<![CDATA[Twinning with Anna and Ida]]>Join Anna and Ida V. Eskamani, thirty-something twins and two of the hardest-working fighters in Florida as they navigate the madness of life and politics.

This is a show about growing up as proud daughters of working-class Iranian immigrants, enduring dating apps and calling out greedy corporations, finding joy in dark times and poking fun at ourselves – and at a few bullies, too.

Welcome to the Eskamadness!

Find resources referenced in the show at: linktr.ee/twinningforflorida

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:32:44 GMTThu, 01 Jan 2026 21:13:05 GMT60Anna and Ida V. Eskamani<p><b>Join Anna and Ida V. Eskamani</b>, thirty-something twins and two of the hardest-working fighters in Florida as they navigate the madness of life and politics.</p><p>This is a show about growing up as proud daughters of working-class Iranian immigrants, enduring dating apps and calling out greedy corporations, finding joy in dark times and poking fun at ourselves – and at a few bullies, too.</p><p><i>Welcome to the Eskamadness!</i></p><p>Find resources referenced in the show at: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/twinningforflorida" target="_blank">linktr.ee/twinningforflorida</a></p>episodicAnna and Ida V. Eskamanicheyenne@annaforflorida.comyes<![CDATA[The American Spirit]]>What does it feel like to be an American today? In this far-from-perfect-union, what can we build together? Tune in to the full episode for a surprise unboxing, daring love story, and the last of the bugs.

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]]>03ee3401-8595-4c36-9027-3f29e9ccebe3Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:20:46 GMT<p>What does it feel like to be an American today? In this far-from-perfect-union, what can we build together? Tune in to the full episode for a surprise unboxing, daring love story, and the last of the bugs.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/twinningforflorida" target="_blank">linktr.ee/twinningforflorida</a></p>yes00:36:55119The American Spiritfull<![CDATA[The Solidarity Economy]]>A deceiving property tax amendment will soon be voted on by Floridians, the economy sucks and it's working exactly how Elon Musk wants it to. Anna and Ida are back just in time for Twins Investigating Tax Systems (plus termites and temporary tattoos).

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]]>67bdc6d5-7149-427c-975c-93cd55bb4a66Sun, 21 Jun 2026 03:03:29 GMT<p>A deceiving property tax amendment will soon be voted on by Floridians, the economy sucks and it's working exactly how Elon Musk wants it to. Anna and Ida are back just in time for Twins Investigating Tax Systems (plus termites and temporary tattoos).</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/twinningforflorida" target="_blank">linktr.ee/twinningforflorida</a></p>yes00:32:33118The Solidarity Economyfull<![CDATA[The Homecoming]]>One week into being 36, Anna and Ida talk about the reasons to be optimistic amidst ongoing state policy battles and draw inspiration from The Beatles, Colbert, and next generation.

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]]>2574cade-246a-458a-926e-9ab7faf3a2ecSat, 30 May 2026 15:10:56 GMT<p>One week into being 36, Anna and Ida talk about the reasons to be optimistic amidst ongoing state policy battles and draw inspiration from The Beatles, Colbert, and next generation.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/twinningforflorida" target="_blank">linktr.ee/twinningforflorida</a></p>yes00:25:42117The Homecomingfull<![CDATA[The Accountability]]>In the face of bullies and extremists, Anna and Ida talk strategy, coping, and the wins worth celebrating, from immigrant rights to local organizing and everything in between.

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]]>2ba9e2d3-3251-4a13-b482-ad676501329dWed, 20 May 2026 13:38:45 GMT<p>In the face of bullies and extremists, Anna and Ida talk strategy, coping, and the wins worth celebrating, from immigrant rights to local organizing and everything in between.</p><p></p><p>linktr.ee/twinningforflorida</p>yes00:39:30116The Accountabilityfull<![CDATA[The Maps]]>It was another wild week in Florida. Tune in for updates from Anna and Ida who are fighting back against illegal, partisan, mid-decade redistricting attempts while also standing with workers and trying to save Orlando's sloths.

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]]>5103aea4-50dc-45f0-8656-3ba16a383e90Wed, 06 May 2026 01:15:44 GMT<p>It was another wild week in Florida. Tune in for updates from Anna and Ida who are fighting back against illegal, partisan, mid-decade redistricting attempts while also standing with workers and trying to save Orlando's sloths.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/twinningforflorida" target="_blank">linktr.ee/twinningforflorida</a></p>yes00:32:54115The Mapsfull<![CDATA[The Renaissance]]>In a time when misogyny is seemingly everywhere we look and our freedoms are facing relentless attacks, how do we celebrate art, sports, femininity, and tenderness? Join Anna and Ida as they reflect on what will be our Renaissance and what we can build from the ashes.

