Asian American Forward Podcast

Lanhee Chen

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 22:23:56 +0000

Will Lanhee Chen be the first Republican controller of California in decades? This week on the show, Katie and Don sit down with him to discuss his candidacy.

"Andrew Yang, In the Flesh"

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Katie and Don spoke with Andrew Yang in person for this week's episode. They discussed what he learned running for mayor of New York and for president as well as his new political party Forward.

Episode 31: Teresa Keng

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 02:18:18 +0000

This week on the show, Don and Katie talk to Teresa Keng about her experience as a business owner in the pandemic and as a woman in politics.

Revisiting the Chinese Exclusion Act

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 19:05:00 +0000

This week on the show, Katie and Don revisit the Chinese Exclusion Act and discuss Don's work to secure an official apology from the US government.

Bonus Episode: Michelle Wu Interview

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000

This week, Katie and Don talk with Boston Mayor candidate Michelle Wu. They'll talk about motherhood, political role models, and what makes Boston special.

Killing Commendatore by Haruki Murakami

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000

This week, Katie and Don discuss one of Don's favorite authors. They'll discuss themes of isolation, magical realism, and Murakami's long career.

Processing Andrew Yang's NY Mayor Loss

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000

This week on the show, Katie and Don reflect on the factors that contributed to Andrew Yang's defeat in the New York Mayoral election and theorize about where he might go next.

China vs. US: Superpower Rematch, Economic Edition

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 21:00:00 +0000

This week on the show, Katie and Don revisit their US vs. China matchup and consider whose economy is best poised to recover from the pandemic.

Pop-Culture and Politics

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0000

This week on the show Katie and Don discuss political satire, entertainment, and Andrew Yang's interview with comedian Ziwe.

The Politics of Organ Donation

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 04:56:46 +0000

This week on the show Don and Katie discuss their experience with bone marrow and organ donation.

How Campaigns Woo Potential Endorsers

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 21:10:57 +0000

This week on the show, Katie and Don discuss Grace Meng's recent endorsement of Andrew Yang, how campaigns strategize and solicit endorsements, and tell stories from the 2020 presidential campaign.

What does India's new Covid outbreak tell us about the future of the virus?

Fri, 28 May 2021 20:41:54 +0000

This week on the show Katie and Don reflect on how India's Covid surge teaches us lessons about vaccination, global cooperation, and political leadership.

Yang's Blunder on Israel and Palestine

Fri, 21 May 2021 21:00:00 +0000

This week on the show, Katie and Don discuss the backlash to Andrew Yang's recent tweet weighing in on the recent violence and how campaign communication strategy plays out.

How Have Responses to Political Sex Scandals Changed?

Tue, 18 May 2021 21:00:00 +0000

This week on the show, Katie and Don discuss the Me Too movement and how political sex scandals have changed in recent decades.

Forms of Political Leadership (feat. NYC City Council Candidate Hailing Chen and Strategist Trip Yang)

Tue, 11 May 2021 21:00:00 +0000

This week on the show, Katie and Don have a panel discussion with the one of the first Fujianese political candidates in NYC and a political consultant who's worked with Andrew Yang, Bernie Sanders, and Barack Obama

Do Mass Shootings Represent a "Return to Normal?"

Tue, 04 May 2021 21:00:00 +0000

This week on the show, Katie and Don will discuss gun control, recent mass shootings, and the intersection of AAPI hate crimes and gun ownership.

NYC City Council Candidate Panel (feat. Sandra Ung and Gigi Li)

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 21:06:59 +0000

Continuing their panels with New York City Council candidates, this week, Katie and Don chat with Sandra Ung and Gigi Li who are running in Flushing and Chinatown, respectively. They'll discuss hate crimes, the challenges of caretaking during the pandemic, and their roles as women in politics.

Why Do New Immigrants Lean Republican?

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 21:00:00 +0000

This week on the show, Katie and Don reflect on why new immigrants tend to gravitate towards conservative candidates, Don's political evolution, and recommend some books.

Dao Yin and Edwin Wong on the Future of NYC

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 21:00:00 +0000

This week on the show, Katie and Don chat with New York City Council Candidates Dao Yin and Edwin Wong. They'll discuss NYC's recovery from the pandemic, how to combat hate crimes targeting Asian Americans, and their favorite spots in Queens.

Dictatorship vs Democracy--Who Wins the COVID Response Competition?

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 21:00:00 +0000

This week on the podcast, Katie and Don compare various countries' responses to the pandemic.

Anti-Asian American Hate Crimes and the Future of NYC (feat. Manhattan DA Candidate Eliza Orlins)

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0000

This week, Katie and Don interview Eliza Orlins, an NYC public defender. They'll discuss the issues facing the city, Eliza's experience living in Beijing, and recent hate crimes against Asian Americans.

Responding to Recent Asian American Hate Crimes

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0000

This week Katie and Don reflect on the recent shooting in Atlanta and how we can address the increase in hate crimes targeting people of Asian descent. They'll also discuss the history of Japanese internment and their recent trips to Idaho.

Ten Ways the Pandemic Changed Our Lives

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0000

This week on the show, Katie and Don reflect on their personal experience of this pandemic year. They'll make predictions about the future of work, how children were impacted, and Katie will share some of her favorite songs and albums released during the pandemic.

Does Affirmative Action Discriminate Against Asian Americans?

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 21:18:52 +0000

This week on the show, Katie and Don discuss affirmative action, it's impact on Asian Americans, and recent lawsuits against Ivy League colleges.

The Case for Ranked Choice Voting (feat. Rob Richie of Fairvote)

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 22:00:00 +0000

This week on the show Katie and Don interview President and CEO of Fair Vote Rob Richie. They'll discuss how ranked choice voting might have changed the 2020 presidential primary, how Andrew Yang can use RCV to his advantage in the New York City mayoral race, and more.

How Much of These Hills Is Gold by C Pam Zhang

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 22:00:00 +0000

This week, Katie and Don reflect on the Western, Asian representation in American culture, and the concept of home through the lens of C Pam Zhang's debut novel How Much of These Hills Is Gold.

Interview: Sandy Chau

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 22:00:00 +0000

This week on the show Katie and Don interview one of Don's mentors and friends, entrepreneur Sandy Chau.

Celebrating Chinese New Year

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 22:00:00 +0000

This week on the show, Katie and Don discuss Chinese New Year! They'll reflect on their personal experience and bring you a special message from Andrew Yang.

The Plague by Albert Camus

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 22:00:00 +0000

This week, Katie and Don reflect on their personal experience of the pandemic year through the philosophical lens of Albert Camus' novel The Plague.

Insurrection and Inauguration: The Politics of 2021

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 22:00:00 +0000

This week Katie and Don react to the biggest political events of 2021 so far--the January 6th attack on the capitol building and Preisdent Biden's inauguration. They'll discuss the symbolism of the inauguration ceremony and reactions to Biden's first days in office.

Inside Andrew Yang's Run for New York Mayor

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 22:00:00 +0000

This week, Katie and Don discuss Andrew Yang's run for New York Mayor, the campaign strategy, and lessons from the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary.

Book Review: City of Dreams by Tyler Anbinder

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Katie and Don discuss the 400-year history of immigration to New York City and review Tyler Anbinder's book. They'll also discuss their personal experience with immigration: Don's as a first generation Chinese American and Katie's family history.

Asian Americans and Misinformation

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 22:00:00 +0000

This week on the show, Katie and Don, discuss the impact of misinformation and fake news on the biggest news events of 2020--from COVID to the election--and how misinformation affects Asian American communities.