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Queering Desi is a podcast that celebrates the unique experiences of South Asian LGBTQ+ people. In each episode, a guest will chat with long-time community activist and writer, Priya Arora, about their journey and what it means to be true to who you are. To help us share our stories in our own words, and take the burden of representation off each individual, this podcast aims to be a breeding ground for discussion and a platform for being loud and proud, no matter who you are! (Production: P ...
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We know the wait was long, but we're back with Season 3 of Intersectional Feminism—Desi Style! Last season, we spoke about everything pop culture and feminism, and now, in Season 3, we are back with brand new, exciting guests and conversations. This season looks to explore the nuances of gender in the workplace and will feature women/trans and queer individuals from different fields like journalism, politics, social work, sports, business and so much more. Join our hosts Sukanya and Shriya a ...
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Formerly known as "The Gaysian Podcast", the Queer Asian Podcast Club is a podcast from the Queer Asian Social Club that aims to create a space in which we can explore the Queer Asian experience. Hosted by the QASC founder Maya Reddy, an American Born Confused Queer Desi, this podcast embarks on conversations with folx both within the Queer Asian community and outside of the community in an effort to empower our stories and experiences and understand the assumptions and attitudes placed upon ...
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Elevate your spirit with Desi Hall, a trailblazing black theologian, consultant, and wellness expert from Alabama, as she shares guided meditations, visualizations, prayers, and engaging discussions about the divine and sacred. Focusing on mindfulness, spirituality, and wellness, Desi's meditations are tailored to help individuals cope with life's challenges and address specific needs like relaxation and sleep. As the visionary founder of the Transgender Education Foundation, Desi has witnes ...
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Welcome to the audio home of DESIblitz.com! UK's multi-award-winning Desi web magazine providing you a unique collection of podcasts. Listen to exclusive interviews with Bollywood, Pakistani and British Asian celebrities, stars and everyday people who make a difference. Special episodes produced to reveal news, views and discussions related to lifestyle and taboo matters in the Desi community. Panel discussions from DESIblitz events including everything from Literature to Sport! Enjoy!
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Welcome to BRANE WRLD, a podcast which talks about the cosmos, science, desi culture, the queer community and how science is shaping the future. Funny and informative, the host, Neha will rattle your brain with the lamest jokes and the most awe inducting facts. Cheers!
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shreya and prashasti have a lot to say. especially when they're having deep conversations at 1am, so they decided to overshare on the internet :) welcome to coping together. our podcast aims at providing a safe and judgement-free space for desi youth (or any really, however, our experiences are usually synonymous with desis). we hope you enjoy your time here! follow us on instagram!! @copingtogetherr
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Imagine The Daily Show, but deeper. Host Roy Wood Jr. dives further into segments and topics covered on The Daily Show — from racial injustice to gun control to K-pop. Each week, he’s joined by Daily Show writers, producers, correspondents, as well as outside experts to unpack a different topic or segment in a way that's hilarious, nuanced, and compelling. Beyond the Scenes features a rotating cast of The Daily Show correspondents including Desi Lydic, Dulcé Sloan, Ronny Chieng, and Michael ...
