Progressive Opinions of Color (POC Podcast) - Politics and Economics with Underrepresented Voices

With midterm elections around the corner, Brad Jenkins discusses how Asian Americans are the margin of victory for Democrats and how to support AAPI candidates for office. Brad and Nancy also discuss Brad's unique career path from working in a hedge fund to serving in the Obama administration to becoming a producer.About Brad:AAPI Victory Fund President and Enfranchisement CEO and Founder Brad Jenkins spent four years serving as President Obama's Associate Director in The White House Office of Public Engagement. From The White House, Jenkins brought together creative executives, thought leaders, and some of the world's biggest stars to advance the President's agenda—culminating in the Emmy-award winning “Between Two Ferns” interview on the Affordable Care Act. Jenkins then joined Will Ferrell's Funny Or Die as Managing Director and Executive Producer running Funny Or Die D.C. Since then, Jenkins has produced over 70 social impact campaigns, documentaries, specials, and events with organizations, companies, PACs, IEs, and foundations with a particular focus on the Asian American Pacific Islander community. Brad Jenkins: Twitter, InstagramAAPI Victory Fund: WebsiteBuzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1257539Host, Nancy Wu: Website, Instagram, TwitterWelcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.Support the showSupport the show

We're kicking off AAPI Heritage Month with Linh Nguyen, Senior Advisor for RUN AAPI.We talk about being the only Asian women at the table in politics, how to get more AAPI Gen Z to get excited about and involved in politics, the importance of AAPI representation in politics, and how to better serve the Asian American community in politics. We even discuss results from one of the first, if not only, surveys on AAPI Gen Z and how they feel about the political climate and asian representation. About Linh:Linh Nguyen is a Senior Advisor for RUN AAPI and a Senior Advisor for Beto O'Rourke's campaign for Governor in Texas. Linh has extensive political electoral experience, specializing in outreach strategy to young voters, Asian-Pacific Islanders, and communities of color. Linh joined the Democratic Party of Georgia as their AAPI Coalition Director for the 2021 Senate runoff elections. She rounded out the election cycle with the Presidential Inaugural Committee's Office of Public Engagement to welcome the Biden-Harris administration where she consulted on creative programming with community partners. Linh also consulted on AAPI engagement in disaster relief and public health emergencies for Governor Newsom's Office of Emergency Services. She spent the 2020 presidential year with Sen. Cory Booker and was the Political Director for #TheNew campaign: a creative collaboration between RUN AAPI and Meena Harris's Phenomenal Woman.Linh Nguyen: TwitterRun AAPI: WebsiteBuzzsprout Affiliate Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1257539Host, Nancy Wu: Website, Instagram, TwitterWelcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.Support the showSupport the show

Today's guest is Shan Wu. As a former federal prosecutor, nationally known criminal and student defense lawyer, and frequent guest on CNN and other news outlets, Shan is regularly called on to explore political and legal topics, ranging from election and impeachment questions to high-profile Title IX cases. We discuss: -The spike in hate crimes against AAPI folks-What is the legal definition of a hate crime and why hate crimes are underreported-The affirmative action case at Harvard-The nomination of Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court; the value of Judge's experience as a public defender; Biden's promise to nominate the first Black women to the Supreme Court.-Justice Breyer's hesitancy to retire and viewing the Supreme Court as an apolitical institution-Shan's own career development, life story, and becoming a spokesperson for AAPI folks Shanlon Wu: TwitterBuzzsprout Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1257539 Host, Nancy Wu: Website, Instagram, TwitterWelcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

The Alliance for Youth Organizing, released the full results of their first National Youth Survey of 2022 (that was just covered in TIME). This survey takes a look at how young voters from across the political spectrum feel about the future of the country, what policies the Biden Administration should prioritize, how they plan to be civically engaged this year leading up to the midterm elections, and more. The survey of registered voters aged 17-39 was conducted between January 2-6, 2022. Here are some key highlights of the survey findings:The majority of all young voters feel pessimistic about the future of the country and have a negative view of national political figures and Congress as a wholeNo national politicians or parties in the U.S. Congress are viewed positively by most young people in America.Young people perceive that political leaders are not prioritizing their interestsYouth voters are sticking to their demands on policy prioritiesMajority of young people approve of Biden Administration's decision to extend the pause on student loan payments and support student loan debt forgiveness Increasingly influential with each passing election, youth voters will be a decisive electoral force this November.Host, Nancy Wu: Website, Instagram, Twitter Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

