The podcast episodes explore the topic of immigration and identity from different perspectives. Episode 54062 discusses how the Japanese poet Hiromi Ito uses plants as metaphors to explore themes of immigration, xenophobia, and identity. Episode 55140 examines how the Filipino cultural value of 'utang na loob' or 'debt of gratitude' shapes the identity of Filipino Americans as they navigate competing values.

These episodes illustrate how immigrant experiences and the negotiation of cultural identity can be shaped by language, translation, and the preservation of cultural traditions.