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The Closet Writer ChroniclesAntara Mukherjee & Farah Naaz: Stories Of Women Written By WomenThe show opens with Antara and Farah talking about what writing and creativity means to them. They share their earliest memories of writing and how each of them decided to pursue it seriously. We chat about their respective manuscripts – one in the space of fiction and the other in non-fiction, and the importance of amplifying female narratives, accompanied by some fantastic book recommendations! We talk about research and the process of writing for fiction and non-fiction. We also delve into what each of them is exploring with their respective manuscripts. Later, we chat about the Emerging Writers Residency, their wr...
2025-08-091h 24
Navigating IndiaThe Translator's CraftJoin us as we converse with Arunava Sinha, India's most prolific translator! We dive into the profound impact of translations, teaching the craft, fostering vibrant translator and reader ecosystems, the influence of AI, and much more.ReferencesArunava Sinha: Website, X, InstagramTranslations Published, Forthcoming and Work in ProgressMeet Arunava Sinha, likely India’s most prolific translator by Priya RamaniMidnight’s Children by Salman RushdieHeart Lamp: Selected Stories by Banu Mushtaq, translated from Kannada by Deepa BhashtiTomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree, translated from Hindi by Daisy RockwellPyre by Perumal Murugan, translated from Tamil by Aniruddhan VasudevanHow not...
2025-06-2741 min
Food For ThoughtCrossroads Food Pantry: A Deeper DiveIn this podcast episode, Wyatt interviewed Benaye Wadkins Chambers, CEO of Crossroads. We talk to Benaye about the history, mission and re-branding of Crossroads, intersection between food insecurity and mental health, impact of COVID-19 and the ways health providers and medical students can help out.
2022-09-1227 min
EmbodiedEstranged: When Family Bonds BreakAnita has a close nuclear family unit but knows that's not the case for everyone. Meeting folks who — by choice or circumstance — are estranged from members of their family, she hears reflections on finding belonging elsewhere and seeking support from non-traditional sources. She also learns from two siblings who were estranged for more than 40 years that while reconciliation is possible, it's not for everyone.
Meet the Guests:
- Raksha Vasudevan, a writer, talks about her estrangement from her father, mother and brother and how being an immigrant shapes how she thinks about her family story
2022-02-1833 min
Food For ThoughtCOVID-19 Series: Episode 2In this podcast episode, Vi and Jennifer interview Reverend Jay Cole, Executive Director of Crossroads Community Service. We talk to Jay about his work at Crossroads, how COVID-19 has impacted volume at food bank services, and the partnership between Crossroads and UT Southwestern in serving the surrounding community.
2020-12-0338 minFood For ThoughtCOVID-19 Series: Episode 1In this episode, Jennifer and Jesus interview Dr. Mark Casanova, President of the Dallas County Medical Society, to talk about public health, food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact of COVID-19 on the Dallas community. This is the first episode of a series of episodes discussing food insecurity and the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-09-1030 minFood For ThoughtFood Policy Series: Part 4This time on Food For Thought, Alex and Anita interview Dr. Hussain Lalani, MD, MPH, an internal medicine resident at UT Southwestern Medical Center. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Lalani is a physician advocate for a variety of issues that affect his patients. The opinions he has shared during this interview are his own. This is the fourth and final part of our policy series.
Editor's note: This episode was originally recorded via Zoom during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in Texas and the United States. The contents of this podcast do not...
2020-05-2025 minFood For ThoughtFood Policy Series: Part 3This time on Food For Thought, Anita and Alex learn about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at the national level with Dr. Craig Gundersen, a professor of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois. Dr. Gundersen makes a compelling case about the benefits of SNAP, using data that includes his own research and expertise on the topic. This is the third part of our food policy series.
2020-05-0834 minFood For ThoughtFood Policy Series: Part 2This time on Food For Thought, Alex and Anita interview Dr. Sandi Pruitt from the Department of Clinical Sciences at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center about her research in the realm of food insecurity and institutional policy.
2020-02-1117 minFood For ThoughtFood Policy Series: Part 1This time on Food For Thought, Anita and Alex learn about food policy with Dr. Valerie Hawthorne, the Government Relations Officer at the North Texas Food Bank. Dr. Hawthorne offers insight about food policy and food insecurity at the national, state, and local levels. This is the first part of our food policy series.
To stay up to date on food policy issues, Dr. Hawthorne recommends you sign up for Morning Agriculture from Politico. She also recommends her own weekly newsletter, which you can subscribe to by e-mailing policy@ntfb.org.
