian, how women should go about letting each other k…

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Riding Along with Kareem Rahma: Creating 'Keep The Meter Running' and More (April 2023) 40:39

3M ago40:39

40:39

I am excited to re-drop one of my favorite episodes featuring the incredible Kareem Rahma! When we first recorded this chat, Kareem was all about "Keep the Meter Running." Now, he's taken his journey to new heights with "Subway Takes." It's a series of short videos created by Kareem Rahma that offer his opinions on brands and pop culture, and he is…

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Helicopters, Justice & Magic Tricks?? 49:58

3M ago49:58

49:58

What does serving in the U.S. military while challenging its norms mean? In this episode of Immigrantly, Saadia Khan sits down with Lieutenant Julie Roland, an active-duty naval aviator and law school graduate who advocates for systemic change. Julie takes us behind the scenes of military life, its hierarchies, recruitment strategies, and the chall…

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Live from The Poodle Club - with Kate Martin and Nicola Dinan 37:08

3M ago37:08

37:08

In a live conversation recorded at The Poodle Club on Galentine’s Day, Rosie chats to comedian Kate Martin and author Nicola Dinan about queer women staying friends after a breakup, crushes on teachers, writing fiction that draws on real-life experiences, choosing someone nice as opposed to just superficially attractive, recognising people you’ve r…

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Lost & Found: Search for A Soviet Guardian Angel 1:01:07

4M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

What happens when a family story takes you on an unexpected journey? In this episode of Immigrantly, I sit down with Jake Warren, founder of Message Heard and the creator of Finding Natasha, a profoundly personal podcast about tracking down the woman who saved his mother’s life decades ago in the Soviet Union. Jake’s mother, a young British balleri…

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Birthright, Borders & Bullsh*t! 53:04

4M ago53:04

53:04

This episode is sponsored by Bilt Rewards- go to JoinBilt.com/Immigrantly to get started What happens when a country built by immigrants starts redefining who belongs? In this episode, I sit down with Claudia Yoli Ferla, a Venezuelan-born Latina and the Executive Director of Move Texas to discuss the latest political chaos surrounding immigration, …

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Forgotten Stories 51:16

4M ago51:16

51:16

This episode is sponsored by Bilt Rewards- go to JoinBilt.com/Immigrantly to get started Some stories demand to be told. This one, in particular, struck me deeply. I sat down with Nancy Wang, a storyteller, artist, and author of Red Altar, to talk about her ancestors—Chinese immigrants who helped build California’s fishing industry against all odds…

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Resilience, Revolution, and Reflection 1:18:55

4M ago1:18:55

1:18:55

Talk to us! 🎙️ We're Back! The first episode of our new season is finally here, and it's packed with heartfelt conversations and powerful reflections! We kicked things off by addressing our struggle with consistency (yes, we admit it!) and shared our exciting new plan to keep The Castronics Podcast alive and thriving. Then, we dived into a deeply m…

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What's Your Legacy? 54:08

4M ago54:08

54:08

This year, we’ve tackled deep emotions and intricate journeys of faith, and today, we’re diving into the profound yet personal concept of legacy. Legacy—it sounds monumental, right? But does it have to be? For me, crafting a legacy sometimes feels like another overwhelming to-do list. Yet, what if the legacy isn’t about grandeur but embracing our s…

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When a Christian Minister and a Muslim Podcaster Walk Into a Studio… 52:29

4M ago52:29

52:29

Talking about religion makes me uncomfortable. Maybe it’s because I practice a faith that’s often misunderstood in this country. But in this episode, I decided to face that discomfort head-on. I sat down with Minister Lydia Sohn, a progressive Christian leader and writer, to have an honest, vulnerable, and surprisingly fun conversation about faith,…

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Immigrantly 2025: Working through the Arc of the Emotions with Anita Rao 52:04

5M ago52:04

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This episode is sponsored by Bilt Rewards-go to JoinBilt.com/Immigrantly to get started Start the year with powerful insights! In this episode, I reflect on Billy Joel’s We Didn’t Start the Fire (catchy or cop-out?) and chat with Anita Rao, host of Embodied. We explore working through emotions instead of discharging them and building emotional inte…

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THE ART OF RESISTANCE WITH DR. ORNA TSULTEM 31:17

5M ago31:17

31:17

Dr. Uranchimeg (Orna) Tsultem discusses the art and culture of Mongolia. The Curious Professor is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.By Karen M. Bryson (Dr. B.)

