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Modern Minorities

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MODERN MINORITIES is about minority voices for ALL OUR majority ears. That's right, solving racism with a podcast. Since 2019, we've been uncovering the stories, perspectives, and often unspoken truths about how all of us uniquely experience the world. It doesn’t matter where you’re from, the color of your skin, or who you love - this is a show about all of you, for all of us. Created by Raman Seh... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes306Founded6 years ago
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“Minority voices for all our majority ears...”

As another eventful year comes to a close, we recap some favorite voices shared by our many FrieMMds of the Pod in 2025 — so grab a tasty beverage, share with a friend, and enjoy!

Featuring the voices... more

“We need some sort of framework to say what is okay and what is not okay — and we need to revisit this when the technology changes..”

The more we read, the clearer it gets — it’s just another AI-pocalypse in the making. First its replacing the means... more

" Whatever bad situation you're in, it is really your will to want to change. Your predicament, your situation and life will try to break you — it was really just that determination that I didn't want to have myself or my family ever in a bad situati... more

Zohran Mamdani - NYC's mayoral candidate - delivers a tearful speech on his Muslim faith — "the dream of every Muslim is simply to be treated the same as every New Yorker."

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Recent Guests

Paresh Jha
Longtime comics partner of Raman and co-host discussing literature and social issues
Episode: MMreads: Babel’s (magic) translation & colonization
Jay Veraldi
Long time friend of the pod
Episode: We love (you) 300
Nina Pearl
Friend of the pod from Austin, Texas
Episode: We love (you) 300
Rajiv Satyal
Long time friend of the pod
Episode: We love (you) 300
Bob Gilbreath
Podcaster from Cincinnati
Episode: We love (you) 300
Sudha Ranganathan
Friend of the pod from California
Episode: We love (you) 300
Lisa Angulo Reid
Favorite Canadian podcasting correspondent
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Episode: We love (you) 300
Priti Ohri
Co-founder and CEO of Advertible, recognized leader in ad tech, and founder of DesiUs
Advertible
Episode: Priti Ohri’s (own) playbook
Loren Appin
Builder of online communities and product leader
Fishbowl
Episode: Solving (for Social) w/ Maggie & Loren

Hosts

Sharon Lee Thony
Co-host and creator focusing on minority voices and experiences.
Raman Sehgal
Co-host and creator known for discussing cultural identity and minority issues.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 158 ratings
  • Utter garbage

    Title says it all.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jim Tellio
    United States2 years ago
  • That Kenyatta episode was 🔥

    Always good conversations on relevant topics handled in a thoughtful way. Maybe disproportionately more comic book/graphic novel content that one would expect. Enjoyable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kimoballer
    United States3 years ago
  • Great heartfelt stories help me grow as a parent too

    I love love love this podcast! Due to personal issues, I need to rest my eyes often preventing me to read books for leisure or down time. I’m a visual “learner” and never enjoy audiobooks and so I was a bit skeptical with podcast. But this podcast got me hooked! Wonderful guests sharing their perspectives and stories, some of which I can relate to as a female immigrant making into the mainstream America and other perspectives I’m intrigue to learn or never have time to digest or think through be... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Asian mom 4ever learning
    United States5 years ago
  • Terrific podcast

    Best coverage on this subject and brilliant conversation!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MothEars
    United States5 years ago
  • Love your podcast

    I’m loving your series on Muslims. Having a variety of perspective is important to show the world

    the diversity in culture and the unity in belief. You guys do a great job of covering a variety of good people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stonefacephotog
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the authentic and engaging conversations that tackle complex societal issues.
Feedback indicates that listeners feel a strong connection to the hosts and guests, often finding inspiration in their stories.
Many find the podcast a valuable resource for understanding diverse perspectives on identity and culture.

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MMreads: Babel’s (magic) translation & colonization
Q: Did this book radicalize you?
Yes, it made me look at modern constructs through a new lens and encouraged me to examine the actions I've taken and the causes I've supported.
We love (you) 300
Q: How do you strike that right balance of retaining the values from your home culture, but also integrating values from the culture that you've come into?
Sharon reflects on her biracial family experience, creating a unique cultural blend for her children.
We love (you) 300
Q: What does it mean to pull a Raman?
It refers to having lots of expectations and organizing meticulously, but feeling sour when things don't go as planned.
We love (you) 300
Q: What has been some trends that you've noticed where you go, well, that's some patterns emerging from the guests that we've had?
Nina observed that many women guests experienced similar setbacks early in their careers which inspired them to uplift others.
We love (you) 300
Q: What is an unexpectedly fond memory you've had over the 300 episodes?
Sharon cherishes the episodes focused on everyone's favorite mom dishes and the emotional insights shared during guest interviews.

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The content focuses on exploring minority experiences and voices, aiming to build understanding and empathy across diverse audiences. Through heartfelt conversations, hosts often discuss significant societal issues, identity, cultural heritage, and personal stories that resonate with listeners. Noteworthy topics include the challenges faced by various minority groups, reflections on cultural identity, and insightful commentary on current events that shape our understanding of race and society. With an array of engaging guests sharing their stories, the podcast emphasizes a commitment to inclusivity and representation, likely igniting important dialogues and advocating for positive social change.

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1. The Daily
2. This American Life
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Modern Minorities launched 6 years ago and published 306 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Paresh Jha
2. Jay Veraldi
3. Nina Pearl
4. Rajiv Satyal
5. Bob Gilbreath
6. Sudha Ranganathan
7. Lisa Angulo Reid
8. Priti Ohri

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