Best Apida Podcasts (2025)

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A Conversation with Actor and Daily Show Correspondent Troy Iwata, Part 1 25:19

1d ago25:19

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 18! The Daily Show is one of our favorite shows for so many reasons… hilarious segments, a diverse cast, and awesome writing are just a few reasons. The Daily Show is also where so many people have been introduced to the very talented Troy Iwata. Troy is, of course, also known for several other things that include his r…

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A Conversation with Award-Winning Investigative Journalist Vicky Nguyen 21:56

8d ago21:56

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 16! April 30, 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon. So we’re excited that our conversation today is with Vicky Nguyen, an award-winning NBC News Daily anchor and Senior Consumer Investigative Correspondent. She can be seen regularly on The TODAY Show, NBC Nightly News, and NBC News NOW. And that’s not a…

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Stories of Immigration and Adapting to America (w/ Ashley Tran) 1:11:54

11d ago1:11:54

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Join the team and guest speaker Ashley Tran, a Community Relations Representative at the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center, as they talk about how their families immigrated to America, the struggles of adapting to American culture, and how coming from immigrant families have affected their lives.By KBVR-FM

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The History of Lau v Nichols and Bilingual Education in the U.S. 20:59

15d ago20:59

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 15! When it comes to Supreme Court decisions that impacted the classroom, most people know about Brown v Board of Education. A lesser known landmark decision was also very impactful in schools across the U.S. We’re talking about Lau v Nichols… a case that influenced the interpretation of Title VI and how U.S. schools ne…

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A Conversation with Food Content Creator and Lao Cuisine Champion Chef Saeng Douangdara 32:09

22d ago32:09

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 14! Our guest today is Chef Saeng Douangdara. He’s a food content creator, social media star, and soon-to-be cookbook author. Saeng specializes in Lao cuisine. A first-generation Lao American, he left a job in counseling to pursue his passion for teaching Lao cuisine. A trip back to Laos helped him reconnect with his ro…

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Fun Miscellaneous Topics (w/ Moani Tiare Atay) 38:43

25d ago38:43

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Join the cast and a new guest speaker: Moani Tiare Atay, a Leadership Liaison at the APCC, as they discuss various fun topics such as will you survive scenarios, hot takes, and dream lives!By KBVR-FM

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The History and Career of Walter Tin Kit Achiu 20:03

29d ago20:03

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 13! Have you heard of Walter Tin Kit Achiu? He was the first Native Hawaiian and first Asian American to play in the National Football League. Although his career was groundbreaking, he’s largely been forgotten over time. In this episode, we talk about his life, his football career, and what he did after he finished pla…

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A Conversation with Storyteller, Author, and Activist Nancy Wang of Eth-Noh-Tec 28:53

1M ago28:53

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 12! Today’s conversation is with the amazing storyteller, activist, performer, and co-founder of the multicultural storytelling theater group Eth-Noh-Tec. Along with her real-life partner Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo, Nancy co-founded Eth-Noh-Tec with a commitment to the preservation, revival, and performance of Asian and Asia…

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The History of Dumplings 25:43

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 11! We love dumplings, and we’re not alone in that opinion. We’re talking about asian dumplings… boiled, steamed, pan-fried, or deep-fried, there are a variety of dumplings all across Asia, and they are not only delicious but represent culture, family, and history. In this episode, we discuss the history of dumplings, s…

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Names, Parents, and Childhood Homes 48:08

2M ago48:08

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Welcome back to Making Waves! Come and join us this week as we explore the meaning of our names, our experiences in growing up with APIDA parents, siblings, and childhood homes, as well as a segment on each of our favorite boba spots!By KBVR-FM

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Another Conversation with Award-Winning Comic Book Artist and Writer Sarah Myer Part 2 32:32

2M ago32:32

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 10! This is Part 2 of Another Conversation with Award-Winning Comic Book Artist and Writer Sarah Myer. Last week (S05E09) we brought you part 1. In this episode, we continue to focus on Cheer Up, Michael!, and Sarah shares how they researched for the series, gives us a few spoilers for future chapters of the story, talk…

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Another Conversation with Award-Winning Comic Book Artist and Writer Sarah Myer Part 1 30:46

2M ago30:46

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 9! Our returning guest is Sarah Myer, the amazing, award-winning comic book artist and writer who is probably best known for her critically acclaimed and recognized graphic memoir, Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story, published by First Second Books. However, they show their skills on so many other titles as well, i…

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High School Life and the Transition to College 42:42

2M ago42:42

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Making Waves is back again with season 5! Join us for the first episode of the new season as we talk about what life was like during our high school years and how the transition was like to college.By KBVR-FM

