//podcastplus.net/feed/the-hyphenated-american~9ff3324f Listen to conversations with scientists, CEO's, comedians, entrepreneurs and others who are 'hyphenated' Americans. These are people who at some point in their lives immigrated to the United States in search of the American Dream and achieved it. The topics range from the guests' life stories to subjects within their fields of expertise. Being an immigrant himself, the host asks questions that are informed by his unique experiences. Subscribe now and be inspired by these truly American stories! Sun, 27 Sep 2026 01:52:50 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/181608/770616-an-update-for-the-listeners.mp3 This is an update to let the listeners know about my new podcast "talk IRAN". Tue, 07 Aug 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/181608/770616-an-update-for-the-listeners.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/181608/episodes/770616-an-update-for-the-listeners.mp3 This is an update to let the listeners know about my new podcast "talk IRAN". Tue, 07 Aug 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/181608/episodes/770616-an-update-for-the-listeners.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/181608/770616-an-update-for-the-listeners.mp3?blob_id=1045876 This is an update to let the listeners know about my new podcast "talk IRAN". Tue, 07 Aug 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/181608/770616-an-update-for-the-listeners.mp3?blob_id=1045876 https://www.buzzsprout.com/181608/episodes/770616-an-update-for-the-listeners.mp3 This is an update to let the listeners know about my new podcast "talk IRAN". Tue, 07 Aug 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/181608/episodes/770616-an-update-for-the-listeners.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/181608/737928-a-conversation-with-dr-abbas-milani.mp3?blob_id=541291 In this episode, I speak with Dr. Abbas Milani, a world-renowned expert on US-Iran relations and Iranian cultural and political issues. We talk about the current events in Iran including the unrest and the economic crisis. We also discuss the historical aspects that contributed to Iran’s standing in the world today, the women’s rights movement in that country, the Shah, and finally the Iranian-American experience. Thu, 28 Jun 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/181608/737928-a-conversation-with-dr-abbas-milani.mp3?blob_id=541291 https://www.buzzsprout.com/181608/737928-a-conversation-with-dr-abbas-milani.mp3 In this episode, I speak with Dr. Abbas Milani, a world-renowned expert on US-Iran relations and Iranian cultural and political issues. We talk about the current events in Iran including the unrest and the economic crisis. We also discuss the historical aspects that contributed to Iran’s standing in the world today, the women’s rights movement in that country, the Shah, and finally the Iranian-American experience. Thu, 28 Jun 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/181608/737928-a-conversation-with-dr-abbas-milani.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/181608/episodes/738315-a-conversation-with-maz-jobrani.mp3 In this episode, I speak with Maz Jobrani, an Iranian-American comedian and actor. We talk about how he got his start in comedy, his getting typecast as a terrorist early in his career, and how he has tried to battle stereotypes all along. We also touch on dealing with loss, the Iranian-American experience, as well as politics in Iran and the US. Thu, 28 Jun 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/181608/episodes/738315-a-conversation-with-maz-jobrani.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/181608/738315-a-conversation-with-maz-jobrani.mp3 In this episode, I speak with Maz Jobrani, an Iranian-American comedian and actor. We talk about how he got his start in comedy, his getting typecast as a terrorist early in his career, and how he has tried to battle stereotypes all along. We also touch on dealing with loss, the Iranian-American experience, as well as politics in Iran and the US. Thu, 28 Jun 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/181608/738315-a-conversation-with-maz-jobrani.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/181608/738315-a-conversation-with-maz-jobrani.mp3?blob_id=543961 In this episode, I speak with Maz Jobrani, an Iranian-American comedian and actor. We talk about how he got his start in comedy, his getting typecast as a terrorist early in his career, and how he has tried to battle stereotypes all along. We also touch on dealing with loss, the Iranian-American experience, as well as politics in Iran and the US. Thu, 28 Jun 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/181608/738315-a-conversation-with-maz-jobrani.mp3?blob_id=543961 https://www.buzzsprout.com/181608/episodes/737928-a-conversation-with-dr-abbas-milani.mp3 In this episode, I speak with Dr. Abbas Milani, a world-renowned expert on US-Iran relations and Iranian cultural and political issues. We talk about the current events in Iran including the unrest and the economic crisis. We also discuss the historical aspects that contributed to Iran’s standing in the world today, the women’s rights movement in that country, the Shah, and finally the Iranian-American experience. Thu, 28 Jun 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/181608/episodes/737928-a-conversation-with-dr-abbas-milani.mp3