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Soleil  joins the pod and shares how they started writing about food as an avenue for social change. (4:39)How Soleil has observed the conversation around appropriation evolve over the last decade. (9:44)How do we balance our attention between appropriation and other socioeconomic issues in the AAPI community? (16:02)Soleil warns against viewing authenticity as binary.  (22:41)The issue around labor and food highlighted by the pandemic (29:51)NOTESFollow Soleil Ho @hooleilSoleil's article: "I was done talking about cultural appropriation. The rise in anti-Asian violence pulled me back in" Bund to Brooklyn's Guest Food Map1990's Teachers WorkshopFollow us on IG: @bundtobrooklynFollow us on Twitter: @bundtobrooklynQuestions? Requests? E-mail us @ b2b@1990institute.orgLearn more about the 1990 Institute

Derek joins the pod and shares how he got started in acting and comedy. (3:40)How the Japanese-American community helped him break into the industry (13:47)How Derek incorporates differences in generational immigrants in his comedy (19:07)Derek's experience leading the second season of the Terror and how it ties to his family's history of interment (24:29)How acting in the Terror helped him find out more about his own roots (31:16)NOTESFollow Derek Mio @DerekMioWatch The Terror Season 2Bund to Brooklyn's Guest Food Map1990's Teachers WorkshopFollow us on IG: @bundtobrooklynFollow us on Twitter: @bundtobrooklynQuestions? Requests? E-mail us @ b2b@1990institute.orgLearn more about the 1990 Institute

Carrie joins the pod and shares how she came to start the Asian Mental Health Project. (4:15)What Carrie finds are the most challenging and rewarding parts of starting AMHP (8:51)Jenny Tang shares her views on mental health in China as it relates to the Shanghai lockdown (11:31)How COVID influenced a focus on mental health in the States and China (16:22)How to talk to immigrant parents in the States about mental health (23:32)Tools and resources Carrie recommends {32:30)NOTESThe Asian Mental Health ProjectFollow us on IG: @bundtobrooklynFollow us on Twitter: @bundtobrooklynQuestions? Requests? E-mail us @ b2b@1990institute.orgLearn more about the 1990 Institute

Kayla and Jenny introduce themselves and how the lockdown started for each of them. (0:31)COVID in America vs China (5:37)The evolution of the Shanghai lockdown (11:05)The bartering system that's emerged during the food shortage from the lockdown (14:45)How does the situation compare to what is shown in Western news? (22:57)COVID memes and internet trends in China (26:24) NOTES Viral WeChat video on the Shanghai lockdownBund to Brooklyn's Guest Food MapFollow us on IG: @bundtobrooklynFollow us on Twitter: @bundtobrooklynQuestions? Requests? E-mail us @ b2b@1990institute.orgLearn more about the 1990 Institute

Lucia and Caiwei discuss the rise in COVID cases in Shanghai. (0:34)Mengyu joins the conversation and gives us an introduction on the Chinese digital sentiment around the Ukraine/Russia conflict. (4:58)We explore angles that state-sponsored media utilize in framing the conflict.  (5:00)Are both Western and Chinese social media outlets using this conflict as a reason to drive a further wedge between cultures? (14:42)How are average netizens on Weibo trying to help people impacted by the conflict? (18:19)Does the Chinese gov's support of Russia impact the Western perception of Asian Americans? (21:56)How do average netizens in China try to show their support for Ukraine? (25:48) NOTESMengyu's TwitterMengyu's Twitter thread on Chinese digital expression of sympathy to UkraineTaobao purchases of Ukraine pinshttps://chinafactcheck.com/Follow us on IG: @bundtobrooklynFollow us on Twitter: @bundtobrooklynQuestions? Requests? E-mail us @ b2b@1990institute.orgLearn more about the 1990 Institute

Caiwei reintroduces herself as a China Correspondent and we give updates on the 1990 Institute and discuss the murder of Christina Lee. (0:34)Wes joins the conversation (2:42)Wes shares how he started the Park, the first Chinese hip hop radio station/podcast. (5:00)Caiwei/Lucia share their first memories listening to hip hop in China and Wes gives a breakdown of the evolution of the genre (9:00)How did hip hop get accepted into Chinese and broadly, Asian culture? (13:40)Do Chinese artists recognize the roots of hip hop and Wes' views on cultural appropriation (23:05)Wes' involvement in the AR/Chris Wu diss track (31:40)Wes' artist and club recommendations (38:30) NOTESChristina Yuna Lee Memorial FundRadii's China From All Angles Podcast hosted by WesBund to Brooklyn's Guest Food MapFollow us on IG: @bundtobrooklynFollow us on Twitter: @bundtobrooklynQuestions? Requests? E-mail us @ b2b@1990institute.orgLearn more about the 1990 Institute