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Ponchos, Panther, and Purpose: Bambadjan Bamba Redefines Belonging 53:03

5M ago53:03

53:03

Can you believe it? This is the final Immigrantly episode of 2024! As I reflect on this incredible year, I’m grateful for the meaningful stories and conversations we’ve shared. Together, we’ve leaned into curiosity, allyship, and learning, and I can’t wait to bring you even more inspiring voices in 2025. Mark your calendars—our first episode of the…

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I Just Want A Show 51:18

6M ago51:18

51:18

Today’s guest is Julio Salgado. Through his bold and unapologetic work, Julio challenges the status quo and uplifts voices that are too often silenced. As a queer, undocumented creator, he uses his art to reimagine visibility, joy, and resistance. In this conversation, we connected on our immigrant experiences, love for art, and his beautiful, poet…

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Tearing Down Tribes: Aymann Ismail on Love, Religion, and Legacy 55:35

6M ago55:35

55:35

Today, I'm thrilled to reconnect with Aymann Ismail, award-winning journalist and the visionary behind the PBS documentary American Muslims: A History Revealed. Beyond the groundbreaking stories from the series, our conversation takes a deeply personal turn. Aymann opens up about his new book, 'Becoming Baba,' which explores his journey of self-dis…

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EDUCATIONAL ACTIVISIM WITH DR. DONNA J. NICOL 20:35

6M ago20:35

20:35

Dr. Donna J. Nicol discusses race, education, philanthropy, and Black women's educational activism. The Curious Professor is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.…

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Sobriety, Identity & Cat Chats 44:41

6M ago44:41

44:41

I’m so excited to share my conversation with Adam Macias on this episode of Immigrantly. Adam is a comedian, writer, and podcaster whose sobriety journey is just one fascinating chapter in his story. We talked about everything—from how he uses humor to connect with people to his thoughts on Joe Rogan and Andrew Tate and how young men today navigate…

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Time, Tea, or Temper Control? 53:52

6M ago53:52

53:52

Talk to us! In this special bonus episode marking the end of the season, we sat down to discuss a mix of relatable and thought-provoking topics! From navigating mental health challenges to the importance of organizing your time and planning ahead, we covered it all. We debated the pros and cons of cooking at home versus eating out, talked about the…

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Feed Drop: Turkeys, Touchdowns, and Tradition: John Madden’s Thanksgiving Legacy-Sportly Thanksgiving Special 20:30

6M ago20:30

20:30

Today, I am bringing you something a little different. As we gather with loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving this week, I am excited to share a special episode from Sportly, one of our sibling podcasts here at Immigrantly Media. Thanksgiving is more than just turkey and pie—it’s about family, connection, and tradition. And for many, Thanksgiving D…

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AI at the Border 50:36

7M ago50:36

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In this compelling episode of Immigrantly, we’re joined by Petra Molnar, a renowned lawyer and anthropologist whose work sits at the intersection of migration, technology, and human rights. As Associate Director of the Refugee Law Lab at York University and a Faculty Associate at Harvard’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society, Petra critic…

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Finding Stillness in a Fast Moving World 1:00:14

7M ago1:00:14

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In this episode, I’m joined by the incredibly talented Delsy, a Guatemalan-American therapist, visual artist, and co-host of the Tamarindo Podcast. She’s also the creative force behind the Ocu-Pasión Podcast, where she amplifies the voices of Latin American artists and visionaries. But Delsy doesn’t just live in the audio space—she co-founded Encue…

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Live from Maidstone Lit Fest - with Maria McErlane 1:08:51

7M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

In a live conversation recorded at Maidstone Lit Fest, Rosie chats to comedian, actor, writer and broadcaster Maria McErlane about her memoir Bumps in the Road, bicycles as a metaphor for life’s ups and downs, the London comedy circuit in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Maria’s TV career, her friendship with Graham Norton, Maria’s sexual awakening …

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Election Day Musings: Frustration, Hope, and Showing Up 10:40

7M ago10:40

10:40

Today, on Election Day, Saadia Khan shares an honest conversation about the weight of this election cycle. She reflects on the disconnection many feel with the current political landscape, the ongoing genocide in Gaza, and the moral complexities that define our time. Saadia emphasizes why showing up is crucial—not just for us but for those who can’…

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UNDIVIDING THIS WORLD WITH AUTHOR KARL DUNN 28:35

7M ago28:35

28:35

Writer and speaker, Karl Dunn, discusses how catastrophic loss often ignites a journey of self-discovery. The Curious Professor is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.…

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Feed Drop: The Myth of the Deadbeat Dad by Homegoings 37:23

7M ago37:23

37:23

A heads up: This episode contains strong language and unbleeped swearing*** "Stereo-anti-types” is a special series from Homegoings examining some of the most troubling, most profound, and most dangerous stereotypes that apply to Black men. In this first episode, host Myra Flynn and colleague Bryant Denton get up close and personal with podcaster P…

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Non-monogamy Chats in New York - with Laura Boyle and Alex Alberto 42:11

