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Asian American History 101 — 303 episodes

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A Conversation with NY Times Bestselling Author Livia Blackburne and Illustrator and Author Julia Kuo the Creators of Bings Cherries

2

A Conversation with Lian Cheun, The Executive Director of Khmer Girls in Action

3

A Conversation with Eve J Chung, Lawyer and Best-Selling Author of The Young Will Remember

4

A Conversation with Award-Winning Professor of Law Ming Chen, the Harry & Lillian Hastings Research Chair at UC Law SF

5

A Conversation with Newbery Award Winning Writer Erin Entrada Kelly, the Author of The Second Life of Snap

6

A Conversation with Christina Baal-Owens, the Executive Director of NAPAWF

7

A Conversation with Sruthi Chandrasekaran the Director of Data and Research at TAAF

8

A Conversation with Award-Winning Writer Minh Le, Author of Miles Ahead

9

A Conversation with Award-Winning Writer and Educator Patricia Park, the Author of Ambrosia Lee Drops the Mic

10

A Conversation with A Conversation with Scott Kurashige, Educator, President of the James and Grace Lee Boggs Foundation, and Award-Winning Author of American Peril

11

A Conversation with Professor Theodore Chao and Jenessa Joffe, Two Co-Authors of Auntie Kristina's Guide to Asian American Activism

12

A Conversation with Dennis V Tran, Strategist, Storyteller, and Inclusion Consultant

13

A Conversation with Professor Charlotte Brooks, Award-Winning Educator and Author of the Moys of New York and Shanghai

14

A Conversation with Mirai, Actor, Director, Writer, and Acclaimed Audiobook Narrator

15

A Conversation with Shang Saavedra, the Founder and CEO of Save My Cents Founder and the Author of Wealth is a Mindset

16

The History of Wong Tsu, The First Asian American Aeronautical Engineer

17

A Conversation with Award-winning Author Julie Leung and Award-winning Illustrator Angie Kang, Creators of Navigating Night

18

The History of Jawaiian Music

19

A Conversation with Award-Winning Writer Lydia Kang, Professor, Medical Doctor, and the Author of K-Jane

20

The History of The Patel Motel Phenomenon Part 2

21

A Conversation with XiXi Tian, Lawyer and Acclaimed Author of All the Way Around the Sun

22

The History of The Patel Motel Phenomenon Part 1

23

A Conversation with V.T. Bidania, Author of A Year Without Home

24

The History of Ube

25

A Conversation with Peter Jae, Actor, Writer, and the Star of The Workout

26

Season 5 Review

27

A Conversation with Andrea Wang, Award-Winning Author of the Picture Book Worthy The Brave and Capable Life of Joseph Pierce

28

A Conversation with Professor Ann M Ishimaru, Co-Editor and Author of Doing the Work of Equity Leadership for Justice and Systems Change

29

The History of API in Formula 1 Racing

30

A Conversation with Karin K Jensen, Award-Winning Writer and Author of the Memoir The Strength of Water

31

A Conversation with Dom Magwili, Actor, Director, Playwright, Educator, and Author of Scientific Dragons The Adventure of Ensun Castle

32

A Conversation with Satsuki Ina, Trauma Therapist, Activist, Filmmaker, and the Author of The Poet and the Silk Girl

33

The History of the Chinese Labour Corps in WWI

34

A Conversation with Thien Ho, Sacramento District Attorney and Author of The People vs The Golden State Killer

35

A Conversation with Sheilah Jane, Wellness Advocate and the Author of Shadows and Sunrises A True Story of Shame, Strength, and Rebirth Across Continents

36

A Conversation with with Brenda Do, The Author of the Picture Book It's Okay Not To Know

37

A Conversation with Beth Lew-Williams, Award-Winning Professor and Director of Asian American Studies at Princeton University, and Author of John Doe Chinaman

38

The History and Evolution of Teriyaki- From Glaze to Global Icon

39

A Conversation with Ashley Du, the Founder of Meaningful Beginnings Childcare

40

Another Conversation with Jamie Jo Hoang, Author of the New Novel My Mother, the Mermaid Chaser

41

The History of the Secret War in Laos, Part 2

42

A Conversation with New York Times Bestselling Writer, Producer, Speaker, and Author of The Vale, Abigail Hing Wen

43

The History of API Garment Workers and the Labor Movement... Stitching Resistance

44

A Conversation with Litigator, Speaker, Friendship Expert, and Author of Table for 51, Shari Leid

45

A Conversation with Writer, Podcast Host, and Author of Breaking Into New Hollywood, Ada Tseng

