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Thesamovarnetwork.com hosts The Samovar Network, a news show with 28 episodes published.
In this episode, Dawoud and Nura sit down with Hajera Siddiq from Afghans for Mamdani to talk about the upcoming NYC mayoral election and why so many Afghans are getting involved in local politics. Hajera shares how she
Pour yourself some chai and settle in, because TSN is spilling tea in our Year in Review episode! Join us for a pop-up podcast, where we roast ourselves (and the world), shout out our favorite moments, and dish on what w
In this episode Dawoud sits down with Dr. Ali Olomi and Dr. Nura Sediqe to discuss Islamophobia in today’s current climate.
Fresh from TSN’s 2023 retreat in Southern California, TSN cohosts Diz, Nura, and Ghizal reflect on blending cultural traditions, celebrating American holidays, and preserving language. Join us for our first episode
New Year, new look TSN! Nura, Weiss and Sultana sit down in a new format, tackling various topics ranging from TSN's absence, the fall of Afghanistan and the current refugee crisis. Each go through their own personal ref
Susan and Weiss sit down with talented Afghan-American keyboardist Mahroof Sharif to learn more about what led him down his path, his thoughts on the evolution of Afghan music, and forming his identity as an Afghan-Ameri
Susan and Weiss sit down with journalist Ali Latifi to discuss current updates in Afghanistan including: the COVID-19 pandemic, the rise of violence, and Afghans’ thoughts on the US presidential election. Finally, Weiss
TSN co-hosts Ghizal and Weiss collaborate with the Afghan American Artists and Writers Association to discuss art's role in the diaspora. Tune in as we engage in conversations about what it means to be an "Afghan America
Spooky season is upon us, and we are talking about some of our favorite Afghan superstitions. Hena and Weiss are joined by Sabrina Barekzai, who created a zine appropriately called 'Afghan Superstitions.' Which sup
Join TSN in the continuation of the Afghan-American Playbook, which focuses on the different ways Afghans in the U.S. navigate cultural rituals & traditions. In this episode Dawoud and Susan talk with Sultana Manga
In this episode, Nura and Dawoud have a conversation with Trey Gonzalez, a member of the Dream Defenders, one of the first organizations created in Florida after the murder of Trayvon Martin. Trey shares with us his expe
As this unique Pride Month comes to a close, TSN flips the script with Ahmad Qais Munhazim, Wazina Zondon, and Diba Farah co-hosting this important conversation with Almas and Weiss on Queer and Trans Afghans both in the
Pakora? Aash? Fasting while dealing with the existential dread of living under quarantine? How old is too old to get eid-ee money? Join TSN for a continuation of 'The Afghan-American Playbook', a part of the TSN podcast
This past April 17 weekend a video challenge of male Afghan influencers went viral, but not for the typical reasons. One of the participants was revealed to have allegations of a history of domestic violence abuse with a
Wash your hands! Social Distancing! We are a culture of family gatherings, festivities, and community. However, with the outbreak of the coronavirus, we have been asked to practice social distancing, quarantining, and (f
In the second installment of Motherland Reports, we will discuss some of the current events happening in Afghanistan and how they impact us as Afghan-Americans. We’ll be discussing recent comments by Trump on his views o
In this episode of The Samovar Network Podcast, our host Dawoud Waziri interviews Sultana Mangal and Alexandra Millatmal about the 5th annual Afghan-American Conference. This year was the first year Sultana and Alexandra
What do styrofoam cups and Costco runs have to do with funerals? Join TSN for the kick-off of their new series, 'The Afghan-American Playbook', a part of the TSN podcast that focuses on the different ways Afghans in the
What happens when you get two Political Scientists and an unsuspecting cohost? While this sounds like the beginnings of a bad dad joke, this episode serves as an important exploration of gender, sexuality and identity in
Journalist Nelufar Hedayat joins TSN to discuss Afghans in the UK, being a woman of color in media, what her mom thinks of some of the dangerous situations she's been in, and her dark and magical past. We also talk about
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