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The Blue Dumpling Podcast
by PWP Strategies & Fells Group
The Blue Dumpling Podcast is a collaborative effort between the Fells Group and PWP Strategies. This podcast aims to bridge the gap in information and awareness surrounding Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in politics and civic life within the state of Maryland. Blue Dumpling will bring forth influential figures from various communities, as well as experts and political strategists who have effectively connected with the AAPI electorate within the Democratic sphere. These conversations will emphasize the importance of reaching out to Asian American communities during elections, share insights to targeting the AAPI community, and demonstrate subject matter expertise in Asian American political engagement and mobilization.
Episodes
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Episode 14: State Senator Clarence Lam
In August 2026, Maryland General Assembly voted to put a constitutional amendment on the November ballot. Maryland voters will decide whether the state can redraw its Congressional lines. Past court rulings limited redistricting to state legislative districts. Leading that effort in the Maryland...
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Episode 13: Neil Ruiz
Neil Ruiz, a leading political economist, sat down with us to talk about how he’s revolutionizing how we understand and engage Asian American communities through powerful data storytelling! Influenced by his Filipino roots, Neil shares his groundbreaking work to lead the largest Asian American...
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Episode 12: Trip Yang
In this episode, we sit down with nationally recognized political strategist Trip Yang, offering insights into serving as a high-ranking AAPI political operative in a field where representation at the top levels remains limited. Yang discusses the evolving landscape of political engagement in New...
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Episode 11: Sheriff Maxwell Uy
What is the unique role of the county sheriff in public safety? In this episode, Sheriff Maxwell Uy, the 62nd—and first Asian American—Sheriff of Montgomery County, Maryland sheds light on one of the county’s oldest yet often misunderstood law enforcement agencies. Sheriff Uy reflects on his...
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Episode 10: Fmr. Governor Martin O'Malley
We’re kicking off the Year of the Snake with former Maryland Governor, Martin O’Malley, campaigning for the Democratic National Committee (DNC) chairmanship. In this episode, the governor shared his vision to rebuild the Democratic Party as chair, ways to improve communication and engagement with...
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Episode 9: Delegate David Moon
In this episode, Maryland House Majority Leader, Delegate David Moon reflects on growing up as an Asian American in Montgomery County, working behind the scenes for various causes, and the value of coalition politics in building a stronger Democratic party. His combined experiences as a political...
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Episode 8: Ankit Jain
What exactly is a DC Shadow Senator and how does that role help remedy the lack of representation for District of Columbia residents at the national level? Our guest, Ankit Jain, who is running for the DC Shadow Senator seat, shares how this role is tied to the district’s lack of statehood. Jain...
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Episode 7: 2024 Democratic National Convention
In this special edition of The Blue Dumpling Podcast, we take you inside the 2024 Democratic National Convention, where we chatted with members of the Asian American & Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Caucus. Hear from a few Asian American elected officials and community leaders about their hopes for the...
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Episode 6: Lt. Governor Aruna Miller
We're thrilled to have Maryland’s trailblazing Lieutenant Governor, Aruna Miller on this episode of The Blue Dumpling Podcast. As the first woman of color and the first immigrant to hold statewide office in Maryland, she’s broken barriers and is here to share her incredible journey into the world...
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Episode 5: Bel Leong Hong
With her Maryland roots, trailblazer Ms. Bel Leong Hong has made her mark through political organizing and fundraising at the national level. As chair of the Democratic National Committee’s Asian Committee’s Asian American & Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Caucus, she has spearheaded a movement of AAPI...
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Episode 4: PIVOT - The Progressive Vietnamese American Organization
The political engagement of Vietnamese Americans is often complex, which is why this episode dives into how to increase their engagement in progressive and Democratic leaning campaigns. Leaders of the Progressive Vietnamese American Organization (PIVOT) sat down with us to explore the interaction...
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Episode 3: Janelle Wong
The Blue Dumpling Podcast was thrilled to have Dr. Janelle Wong, Senior Researcher of AAPI Data. Dr. Wong delves into the major data trends shaping policy issues and voting behavior within the Asian American community. She shares the intensive survey process to collect data that is inclusive of…
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Episode 2: Delegate Lily Qi
This episode features Maryland Delegate Lily Qi, who hails from District 15. Delegate Qi, walks us through her journey of how building an AAPI cultural community niche can successfully inform legislation, increase the democratic participation of Asian Americans, and build a winning strategy for a...
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Episode 1: Devang Shah
Our inaugural podcast features Devang Shah, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party AAPI Diversity Leadership Council. During our conversation, we covered several important issues relating to AAPI civic and political life, from increasing political engagement and participation of AAPI communities…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Blue Dumpling Podcast is a collaborative effort between the Fells Group and PWP Strategies. This podcast aims to bridge the gap in information and awareness surrounding Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in politics and civic life within the state of Maryland. Blue Dumpling will bring forth influential figures from various communities, as well as experts and political strategists who have effectively connected with the AAPI electorate within the Democratic sphere. These conversations will emphasize the importance of reaching out to Asian American communities during elections, share insights to targeting the AAPI community, and demonstrate subject matter expertise in Asian American political engagement and mobilization.
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PWP Strategies & Fells Group
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What is The Blue Dumpling Podcast about?
The Blue Dumpling Podcast is a collaborative effort between the Fells Group and PWP Strategies. This podcast aims to bridge the gap in information and awareness surrounding Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in politics and civic life within the state of Maryland. Blue Dumpling will bring...
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