46

A Conversation with the Author of Tic-Tac-Toe Chicken Kimberly Tso

47

A Conversation with Writer, Producer, Director, and Author of Transplants Daniel Tam-Claiborne

48

A Conversation with the Author and Illustrator of We're Different and It's Totally Cool, Camey Yeh

49

A Conversation with Award-winning Educator, Researcher, and Author Gordon H Chang

50

A Conversation with Award-winning Investigative Journalist, Editor, and the Author of Strangers in the Land Michael Luo

51

A Conversation with Professor and Award-winning Author of L.A. Coroner Anne Soon Choi

52

The History of the Secret War in Laos, Part 1

53

A Conversation with Actress, Writer, Director Olivia Cheng Part 2

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A Conversation with Actress, Writer, Director Olivia Cheng Part 1

55

The History of the Aloha Shirt

56

A Conversation with Two Stars of the Wedding Banquet Bobo Le and Jeremy Hoffman

57

A Conversation about the 2025 STAATUS Index with TAAF Chief Programs Officer Georgette Bhathena

58

A Conversation about the Six Chinese Survivors of the Titanic with Award-winning Editor and Author Steven Schwankert

59

A Conversation with Award-winning Eco-Entrepeneur and Author of Sun & Ssukgat Michelle Jungmin Bang

60

A Conversation with Actor and Daily Show Correspondent Troy Iwata, Part 2

61

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

62

A Conversation with Award-Winning Investigative Journalist Vicky Nguyen

63

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

64

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

65

The History and Career of Walter Tin Kit Achiu

66

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

67

The History of Dumplings

68

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

69

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

70

The History of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in America

71

A Conversation with Fajer Saeed Ebrahim Senior Policy Manager at NAPAWF

72

The History of Egg Foo Young

73

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

74

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

75

The History of Mahjong Part 2

76

The History of Mahjong Part 1

77

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

78

Season 4 Year in Review

79

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

80

The History of Wakamatsu Farm

81

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

82

The History of Chinese Exclusion Laws in Canada, Part 2

83

The History of Chinese Exclusion Laws in Canada, Part 1

84

A Conversation with Top Chef Alum and Cookbook Author Chef Nini Nguyen

85

The History of Asian American Clubs and the Punk Rock Scene

86

Another Conversation with Award-Winning Writer and Editor Karen Yin

87

The History of the Bánh Mì Vietnamese Sandwich

88

A Conversation with Actress and Creator Jaylee Hamidi

89

The History of the Anti-Filipino Riots in Washington State

90

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

91

The History of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar

92

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

93

The History of Activist Tye Leung Schulze

94

A Conversation with Watercolorist, Comic Artist, and Writer Tony Moy

95

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

96

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

97

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

98

Another Conversation with Award-winning Author Illustrator Nidhi Chanani

99

The History of Asian Pacific American Olympic Champions

100

The Origin of Vietnamese American Nail Salons

101

ICYMI Encore Episode of The History of Chop Suey Fonts

102

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

103

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

104

A Conversation with Author and Educator Chad Soon

105

The History of Instant Ramen

106

A Conversation with Author, Community Historian, and Archaeologist Dr. Kelly Fong

107

A Conversation with Comic Book Artist and Author Sarah Myer

108

A Conversation with Steven Wu of Woori Juntos

109

A Conversation with Award-Winning Author and Editor Karen Yin

110

Talking about the 2024 STAATUS Index

111

A Conversation with Author and Filmmaker Professor William Gow

112

The History of The Kim Sisters

113

A Conversation with Award-Winning Illustrator and Comic Artist Christie Shinn

114

The History of the Hawaiian Settlement of Iosepa Utah

115

The History of the Buddhist Churches of America

116

A Conversation with Send Chinatown Love PR and Partnerships Lead Kelisha Menon

117

A Conversation with Actor Chen Tang

118

A Conversation with Educator, Speaker, and Author Dr. Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn

