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The Surrey Today PodcastIndian Farmer's Protest, Bad Girl RiRi, Kangana Ranaut, and MoreVaran and I given a recap on the last week of the Indian Farmer's protest, Rihanna's latest support for the protests, divisive comments by Kangana Ranaut, Diljit's ode to Rihanna, and more.
2021-02-0438 min
The Surrey Today PodcastAn Open Discussion on The Indian Farmer's ProtestIn this episode, I brought on an old friend of mine, Varan Rakhra. Varan is a former professional Bhangra dancer and judge, and has a wealth of knowledge on both Punjabi culture and diaspora, and the agrarian crisis in India. In this episode, we discussed our opinions, and would love to hear what you think.
As a disclaimer, swear words are used in this episode, so it may be best suited for adults.
2021-01-3139 min
The Surrey Today PodcastStanding With Indian Farmers - Support from Palestinian and American FarmersIn this podcast episode, Vin and I have a dialog with Dr. Harjit Singh Grewal and Amudi.
Dr. Harjit Singh Grewal is a professor at the University of Calgary, where he focuses on the Punjab region and Sikh religion. Amudi is a farmer in Washington State, where he owns and operates the Olive Branch Ranch. Amudi also comes from a family of Palestinian farmers, who have spent generations harvesting olives and raising livestock.
In this dialog, we discuss the plight of Indian farmers, and analyze the plight of Palestinian and North American farmers...
2020-12-231h 06
The Surrey Today PodcastWhy The Indian Farmer Protests MatterThis episode contains an interview with Dr. Harjit SIngh Grewal, which was a part of a broader 3 hour fundraising event.
In this episode, we share a pre-recorded interview we did with Dr. Harjit Singh Grewal. Dr. Grewal has a Ph. D in Asian studies from the University of Michigan. He is is currently a professor at the University of Calgary, where he focuses on Sikh studies. In this 90+ minute interview, Dr. Grewal dives deep into why farmers are protesting, the mandi system, the agriculture bills that have provoked protesters, and more.
Money was raised...
2020-12-071h 37
The Surrey Today PodcastOutdoor Adventure Recommendations and Tips for You and Your FamilyIn this episode, Jaclyn from Brave and Free Adventures inspires the lower mainland to head into the wilderness with their families. Below is a summary of what was discussed:
How Jaclyn and her family got into the outdoors and started Brave and Free Adventures
Tips for navigating the outdoors during COVID
General trail etiquette
Tips on what to pack when you're headed outdoors
Outdoor destinations for the wet and cold weather
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2020-11-2500 min
The Surrey Today PodcastKeeping Kids Away From the Lifestyle of Drugs, Gangs, and ViolenceIn today's episode, law enforcement veteran Kal Dosanjh talks about how the Kids Play Foundation is working to build a better future for marginalized youth. Below is a high-level overview of what we discussed:
The growing problem of marginalized youth getting into a lifestyle of drugs, gangs, and violence.
The Vancouver Police Department's involvement in helping marginalized youth, prior to the establishment of the Kids Play Foundation.
The birth of Kids Play Foundation, and specific examples of how they are guiding youth out of a life of crime, and into better futures. Examples include youth who went through...
2020-10-2000 min
The Surrey Today PodcastAn Interview with DJ GoddessIn tonight's episode, podcast host Kamran, had an amazing opportunity to interview DJ Goddess (a.k.a. Jessica Dhillon). We had a chance to hear about her origin story, her humble upbringings, and the work she put in to get to where she is now.
As promised in the episode, below are the links we mentioned in the episode.
DJ Goddess Website - https://www.djgoddess.com/
DJ Goddess Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamdjgoddess/?hl=en
Crown That Goddess - https://crownthatgoddess.com/
2020-10-1000 min
The Surrey Today PodcastFighting the Opioid Epidemic with TechnologyIn today's episode, we had a chance to interview Upkar Tatlay. Among many other things, Tatlay is the creator of the Overdose Intervention app. During our 30 minutes together, we discussed the following:
Recent trends in the opioid epidemic, specifically how it is impacting people of all demographics and socio-economic backgrounds.
The rise of fentantyl, and deadly fentanyl concoctions.
The disproportionate impact of opioids on the South Asian community, and the South Asian community's struggle with confronting mental health and substance abuse.
How the Overdose Intervention app provides a safe space for people to get the help they need...
2020-09-0135 min
The Surrey Today PodcastBeing Black in Surrey, and Fighting Racial Inequity - An Interview w/ Anati of Daily Dose of BlacknessIn this episode we brought on Anati from Daily Dose of Blackness. We discussed what it is like being Black in Surrey, racism in the school place, prejudices towards the Black community by other minority communities, and the importance of not letting the Black Lives Matter movement not becoming another social media fad.
Please give them a follow on Instagram over at https://www.instagram.com/daily.doseofblackness/.
Don't forget to donate to their cause by following https://www.dailydoseofblackness.com/donate.
2020-08-0333 min
The Surrey Today PodcastFood Insecurity and Poverty in Surrey - A Talk w/ the Surrey Food BankIn today's episode of the Surrey Today Podcast, we interviewed Executive Director Feezah Jaffer, about how the Surrey Food Bank has spent the last 37+ years giving back to the local community.
We discuss nuanced topics ranging from the impact poverty has on locals in the lower mainland B.C. area, to the ways that The Surrey Food Bank is helping individuals of lower socio-economic backgrounds, break themselves out of food insecurity and poverty. We also spent time discussing common misconceptions around clients of the food bank, in an effort to educate the general community on what the...
2020-06-1236 min
The Surrey Today PodcastUrban and Rural Farming w/The Olive Branch RanchIn today's podcast episode, we had the opportunity to chat with Imad Ahmad, who is the owner of the Olive Branch Ranch. The Olive Branch Ranch is a farm that raises and distributes free-range chickens and livestock.
In this podcast, we talk about how he got into gardening in 2017, and how that has transformed into running a fully-fledged farming operation. We also chat about the effects that COVID19 and other pandemics, may have on food supplies.
Finally, we wrap up by discussing simple ways in which people can start growing their food, even if they do not have a yard...
2020-05-2534 min
The Surrey Today PodcastJournalism, Community, and Business, Post-COVIDIn the very first episode of the Surrey Today Podcast, our host Kamran, interviewed Surbhi Gogia from Desi Today magazine. In the episode they discuss how Surbhi became a writer and journalist, how the local community is coping with COVID, and how the future of business might change in a post-COVID world.
2020-05-1133 min