SPOTLIGHT Ryan Z

About this episode

In this episode, the hosts interview Ryan, a first generation Iranian-American, about his upbringing and current experiences in a challenging socio-political climate.

text us if... On this month's Spotlight episode, we talk with Ryan, who is first generation Iranian-American. He opens up to us about what it was like growing up in a rural area of New Jersey, experiences that shaped him, and even his current experiences amidst the current war and anti-immigrant climate. please visit https://www.patreon.com/Sasspod/redeem/1785B to get a free 3 month membership! Please note our modified summer schedule Support the show Take our listener survey The views...

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Hosts: Lisa, Agnes, Brittany

Guest: Ryan

Topics covered

• Iranian-American experience
• growing up in rural New Jersey
• war and anti-immigrant climate
• personal stories
• cultural identity

Keywords

• Iranian-American
• New Jersey
• war
• anti-immigrant
• cultural identity
• personal experiences
• interview

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Iran, New Jersey, America

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