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Mihee Kim-Kort1:13:59

6d ago1:13:59

1:13:59

Author and minister Mihee Kim-Kort talks about her book “Outside the Lines”, and embracing her own queerness. Mihee discusses how queerness is “magic”, how it made her marriage complicated and rich, and why the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman inspires her. (Intro: Get In!)

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Iris Chen1:22:14

13d ago1:22:14

1:22:14

Blogger Iris Chen shares about “Untigering” and what it has meant for her children’s schooling, character, and faith. Iris discusses the harmful cycle of spanking and yelling, why she ditched math curriculum, and a “stripped-down” version of church. (Intro: Mentor)

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Renee Marchol1:21:06

19d ago1:21:06

1:21:06

Writer and filmmaker Renee Marchol shares about her fight against terrible treatment from church leadership, including sexual harassment, false accusations, and patriarchal control. Renee discusses “success porn”, true vulnerability, and unsmashable optimism. (Intro: Jeff Adachi)

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Mark Nagata1:07:10

27d ago1:07:10

1:07:10

Mark Nagata talks about his passion for art and classic Japanese character toys. Mark discusses the process of bringing an original Kaiju creation to life, the tension between being both a toymaker and an artist, and his 2019 exhibition at the Japanese American National Museum. (Intro: Can’t Stop Smiling)…

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Dr. Jenn Fang1:15:08

1M ago1:15:08

1:15:08

Dr. Jenn Fang talks about her blog (Reappropriate.co) and her passion for mobilizing the AAPI community. Jenn discusses the great compatibility between her scientific studies and spiritual searchings, why the Asian American electorate needs to wake up, and the new curated essay series “Write Back, Fight Back”. (Intro: Messy Faith)…

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Virginia Duan1:25:39

1M ago1:25:39

1:25:39

Writer Virginia Duan shares about her blog “Mandarin Mama”. She discusses why she forces her kids to learn Chinese, being honest with her children about sex and politics, and how therapy helped her get past fear and anger. (Intro: Screen Addict)

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Michele Selene Ang1:09:59

about 2 months ago1:09:59

1:09:59

Actor Michele Selene Ang talks about her on-screen and theatrical career. She discusses how the producers of 13 REASONS WHY prepared the cast to deal with the topic of suicide, why diverse writers help to create a diverse show, and the true story behind the play MAN OF GOD. (Intro: Coons Win)

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Roy Vongtama1:10:01

2M ago1:10:01

1:10:01

Actor Roy Vongtama talks about his career, new book, and role in the play “Man of God”. Roy discusses how he balances his life as both actor and medical doctor, why he refuses to accept established dogma, and how one’s inner reality has a profound effect on the outer reality. (Intro: Flood)

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Scott Tong1:19:30

2M ago1:19:30

1:19:30

Journalist Scott Tong shares about his book “A Village with My Name: A Family History of China’s Opening to the World”. Scott discusses the remarkable stories of his ancestors, the baby-selling scandal that may have involved Scott’s adopted daughter, and “islands of modernity” in China’s past. (Intro: Resolved)…

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Joel John Roberts1:23:18

2M ago1:23:18

1:23:18

Joel John Roberts shares his solution to homelessness and his role as CEO of PATH (People Assisting the Homeless). Joel discusses his own life story as an abandoned infant in Hong Kong, how the faith community needs to speak out prophetically, and why the next generation has to step up. (Intro: Roses on Fire)…

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Harmony Through Union - Rose Parade Float1:09:25

3M ago1:09:25

1:09:25

Major General William Chen and businessman Wilson Lee share about the Harmony Through Union Rose Parade float, honoring their Chinese American ancestors’ arduous, dangerous, and sacrificial work on the Transcontinental Railroad. (Intro: Cult Concert)

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Sean Lee1:12:17

3M ago1:12:17

1:12:17

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Sean Lee shares about his passion for cars and helping kids. Sean discusses what he learned from his close friendship with “Fast and Furious” actor Paul Walker, his own history of crashing cars and motorcycles, and his charitable work with the Purist Group. (Intro: Wired and Tired)…