Nancy speaks with Mila Atmos about being a citizen change maker and making your voice heard, voting close to home, engaging in civic action on your terms, forming an ideal democracy, and more. About MilaMila Atmos fiercely believes in the power of individuals to shape our society, and to cultivate and protect American Democracy. On her podcast, Future Hindsight, Mila aims to spark civic engagement through in-depth conversations with citizen changemakers. Mila combines life experiences from living in multiple cultures ranging from Indonesia to Germany to the rural U.S. with her knowledge base in history, economics, and international affairs (B.A. & M.I.A. Columbia University) to effect positive change. She is deeply curious about the way our society works, and the ways in which an individual can make a difference.Mentioned in Episode1. Joe Hartigan, the retired firefighter who advocated for the Far Rockaway ferry service: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-hindsight/id1334328470?i=10004035648692. Bradford Fitch, on speaking with your elected member of Congresshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-hindsight/id1334328470?i=10004392673213. Amanda Litman, on voting in, and running for, local and state elections https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-hindsight/id1334328470?i=10005332396444. Maria Yuan of Issue Voter. Maria created Issue Voter to make civic engagement easy and accessible. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lasting-civic-engagement-maria-yuan/id1334328470?i=1000497420094Please follow us on Twitter! Follow me @milaatmos or the show @futur_hindsightAnd please listen to and follow Future Hindsight on Apple Podcasts!Future HindsightMila AtmosFuture Hindsight is a weekly podcast that takes big ideas about civic life and democracy and turns them into action items for everyday people. Host Mila Atmos shares in-depth conversations with citizen changemakers, helping listeners realize the power they have to make real change.Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-hindsight/id1334328470Host, Nancy Wu: Website, Instagram, Twitter Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

Nancy is joined with Yiqing Zhao to discuss her career as an actress, filmmaker, and life coach. Yiqing Zhao is an award-winning actor, filmmaker, and a certified life coach. Besides her artistic pursuits, she help creatives belong, become, and create the life they want. Before becoming an artist, Yiqing was a medical student in China.Yiqing's links: https://linktr.ee/yiqingzhaoNancy: Website, Instagram, Twitter Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your host is Nancy Wu. Nancy is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. Nancy triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and has a Master's in Development Economics from Oxford. She works as an Economist full time and has previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks.  The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

Here's a solo episode where Nancy talks about the recent murder of Christina Yuna Lee and Michelle Go in NYC. How do we move forward and prevent this from happening again outside of the prison industrial complex? Is that even the way to go in the short term? Join us in this rant about being an Asian woman in the United States, the sense of safety going away, and how difficult it is to prove that an act is a "hate crime" but racially motivated regardless.Nancy: Website, Instagram, Twitter Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your host is Nancy Wu. Nancy is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. Nancy triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and has a Master's in Development Economics from Oxford. She works as an Economist full time and has previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks.  The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

Jarvis Houston, the Organizing and Political Director of Sister District. Jarvis Houston has ten years of advocacy and campaign experience at the local, state, and national levels. He is a lifelong organizer and a proud graduate of Howard University. With armchair analysts portending a dark upcoming decade for Democrats, Jarvis speaks to a positive outcome of the past elections: the shift in political representation across a country and how the political climate is changing for people of color. Election night saw historic wins down ballot for candidates of color: Michelle Wu in Boston, Aftab Pureval in Cincinnati, Eric Adams in New York, and more! These victories are key to progress, but as America continues to shift demographically and Democrats stare down the barrel of the midterms it's clear: demographics do not dictate electoral wins. Jarvis discusses how recent victories are a major step forward for inclusive representation, and explain what it's going to take for Democrats to mobilize voters—demographics aside—ahead of midterms.Nancy: Website, Instagram, Twitter Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your host is Nancy Wu. Nancy is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. Nancy triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and has a Master's in Development Economics from Oxford. She works as an Economist full time and has previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks.  The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

