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Almirah Radio Hour

Almirah Radio Hour•www.almirahradiohour.com
Society & Culture
A podcast that brushes the dust off of local politics, art, and culture. A podcast by Nina Bhattacharya and Sheela Lal.
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Episode 11: A Syllabus and Song for Change (ft. Neel Agrawal)

This week, Nina and Sheela discuss feminist comics and reproductive rights. We also interview Neel Agrawal, an LA-based percussionist and librarian about radical librarianship and musical activism. Listen to Neel’s music at neelagrawal.com , and learn more about his African drumming law project at africandrumminglaws.org . Thanks to Sheila Govindarajan for letting us showcase her track “Ima Ima” this episode. Go check out her stunning album, “Lady of the Lake,” at govilovemusic.com . Our opening...

Jan 16, 2017•53 min

Episode 10: A Symphony of Anger

This week, Nina and Sheela discuss pension, education, radical empathy, self-care, anger, and risks of POC visibility. Links: Self Care series (The Hairpin) The Uses of Anger: Women Responding to Racism (Audre Lorde, 1981) Thanks to Doctors & Engineers for letting us showcase their track “Karle Pyar Karle (Love Imperative)” this episode. Go check out their debut EP at doctorsandengineers.bandcamp.com . Our opening track is “Laung Gawacha” by Nucleya. Original music in this episode by Michael...

Dec 19, 2016•44 min

Special Episode: Constructive Post-Election Coping

So… here we are. What next? Nina and Sheela discuss some options for taking action after the election. (But remember… always google first.) Special thanks to Michael Dwan Singh of The Shadow Notes, who composed the music for this episode.

Nov 13, 2016•27 min

Episode 9: Make Empathy Viral

This week, Nina and Sheela discuss fragile masculinity, recent strikes at Harvard, election nonsense, and substance abuse in Punjab. Check out our recent interview with The Aerogram – it was a lot of fun: goo.gl/Wl2m9V Tomorrow is Election Day! Go to http://rockthevote.com or Google to find your polling location. Here’s a link to ACLU’s guide to what to do if you’re faced with voter intimidation at the polls: www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/w…voter-intimidation Thanks to Young Cardamom & HAB f...

Nov 07, 2016•45 min

Episode 8: We're Usually the Villain

This week, Nina and Sheela discuss voting, local politics, regional cinema, and representation in film. Want to learn more about Hindie Rock Fest 2016? Come join Sheela and Nina in Cambridge, MA from October 14 to 15! Tickets and details here . Thanks to Anik Khan for letting us showcase his new single, “Cleopatra.” Give the rest of his tunes a listen at http://soundcloud.com/anikkhanmusic. Other links coming soon! We’re on iTunes and Sticher! Your reviews would mean the world....

Oct 11, 2016•45 min

Episode 7: Academics Anonymous

This week, Nina and Sheela discuss problematic insurance, lady politicians versus the patriarchy, and graduate school advice. Want to learn more about Hindie Rock Fest 2016? Come join Sheela and Nina in Cambridge, MA this October 14 to 15! (Nina is performing!) Tickets and details here . Thanks to Ashni Dave for letting us showcase her amazing track “Honey.” Give her other tunes a listen . Other links: Phoebe and Roxane Gay Toast to the Good Life (Sooo Many White Guys) Rumors and Creeps (Call Yo...

Sep 23, 2016•41 min

Episode 6: Big Tits Shouldn't Equal Big Money

This week, Nina and Sheela discuss women’s bodies as an intersection of culture and violence, bras as a public health and socioeconomic issue, and recommendations to wrap up your summer. Trigger Warning: This episode discusses violence against women. We recommend skipping the first twelve minutes if you need to! Major gratitude to Boston-based Mini Dresses for letting us showcase their amazing track “Just Go.” Give their other rad tunes a little love at minidresses.bandcamp.com . We’re on iTunes...

Sep 23, 2016•41 min
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