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]]>32ed5077-fe24-460a-80c1-90eaf5b99aecWed, 22 Apr 2026 19:55:31 GMT<p>In a time when misogyny is seemingly everywhere we look and our freedoms are facing relentless attacks, how do we celebrate art, sports, femininity, and tenderness? Join Anna and Ida as they reflect on what will be our Renaissance and what we can build from the ashes.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/twinningforflorida" target="_blank">linktr.ee/twinningforflorida</a></p>yes00:34:04114The Renaissancefull<![CDATA[The Universe]]>From the Pale Blue Dot, Anna and Ida are processing the vastness of this week. Listen as they weigh in on the unprecedented rhetoric of war, the uncertainties in state politics, and as they draw inspiration, along with the rest of the world, from historic space exploration.

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]]>24ab923b-996a-4cfd-aebf-00c0c7a1d6baSun, 12 Apr 2026 15:24:47 GMT<p>From the Pale Blue Dot, Anna and Ida are processing the vastness of this week. Listen as they weigh in on the unprecedented rhetoric of war, the uncertainties in state politics, and as they draw inspiration, along with the rest of the world, from historic space exploration.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/twinningforflorida" target="_blank">linktr.ee/twinningforflorida</a></p>no00:29:11113The Universefull<![CDATA[For Nancy]]>This episode is dedicated to the loss, love, and life of the incredible leader and friend to so many, Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, and our responsibility and commitment to honor her legacy through action.

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]]>7a697ba6-b9e5-421d-9a91-de59235d94e2Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:04:14 GMT<p>This episode is dedicated to the loss, love, and life of the incredible leader and friend to so many, Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, and our responsibility and commitment to honor her legacy through action.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/twinningforflorida" target="_blank">linktr.ee/twinningforflorida</a></p>no00:10:51112For Nancybonus<![CDATA[The Friends and Fractures]]>On the heels of Florida's historic special elections and looming threats of the legislature further gerrymandering Florida’s congressional districts— Anna and Ida unpack what it takes to win, the power of solidarity, and a few lessons from punk rock.

Warning for the little ears— there are a few friendly F-Bombs on this episode.

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]]>365bbfac-3c10-42f8-93ca-1c47d99b97a0Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:58:21 GMT<p>On the heels of Florida's historic special elections and looming threats of the legislature further gerrymandering Florida’s congressional districts— Anna and Ida unpack what it takes to win, the power of solidarity, and a few lessons from punk rock.<br /><br />Warning for the little ears— there are a few friendly F-Bombs on this episode.</p><p></p><p>Resources @ <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/twinningforflorida" target="_blank">linktr.ee/twinningforflorida</a></p>yes00:38:00111The Friends and Fracturesfull<![CDATA[The End (Kinda)]]>Legislative session is over (for now). From putting out fires (and igniting a few, figuratively speaking) in the Florida Legislature, to jumping over them for Nowruz (the Persian New Year), Anna and Ida discuss some of the wins, losses, what's ahead and what keeps them going. 
Resources at linktr.ee/twinningforflorida.

]]>fa7696c2-e1e8-434e-9da8-6718488a49abMon, 23 Mar 2026 21:18:50 GMT<p>Legislative session is over (for now). From putting out fires (and igniting a few, figuratively speaking) in the Florida Legislature, to jumping over them for Nowruz (the Persian New Year), Anna and Ida discuss some of the wins, losses, what's ahead and what keeps them going.  <br />Resources at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/twinningforflorida" target="_blank">linktr.ee/twinningforflorida</a>. </p>yes00:35:41110The End (Kinda)full<![CDATA[The Farewell]]>After 8 grueling and worthy years in the Florida Legislature, Representative and First Lady Eskamani mark ends and new beginnings, with friends everywhere.

Video credit to The Florida Channel.

]]>9153edf2-92ff-427a-8ac4-cd2332e1ea82Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:36:18 GMT<p>After 8 grueling and worthy years in the Florida Legislature, Representative and First Lady Eskamani mark ends and new beginnings, with friends everywhere.</p><p></p><p>Video credit to The Florida Channel.</p>no00:27:5819The Farewellfull<![CDATA[The Late Nights]]>Late nights and long days, Anna and Ida process the week behind us and what’s ahead, as Florida’s legislative session comes to its theoretical end (spoiler alert: there’s no end in sight).