Nancy chats with Sean about his own podcasts, how he transitioned from tech to the creative industry, how tech skills can be transferrable for creative career changes, and more. Sean is a Sloan MIT MBA, and former PM at Amazon. He currently is trying to write screenplays, actively participates in furthering the mission of the 1990 Institute as a board member and produces Bund to Brooklyn, a podcast on how Asian Americans and Chinese tackle modern issues like identity, mental health, activism and more. (@bundtobrooklyn)You can follow his photography @sameseanniulook and read his writing @ https://sean-niu.squarespace.com/Nancy: Website, Instagram, Twitter Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your host is Nancy Wu. Nancy is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. Nancy triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and has a Master's in Development Economics from Oxford. She works as an Economist full time and has previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks.  The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

Nancy chats with Ashish Prashar about his time in prison for a non-violent crime, how the prison industrial complex discriminates against BIPOC, and how to move toward prison reform and abolition.When you hear Ashish Prashar's lovely soft spoken British accent, coupled with his intellectual stance on the flawed U.S. prison system, it's really hard to believe he spent an entire year of his life in a dark prison at the young age of 17 for a non-violent crime. Sadly, he's one of thousands of BIPOCs whose lives will forever be impacted by a flawed justice system (minorities rep 80% of those with convictions). Incarceration has a profound effect that reaches far beyond prison itself: Millions of people are needlessly unemployed, underemployed or homeless just because they have a conviction. And did you know more than 75% of jail suicides involve people who had not been convicted of a crime?But today, Ash is a transformational leader, innovator and justice reform activist who prides himself as the first formerly incarcerated individual to rise from reporter to press secretary for high-ranking politicians, to the c-suite of an iconic company (R/GA). Ashish fights the good fight: he's campaigned for bail reform, ending solitary confinement, and the restoration of voting rights. He sits on the boards of Exodus Transitional Community, Getting Out and Staying Out NYC, Just Leadership USA, Leap Confronting Conflict, the Responsible Business Initiative for Justice. He champion's R/GA's second chance hiring programs across its 10+ offices globally. You can also check out his contributed articles to CNN, USA Today, Business Insider, Fast Company – all focused on prison advocacy. Ashish has a lengthy career in politics as Press Secretary to the former Mayor of London, campaign leader for former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, supported President Joe Biden's 2020 US Presidential Campaign, played an integral part of Obama's 2008 US Presidential Campaign, the 2018 Midterms for a variety of Democrat candidates, and much more).Nancy: Website, Instagram, Twitter Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your host is Nancy Wu. Nancy is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. Nancy triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and has a Master's in Development Economics from Oxford. She works as an Economist full time and has previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks.  The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

Nancy chats with Kat Calvin about voter suppression and the complexities of obtaining IDs for everyday use. Kat also talks about the California recall election and tips to starting a non-profit. Kat Calvin is the Founder and Executive Director of Spread The Vote and the Co-Founder and CEO of the Project ID Action Fund. A lawyer, activist, and social entrepreneur, Kat has built a national organization that helps Americans obtain the IDs they need for jobs, housing, and life and that also allows them to go to the polls. Kat is one of the TIME Magazine 16 People and Groups Fighting for a More Equal America, 2018 Fast Company 100 Most Creative People in Business, and has been a Business Insider 30 Under 30, The Grio 100, and more. Kat has been featured in the New York Times, LA Times, Washington Post, Atlantic, Essence, Glamour, NPR, PBS, BET, Marie Claire and many more print and digital outlets. She has been a guest commentator on MSNBC, CNN, Headline News, Sirius XM, and more. She is a frequent keynote speaker and a sought after voice for her expertise and opinions on politics, voting, ID related issues, and more.Along with STV/PID, Kat co-hosts Vote! The Podcast, is a photographer, an avid traveler, and is currently writing a book.Kat attended Mount Holyoke College and the University of Michigan Law School. She is an Army brat mostly from Seattle and Sierra Vista, AZ and currently lives in Los Angeles.Nancy: Website, Instagram, Twitter Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your host is Nancy Wu. Nancy is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. Nancy triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and has a Master's in Development Economics from Oxford. She works as an Economist full time and has previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks.  The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

