The NRI Daily — Friday, May 29, 2026

TITLE: The NRI Daily — Friday, May 29, 2026 This Friday on The NRI Daily: Five Indian-origin students make the Scripps National Spelling Bee semifinals, continuing a dominant streak in the competition. Indian Americans emerge as a powerful and increasingly divided political force—both parties are paying attention, but our community isn't united on priorities. We discuss a viral video of an Indian-origin couple facing racial abuse in public, and examine what it means for our visibility in America. Plus: a cautionary tale about scammers targeting Indian Americans with fake police calls. New episode every morning at 6 AM ET.