18 February at 1800 UTC: Oscars!

At 1800 UTC, we go to Hollywood for a preview of films biggest award night. The 81st annual Academy Awards will be presented in Hollywood this Sunday, February 22nd. Motion Picture Academy President, Sid Ganis and Entertainment reporter Alan Silverman and join us to discuss one of the most-watched events around the world each year. The Academy Awards – commonly known as Oscars – are the American film industry’s highest honors. Which films, actors, directors and other movie greats will win the coveted gold statues? And who gets your vote?

25 February at 1800 UTC: Coming to the U.S.

Gloria Roa Bodin At 1800 UTC, Immigration attorney and VOA favorite Gloria Roa Bodin returns to T2A to answer questions about how to come to the United States. Gloria has been helping immigrants in Miami, Florida for nearly 30 years. Her area of expertise includes visas for those she describes as extraordinary ability individuals, especially professionals with advanced degrees and internationally acclaimed artists.

04 March at 1800 UTC: Muslim in America At 1800 UTC, we learn about what it means to grow up Muslim in America. We meet a woman who grew up in California, balancing her South Asian, Muslim, and American identities. She often was the only Muslim her acquaintances knew, answering questions about Islam and Muslims. Sumbul Ali-Karamali addresses misconceptions about Islam when she joins T2A.