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Reclaim Your Sleep: Transformative Meditation for Deep Rest
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Originally created for a client, I'm excited to share this track with all of you as its message feels incredibly timely. In this session, my focus is on speaking powerful affirmations over you, guiding you through a transformative sleep meditation that challenges the norm of perpetual busyness. In a world that often undervalues the importance of re…
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Anxiety Relief Meditation: Finding Calm Amidst Health Worries
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If you've ever found yourself in the midst of a real or perceived health struggle, you're not alone. I've been there too. It's a situation where something feels off with your body, and your mind starts weaving tales of uncertainty and fear about what it could mean. It's okay; I understand because I've been through it. As someone who deals with Gene…
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Reconnect with Your Inner Child: Morning Meditation
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Embark on a transformative journey with this guided visualization as you travel along a radiant rose quartz road to reconnect with your inner child. This meditation serves as a 'second chance' at starting your day, offering solace for mornings when anxiety, frustration, or worry attempt to cast a shadow over your waking mind. By nurturing your inne…
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New Year Tranquility: Guided Prayer and Healing Affirmations
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Step into the new year with a sense of calm and purpose. Join us for this soothing guided prayer and affirmation session, specially designed for those who may be feeling a bit apprehensive about the upcoming year. As 2024 approaches, allow this heartfelt prayer to be one of your tools for setting yourself up for success and positivity. In this epis…
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The Battle Over Critical Race Theory (featuring Kimberlé Crenshaw)
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Critical Race Theory has become the right wing’s new boogeyman, but no one seems to even know how to define it. Leading scholar, Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw, and producer CJ Hunt join host Roy Wood Jr. to break down what CRT actually is, why it’s necessary, and how ignoring the blowback could endanger years of progress. Original air date: September…
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Female Orgasm Onscreen: A Brief Hist-HER-y
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From the sex-shaming of early cinema legend Hedy Lamarr to trapping Jane Fonda in an exploding orgasm piano, Hollywood’s relationship to female sexuality is complicated, controlling and sometimes just plain weird. Roy is joined by correspondent Desi Lydic and Daily Show writer Kat Radley for a stimulating discussion about the depiction of female pl…
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Esports: The Rise of Professional Video Gaming
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Esports competitions have seen a boom in popularity in recent years with some of the highest paid players making up to six figures. Celebrities like Drake and Post Malone have even invested in the sport. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Daily Show correspondent Michael Kosta and LA Thieves Call of Duty player Sam “Octane” Larew to break down the si…
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The Queer History of Drag and Conservative Backlash
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Conservatives are outraged by kids’ exposure to drag shows and there’s been an increase in protests at drag events. But drag dates all the way back to ancient societies and Shakespearean theater. Host Roy Wood Jr. chats with the star of HBO’s We’re Here, Bob the Drag Queen, Princeton journalism professor, Channing Joseph, and author of the book, Dr…
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The Lack of Black Head Coaches in the NFL
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The Rooney Rule came into effect in 2003 to increase the number of Black head coaches in the NFL. Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the league exposed how team owners don’t take this rule as seriously as they should. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits with CBS Mornings co-host, Nate Burleson, and former New York Jets coach, Collette V. Smith, to discuss the lack o…
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Leslie Jones Reflects on Guest Hosting the Daily Show
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Leslie Jones, The Daily Show's first guest host, is back for a special episode to chat about her week behind the desk. Leslie sits down with host Roy Wood Jr, along with her co-host of The fckry Podcast, Lenny Marcus to discuss how SNL prepared her for this role, what advice Chris Rock gave her, why she wanted to tackle men’s mental health on the s…
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Lewis Black, the Daily Show’s longest serving contributor, joins host Roy Wood Jr. to talk rage, comedy and how the show, and satire in general, have evolved over his 25 year tenure. Original air date: November 9, 2021 Check out some Back in Black segments: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDailyShow/search?query=back%20in%20black See omnystudio.com/lis…
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Are we being brainwashed by cop shows? Daily Show producer Madeleine Kuhns and writer Ashton Womack join Roy to look at the legacy and popularity of policing onscreen, and how it shapes our relationship with police in the real world. Watch the original segment: https://youtu.be/s_L-ingGsxY Original air date: September 21, 2021 See omnystudio.com/li…
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The porn industry and sex work are often stigmatized, but adult performers face racism, discrimination, and pay disparities within the industry. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Daily Show segment director Stacey Angeles and adult entertainers and co-creators of the adult film production company, Royal Fetish Films, Jet Setting Jasmine and King Noi…
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How Does the Minimum Wage Affect Disabled and Tipped Workers?
