Category: Audio

"A Better Life?"AudioStories

Desi Voters, COVID-19, and the 2020 Election: Episode 10 of our Podcast Series, “A Better Life?”

New Jersey shows the potential of South Asian political power in the US, as well as the pitfalls.

"A Better Life?"AudioStories

We’re Going to Be Okay: Episode 9 of our Podcast Series, “A Better Life?”

For “Call Your Elders,” Rosalind calls her Tita Margaret, a Filipina immigrant who lived through 9/11 in NYC.

"A Better Life?"AudioStories

A Hug Halfway Around the World: Episode 7 of our Podcast Series, “A Better Life?”

A COVID era conversation between an aunt in India and her beloved niece in New York.

"A Better Life?"AudioStories

A Letter to Italy: Episode 6 of our Podcast Series, “A Better Life?”

Two Italian women living in San Francisco strengthen their friendship during the pandemic.

"A Better Life?"AudioStories

Rosa’s Story: Undocumented and Unemployed in the Pandemic: Episode 5 of our Podcast Series, “A Better Life?”

Undocumented hotel housekeepers are among some of the most vulnerable workers in the pandemic. In this episode, we hear their stories.

"A Better Life?"AudioStories

Call Your Elders: Cooking with Philip and Niki: Episode 4 of our Podcast Series, “A Better Life?”

In Philip Zias’ words, “I never thought I can cook.” Hear how the pandemic changed that.

"A Better Life?"AudioStories

The Home Clock: Episode 3 of Our Podcast Series, “A Better Life?”

The daughter of immigrants visits her parents during COVID-19, raising questions about the meaning of family.

"A Better Life?"AudioStories

Introducing “Call Your Elders” – A New Feature of Our “A Better Life?” Podcast Series

Monique and Eric Barrau talk to their daughter about quarantine and their lives since leaving Haiti in the 1960s.

"A Better Life?"AudioStories

Should I Stay Or Should I Go? – The Debut Episode of Our New Podcast Series, “A Better Life?”

In the pandemic two women wrestle with the same question and reach very different conclusions.