That's So Hindu

Hindu American Foundation

The podcast that interviews entrepreneurs and activists, politicians and professors, journalists, entertainers, spiritual teachers, and more on how Hinduism shapes their work and lives. All American. So Hindu. Brought to you by the Hindu American Foundation.

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171 episodes
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Mar 19, 2020 · 1 hr 5 min
Coping with COVID: Education & Awareness, featuring former US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy
In the special episode of That's So Hindu, HAF Co-Founder Dr. Aseem Shukla moderates a discussion on the COVID-19 pandemic, featuring: Former US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, Dr. Lavannya Pandit, Dr. Mihir Meghani, Dr. Rajiv Pandit, Dr. Abhay Dandekar
Mar 5, 2020 · 55 min
Shikha Uberoi Bajpai says Hinduism has given her a competitive edge both on the tennis court and off
In this episode Suhag Shukla learns how Shikha Uberoi Bajpai transitioned from being a world-class professional tennis player to producing "The Real Deal" a TV show that's raised nearly half a million dollars for social entrepreneurs in India.
Feb 27, 2020 · 49 min
Swamis Speak: Swami Ishwarananda
In this installment of our Swami's Speak series, Suhag Shukla talks with Chinmaya Mission's Swami Ishwarananda about the role of spiritual teachers in modern society, the importance of building Hindu communities and not just temples, and his inclusive def
Feb 20, 2020 · 32 min
Swamis Speak: Swamini Svatmavidyananda
Suhag Shukla talks with Swamini Svatmavidyananda about Hindu self-identification, the true meaning of the word Hindutva, Hinduism and psychology, and so much more.
Feb 13, 2020 · 1 hr
Fred Stella goes to Guyana, hears that Hindu gods are demons
Samir Kalra talks with HAF National Team member Fred Stella about his speaking and listening tour to Guyana, where he experienced firsthand the vibrant Hindu community there as well as some of the challenges they are now facing
Feb 6, 2020 · 45 min
Gopal Patel thinks stopping the climate crisis is the Hindu thing to do
Mat McDermott talks with Gopal Patel from the Bhumi Project (www.bhumiproject.org) about opportunities and challenges for Hindu climate and environmental advocacy, working with the UN on the Sustainable Development Goals, and how Hindus can put their ecol
Jan 30, 2020 · 1 hr 7 min
Sham Sharma shows how mainstream media is getting India wrong
Samir Kalra and Sham Sharma ("The Sham Sharma Show" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs0kMbzhUYV2lhIV7xoWhoA) talk about the state of Hinduphobia in media and politics.
Jan 23, 2020 · 44 min
Dena Merriam digs into her past lives and the future of Hinduism
Suhag Shukla talks with Dena Merriam, author and interfaith activist ("My Journey Through Time: A Spiritual Memoir of Life, Death, and Rebirth; "The Untold Story of Sita: An Empowering Tale For Our Time"; Global Peace Initiative of Women), about her journ
Jan 19, 2020 · 51 min
KASHMIR EXODUS DAY SPECIAL - Sunanda Vashisht
In this special episode on the 30th anniversary of the Kashmir Pandit Exodus, Suhag Shukla talks with writer, columnist, and political commentator Sunanda Vashisht (https://myind.net) about her experience of what life was like in Kashmir in the 1980s, wha
Jan 16, 2020 · 47 min
Rajiv Satyal is the Man in the Middle of US politics, and comedy
Samir Kalra speaks with comedian Rajiv Satyal ("Make Chai Not War" tour, "I Am Indian") about the intersection of his family-friendly stand-up act and the not-so family-friendly world of US politics, how his work is received in both India and the US, and
Jan 9, 2020 · 1 hr
Eddie Stern isn't a yoga guru
Sheetal Shah talks with Ashtanga yoga teacher Eddie Stern about his latest book "One Simple Thing", his path into yoga, opening a Hindu temple in downtown Manhattan, and why he doesn't like to be called a yoga guru.

That's So Hindu

Coping with COVID: Education & Awareness, featuring former US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy

Shikha Uberoi Bajpai says Hinduism has given her a competitive edge both on the tennis court and off

Swamis Speak: Swami Ishwarananda

Swamis Speak: Swamini Svatmavidyananda

Fred Stella goes to Guyana, hears that Hindu gods are demons

Gopal Patel thinks stopping the climate crisis is the Hindu thing to do

Sham Sharma shows how mainstream media is getting India wrong

Dena Merriam digs into her past lives and the future of Hinduism

KASHMIR EXODUS DAY SPECIAL - Sunanda Vashisht

Rajiv Satyal is the Man in the Middle of US politics, and comedy

Eddie Stern isn't a yoga guru