Unpacking the news and politics shaping Asian American identities today. Join us every other Tuesday to tackle the weird, messy, intersectional and complex issues in Asian America. Hosted by Sylvia Peng and Janrey Serapio. Brought to you by AZI Media.
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Hunger Strike! How Immigrant Taxi Drivers Took on City Hall
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When Augustine Tang’s father passed away, Augustine decided to inherit his taxi medallion – the license that had allowed his father to drive a yellow taxi cab in New York City for decades. But the medallion came with a $530,000 debt trap and years of struggling to escape it. Augustine’s friend Kenny, a fellow taxi cab driver, committed suicide. So …
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After gaining much attention and popularity during his presidential bid, Andrew Yang is running for mayor of New York City. We delve into the concerns brought up by Asians Against Yang, a coalition of community members, organizers, and activists who are opposing Yang’s bid to be New York’s next mayor. Then, our producer Cynthia, co-host Janrey, and…
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Pipe Dreams, Pipelines: Militarization of American Samoa
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Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians have historically been the most overrepresented demographic in the U.S. Military. This week, we speak with Gabby Langkilde, an American Samoan, about her experiences growing up near an army base and dealing with military recruitment in high school. Then, we discuss the military’s role in colonialism and citize…
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Indian Farmers’ Protest: The Largest Protest In The World That’s Still Unfolding
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The Indian farmers’ protests began late last summer and are still ongoing, even as coronavirus has worsened over the past month. Sylvia, Janrey and our reporter Sahil begin by explaining the legislation that has put about 50% of India’s population, small farmers, at risk while benefiting corporate interests. We explore some of India’s agricultural …
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On the Shoulders of Giants: Queer/Trans Asian Legacies in the US
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Our host Janrey and reporter Sahil explore the long history of Asian American queer and trans activism. We begin by talking about some queer and trans activists in US history such as Crystal Jang, Kiyoshi Kuromiya, and Kitty Tsui. Then, we speak with South Asian activist, writer, and podcaster Priya Arora about queer representation in pop culture, …
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What You Need to Know About Anti-Asian Violence
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On February 27th, over three hundred people showed up to Foley Square in Manhattan’s Chinatown neighborhood to rally against the rise of anti-Asian hate incidents across the nation. Our hosts Sylvia and Janrey speak with people at the rally on why they attended and what solutions they want to see. Then, we hear from Professor Rosalind Chou of Georg…
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Democracy Speaks: Civil Disobedience in Myanmar
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On February 1st, the Myanmar military raided and detained the country’s top officials—including democratically elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, President U Win Myint, and other senior figures from the National League for Democracy party—sparking protests that are still ongoing. Our hosts Sylvia and Janrey, along with producer Cynthia, spoke with ac…
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The Kids are Alright: Teens of Small Asian Businesses
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COVID-19 has greatly impacted Asian-owned small businesses over the past year. Owners have struggled with keeping their businesses afloat during lockdown periods, a rise in anti-Asian sentiment and operational shifts during the pandemic. But who are the ones applying for PPP and negotiating with retailers during this time? Our reporter Alina and ou…
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A Year of Reckoning Part 2: COVID’s Impact on Marginalized Asian Americans
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We’re kicking off our launch with a look back at 2 key topics in 2020: BIPOC racial justice and COVID-19. In part 2, we examine how COVID-19 has impacted marginalized Asian American communities, namely Southeast Asians. We talk to Professor Catherine Ceniza Choy to give context to Filipino frontline worker histories and experiences during this time…
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A Year of Reckoning Part 1: What's the injustice for you?
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We're kicking off our launch with a look back at 2 key topics in 2020: BIPOC racial justice and COVID-19. In part 1, we're sitting down with Kabzuag Vaj, a Hmong American activist and founder of Freedom, Inc to talk about a historic year of reckoning with police brutality, anti-Blackness, and anti-Asian hate. Learn More About AZI Media Here Subscri…
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Learn More About AZI Media Here Subscribe to our Mailing List Find Transcript And More Resources Here AZI Media Code Of Conduct Follow Us On Twitter Follow Us On InstagramBy Janrey Serapio, Sylvia Peng
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