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The History of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in America 22:14

2M ago22:14

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 8! Today’s episode impacts AANHPI communities, but it’s not necessarily solely focuses on our history. We’re going to talk about The History of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This is an extremely scary topic to some people… especially the leaders of the Republican Party in the U.S. If you believe what they rant about…

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A Conversation with Fajer Saeed Ebrahim Senior Policy Manager at NAPAWF 32:05

2M ago32:05

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 7! Today’s guest is Fajer Saeed Ebrahim, a Senior Policy Manager at the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum, AKA NAPAWF. If you’re a longtime listener, then you’ll remember we were fortunate enough to bring in Sydelle Barreto, the Policy Manager NAPAWF to talk about Clocking Inequality back on Season 4, Episod…

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The History of Egg Foo Young 24:53

3M ago24:53

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 6! Today we’re talking about food (one of our favorite recurring themes). Specifically we’re going to talk about Egg Foo Young, a popular staple in Chinese American restaurants for generations. Egg Foo Young may not be as popular now as it used to be, but it still has a special place in the history of the Chinese diaspo…

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A Conversation with Award-winning Architect and Accidental Historian Peter Tao Part 2 28:31

3M ago28:31

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 5! If you didn’t hear the last episode, then go do it! S05E04 is Part 1 of this conversation with Peter Tao, one of the co-founders of the award-winning architectural design firm in St. Louis, TAO + LEE Associates, Inc. In this episode, we continue our conversation with Peter, AKA The Accidental Historian, and we talk m…

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A Conversation with Award-winning Architect and Accidental Historian Peter Tao Part 1 24:23

3M ago24:23

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 4! Peter Tao and his real life partner Helen Lee are the force behind TAO + LEE Associates, Inc. an award winning St. Louis based design firm. They provide Architectural, Planning, Interiors, and Creative Design services for a diversity of project types, sizes & applications. Their projects have been built both domestic…

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The History of Mahjong Part 2 28:13

3M ago28:13

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 3! We’re back with Part 2 of The History of Mahjong. Last episode we talked about the games origins and how it came to America. In this episode, we discuss the rise of Jewish-American Mah-Jongg and how it was standardized and simplified in America by the National Mah-Jongg League. We also take time to talk about cultura…

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The History of Mahjong Part 1 24:42

4M ago24:42

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 2! Most people are familiar with the game of Mahjong. Maybe their family or community plays it or maybe they’ve just seen it in the movies or TV. But most people have seen the tiles and heard the clacking. This is part 1 of a 2 part series on The History of Mahjong. In this episode, we talk about the origin of Mahjong, …

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A Conversation with Co-Founder of Third State Books Stephanie Lim 46:00

4M ago46:00

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 1! Happy New Year everyone! The Gregorian New Year, to be specific because the Lunar New Year is right around the corner… A new calendar year means a new season of our podcast. For our first episode of the new season, we want to highlight one of our favorite publishers, Third State Books. To do that, we’ve invited the C…

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Season 4 Year in Review 20:31

4M ago20:31

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 53! This is it! Our Season 4 year in review. In this episode we talk about the following… "Interesting topics we hope people listen to”. These are topics that need way more attention. E48 and E49, The History of Chinese Exclusion Laws in Canada, Part 1 and Part 2 E46, The History of Asian American Clubs and the Punk Roc…

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Off-Planet transmission 014: beards_records_superstition 44:13

4M ago44:13

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Off-Planet transmission 014: beards_records_superstition 014: beards_records_superstition Subject A has experienced a period of boredom, forcing him to seek new ways of occupying himself in the pod. To maintain our mandate, we have not provided any additional forms of entertainment, which appears to have inspired his creative side. We have witnesse…

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ICYMI Encore Episode of Christmas Traditions in Asia and the Pacific Islands 29:57

4M ago29:57

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 52! Happy Holidays! This is an ICYMI Encore Episode of S03E49, Christmas Traditions in Asia and the Pacific Islands. Christmas is a holiday that can be celebrated in a religious or secular way. So how is it celebrated in Asia and the Pacific Islands? In this episode, we discuss some of the unique traditions and foods yo…

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The History of Wakamatsu Farm 24:01

4M ago24:01

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 51! Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm Colony was the first Japanese settlement in America, but it’s so much more than that. Their story is a slice of American history that highlights the struggles immigrants often faced when trying to establish themselves in a new culture without much support. In this episode we talk about th…

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A Conversation with Educator, Author, and Activist Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan 44:34

5M ago44:34

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 50! Today’s guest is Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan… she is an author, university faculty member, and former K-8 teacher. She directs the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Center at San Diego State University (SDSU), which raises awareness of issues facing Asian Americans, celebrates APIDA culture, and amplifies APID…

