Best Saadia Khan| Immigrantly Media Podcasts (2025)

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From Venus Williams to the Yankees: Kavitha’s New York Sports Love Letter 22:31

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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://hyphenly.beehiiv.com In this special solo episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson steps out from the sidelines to share…

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I Must Belong Here with Supinder Wraich (February 2024) 39:34

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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://hyphenly.beehiiv.com In this special re-release of Immigrantly, host Saadia Khan revisits her January 2024 conversation wi…

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Inside Women’s Sports: Jane McManus on Money, Media And the WNBA 52:01

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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://hyphenly.beehiiv.com Women’s sports aren’t a “niche” anymore, they’re a booming business. In this episode of Sportly, Kav…

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Faith, Film And the Power of Telling Muslim Stories Our Way 54:19

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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://hyphenly.beehiiv.com Award-winning filmmaker Nijla Mumin joins Saadia Khan for an unfiltered conversation on art, identity…

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Battle of the Sexes and Beyond: Women Athletes Vs. the Pay Gap 32:31

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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://hyphenly.beehiiv.com From the 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” to Venus Williams’ historic push at Wimbledon, women athletes ha…

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Law, Loyalty And A Billion Dollar Secret 45:53

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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://hyphenly.beehiiv.com Launching this September from Pushkin Industries, a new investigative podcast hosted by journalist Li…

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J.J Watt on Skates, Michelle Kwan’s Big Gamble And Emily Scott’s Olympic Hustle 22:15

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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://hyphenly.beehiiv.com Before JJ Watt became an NFL star, he was a promising hockey player. Before Michelle Kwan became a w…

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Hot Takes & Dumpling Folds With Irene Li 56:17

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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://hyphenly.beehiiv.com What does it mean to cook with care, lead with equity, and challenge the rules of authenticity? In th…

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A League of Their Own: The Real History of Women’s Baseball 32:33

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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://hyphenly.beehiiv.com From 1940s champions like the Rockford Peaches to Mo’ne Davis’s Little League World Series shutout, …

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Mangoes, Chaat & Belonging: A Summer Story 9:10

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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://hyphenly.beehiiv.com In this solo episode, Saadia Khan reflects on a summer of sensory memories, identity reckonings, and …

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Inside the Rise of The Mongolz: Asia’s New eSports Powerhouse 22:42

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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 At the 2025 BLAST.TV Austin Major, one of the most-watched Counter-Stri…

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Why Rajeev Balasubramanyam Says Identity Will Be Our Downfall 52:17

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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 What happens when you stop chasing success, stop clinging to cult…

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Sacred & Seen: Sangeetha Kowsik on Art, Inclusion and Spiritual Pluralism 45:02

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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 What happens when you blend Arabic calligraphy with Hindu iconogra…

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Beyond the Pom Poms: The Athleticism and Culture of Professional Cheerleading (Dec 2024) 20:46

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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 With the new season of America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleade…

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Who Gets to Be American? A History of Birthright Citizenship on Trial 42:37

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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 What does it really mean to be an American? In this riveting episod…

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Strawberries, Sneakers & Scandals: The Traditions That Define Wimbledon 30:23

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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 Why does Wimbledon still require all-white outfits? Why do fans queue o…

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Outward And Inward Conversations with Zohran Mamdani (July 2020) 40:18

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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 In this special re-release, host Saadia Khan sits down with Zohran …

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Let Them Race? McLaren Vs. Red Bull’s F1 Strategy War 24:13

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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 What happens when McLaren lets its star drivers race without limits and…

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Plot Twists, Politics & Love Stories 55:38

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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 Host Saadia Khan sits down with writer and historian Nishant Batsha t…

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The World Cup Hack: How Diaspora Players Are Rewriting Soccer’s Rules 21:56

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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 What happens when national pride meets global identity? Morocco’s epic W…

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Reverse Immigration, Siestas & Sound Design 49:38

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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…

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How Japan Flipped the Script on America’s National Pastime: The Global Rise of Baseball 20:08

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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 …

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Inheriting Narratives (July 2024) 48:39

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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…

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Hot dog! Hot dog! Hot dog! (Oct 2024) 23:45

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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 …