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Victoria Namkung1:30:38

3M ago1:30:38

1:30:38

Author Victoria Namkung shares about her work as a novelist and journalist. Victoria discusses the timeliness of her latest book THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS, why Asian American studies gave her such confidence in her identity, and how to get apologies from internet trolls. (Intro: Tree of Honor)

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Alice Wong1:19:20

4M ago1:19:20

1:19:20

Alice Wong shares about her mission and work with the Disability Visibility Project. Alice discusses how to be a true ally to disabled persons, what makes for a genuinely “healthy” life, and why disabled people have to be ingenious to survive in a world that is a hostile environment for them. (Intro: The Green Ninja)…

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Luis Valdez1:07:58

4M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Playwright and director Luis Valdez discusses his new play Valley of the Heart. Luis talks about the shared California experience of Chicanos and Japanese Americans, how injustices of the past mirror those of today, and why theater is a unifying force in human history. (Intro: Turkey Bowl)

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Ed Gor1:15:23

4M ago1:15:23

1:15:23

Ed Gor discusses the Chinese American WWII Veterans Recognition Project: how Chinese Americans played a significant and courageous role in the war effort, and what the public can do to convince Congress to officially honor these veterans with a Congressional Gold Medal. (Intro: My Hero)

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Jennifer Chang57:25

5M ago57:25

57:25

Jennifer Chang talks about her role as director of the new play VIETGONE. She discusses why every theater performance must be fresh and new, how she gets to hold the door open for traditionally underrepresented individuals, and the theme of VIETGONE as a love letter to Asian men. (Intro: Word to the Wise)…

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Paul Yen58:22

5M ago58:22

58:22

Paul Yen talks about his starring role in the new play VIETGONE. He discusses how he created Asian backstories for well-known superheroes, the importance of telling the story of Vietnamese people, and why the live nature of theater is so thrilling. (Intro: Roots)

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Betty Hung & Set Rongkilyo1:20:31

5M ago1:20:31

1:20:31

Betty Hung and Set Rongkilyo talk about DACA and the struggle for rights for all undocumented immigrants. They discuss the tremendous organizing power of undocumented individuals, how Asian Americans have not been vocal enough, and the moral imperative for Christians to support the undocumented. (Intro: Out of the Nest)…

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Mia Malhotra1:14:13

6M ago1:14:13

1:14:13

Poet Mia Malhotra talks about her new book of poetry ISAKO ISAKO. Mia also discusses the continuum of the female experience, how playing with grammar and language can create new meaning, and growing up as a missionary kid in Southeast Asia. (Intro: Justice Delayed)

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Dr. John Inazu1:28:06

6M ago1:28:06

1:28:06

Author and Professor Dr. John Inazu talks about his book “Confident Pluralism” and how we can heal our fractured society. John discusses navigating arguments in the online world, diversifying perspective in our social media feeds, and the unlikely friendship of Jerry Falwell and Larry Flynt. (Intro: Ticking Clock)…

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Dr. Grace Kao1:26:38

6M ago1:26:38

1:26:38

Dr. Grace Kao talks about her work as Professor of Ethics at Claremont School of Theology. She discusses her experience of dealing with the 2007 Virginia Tech mass shooting, a new understanding of premarital sex, and the negative ways people react when their core beliefs are threatened. (Intro: Crazy Joy Luck Asians)…

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Annie Yee1:05:41

7M ago1:05:41

1:05:41

Annie Yee talks about her career as a dancer, choreographer, and actress, as well as her work as a community activist with Chinese American Citizens Alliance. Annie discusses her time as a Laker girl with Paula Abdul, her love for Chinese dance, and her own mother's acting prowess. (Intro: Friend Sorting)…

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Crazy Rich Asians1:17:33

7M ago1:17:33

1:17:33

Dr. Nancy Wang Yuen talks about the theatrical debut of Crazy Rich Asians and the new Netflix film To All The Boys I've Loved Before. Nancy discusses her Huffington Post article about AsianAm RomComs, and the revolutionary optics of Crazy Rich Asians. (Intro: Sealioning)

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Dr. Bert Ballard1:31:19

8M ago1:31:19

1:31:19

Dr. Bert Ballard shares about intercountry adoption and his own adoptee story during Operation Babylift at the end of the Vietnam War. He also discusses the adoption myth, his own adopted son, and how he encourages adoptive parents to broaden the narrative of their family. (Intro: Buried Treasure)