7M ago42:11

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In an episode recorded in a community garden on New York’s Lower East Side, Rosie chats to author and relationship coach Laura Boyle about her book Monogamy? In This Economy?, the relative financial and emotional costs of breakups in monogamous and polyamorous setups, relationship anarchy, metamours, slow breakups, de-escalation and conscious commu…

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Cultivating Pacing Replenishing 52:24

7M ago52:24

52:24

In this episode, I explore women's pressures while juggling multiple roles, all while hearing the constant message that we should be able to “have it all.” But is that even realistic? For women, especially entrepreneurs, and women of color, the challenges are undeniable—limited resources, systemic barriers, and the constant need to prove ourselves.…

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The Many Faces of America 51:51

8M ago51:51

51:51

In today’s episode, I’m joined by the phenomenal Sarah Jones, a Tony Award-winning actress and master of transformation. From outspoken grandmas to Gen Z influencers, Sarah’s ability to embody different characters is unmatched. We’ll explore her creative process, how she channels these voices, and what it all means for understanding identity and be…

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Live from Jersey Festival of Words - with Cathy Rentzenbrink 59:11

8M ago59:11

59:11

In a live episode recorded at Jersey Festival of Words, Rosie chats to author Cathy Rentzenbrink about murderous menopausal thoughts, HRT, marriage, staying friends with an ex, weddings going wrong, how to feel better when times are hard, the healing powers of humour, curiosity, carbs, daylight, words and cold water, cosmic insignificance theory, t…

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Unboxed 57:12

8M ago57:12

57:12

Today, I’m talking with Myra Flynn—an incredible singer-songwriter, storyteller, and host of Homegoings. Myra’s work resonates deeply with me because she tackles something that’s so relatable: the struggle to define yourself when the world insists on squeezing you into a box. Whether it’s the “model minority” myth or other stereotypes, she’s pushin…

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'The Future Has So Much For Us' 48:56

8M ago48:56

48:56

Today’s episode is a heartfelt dive into the meaning of ‘home.’ As immigrants, many of us grapple with the idea that home isn’t just one place—it’s a collection of spaces, memories, and feelings that shape who we are. Our guest today, Robert Hartwell, a celebrated Broadway performer, has taken this concept to new heights—quite literally—as he embar…

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Unscripted: Samuel Jamier on Race, Adoption, and Asian Representation in Cinema 38:25

8M ago38:25

38:25

In this episode of Immigrantly, we explore the world of cinema, representation, and identity with Samuel Jamier, the Executive Director of the New York Asian Film Festival. Samuel's story is a remarkable transformation from his early life as a shy Korean adoptee in Brittany, France, to becoming a trailblazer in the film industry. He opens up about …

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METAPHYSICAL MYSTERIES WITH AUTHOR BROWNELL LANDRUM 21:28

9M ago21:28

21:28

Author Brownell Landrum discusses reincarnation stories, metaphysical mysteries and the reasons why bad things happen. Note: The Curious Professor does not currently work as a mental health clinician. My current profession is a Professor of Psychology and Human Services. The Curious Professor is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates P…

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The Art of Pretend: Karla Cornejo Villavicencio On Her First Work Of Fiction, Girlhood, and Pop Songs 48:39

9M ago48:39

48:39

This week, in celebration of Latino Heritage Month, we’re bringing you a special conversation with the brilliant Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, author of The Undocumented Americans, and her fiction debut, Catalina. Our Nationly producer, Sofia Sanchez, leads this thoughtful interview as a guest host, where they delve into Karla's first novel, ‘Catali…

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Model Minority Makeover 52:29

9M ago52:29

52:29

In this thought-provoking episode, I speak with Dr. Anne Anlin Cheng, a renowned scholar and author whose work pushes the boundaries of understanding race, aesthetics, and cultural history. Known for her groundbreaking books, The Melancholy of Race, Second Skin, and her recent publication, Ordinary Disasters, Dr. Cheng challenges conventional narra…

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From Headlines to Chaat Dog: Pervaiz Shallwani’s Flavorful Journey (2023) 46:28

9M ago46:28

46:28

I’m so excited to bring you a re-release of one of my favorite episodes featuring the incredible Pervaiz Shallwani, the founder of Chaat Dog. Pervaiz’s journey from being a journalist to creating Chaat Dog—a delicious fusion of South Asian chaat and the classic American hot dog—truly captivated me. Since we last chatted, Pervaiz has been making wav…

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YOU CLASSY BEACH WITH AUTHOR JENN SHON 19:02

9M ago19:02

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Writer Jenn Shon discusses the importance of beaches in our lives and how her love of the beach has inspired her creative work.By Karen M. Bryson (Dr. B.)

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