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The History of Chinese Exclusion Laws in Canada, Part 2 26:41

5M ago26:41

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 49! In this episode, we continue sharing about the Chinese Exclusion Laws in Canada. We discuss the different politicians who promoted exclusion as well as the people and groups that helped lead to the end of the exclusion laws. Yes, there were several groups and individuals who fought against exclusion laws even before…

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The History of Chinese Exclusion Laws in Canada, Part 1 20:55

5M ago20:55

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 48! Chinese Exclusion Laws were a dark moment in U.S. history… but they were also a dark moment in Canadian history. Chinese immigrants in Canada helped support the economy in a variety of ways including providing labor for growing food, being part of the fishing industry, and building the railroad. However, they also f…

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A Conversation with Top Chef Alum and Cookbook Author Chef Nini Nguyen 37:45

5M ago37:45

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 47! Today’s guest is another popular Top Chef Alum, Chef Nini Nguyen. Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Chef Nini has made a name for herself in the culinary world through her food as well as her appearances on TV and on social media. She is known for blending authentic Vietnamese flavors with a generous nod to…

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The History of Asian American Clubs and the Punk Rock Scene 30:25

6M ago30:25

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 46! Punk Rock was most popular in the mid- to late-1970s through the middle of the 1980s. Although it hit its peak for only about a decade, it captured the public’s imagination in that time with it’s anti-establishment, in-your-face, DIY style. The bands didn’t achieve success on their own though. Asian American clubs o…

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Another Conversation with Award-Winning Writer and Editor Karen Yin 42:31

6M ago42:31

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 45! We have a returning guest! We were so excited for the chance to bring back award-winning author and editor Karen Yin to our show. Last time we really focused on her editing career and her newest book The Conscious Style Guide: A Flexible Approach to Language That Includes, Respects, and Empowers. In today’s conversa…

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The History of the Bánh Mì Vietnamese Sandwich 37:25

6M ago37:25

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 44! We love eating a good Bánh Mì. The combo of fresh veggies, spice, savory protein, crunchy elements, fresh herbs, and acidic pickles makes for a satisfying meal. There’s a reason it’s so popular across the globe as a breakfast, lunch, or dinner item. In this episode, we discuss the history of French colonialism in Vi…

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A Conversation with Actress and Creator Jaylee Hamidi 29:13

6M ago29:13

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 43! Today’s guest is Jaylee Hamidi who is best known for their acting, but is also both a writer and painter. Jaylee was born in Shanghai, China, but moved to Canada and now lives in Vancouver. They are a queer, gender-fluid, Chinese-Kurdish-Iranian creative professional. They currently can be seen in their breakout rec…

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The History of the Anti-Filipino Riots in Washington State 31:16

7M ago31:16

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 42! It’s another installment of Most Forgotten Massacres. Today we’re going to talk about the Anti-Filipino Riots in Washington State. Although the discrimination and violence occurred in the 1920s and 1930s, the tension had been building for a few decades because the dislike of Asian laborers can be traced back to the …

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A Conversation with Author Kyo Maclear and Illustrator Gracey Zhang, Creators of Noodles on a Bicycle 26:50

7M ago26:50

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 41! We have two guests today… award-winning author Kyo Maclear and award-winning illustrator Gracey Zhang. Their latest collaboration is the whimsical picture book Noodles on a Bicycle published by Penguin Random House Children’s. It was released on August 27, 2024, so you can go out and get it now. It’s a great book th…

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The History of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar 26:57

7M ago26:57

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 40! You may not know what a steel guitar is, but once you hear the sound it makes, we guarantee you’ve heard music where it’s used. Originating in Hawaii, the steel guitar has gone on to spark innovation and integration into bluegrass, blues, jazz, country, and more. In this episode, we share the origins of the Hawaiian…

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A Conversation with Sydelle Barreto, Policy Manager of The National Asian Pacific American Women_s Forum 35:45

7M ago35:45

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 39! Our guest today is Sydelle Barreto, the Policy Manager of The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum. The NAPAWF (pronounced “NAP-off”) is the only multi-issue, progressive, community organizing and policy advocacy organization for Asian American and Pacific Islander women and girls in the United States. Foun…

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The History of Activist Tye Leung Schulze 25:10

8M ago25:10

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 38! The U.S. elections are coming up, so it’s a fitting time to talk about the activist and suffragist Tye Leung Schulze. She broke barriers, but her life went far beyond being the first Chinese American woman to vote in a U.S. election. So in this episode, we go into more of the details of her incredible life and the t…