Lucia and Sean talk Eileen Gu, Nathan Chen and Winter Olympics (0:30)Luke joins the conversation and shares how he got into food writing (7:12)How Chinese American food has evolved over the last 10-20 years (13:35)The Rehabilitation of Panda Express (22:27)Cross-pollination of food cultures and the new approach to "fusion" (27:30)How young Chinese American chefs are building their restaurants and the up-scaling of Chinese American food (35:09)What is the future for Chinese Food in America? (47:00) Restaurants Luke mentions: Panda ExpressJiangnan Cuisine (recently closed)Lazy SusanMamahuhuMr. Jiu'sR&G LoungeEl Mexicano NOTESRead Luke's writingReach out to Luke on twitter: @theluketsaiBund to Brooklyn's Guest Food MapFollow us on IG: @bundtobrooklynFollow us on Twitter: @bundtobrooklynQuestions? Requests? E-mail us @ b2b@1990institute.orgLearn more about the 1990 Institute

Michelle Go and Lunar New Year (0:54)Debbie joins the conversation (5:44)Getting into Lowell High and other prestigious schools (10:11)The dehumanization of college admissions (12:20)Pressure from parents (16:57)The American mindset of "playing the game" (21:48)Mental health and high school (24:43)NOTESWatch Try Harder! (Apple TV, Amazon, YouTube, etc.)Act to Change Try Harder!'s Impact CampaignBund to Brooklyn's Guest Food MapFollow us on IG: @bundtobrooklynFollow us on Twitter: @bundtobrooklynQuestions? Requests? E-mail us @ b2b@1990institute.orgLearn more about the 1990 Institute

Favorite Hot Pot ingredients (1:37)Asian American Education Project's History of Asian American Trailblazers in Politics (3:53)Varun joins the conversation (6:32)How Varun started his career in politics (9:57)Challenges for AAPI entering politics (12:36)A new wave of AAPI participation (20:22)The “Macaca Incident” (22:53)Voter registration as the top priority (26:23) NOTESNPR: The Growing Power of the AAPI VoteAAPI VICTORY FUNDBund to Brooklyn's Guest Food MapFollow us on IG: @bundtobrooklynFollow us on Twitter: @bundtobrooklynQuestions? Requests? E-mail us @ b2b@1990institute.orgLearn more about the 1990 Institute

Lucia and Siyuan share their own dating stories (3:03)Caiwei joins the conversation (6:30)The problem with Tinder in big cities (12:50)Dating apps in China and who uses what (16:34)Shanghai Marriage Market (18:06)Stigma on dating apps, family pressure (20:59)Difficulties of dating as a high achieving woman in China (24:48)Chinese toxic masculinity (26:58)Is there a casual dating phase in China? (28:45)Changing perception of masculinity in China (34:03)Desirability of ABCs (37:30)English Teachers in China (43:08)NOTESChaoyang Trap is a newsletter about everyday life on the Chinese internet. It's a regular, usually fortnightly, exploration of contemporary China, one important niche at a time. We're interested in marginal subcultures, tiny obsessions, and unexpected connections. Caiwei's article on Chinese Masculinity: (Chinese) Dudes RockCaiwei's Website Caiwei's Twitter: @CaiweiCBund to Brooklyn's Guest Food MapFollow us on IG: @bundtobrooklynFollow us on Twitter: @bundtobrooklynQuestions? Requests? E-mail us @ b2b@1990institute.orgLearn more about the 1990 Institute

(1:18) Single's Day in China (11/11)(2:39) Siyuan shares her experience with the Chinese Storytellers community and her journey to become a journalist(6:33) Jin shares her own journalism journey and why diversity in journalism is important(14:16) Jin's experience with the Asian American Journalists Association and her personal experience embracing her identity as a Chinese immigrant and Asian American(23:00) Why are Chinese Gen Z obsessed with camping and the "lying flat" movement?(27:25) The creation of Chinese Storytellers as a community for Chinese journalists abroad and how its grown(36:28) Jin's experience understanding her gender through the lens of Chinese and American culture.(46:00) Jin's DC area restaurant recommendation! (Find out where it is on our food map below)NOTESChinese Storytellers SubstackAsian American Journalists AssociationBund to Brooklyn's Guest Food MapFollow us on IG: @bundtobrooklynFollow us on Twitter: @bundtobrooklynQuestions? Requests? E-mail us @ b2b@1990institute.orgLearn more about the 1990 Institute

