Nina is hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro like the boss that she is. This gave me a chance to talk to friend of the show, Purvi Patel. 

We discuss anti-blackness, how it looks in our community, and why this matters.

Special Episode - All of Our Liberation is Tied to One Another

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 http://minidresses.bandcamp.com.

We're on iTunes and Sticher! Find us online at http://almirahradio.tumblr.com and twitter.com/almirahradio. Your reviews would mean the world.

Almirah Radio Hour

Episode 6 - Big Tits Shouldn't Equal Big Money

This week, Nina and Sheela discuss problematic insurance, lady politicians, 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: http://hrf2016.brownpapertickets.com. 

Thanks to Ashni Dave for letting us showcase her amazing track "Honey." Give her other tunes a listen at http://ashnimusic.com. 

We're on iTunes and Sticher! Find us online at http://almirahradio.tumblr.com and http://twitter.com/almirahradio. Your reviews would mean the world.

Episode 7 - Academics Anonymous

This week, Nina and Sheela discuss voting, local politics, regional cinema, and representation in film. 

Come join Sheela and Nina at Hindie Rock Fest 2016 in Cambridge, MA this October 14 to 15!  Tickets and details here: http://hrf2016.brownpapertickets.com.

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.

We're on iTunes and Sticher! Find us online at http://almirahradio.tumblr.com and http://twitter.com/almirahradio. Your reviews would mean the world.

Episode 8 - We're Usually the Villain

Opening the door and brushing the dust off of local politics, art, and culture. A podcast by Nina Bhattacharya and Sheela Lal. 