Saleem Reshamwala, a journalist and filmmaker known for his work on the podcast Far Flung, takes listeners on a cultural adventure. He explores the vibrant Afro bubblegum movement in Nairobi, celebrating joy and challenging stereotypes. The discussion also covers language preservation through the lens of Peruvian hip-hop and reveals astonishing dinosaur discoveries in New Jersey. Saleem emphasizes how travel and storytelling can transform perspectives, inviting everyone to connect with diverse cultures and histories from afar.
This hour, journalist Saleem Reshamwala gives us a tour of surprising people and places — Lima, Nairobi, and prehistoric New Jersey — to inspire new perspectives on travel and cultures.