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The current federal minimum wage for tipped workers is $2.13 and has not increased since 2009. Meanwhile, disabled employees can legally be paid less than their non-disabled counterparts, earning as little as 25 cents per hour. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Daily Show researcher Stephanie O. and the President of One Fair Wage, Saru Jayaraman to …
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Redefining Masculinity and Embracing Vulnerability
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From a young age, boys are inundated with messages that teach them not to cry, openly express emotions, or show any sign of weakness for fear of appearing weak or feminine. And as a result, men experience a lack of intimacy and close friendships. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with the co-founder of “A Call to Men,” Ted Bunch, and developmental psycho…
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How Racism Is Built Into America’s Highways
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President Biden's Infrastructure bill aims to address racism in America's highway design. In this episode, host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Daily Show writer Randall Otis and ACLU President Deborah Archer to discuss how the initial construction of U.S. highways displaced and destroyed thriving Black communities, the legacy of racist transportation …
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The Battle to Remove Confederate Statues
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While America has made progress in removing confederate statues from public squares, many remain standing. Director of the PBS documentary The Neutral Ground, CJ Hunt, and founder of Project Say Something, Camille Goldston Bennett, join Roy Wood Jr. to discuss why these monuments were erected in the first place, how many are left, what’s being done…
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The number of white Brooklyn residents has increased over the years while Black residents have been displaced. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Daily Show segment producer, Jordana Hemingway and urban planner and Pratt Institute professor, Ronald Shiffman to discuss how gentrification directly impacts the displacement of people and culture, the rel…
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Why Are Books Being Banned Across America?
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Books are being banned from schools and public libraries at alarming rates, and stories from LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC authors are disproportionately being pulled from shelves. How do book bans harm learning and access to information? What do these challenges say about the American educational system? Deborah Caldwell-Stone, Director of the American Libra…
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The Controversial “Sport” of Trophy Hunting in Africa
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This past Sunday marked eight years since the killing of Cecil the Lion. Cecil’s death started a debate over the humanity of trophy hunting, the killing of wild animals for sport. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits with Daily Show writer Joseph Opio and author of the book “Undercover Trophy Hunter,” Eduardo Gonçalves, to break down the history of trophy huntin…
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How the NCAA’s Rules Allow College Athletes to Make Money (feat. Sabrina Ionescu)
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The NCAA has introduced name, image, and likeness deals that allow college athletes to accept payment from sponsors and brands -- including anything from endorsement deals to TikTok sponsorships. In this episode, WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu sits down with Roy Wood Jr. to discuss what this means for college athletes, the future of player compensation,…
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The Pink Tax: Why Women Pay More (feat. Rep. Jackie Speier)
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The pink tax is a form of gender discrimination that can cost women an average of $1,400 a year. In this episode, host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with correspondent Desi Lydic, segment director Stacey Angeles, and Congresswoman Jackie Speier to discuss why the pink tax exists and how it impacts women’s wallets. Representative Speier even gives Roy a fe…
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At the height of the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, Daily Show producer Chelsea Williamson posed a question on Instagram: “If you’re Black and my friend, can you tell me what racial things have happened to you at your job?” The responses led Chelsea to pitch a segment exploring what it’s like to be Black in overwhelmingly white workplaces. Chels…
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Why Switzerland Has So Many Guns But No Mass Shootings
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How is Switzerland able to have so many guns per capita, but no mass shootings? Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with correspondent Michael Kosta, segment director Stacey Angeles, and their Swiss producer Pierre-Adrian Irlé, to discuss how the country’s approach to military service and common sense laws have created a safe gun culture that America can l…
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Pride Through Time: Queer & Trans Ancestral Meditation
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"Pride Through Time: A Queer & Trans Meditation Journey" is more than just a guided meditation. It's an intimate voyage to the past, where you'll get to touch base with your queer and trans ancestors who have walked this path before you. Imagine stepping into a vibrant rainbow portal, with each color hinting at a spiritual value that awaits you. Th…
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What the f**k is up with Florida? Host (and former Florida resident) Roy Wood Jr. is joined by Daily Show correspondent, Desi Lydic, Daily Show segment director, Sebastian DiNatale, and local author, Craig Pittman, to break down what makes the Sunshine State so special when it comes to the eccentric local newsmakers that have come to be known as “F…
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Revisiting How Sexual Racism Affects Online Dating
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We all have preferences when choosing who to date, but when do they cross the line into sexual racism? Daily Show correspondent Ronny Chieng, UMass Amherst sociology professor and associate dean, Jennifer Lundquist, and “Dates & Mates” podcast host, Damona Hoffman join Roy Wood Jr. to discuss how dating apps amplify users’ racial biases and how thi…
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In light of Fox settling with Dominion, we take a look back at an episode about Fox News and disinformation. Host Roy Wood Jr., correspondent Desi Lydic, and senior producer Matt Negrin discuss the digital series Desi Lydic Foxsplains, and how right-wing news outlets spread misinformation. They’re joined by CNN’s senior media reporter, Oliver Darcy…
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