September 22, 2025

The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Episode 369Sammy welcomes you back to a brand new week on Rukus Avenue Radio. It’s a special week for the station as they prepare for the debut of the show Kapow+, hosted by the band Kapow. Sammy joins them today to discuss their new show and their intention to manage the podcast space as a band. They tease their upcoming episode and talk about the diverse topics they’ll cover. Sammy starts the week with a great music playlist. Joining Sammy are the Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars, including Karan, who reports on the Trump administration’s new $100,000 H1B visa application fee. This fee, effective after the rule takes effect, could significantly impact tech workers from India and China, potentially pushing roles offshore or remote. It also affects students hoping to work in the US after graduation, raising concerns about the balance between opportunity and policy. Dr. Roy reports on rumors suggesting Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal are expecting their first child. Jennifer Raj Kumar walked the runway at New York Fashion Week, and tributes are pouring in for Robert Redford. Sammy is joined by Meera Sharma, who gives you a minute to get your mind right! DJ ArtiFX has his weekly segment called Ears to the Streets, where he shares his hip-hop song of the week.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-bridge-by-sammy-chand--6650619/support.Sammy Chand's daily radio show on Rukus Avenue Radio is the leading Indian music and culture show in the world. The one hour show airs daily worldwide."South Asian music podcast," "Punjabi music show," "Bollywood commentary," "Indian diaspora radio", "Indian Music", "Top Indian Radio Show", "Punjabi Radio Show", "Indian Radio Host", "Punjabi Radio Host".