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Poorna Jagannathan and Amna Nawaz discuss representation in Hollywood on 'Settle In'

PBS NewsHour · August 21, 2026 at 6:15 PM

Poorna Jagannathan and Amna Nawaz discuss representation in Hollywood on 'Settle In'

Award-winning actress Poorna Jagannathan is known for her roles in the Netflix coming-of-age series "Never Have I Ever" and the Hulu crime dramedy "Deli Boys." Jagannathan joined Amna Nawaz on our PBS News podcast "Settle In" and discussed Hollywood's ongoing struggle with diversity and representation.

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Poorna Jagannathan and Amna Nawaz discuss representation in Hollywood on 'Settle In'

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