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Dr. Joseph Lee1:31:38

8M ago1:31:38

1:31:38

Dr. Joseph Lee shares about effective parenting skills for raising children to be secure, mature, and fulfilled people. Joseph also discusses why authoritarian parenting leads to bad outcomes, how surprises in life reveal our blind spots, and why parents should be gardeners not carpenters. (Intro: Sugar Rush)…

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Pen-Pen Chen1:23:05

8M ago1:23:05

1:23:05

Pen-Pen Chen shares about her experience running startup company Bang Cookies. Pen-Pen also discusses her former work as a voiceover artist, learning not to say "yes" to everything, and how she leads by prioritizing what's best for the business. (Intro: Not Annoyed)

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Ariel Bui1:28:26

8M ago1:28:26

1:28:26

Singer/songwriter Ariel Bui talks about her music, upbringing, and life experiences. Ariel also discusses her life "off the grid" constructing earthships, her love for writing sad songs, and her struggle to make this world a better place. (Intro: The Race Myth)

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Andrew Yang1:19:01

9M ago1:19:01

1:19:01

Andrew Yang talks about his upcoming campaign run for President as a Democrat in 2020. Andrew discusses his goal of implementing Universal Basic Income, how automation is taking away millions of jobs, and what his slogan "Humanity First" means. (Intro: Fish Fail)

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Drs. Allie & Joyce Taur2:08:57

9M ago2:08:57

2:08:57

Drs. Allie & Joyce Taur talk about how they made their marriage and family work when Allie came out as a trans woman. They discuss Allie's crippling battle with gender dysphoria, Joyce's decision to be a helper (not a speedbump), and the process of telling their three boys. (Intro: Yard Work)

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Kai Tse1:30:02

9M ago1:30:02

1:30:02

Kai Tse describes his life as an Asian American non-binary trans masculine person. Kai discusses how the Pulse nightclub shootings motivated him to come out publicly, why pronouns reflect reality not just preference, and what his spirituality looks like now after having grown up in a Christian church. (Intro: Babble On)…

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Wai & Sung Tse1:40:26

10M ago1:40:26

1:40:26

Wai & Sung Tse describe their relationship with their transgender son Kai. They discuss when Kai first came out to them, how Korean families are often especially resistant to acceptance, and why their spiritual faith is now stronger than ever. (Intro: Where I Am Now)

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Dr. Sarah Moon1:15:09

10M ago1:15:09

1:15:09

Licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Sarah Moon aims to discover how we can expand our thinking, emotional, and relational experiences so that we find out who we really are. She also discusses the pitfalls of Christian therapy, and the damaging impact of the Nashville Statement. (Intro: Muscle Car)

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Nathan Ramos & Alison De La Cruz1:26:31

10M ago1:26:31

1:26:31

Playwright Nathan Ramos and Director Alison De La Cruz talk about their new play "As We Babble On". They discuss the value of portraying joyful Asian Americans, the process of casting for specific LGBT roles, and refusing to wait for mainstream America to catch up. (Intro: Soft Power)

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Phil Kim & Vedant Patel1:12:12

10M ago1:12:12

1:12:12

Democratic National Committee staff members Phil Kim talk about their efforts to mobilize the AAPI community to vote and be active in politics. Phil and Vedant discuss being more than anti-Trump, leading with values first, and what the new DNC looks like. (Intro: Yin Yang)

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Nicole Gon Ochi1:23:17

11M ago1:23:17

1:23:17

Attorney Nicole Gon Ochi talks about why affirmative action in college admissions benefits all students. Nicole discusses why affirmative action does not unfairly affect Asian Americans, that America is not a meritocracy, and how students are so much more than their test scores. (Intro: Erased)

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Paisley Rekdal1:16:20

11M ago1:16:20

1:16:20

Author and poet Paisley Rekdal shares about her latest book "The Broken Country". She discusses the silencing of Vietnamese voices in favor of a white-centric perspective, intergenerational trauma, and how biracial identity changes when in different countries. (Intro: Left Out)

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Marcus Choi1:11:37

11M ago1:11:37

1:11:37

Stage, film, and television actor Marcus Choi talks about his starring role as George Washington in the hit musical HAMILTON. He also discusses what it's like to represent Asian American artists, why HAMILTON shouldn't work but it does, and (Intro: Cramps)

