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“He’s My Mayor”: But I Don’t Even Live in New York City
Dear Hyphenly Readers,
How has your week been? Our team has been celebrating Zohran Mamdani’s win, his progressive politics, and voter engagement in the country overall. In his acceptance speech, Mamdani was dignified and confident as he quoted Dr. Nehru and walked off stage to the music of Dhoom. This made us… extra giddy, as we just featured the iconic Bollywood heist movie on our Instagram.
This week, we’re catching you up with our latest podcast episodes. For Immigranty, we’re re-sharing an episode from the vaults to showcase a conversation our Zohran Mamdani. At Sportly, host Kavitha discusses the significance of Buzkashi. Mehak and Aubrey discuss the lost art of human connection over at Love-ly. If you like our podcasts, rate and review our work!
IMMIGRANTLY
In this special re-release, host Saadia Khan sits down with Zohran Kwame Mamdani, recorded back in 2020, just after his groundbreaking win in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly. At the time, Zohran was a first-time candidate who unseated a 10-year incumbent in Queens, fueled by grassroots energy and a bold progressive vision. Fast forward to today, and Zohran has just clinched another historic victory by becoming New York’s first South Asian Muslim mayor.
You can connect with Saadia on X @swkkhan or email her at [email protected] to share your thoughts about the episode.
SPORTLY
Pulling Goat In Buzkashi: the Controversial National Sport of Afghanistan
Listen on Spotify and Apple
Length: 23 mins
In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson takes you into the world of Buzkashi, beyond the dust and spectacle to uncover how a game played with a headless goat became a symbol of Afghan pride, politics, and power. From its rumored roots in Genghis Khan’s army to its modern-day revival under Taliban rule, Buzkashi mirrors Afghanistan itself, proud, complex, and deeply resilient.
You can reach the host, Kavitha, at [email protected]
LOVE-LY
Have We Lost the Plot on Human Connection? with Aubrey Aust (Hint of Trauma)
Listen on Spotify and Apple
Length: 35 mins
Why is building human connection so difficult in modern dating? This week on Lovely, Mehak talks to Aubrey Aust, researcher and podcast host of Hint of Trauma, to decode the complexities of modern relationships. They explore how cultural norms have warped our perceptions of love (and boyfriends) and dive deep into the cycles of hyper-independence versus people-pleasing. This episode is a masterclass on why vulnerability is the essential, non-negotiable key to building truly secure connections.
You can connect with Mehak @whatthemehak on TikTok and @whatthemehak_ on IG
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Hyphenly curates the latest news, art, and businesses from immigrants around the world. Have a tip or story we should feature? We’d love to hear from you.
Visit us at www.immigrantlypod.com