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Food Is Never Just Food 53:55

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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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Fitbits, Vests & Surveillance: The Double-Edged Future of Athletic Tech 22:43

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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 …

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

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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 What does it mean to belong when your identity defies borders, binaries, an…

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Bend It Like Miriam: Platform Sneakers, Javelin Tattoos & Breaking Sports Norms 34:03

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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 ap…

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Two Passports and A Punchline 53:02

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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 week on Immigrantly, Saadia KhanI sits down with the brilliant and hila…

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How Field Hockey Helped Shape Women’s Sports in America 21:12

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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 app…

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

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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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The 2025 Kentucky Derby Was a Hit But Is Horse Racing Dying? 19:26

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Subscribe to Hyphenly, our latest newsletter that explores the real, everyday experiences of immigrant identity. You will find honest opinions, real stories, and perspectives that don’t follow a script. : https://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Stop putting off those doctor appointments and vi…

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

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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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Where Sole Meets Soul At The Marathon Des Sables (August 2024) 29:39

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This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Stop putting off those doctor appointments and visit http://Zocdoc.com/Sportly to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. The 2025 Marathon des Sables just wrapped earlier this month, drawing global attention once again to one of the most grueling endurance races on Earth. So, we’re bringing back …

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The Stories We Whisper, The Sounds We Miss 51:32

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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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The Spirit of Boston: A Marathon Like No Other 20:21

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This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Stop putting off those doctor appointments and visit http://Zocdoc.com/Sportly to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. It’s Marathon Monday in Boston, and we’re diving deep into the legacy of the world’s most iconic footrace. In this episode of Sportly, Kavitha Davidson breaks down what makes t…

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Speaking Imperfectly, Belonging Fully 46:27

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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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The Rivalry, The Rock, The Revolution 23:28

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This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Stop putting off those doctor appointments and visit http://Zocdoc.com/Sportly to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. From rugged mountain cliffs to neon-lit climbing gyms, the story of rock climbing is a wild ascent through rebellion, rivalry, and resilience. In this episode of Sportly, Kavit…

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

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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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Pilates Wasn’t Always White—Here’s What Changed 19:43

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This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Stop putting off those doctor appointments and visit http://Zocdoc.com/Sportly to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Pilates may be marketed as a path to wellness and elegance—but who is it really for? In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson explores the complicated racial and cultu…

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

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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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Kabaddi 101: Tag, Tackle, Triumph 24:23

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This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Stop putting off those doctor appointments and visit http://Zocdoc.com/Sportly to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. What do wrestling, tag, martial arts, and breath control have in common? Kabaddi! In this adrenaline-pumping episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson dives into the thrilling …

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

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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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Running: From Survival to Swipe Right 19:20

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What started as a way to chase down dinner has turned into everything from a lifestyle flex to a way to find love. In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson dives into the surprising history of running, from ancient messengers and Olympic legends to modern-day run clubs that double as dating mixers. Kavitha unpacks how running got its glow-…

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Writing Like Nobody’s Watching 46:21

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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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Dinking Around: The Rise of Pickleball (Sept 2024) 27:18

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Hey everyone, I’m Saadia Khan, a producer of Sportly. Since pickleball is about to take over parks everywhere, we’re bringing back one of our favorite episodes of the Sportly. Whether you’re already hooked or just wondering what all the hype is about, this one’s worth another listen. And don’t worry—Sportly will return with a brand-new episode next…

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Hearing 'No' Like An Immigrant 52:25

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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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March Madness, NIL, and the Future of College Sports with Nicole Auerbach 51:45

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March Madness is around the corner, and College Sports insider Nicole Auerbach joins host Kavitha Davidson to break it all down. They cover everything from the biggest men’s and women’s tournament storylines to the shifting landscape of NIL and athlete compensation. What teams should you watch? How has NIL changed the game? And what’s next for coll…

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

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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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All In: How Sports Betting Is Becoming America’s New Addiction 26:18

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Since the 2018 Supreme Court decision to legalize sports betting, millions of Americans, especially young men, have been drawn into a rapidly growing industry that rakes in billions. But at what cost? In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson dives deep into the rise of compulsive gambling, the history of sports betting scandals, and the po…