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Sarah Park Dahlen1:33:33

11M ago1:33:33

1:33:33

Dr. Sarah Park Dahlen discusses diversity within children's literature, specifically how transracially adopted Koreans are dealt with. Sarah also talks about the "We Need Diverse Books" hashtag/movement, "Mommy, that's me!" moments of discovery, and why Minnesota seems to be the epicenter of transnational adoptions. (Intro: Last Words)…

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Mika Yamamoto1:32:06

12M ago1:32:06

1:32:06

Former teacher Mika Yamamoto refuses to have her voice be silenced. Mika talks about her firing from her charter school, the students who confided in her, why teaching tolerance should be uncomfortable, and how outrage can heal. (Intro: Connection)

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George Takei58:15

1y ago58:15

58:15

Actor George Takei talks about his starring role in the Broadway musical ALLEGIANCE, now playing in L.A. through 4/1/18. George discusses how he got cast in Star Trek, memories of internment camp, and lessons his father taught him about true democracy. (Intro: Theater Reviews)

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Cambodian Rock Band1:03:11

1y ago1:03:11

1:03:11

Playwright Lauren Yee talks about her new play CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND. Lauren discusses the amazing songs and sound of rock band Dengue Fever, the play's theme of discovering the lost history of one's parents, and her focus on writing great roles for AsianAm actors. (Intro: Safari Snob)

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Barney Cheng1:12:57

1y ago1:12:57

1:12:57

Actor and filmmaker Barney Cheng talks about his film BABY STEPS. Cheng also discusses how Woody Allen influenced him, how he landed Oscar-winning Producer Li-Kong Hsu, and how the film profoundly and positively changed his relationship with his mother. (Intro: Presence)

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Allegiance1:11:12

1y ago1:11:12

1:11:12

Actors Elena Wang and Ethan Le Phong discuss their starring roles in the new musical Allegiance, an East West Players and JACCC production starring George Takei, and now playing at JACCC’s Aratani Theatre from February 21 through April 1. (Intro: Pride & Pathos)

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Wes Hatakeyama1:18:16

1y ago1:18:16

1:18:16

Japanese American cyclist Wes Hatakeyama talks about Eroica California, an annual vintage road bicycle festival held in CA's Central Coast Wine Country. Wes discusses Eroica's communal feel, how the event returns to cycling's original roots, and its unique rules that some riders attempt to skirt. (Intro: Slowdown)…

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Winnie Li1:28:34

1y ago1:28:34

1:28:34

Author Winnie M. Li discusses her debut novel, DARK CHAPTER, which was nominated for the prestigious Edgar Award for Best First Novel. Winnie candidly shares about her own story of surviving rape, and how it led to her book and activism. (Intro: #KenToo)

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Dr. Bandy Lee59:24

1y ago59:24

59:24

Dr. Bandy Lee is calling for an emergency evaluation of Donald Trump's mental health. She discusses why presidents should go through the same rigorous testing as other military personnel, the misuse of religion for the sake of political power, and recent threats to her own physical safety. (Intro: Sleepless in Hawaii)…

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M8: Stephen Liu & Linda Kim1:19:58

1y ago1:19:58

1:19:58

Stephen Liu and Linda Kim talk about why they founded M8, their new online dating and matchmaking app. Stephen and Linda discuss how producer Teddy Zee matched them up, how church is no longer the best place to date, and why Asian men have a tough time online. (Intro: Hawaii 9-1-1)

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Grace Ji-Sun Kim1:10:50

1y ago1:10:50

1:10:50

Author and professor Grace Ji-Sun Kim predicts that 2018 will be the year when women speak out against assault and violence in the church. She also discusses why Christians are so often mean-spirited, how the Bible should come with a warning label, and the Asian understanding of Qi. (Intro: Pilates)

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Quincy Carroll1:13:43

1y ago1:13:43

1:13:43

Author Quincy Carroll talks about his novel "Up to the Mountains and Down to the Countryside". He also discusses his time as an English teacher in China, his writing routine, and how he creates the characters in his novels. (Intro: Feels Like Xmas)

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