119

Another Conversation with Award-winning Author and Illustrator Grace Lin

120

A Conversation with Professional Speaker and Author Dr. Michael Soon Lee

121

The History of Bangladeshi Americans

122

A Conversation with Pedagogue and Performer Dr. Xenia Deviatkina-Loh

123

A Conversation with Comic Book Author and Screenwriter Amy Chu

124

A Conversation with Ter the Creator of SumoStew

125

A Conversation with Actor, Musician, and Activist Perry Yung

126

A Conversation with Author Jamie Jo Hoang

127

The History of the Anti-Filipino Watsonville Riots

128

The History of George Chin

129

The History of the Paniolo AKA the Hawaiian Cowboy

130

A Conversation with Yoon Pak and Sharon Lee of the TEAACH Act

131

Season 3 in Review

132

Christmas Traditions in Asia and the Pacific Islands

133

A Conversation with Poet and Author Wendy Chin-Tanner

134

The History of Iconic Asian Candy with Haw Flakes and HI-CHEW

135

The History of The Chinese During the California Gold Rush

136

The History of The Golden Age of Pinoy Hip Hop

137

The History of Iconic Asian Candy

138

The History of Redress and Reparations with Special Guest Dr. Mitchell Maki

139

The History of the Tong Wars Part 7

140

A Conversation with Nidhi Chanani

141

The History of Destroying Chinatowns

142

A Conversation with Curtis Chin

143

ICYMI Encore Episode of The History of Bomb Testing in the Pacific Islands

144

ICYMI Encore Episode of The History of Stereotypical Chinatown Architecture

145

A Conversation with Professor Elise Wang

146

The History of Hmong Americans

147

A Conversation with Author Illustrator Sally Deng

148

The History of Rice Cultivation

149

A Conversation with Rev. Liên Shutt

150

A Conversation with Dr. Mitchell Maki

151

Talking About Righting Wrongs Report and STAATUS Index 2023

152

A Conversation with Illustrator AJ Dungo

153

The History of the Tong Wars Part 6

154

A Conversation with Cookbook Author Uyen Luu

155

The History of Guamanian Cuisine

156

ICYMI Encore Episode of A Conversation with Chef Buddha Lo

157

The History of Indians and Chinese in Jamaican Music

158

The History of the Tong Wars Part 5

159

The History of Asians in the Caribbean Part 1

160

A Conversation with Dr. Noel Ramirez of Mango Tree Counseling and Consulting

161

The History of the Tong Wars Part 4

162

The History of the USS Rizal

163

The History of Chop Suey Fonts

164

The History of the Tong Wars Part 3

165

The History of the Tong Wars Part 2

166

ICYMI Encore Episode of The History of the Tong Wars Part 1

167

ICYMI Encore Episode of The History of Filipino Nurses

168

ICYMI Encore Episode of The History of Ketchup

169

ICYMI Encore Episode of The United States vs Wong Kim Ark

170

The History of Merle Oberon

171

A Conversation with The Creators of The Paper Tigers Bao Tran, Mike Velasquez, and Yuji Okumoto

172

Another Conversation with Brad Jenkins

173

The History of Bhagat Singh Thind

174

A Conversation with Tahlena Chikami of Bite Me Bambi

175

Asian Pacific Islanders in Classical Music

176

A Conversation with Leslie Li

177

The History of James Wong Howe

178

The History of the Kim Loo Sisters

179

The Cleveland School Massacre in Stockton

180

Season 2 Year in Review

181

The History of Stereotypical Chinatown Architecture

182

A Conversation with Dorren Lee

183

ICYMI Encore Episode of The History of Japanese Food in America

184

ICYMI Encore Episode of The History of the Asian Pirate Shih Yang

185

ICYMI Encore Episode of The Bamboo Ceiling and Sticky Floor

186

ICYMI Encore Episode of A Conversation with Professor Naoko Wake

187

ICYMI Encore Episode of Anti-Asian Massacres and Lynchings Part 1

188

ICYMI Encore Episode of The Life and Career of Larry Kwong

189

ICYMI Encore Episode of A History of Indian Food in America

190

ICYMI Encore Episode of Celebrating Anna May Wong

191

ICYMI Encore Episode of First Asians in America

192

The History of Thai Food in America

193

A Conversation with the Creative Women of Kwento Comics

194

A Conversation with Grace Lin

195

A Conversation with Anthony Christian Ocampo

196

A Conversation with Manjusha Kulkarni

197

A Conversation with Tony Hiu Joong Giroux

198

A Conversation with Buddha Lo

199

AAPI in Professional Sumo

200

A Conversation with Oliver Chin

201

A Conversation with Daryl Joji Maeda

202

The Erasing of Historic Wintersburg

203

A Conversation with Kiyoka Rhodes

204

The Life and Career of Bruce Lee

205

A Conversation with Varun Nikore

206

The History of Nuclear Weapons Testing in the Pacific Islands

207

A Conversation with Chef Dale Talde

208

Ziang Sung Wan vs The United States

209

A Conversation with Jacky Lai

210

The History of the Tong Wars Part 1

211

A Conversation with Jennie and Jessica from DKs Donuts and Bakery

212

The History of Cambodian Doughnut Shops

213

A Conversation with Wendy Mink and Judy Tzu Chun Wu

214

The History of Climbing Mount Everest AKA Chomolungma

215

A Conversation with Chef Sheldon Simeon

216

The History of Hawaii Regional Cuisine

217

A Conversation with Yvonne Chapman

218

The History of Korean Food in America

219

A Conversation with Hiro Kanagawa

220

The History of Filipino Nurses

221

A Conversation with Brad Jenkins

222

Cambodian Immigration to the U.S.

