Asian American Brainstorm: Recent Episodes
Where I'm Really From
From the past and present, join us as we dive into the stories of Asian Americans.
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Finishing off the season with our favorite cuisines from different parts of Asia. You’ll want to try some new recipes after hearing about these fantastic chefs.
2022 delivered representation in shows that we never thought we would live to see. Pour some tea as we chat about our favorite characters and scenes from Bridgerton S2 and Ms. Marvel.
If you’re like us, hearing any financial or business terms can often leave you confused or overwhelmed. Tune in as we explore our experiences with money and potential ways to invest in our future.
Highlighted Source: https://medium.com/@wicker900/saving-for-retirement-in-your-20s-fc2fa4435ac9 Inflation has raised since the recording of this episode
Two amazing authors brought us comfort during the early 2020 quarantine days. Catch us recapping some highlights from On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong and Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park Hong.
Mulan and Aladdin are two of the most controversial Disney movies. Prep some popcorn as we kick off Season 2 with some of our favorite and not-so-favorite parts of the movies.
Asian Americans have been making music for a long time, breaking boundaries with their talent. Tune in as we highlight a few in this minisode!
Highlighted Source: Smithsonian Center Folklife and Cultural Heritage - https://folklife.si.edu/talkstory/2015/songs-for-ourselves-an-asian-american-music-playlist
Grab your skates and some hot cocoa and join us as we discuss Kristi Yamaguchi, a Japanese American figure skater, Olympic gold medalist, author, and philanthropist.
We are back to discuss Prabal Gurung, a Nepali American fashion designer who has been an outspoken advocate for greater inclusivity within the fashion industry.
Join Lisa, Robin, and Adeeba as we discuss Susan Ahn Cuddy, a Korean American who broke ground as the first Asian American woman in the Navy.
This episode discusses Larry Itliong, a Filipino American union labor organizer who sparked a national labor movement, impacting the lives and rights of farm workers in the 1960s.
This episode discusses Chien-Shiung Wu, a Chinese American physics researcher who made incredible advances in particle physics despite facing challenges as a woman, immigrant, and minority in the sciences and in America.
Season 1 of our podcast is here! Each episode explores how an Asian American’s contributions shaped (and were shaped by) the social and political context in which they lived.