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]]>e6d9e5af-07d9-487d-9d49-46c6a51cb674Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:15:45 GMT<p>Late nights and long days, Anna and Ida process the week behind us and what’s ahead, as Florida’s legislative session comes to its theoretical end (spoiler alert: there’s no end in sight).</p><p></p><p>Resources @ <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/twinningforflorida" target="_blank">linktr.ee/twinningforflorida</a></p>yes00:33:1118The Late Nightsfull<![CDATA[The Accomplices]]>Bullies don't always win: this week in Florida, LGBTQ+ rights and diversity programs are on the line as the state budget battle continues.

Show notes @ linktr.ee/twinningforflorida

]]>4388c6ea-22fe-401d-ab70-7c24a38b485eTue, 24 Feb 2026 23:17:07 GMT<p>Bullies don't always win: this week in Florida, LGBTQ+ rights and diversity programs are on the line as the state budget battle continues.</p><p></p><p>Show notes @ <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/twinningforflorida" target="_blank">linktr.ee/twinningforflorida</a></p>yes00:40:3217The Accomplicesfull<![CDATA[The Lovers and Haters]]>A special Valentine’s Day episode to talk shady budgets, secret spending, and poetry for the imperfect places we call home.

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]]>0d751f66-06d8-44c5-9ff4-7df06a7febacTue, 17 Feb 2026 13:02:57 GMT<p>A special Valentine’s Day episode to talk shady budgets, secret spending, and poetry for the imperfect places we call home.<br /><br />Links from the show @ <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/twinningforflorida" target="_blank">linktr.ee/twinningforflorida</a>. </p>yes00:37:0816The Lovers and Hatersfull<![CDATA[The Unlikely Allies]]>The Superbowl wasn't the only showdown this week. In the Florida legislature, gun manufacturers and Big Ag are getting handouts and protections while consumers and our environment could pay the price.

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]]>1e5834b3-b641-4f53-bbda-a5ffcbfc1aa2Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:37:23 GMT<p>The Superbowl wasn't the only showdown this week. In the Florida legislature, gun manufacturers and Big Ag are getting handouts and protections while consumers and our environment could pay the price.</p><p></p><p>Resources @ <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/twinningforflorida" target="_blank">linktr.ee/twinningforflorida</a>. </p>yes00:35:5115The Unlikely Alliesfull<![CDATA[The Education Takeover]]>Closed schools and empty bookshelves are only part of the story; find out what’s happening to Florida’s education system and public universities, and who’s behind it. 

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]]>040d49b0-3b30-49fc-9823-4935ed940d42Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:17:56 GMT<p>Closed schools and empty bookshelves are only part of the story; find out what’s happening to Florida’s education system and public universities, and who’s behind it. </p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/twinningforflorida" target="_blank">linktr.ee/twinningforflorida</a></p><p><br /></p>no00:35:5914The Education Takeoverfull<![CDATA[The Heaviness]]>How do we fight for sunrises we may never see? This week’s episode is all about immigration, taking care of our communities, and honoring those no longer with us through action. 

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]]>a1bf7c6f-efc0-4c0d-8eac-a442dcd9ef1fWed, 28 Jan 2026 15:52:13 GMT<p>How do we fight for sunrises we may never see? This week’s episode is all about immigration, taking care of our communities, and honoring those no longer with us through action. </p><p></p><p><i>Find the resources from the show here: </i><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/twinningforflorida" target="_blank"><i>linktr.ee/twinningforflorida</i></a><i> </i></p><p><br /></p>yes00:48:1713The Heavinessfull<![CDATA[The Rumor]]>Property taxes, PBS Kids, seasonal colds, and an insider's rumor: catch up with the Eskamani twins after Week 1 of Florida's legislative session.

]]>55afe175-f606-4337-b082-9b5e0a7755e6Tue, 20 Jan 2026 03:13:47 GMT<p>Property taxes, PBS Kids, seasonal colds, and an insider's rumor: catch up with the Eskamani twins after Week 1 of Florida's legislative session.</p>yes00:36:4512The Rumorfull<![CDATA[The Pilot]]>It’s a New Year and a new podcast! Welcome to the first episode of Twinning with Anna and Ida where we’ll cope together with what just happened in 2025 and preview what’s to come from the Eskamani household. 

]]>062a546d-a2f5-4e25-b098-01a0d6a67d2dMon, 12 Jan 2026 02:26:09 GMT<p>It’s a New Year and a new podcast! Welcome to the first episode of Twinning with Anna and Ida where we’ll cope together with what just happened in 2025 and preview what’s to come from the Eskamani household. </p>yes00:32:0811The Pilotfull