223

The History of Noodles

224

Most Forgotten Massacres Tacoma Riot of 1885 and Seattle Riot of 1886

225

Asian Pacific Islanders as the Joke

226

The United States vs Wong Kim Ark

227

The Life and Career of Chien Shiung Wu

228

The Life and Career of Wataru Misaka

229

The History of Vietnamese Food

230

Chinese and the Transcontinental Railroad

231

Tule Lake Segregation Center

232

The History of Anti-Miscegenation Laws Impacting Asian Pacific Americans

233

MFM Hells Canyon Massacre and The Pacific Coast Race Riots

234

The History of Ketchup

235

Asian Americans in Fishing and Shrimping Industries

236

AAPI Civil Rights Leaders Kiyoshi Kuromiya and Haunani-Kay Trask

237

Asian Americans in RnB

238

Season 2 Preview with Resolutions and Hopes

239

Season 1 Wrap-up

240

Asian Americans in Figure Skating

241

The History of Japanese Food in America

242

Remembering the Attacks on Wake Island, Guam, and the Philippines

243

The History of Asian Villains in Hollywood

244

Paper Sons

245

History of Asian Americans in Musical Theatre

246

Honoring Asian American Veterans

247

Chinese Americans in the Mississippi Delta

248

The History of Filipino Food

249

The Rock Springs Massacre and The Attack on Squak Valley

250

Indigenous Pacific Islanders

251

Asian Enclaves

252

Discussing Afghanistan with Jeff Le

253

The Road to Hawai'i Statehood

254

Asian Pirates

255

Asian American Celebrity Chefs

256

Larry Itliong and Filipino Farmworkers

257

Joy Ruckus Club 4 Special with Tara Hahn of Half Past Two

258

The History of Shang-Chi and More Asian Superheroes

259

Interview with Elisha-Rio Apilado on Art Therapy and Mental Health

260

The Bamboo Ceiling and Sticky Floor

261

Life in Internment Camps and No-No Boy History

262

Anti-Asian Violence in Seadrift, Texas and at Wisconsin Sikh Temple

263

The Life and Career of Larry Kwong

264

Interview of Rosita González

265

Asian American Adoptees

266

Interview of Professor Wake on American Survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

267

History of Spam and Impact on Asian Pacific Islander Cuisine

268

History of Hawai'i Part 2

269

The Murder of Vincent Chin

270

Interview Series: Jeff Le

271

Legislation Benefitting Asian Americans

272

Asian American PRIDE

273

Asian Americans in the Military

274

Asian Americans and Mental Health

275

Immigration and Growth of Korean Americans

276

Interview Series: A Refugee Story with Dr. Trang Lai

277

Refugees in the U.S. and Arrival of Southeast Asians

278

History of Hawai'i Part 1

279

History of Angel Island

280

History of Indian Food in America

281

Minisode on Islam and Ramadan

282

A History of Asian American Massacres and Lynchings Part 1

283

Model Minority Myth Part 2

284

Celebrating Holi and Talking about Appreciation vs Appropriation

285

The Model Minority Myth Part 1

286

First South Asians in America and Sikh Farmers

287

Celebrating Anna May Wong

288

Chinese Food in America and Blasian Musicians

289

Rise of Asian Americans in Media and Interview of Diane Paragas

290

Minisode on Anti-Asian Hate and Violence

291

History and Traditions of Lunar New Year

292

Causes of the Japanese Internment

293

Black Panthers and Yellow Peril

294

Full Interview of Mike Park

295

Asian Americans in Music, Ska Edition with Mike Park

296

Remembering MLK and Grace Lee Boggs

297

U.S. Territories, Part 2 Guam and CNMI

298

U.S. Territories, Part 1 American Samoa

299

First Asians in America

300

Whitewashing in Hollywood, Part 2

301

Whitewashing in Hollywood, Part 1

302

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882

303

Who Are Asian Americans