PAHNA: "Atta Arghandiwal"

Featured: In this episode of PAHNA with Jamal, we speak with Atta Arghandiwal—an Afghan-American author and former banking executive—about his 45-year journey through migration, identity, and personal growth. From leaving Afghanistan in 1980 to building a successful career in the United States, Atta shares insights from his life experience and his path into writing. His first book received the Benjamin Franklin Book Award, highlighting his voice in the field of independent publishing. The program also features a brief community news segment, including Nowruz celebrations and Afghan-American Heritage Month in California.

Original Air Date:

4/3/2026

Total Run Time Of This Program:

00:54:04