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The Hyphenated American

The Hyphenated American

Saman Askari

Listen to conversations with scientists, CEO's, comedians, entrepreneurs and others who are 'hyphenated' Americans. These are people who at some point in their lives immigrated to the United States in search of the American Dream and achieved it. The topics range from the guests' life stories to subjects within their fields of expertise. Being an immigrant himself, the host asks questions that are informed by his unique experiences. Subscribe now and be inspired by these truly American stories!
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The Hyphenated American - An update for the listeners...

An update for the listeners...

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08/07/18 • 2 min

This is an update to let the listeners know about my new podcast "talk IRAN".
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The Hyphenated American - A Conversation with Dr. Ali Malekzadeh

A Conversation with Dr. Ali Malekzadeh

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06/27/18 • 44 min

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Ali Malekzadeh, the sixth President of Roosevelt University. We talk about his background, the history of Roosevelt University, the state of higher education in the U.S., and the student loan crisis. We also touch on the status of foreign students in the U.S. and his identity as an Iranian-American.
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The Hyphenated American - A Conversation with Maz Jobrani

A Conversation with Maz Jobrani

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06/28/18 • 40 min

In this episode, I speak with Maz Jobrani, an Iranian-American comedian and actor. We talk about how he got his start in comedy, his getting typecast as a terrorist early in his career, and how he has tried to battle stereotypes all along. We also touch on dealing with loss, the Iranian-American experience, as well as politics in Iran and the US.
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The Hyphenated American - A Conversation with Dr. Abbas Milani

A Conversation with Dr. Abbas Milani

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06/28/18 • 46 min

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Abbas Milani, a world-renowned expert on US-Iran relations and Iranian cultural and political issues. We talk about the current events in Iran including the unrest and the economic crisis. We also discuss the historical aspects that contributed to Iran’s standing in the world today, the women’s rights movement in that country, the Shah, and finally the Iranian-American experience.
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The Hyphenated American - A Conversation with Dr. Afsaneh Nahavandi

A Conversation with Dr. Afsaneh Nahavandi

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06/10/18 • 58 min

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Afsaneh Nahavandi, an expert in the field of leadership. We talk about her background before moving to the United States, the Iranian-American experience, various leadership concepts and Iranian leadership. I also ask her about her take on Donald Trump as a leader. We finally close on the topics of women in leadership and what it take to lead, given the set of global challenges we now face.
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FAQ

How many episodes does The Hyphenated American have?

The Hyphenated American currently has 5 episodes available.

What topics does The Hyphenated American cover?

The podcast is about Culture, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, History, Personal Journals, Iranian, Persian and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Hyphenated American?

The episode title 'An update for the listeners...' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Hyphenated American?

The average episode length on The Hyphenated American is 39 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Hyphenated American released?

Episodes of The Hyphenated American are typically released every 17 days.

When was the first episode of The Hyphenated American?

The first episode of The Hyphenated American was released on Jun 10, 2018.

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