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A Conversation with Watercolorist, Comic Artist, and Writer Tony Moy 57:59

8M ago57:59

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 37! Our guest this episode is the talented watercolorist, comic artist, and writer, Tony Moy. We first met Tony at the 2024 WonderCon in Anaheim when he was part of a panel on using comic books to help fight anti-Asian hate… a panel moderated by Stephanie Lim of Third State Books that also featured Amy Chu and Sarah Mye…

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The Story of Iconic Asian Candies - Botan Rice Candy and Dragon's Beard 34:31

8M ago34:31

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 36! It’s time to talk about iconic Asian candies again! These are candies and confections that originated in Asia but have meant a lot to people worldwide in the Asian diaspora. Today we’re here to share the history of Botan Rice Candy and Dragon’s Beard Candy. Have you tried either? We think they’re worth looking for i…

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A Conversation with Clinical Psychologist, Educator, and Author Dr. Helen Hsu 43:20

8M ago43:20

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 35! We often read to learn new information or to be entertained (or both). But we also love reading to improve ourselves, which is what we did with The Conscious Style Guide by Award-winning Editor and Author Karen Yin (S04E22). Today’s guest is Dr. Helen Hsu, whose new book is The Healing Trauma Workbook for Asian Amer…

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Off-Planet transmission 013: reeducation_beaches_antagonists 40:00

8M ago40:00

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013: reeducation_beaches_antagonists It’s the end of term for one of our cadets, and we hear him disclose first-hand experience of our reeducation program to his compatriot: it was intriguing to witness a disarmed and honest assessment of our methods from one of the courses most mediocre students. We commenced with subject B as he has proven to be …

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The History of the Fight for the I-Hotel in San Francisco 40:17

8M ago40:17

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 34! In today’s episode we share The History of the Fight for the I-Hotel. August 26, 2024 will mark 19 years since the new International Hotel opened their doors. But do you know what happened to the old I-Hotel? It’s amazing how the community, civil rights activists, residents, and others came together to help fight fo…

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Another Conversation with Award-winning Author Illustrator Nidhi Chanani 41:40

9M ago41:40

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 33! One of our favorite guests is back for another conversation… it’s award-winning author, illustrator Nidhi Chanani who returns to share a little about her upcoming picture book Quiet Karima that will be released on October 8, 2024. It’s a beautifully painted book that is about Karima, who taps into the magic and musi…

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The History of Asian Pacific American Olympic Champions 33:22

9M ago33:22

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 32! Do you know who the first Asian Pacific American Olympic champions were? We didn’t know, so we researched, and are here to share it with you! In this episode we talk about the lives of Duke Kahanamoku, Vicki Manalo Draves, and Sammy Lee, our first Asian Pacific American Olympic heroes. It’s amazing what each of them…

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The Origin of Vietnamese American Nail Salons 27:42

9M ago27:42

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 31! Have you ever wondered why Vietnamese Americans seem to dominate the nail salon industry in America? Although not all Vietnamese Americans are nail technicians, there are enough to make up approximately 50% of the nail technicians in the $8 billion per year American nail industry. It all started with the celebrity a…

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ICYMI Encore Episode of The History of Chop Suey Fonts 16:02

9M ago16:02

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 30! This is an ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) encore rebroadcast of The History of Chop Suey Fonts from S03E18. It was a favorite of ours to research because it amazes us how something not created by Asian Pacific Islanders has become so closely aligned to our businesses. We’ve all seen them. Typefaces that signal an eth…

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A Conversation with Activists and Co-Owners of Eastwind Books Bea and Harvey Dong 39:03

10M ago39:03

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 29! Eastwind Books has been an institution in Berkeley as well as a pioneer for Asian American and multicultural bookstores across the country. The co-owners, Bea and Harvey Dong have been longtime activists in the Asian American community, so we were honored to get a chance to have them on as guests to talk about their…

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APIDA History at OSU (w/ Janet Nishihara) 48:59

10M ago48:59

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To close out this season, we're joined by a very special guest, Janet Nishihara, OSU APIDA Icon and Executive Director of the Educational Opportunities Program to talk about APIDA history at OSU and how the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center came to be. Listen to Janet's funny stories of former APCC staff, the *possibly* haunted center, and more!…

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The History of George Helm Jr. and Kaho'olawe Island 31:44

10M ago31:44

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 28! George Helm Jr. was a Native Hawaiian musician, activist, and passionate leader. He believed in Hawaiian sovereignty and protecting the land… embodying the values of Aloha ʻāina perfectly. Known for his beautiful falsetto voice and articulate reasoning, he was a founding member of the Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana (the …

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