Anjuli Sastry

What I cover

I’m the co-creator and senior producer of Inheriting, an Ambie award-winning Asian American and Pacific Islander history podcast that centers family stories about history and looks at how the past is personal. I also lead editorial and day-to-day production for the Imperfect Paradise podcast.

My background

I’ve always been interested in stories about families, race and culture. Before I came to LAist, I was a producer at NPR’s It’s Been A Minute with Sam Sanders and All Things Considered.

In 2021, I created, hosted and executive produced the audio and video series Where We Come From, which told stories by and for immigrant communities of color. I have been awarded for my audio work by the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards, the Ambies, the Signal Awards, the Los Angeles Press Club and the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association.

My goals

I want to hear from kids, parents, grandparents, etc., about whether you have a compelling story about your family involving Asian American and Pacific Islander history.

Best way to contact me

Email me at asastry@laist.com.