2019-12-1626 minFood For ThoughtChildhood Food InsecurityChildhood food insecurity is a huge problem in Dallas County, Texas, affecting 1 in 5 kids. In fact, there are schools within Dallas Independent School District in which 80%-100% of the kids qualify for the free or reduced lunch program. Food insecurity in children is linked to physical and behavioral consequences, which can impact their health for the rest of their lives. Hunger Busters is an organization that was formed to "take a bite out of hunger." For more information about getting involved with Hunger Busters, please visit: hungerbusters.com/
2019-12-0419 minFood For ThoughtSenior HungerSeniors are the fastest growing population in the U.S., with unique health needs that physicians must be aware of. In this episode, the members of SAAFI discuss food insecurity as it relates to seniors in the United States. We interview the folks at Meals on Wheels in Dallas, who offer their perspective on solving senior hunger. For more information about getting involved with Meals on Wheels in Dallas, please visit:
www.vnatexas.org/
2019-12-0434 min
Food For ThoughtWhat Is Food Insecurity?Over 40 million Americans are food insecure. In this episode, a group of medical students delve into this issue head on. They speak to local community organizer, Wyonella Henderson-Green, about food insecurity in the Dallas community and how to join the fight.
Websites mentioned in the episode:
frac.org/
dallashungersolutions.org/
2019-12-0440 min
Family Med PODr. Richard Young: The Role of Family MedicineIn this episode, Anita and Oliver interview Dr. Richard Young, a family medicine physician at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. This is a special episode in which Dr. Young discusses data about the role of primary care in the United States. Dr. Young talks about the exorbitant costs of our healthcare system, the culture of medicine, and how family physicians are well equipped to solve many of the issues plaguing our system.
Produced by: Anita Vasudevan and Oliver Taylor
Music by: Jacob Khoury
The views in this episode reflect those...
2019-11-2153 minFamily Med PODr. Jenny Cohen: Integrative MedicineThis time, Amy and Anita interview Dr. Jenny Cohen, a family medicine physician at Southwest Family Medicine Associates in Dallas, TX. In addition to her family medicine residency training, she went on to complete a fellowship in Integrative Medicine and now incorporates the principles of nutrition, exercise, and a balanced lifestyle into her practice. Dr. Cohen also practices having a healthy lifestyle, and she is a proud mother and wife.
Dr. Cohen recommends you read the book "Buddha's Brain" by Rick Hanson.
Produced by: Anita Vasudevan and Amy Luu
Music by: Jacob Khoury
2019-10-2446 minFamily Med PODr. Shivum Agarwal: Global HealthThis time, Anita and Oliver interview Dr. Shivum Agarwal, a family doc out in rural Jacksboro, Texas, where he practices full scope family medicine (including performing laparoscopic cholecystectomies and appendectomies)! Dr. Agarwal also has a strong interest in global health and believes that family physicians are well equipped as providers abroad. Dr. Agarwal completed his residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, TX.
Produced by: Anita Vasudevan and Oliver Taylor
Music by: Jacob Khoury
The views in this episode reflect those of the UT Southwestern Family Medicine Interest Group.
2019-10-0951 minFamily Med PODr. Mahdi Awwad: ObstetricsThis time, Oliver and Anita interview Dr. Mahdi Awwad, a family medicine physician at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. In addition to a family medicine residency, Dr. Awwad went on to complete an obstetrics fellowship and now practices (and teaches) full-scope family medicine in an urban academic setting.
Dr. Awwad recommends you read the book "The Checklist Manifesto" by Atul Gawande.
Produced by: Anita Vasudevan and Oliver Taylor
Music by: Jacob Khoury
The views in this episode reflect those of the UT Southwestern Family Medicine Interest Group.
2019-09-3036 minFamily Med PODr. Stephen Twyman: Care for the UnderservedThis week, Oliver and Anita interview Dr. Stephen Twyman, a family medicine physician at John Peter Smith (JPS) Hospital in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Twyman has dedicated his career to service, and he and his wife run a free clinic in the community. Dr. Twyman is also committed to practicing full-scope family medicine, and he helped create and run a program at JPS that teaches family medicine residents the skills to perform surgery.
Dr. Twyman recommends you read the books "The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg and "The Total Money Makeover" by Dave Ramsey
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2019-08-2439 minFamily Med PODr. Tamara McGregor: Palliative CareThis week, Oliver and Anita interview Dr. Tamara McGregor, a family medicine physician at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. McGregor has enjoyed an illustrious career in a variety of practice settings, from private practice, to hospice, to academia. She is also a proud wife and mother.
Dr. McGregor recommends you read the book "The House of God" by Samuel Shem.
Produced by: Anita Vasudevan and Oliver Taylor
Music by: Jacob Khoury
The views in this episode reflect those of the UT Southwestern Family Medicine Interest Group.
2019-08-2343 min