Anushay Hossain - Journalist On Objective vs. Opinionated Reporting & Raising Bangladeshi-Persian Children In America

Published: July 9, 2021, 6 a.m.

b'Anushay is a feminist Op Ed Journalist that has appeared on CNN, PBS, Forbes, Huffington Post, and the iconic Bangladeshi newspaper - the Daily Ittefaq. She\\u2019s also the host of the Spilling Chai podcast and the author of The Pain Gap, her upcoming book on the state of Women\\u2019s Healthcare in America. As the granddaughter of one of Bangladesh\\u2019s founding fathers and the daughter of a famed Bangladeshi feminist, her interest in impact and politics is a natural fit.\\n\\nIn this episode, Anushay reflects on the influence of her mother on her own work and why you can\\u2019t be an \\u201cobjective journalist\\u201d in today\\u2019s environment. She shares her thoughts on working in different mediums like blogging and podcasting, and about the life event that led to her writing her book. Lastly, we talk about marrying a Persian husband and how she\\u2019s trying to balance both cultures as she raises her children in America.'