(2:53) Chinese netizens' sentiment around Meng Wanzhou(5:57) Chinese netizen's sentiment on the racist attacks against Asians in the West(8:19) Chinese immigrant parent's approach to politics through Lucia's parents(11:20) Lucia and Siyuan share their own personal experiences with civic engagement(13:34) Sean highlights the 1990 Institute's recent work on voting and how Asian Americans have started to vote more(16:31) Brian Yang joins the podcast and shares his background and history with the 1990 Institute(22:35) Brian shares his history with Andrew Yang and how he got involved with Andrew Yang's Presidential campaign(26:05) Brian and the hosts discuss the rise in political engagement from Asian Americans and whether it will be sustainable(38:49) Brians work raising awareness about the hate crimes against Asian Americans through media(48:25) Brian shares his work on Giant Leap: a writing accelerator for AAPINOTESNPR: The Growing Power of the AAPI VoteGrace Meng's COVID-19 Hate Crimes ActAll of us MovementBrian Yang's Giant Leap AcceleratorFollow us on IG: @bundtobrooklynFollow us on Twitter: @bundtobrooklynQuestions? Requests? E-mail us @ b2b@1990institute.orgLearn more about the 1990 Institute  

(01:07)  Sean gives a brief history of Asian Americans in Hollywood. (From Sessue  Hayakawa to Shang Chi)(06:26) Siyuan shares China's reaction to Crazy Rich Asians.(11:39) Siyuan shares China's sentiment on Shang-Chi(15:59) Sean hosts a trivia round on Asian Americans in film(21:58) Janet Yang joins the conversation(25:28) Lucia asks Janet: Asian Americans have gained significant ground in Hollywood over the last few years, but there is still room to improve. Where do we go from here?(32:25) Janet shares what type of stories she would like to see Asian Americans embody in the future(35:50) Janet talks to Siyuan about her experience producing the Netflix animated movie Over the Moon.(38:00) Janet shares her perspective on how co-producing movies with China has changed over the years, and why its becoming more difficult.(45:27) Lucia asks Janet what works and doesn't work with mixing Chinese and American cast in a movie(52:05) Janet ends the pod by providing some advice for young Asian Americans looking to break into HollywoodNOTESCheck out Janet Yang's work at her websiteWatch Over the Moon on Netflix Follow us on IG: @bundtobrooklynFollow us on Twitter: @bundtobrooklynQuestions? Requests? E-mail us @ b2b@1990institute.orgLearn more about the 1990 Institute

(00:44) Lucia and Siyuan share their Olympics memories and thoughts on the 2021 Summer Olympics(07:54) Steve joins the conversation (10:50) The group discusses what the NYT got right and wrong with their article: The Chinese Sports Machine's Single Goal: The Most Golds, at Any Cost(18:11)  Steve highlights how athlete development is seen as a career track early on in life in China(22:38) Are Chinese athletes awarded the same opportunities for fame and fortune?(30:26) How Sports fandom is becoming more athlete-centric (31:47) Steve shares his surprising experiences creating a high school girls basketball doc in Sichuan(37:06) How female Chinese athletes are confronting body image issues(45:53) China's new trend of naturalizing athletes NOTESWatch Thumb Media's docs (including the girl's HS series) on YoutubeFollow us on IG: @bundtobrooklynFollow us on Twitter: @bundtobrooklynQuestions? Requests? E-mail us @ b2b@1990institute.orgLearn more about the 1990 Institute

(00:43) Lucia and Siyuan introduce themselves and why they want to host the podcast.(04:18) Sean gives a brief history of the 1990 Institute and what to expect from the podcast in the future.(06:30) Quickfire Roundtable Question 1: Dogs or Cats?(07:49) Quickfire Roundtable Question 2: Favorite Dim Sum?(10:41) Quickfire Roundtable Question 3: Skill or hobby picked up in the pandemic?(12:28) Quickfire Roundtable Question 4:  What two famous characters would you want to have dinner with?(15:07) Quickfire Roundtable Question 5: What's another podcast you enjoy?(18:48) Quickfire Roundtable Question 6: What's one piece of Chinese and AAPI content you would recommend?(21:23) Quickfire Roundtable Question 7: What episode of Bund to Brooklyn are you most looking forward to hosting?NOTESFollow us on IG: @bundtobrooklynFollow us on Twitter: @bundtobrooklynQuestions? Requests? E-mail us @ b2b@1990institute.orgLearn more about the 1990 Institute