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Sway Bhatia...on acting in Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, on how her name resonates, and on her optimism for South Asian American artists.
Actor, musician, and performer Sway Bhatia joins Abhay for a conversation that involved S'mores, accordions, playing Sofi on season 2 of Disney's Mighty Ducks:Game Cha...
Dr. Sweta Chakraborty...on the behavioral science behind our decisions, on the communication strategy of climate action, and on building trusting alliances and conversations
Sweta Chakraborty, a risk and behavioral scientist whose focus is on climate, joins Abhay to chat about being tagged as an alarmist, about our primitive decision maki...
Aditi Shah...on being a self-aware learner, on measuring herself as a Peloton instructor, and on preserving trust and promoting the philosophy of yoga and meditation
Abhay is joined by Puma athlete and Peloton yoga/meditation instructor Aditi Shah. They chatted about techniques to deal with frustrations, about understanding foundat...
Richa Moorjani...on feeling comfortable as a South Asian American in Never Have I Ever, about being an introvert, and about the ongoing questions she asks herself.
Abhay is joined by the wonderful actor and activist, Richa Moorjani. They chatted about a lot: Never Have I Ever, activism and using her platform, and her ongoing exp...
Shoma Chaudhury...on her compelling arc of journalism in India, on being a fierce defender of free speech, and on the questions she is asking herself these days.
Abhay is joined by award-winning journalist Shoma Chaudhury, the co-founder of Tehelka and the host of ENQUIRY, an online conversation show. They chatted about her ex...
Pooja Phadke-Ghangurde...on the personal impact of public policy, and on building economic strategies around clean energy and transportation
Transportation economist and policy analyst, Pooja Phadke-Ghangurde joins Abhay to chat about building strategies toward decarbonization, about what should motivate us...
Prakash Janakiraman...on his journey in co-founding NEXTDOOR, on building social capital and preventing loneliness, and on what brings him joy
Abhay is joined by Prakash Janakiraman, the co-founder of NEXTDOOR, as they chat about his experience in his own neighborhood growing up in Hayward, about being attent...
Bijay Biswaal on appreciating the art of a train platform, on feeling contentment as an artist, and on celebrating his Indian roots through his work.
Self-taught, born in Odisha and based in Nagpur, visual artist Bijay Biswaal joins Abhay to chat about his journey, about the simplicity and contrasts of his subject m...
Raja Kumari on her latest EP H.B.I.C, on feeling empowered and launching her own label, and on thinking about "legacy"
Abhay is joined by rapper and artist Raja Kumari and chat it up about a variety of things, mostly related to her wonderful new E.P - H.B.I.C. They chatted about being ...
Simran Jeet Singh...on what it means to be a Sikh American in 2022, and on his new book "The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life"
Writer, professor, and religious scholar Simran Jeet Singh joins Abhay again to chat about his new book, and about some of the practical and timeless lessons of Sikh w...
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi...on organizing and not agonizing, on his "Indian-ness", and on what makes him hopeful about America.
Abhay is joined by Raja Krishnamoorthi, US Congressman from Illinois, as part of the ongoing INDIASPORA series. They chatted about what motivates him these days in po...
Sarthak Saksena, Aneri Vajani, and Utkarsh Kohli... on making "Phase", on falling in love with the song and shooting a video, and on being optimistic
Abhay is joined by the Sarthak Saksena the musician and songwriter behind the indie song "Phase" as well as Aneri Vajani and Utkarsh Kohli, the actors appearing in the...
Suraj Patel...on political resiliency, on being a "pragmatic progressive", and on running for congress in New York City.
Abhay is joined by attorney, business ethics professor, and congressional candidate from NYC's 12th district Suraj Patel. They talked about his South Asian American jo...
Shruti Ganguly...on being guided by sound, on being a global filmmaker to a global audience, and on the collective South Asian excellence in the film industry.
Writer and filmmaker Shruti Ganguly joins Abhay for a conversation, sharing stories about her name, about learning to drive a tractor, and about being informed by her ...
Sen. Manka Dhingra...on civic engagement as a South Asian American, on campaigning for re-election, and on finding innovations in crisis management.
