IANR 2613 032826 Houston Comm Land Trust by Ex Dir Ashley Allen, Anudip Foundation by Rafik Bawa, The Legacy of Sakowitz by Robert Sakowitz

IANR 2613 032826 Line Up 4-6pm INTERVIEWSHere’s the guest line-up for Sat, Mar 28, 2026 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We areon 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app.By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker or go to our website and click on the IANR link. Our Podcast has been rated #2 among 100 Podcasts in Houston by feedspot.com. We have 6 years of Podcasts and have had thousands of hits.TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SELECT FOLLOW ON OUR FREE PODCAST CHANNEL AND YOU’LL BE NOTIFIED OF NEWUPDATES.4:20 pm Housing affordability is a big issue nationwide with many being priced out of the market. Recently through the efforts of key agencies like the Houston Land Bank and Houston Community Land Trust, more people have become aware of other avenues to owning their homes. Just 7 weeks ago, we had HCLT Executive Director Dr. Ashley Allen with us to explain how, since 2019, the groups program has led 200 limited-income Houston families to an affordable home. Justa week ago, we went on a tour of a few properties all across Houston that the HCLT has helped people to move into, from rental to purchase. We are joined by the Ashley again today to further explain how HCLT can help provide permanentlyaffordable home ownership.4:50 pm Anudip Foundation is a nonprofit organization preparing underserved youth - especially women - in India for the future of work. Anudip was a pioneer in digital skills training during the Internet revolution and is now focused on equipping students with AI-relevant and tech-enabled skills leading directly to jobs in the global economy. We are joined by Board Member Rafik Bawa who will explain how Anudip’s visionary programs offer digital and AI skills training that can transform opportunities for young people from underserved communities. 5:20 pm If you are a longtime Houstonian, you will remember Sakowitz, the trendsetting luxury department store chain operating from 1902 to 1990, with its flagship at Post Oak andWestheimer. It was famous for high-end fashion, unique merchandising, and exceptional customer service way before Macy’s, Saks or Bloomingdales barged into town. Founded by the Sakowitz family, the store grew to 18 locations before closing. We have with us today in the studio a scion of the family, Robert Sakowitz, to retell the days when the mere mention of “Sakowitz” was synonymous with luxury. Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews.TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 713-789-NEWS or 6397 or at [email protected] pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is available all across town at grocery stores. Also visit our website indoamerican-news.com which gets 90,000+ hits to track all current stories. And remember to visit our digital archives from over 18years. Plus, our entire 45 years of hard copy archives are available in the Fondren Library at Rice University.