Abhay is joined by Washington State Senator Manka Dhingra. They talked about Manka's background as an attorney and behavioral health expert, about the challenges of b...
Dr. Priyanka Wali...on her unique passions of medicine, comedy, and storytelling, on learning the art of clowning, and on co-hosting the podcast "Hypochondriactor".
Physician, comedian, and podcaster, Priyanka Wali, joins Abhay for a conversation about merging her passions, about her journey as an extroverted introvert, and on the...
Vasu Sojitra...on being an adaptive athlete and developing strategies for disability access.
Abhay is joined by adaptive athlete and disability access strategist Vasu Sojitra. They talked about how Vasu is a disrupter, about overcoming fear, and about going b...
Rehana Lew Mirza...on being a bhangra "superfan", her own unique South Asian American experience, and the dance musical "Bhangin It"
Award winning writer and playwright, Rehana Lew Mirza, joins Abhay for a conversation about the dance musical "Bhangin It" , about finding community through bhangra, a...
DJ Rekha...on the journey as an artist through Basement Bhangra and the pandemic, and connecting with people on the dance floor.
Abhay is joined by the iconic DJ Rekha. They chatted about the journey of Basement Bhangra, about going back to school after 20 years of DJing, and the responsibility ...
Sabaa Tahir...on her new book "ALL MY RAGE", on "relaxed fit" racism, and on the soundtrack of her own personal experiences.
Best selling young adult author, Sabaa Tahir, joins Abhay for a conversation about her newest book "ALL MY RAGE" and about her personal experiences manifesting through...
Joseph Patel...on winning an Oscar for "Summer of Soul", and on his ongoing work as a writer, director, and producer.
Abhay is joined by 2022 Oscar winner, Joseph Patel. They chatted about his film "Summer of Soul" and about his ongoing journey as a writer, director, and producer.
Lilly Singh... on her book 'BE A TRIANGLE', on nurturing endurance as an artist, and on building foundations
Abhay is joined by the superb entertainer, actress, and author, Lilly Singh, as they chatted about her book "Be a Triangle", about the privilege of having fun, and abo...
Zakir Hussain...on the reverence of being a tabla artist, musical conversations, and dreaming of tabla beats
Abhay is joined by the world renowned tabla virtuoso, Ustad Zakir Hussain. They chatted about reverence in art, the evolving arc of practice and 'riyaaz', and remembe...
M R Rangaswami...on INDIASPORA, on building networks for the global Indian community, and on cultivating a spirit of giving.
Abhay was joined for a conversation with M R Rangaswami, angel investor, entrepreneur, and the founder of INDIASPORA. They talked about the pathway to developing netw...
Suchi Reddy...on reverence and nostalgia in architecture and design, on knowing when a project is done, and on being a "serene-ist"
Abhay is joined by award-winning artist, designer, and architect Suchi Reddy. They chatted about her heritage showing up in her work, about working with Ai Weiwei, a...
ABHANGA REPOST...on their folk fusion expression of a Marathi tradition, and on removing barrier through their music
Abhay was joined for a conversation with the members of the contemporary folk fusion band, ABHANGA REPOST. They chatted about how they chose the traditional expressio...
Dr. Dave Chokshi...on leading NYC through a pandemic and reflecting on lessons he learned along the way.
Abhay is joined by Dr. Dave Chokshi, the 43rd Commissioner of New York City's Department of Health and Mental Hygeine. They talked about personal and professional resi...
Meera Deo...on her journey into legal academia and scholarship, on 'race x gender', and on why the term BiPOC fails us.
Legal scholar and law professor Meera Deo joined Abhay for a conversation about her pathway to legal scholarship on race and gender. They talked about Long Beach, par...
Priya Desai...on sports as a connector and mirror of who we are, and on asking deeper questions about race, politics, and culture as they intersect with sports.
Abhay is joined by Priya Desai, a journalist and producer working at the intersection of sports, race, politics, and culture. To both their dismay and delight, there w...
Shaan Baig...on being a South Asian American actor and sketch-writer, on the instincts of being a comedian, and element of surprise as a performer.
Comedian and sketch-writer Shaan Baig joins Abhay for a conversation about life as an artist and a dentist, and about the value of instincts and training as a comedian.