Today's guest is Greisa Martinez Rosas. She is the executive director of United We Dream (UWD), the largest immigrant youth-led community in the country. Greisa and Nancy talk about immigration reform and Democratic bid to legalize undocumented immigrants and give them a path to citizenship. Greisa also talks about the day to day of UWD and how you can get involved. Originally from Hidalgo, Mexico, Greisa migrated to the U.S. with her parents at a young age and grew up in Texas. While studying Biology at Texas A&M University, she co-founded the first undocumented youth-led organization in the conservative university's more than 100-year history and continues to be a progressive movement leader in the fight for immigrant and racial justice.  Under Greisa's fearless leadership, immigrant youth and allies from United We Dream have organized nationwide to ensure Democrats in Congress included a pathway to citizenship for millions in their budget resolution. Now, the fates of approximately 11 million undocumented immigrants are in the hands of Congressional Democrats , where Sen. Schumer is leading the charge in passing a budget that would grant lawful permanent status to undocumented immigrants. Nancy: Website, Instagram, Twitter Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your host is Nancy Wu. Nancy is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. Nancy triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and has a Master's in Development Economics from Oxford. She works as an Economist full time and has previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks.  The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

Nancy is joined with Sarah Audelo to discuss her work as executive director of the Alliance for Youth Action, the importance of Gen Z in voting and politics, how to enter a career of political organizing, and more. Sarah Audelo is a woman of color who has been at the forefront of youth political organizing for much of the last decade — from serving as the millennial vote director for the 2016 Clinton campaign to political and field director for Rock The Vote to policy director at Generation Progress and most recently executive director of the Alliance for Youth Action—a role she will soon be stepping down from to make way for the next generation of young leaders.The Alliance for Youth Action grows progressive people power across America by empowering local young people's organizations to strengthen our democracy, fix our economy, and correct injustices through on-the-ground organizing.Nancy: Website, Instagram, Twitter Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your host is Nancy Wu. Nancy is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. Nancy triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and has a Master's in Development Economics from Oxford. She works as an Economist full time and has previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks.  The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

Nancy is joined with Yanzi Ding to discuss her career as an actress and her short film, Sans Everything.* About the bilingual writer/actor Yanzi DingNew York Taiwanese bilingual actress Yanzi Ding is also a writer, translator, and dubbing artist. As an actor, she leads two Off-Broadway Play and two feature films. However, her mission in the United States is to create work and collaboration opportunities for diverse groups. Therefore, she creates many original works including the stage play which has been world premiered in New York east Broadway theater and has been invited to Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA). Her film scripts have also won Best Screenplay in reputable film festivals around the world.As a speaker in Asia, she shares and discusses with alien artists how to create a career in the United States with your own craft and creativity.For more information, please visit the website: yanziding.com*About the Short Film ⟪Sans Everything⟫ ⟪Sans Everything⟫is inspired by Shakespeare's famous prologue “All the Worlds'  a Stage”, which discloses the meaning of this transient and illusive life. The story unfolds an Asian dancer who strives to live in New York and confronts a series of life crises in 2020 including COIVD-19. Surprisingly, she conquers all the ordeals enlightened by Shakespeare's word “Sans Everything”. Based on a true story.The project is also honored to be sponsored by New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) artist program, which makes your kind donation tax-deductible, Please check the pitch video and the gift we prepare for you on NYFA.org. The script has won 11 Best Screenplay in reputable film festivals around the world and is now the Finalist in Oscar Qualifying festival --Rhode Island International Film Festival. *NYFA choose the project that is worthy to present to the world,  and here we are:https://www.nyfa.org/fiscal-sponsorship/project-directory/view-project/?id=YD1731*Other information:*Official Website: https://yanziding2222.wixsite.com/sanseverything*IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14728590/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1*IG: @sans.everything_shortfilmNancy: Website, Instagram, Twitter Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your host is Nancy Wu. Nancy is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. Nancy triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and has a Master's in Development Economics from Oxford. She works as an Economist full time and has previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks.  The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

A solo episode today with Nancy Wu, who chats about women's and gender studies theory versus facing everyday misogyny and catcalls. She also talks about the U.S. pulling troops out of Afghanistan and the Taiban's entry, and the consequences of the U.S.'s actions abroad, and the narratives of the Delta variant in the U.S. and abroad, and the dangers of certain narratives around the Delta variant.Contact Progressive Opinions of Color at:      https://www.instagram.com/pocpodcast/      https://www.twitter.com/opinionspocEmail: opinionspoc@gmail.com Nancy: Website, Instagram, Twitter Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your host is Nancy Wu. Nancy is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. Nancy triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and has a Master's in Development Economics from Oxford. She works as an Economist full time and has previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks.  The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

Nancy is joined by Tatenda Musapatike. Tatenda Musapatike is the founder and CEO of the Voter Formation Project. She's spent over a decade working on digital programs and in tech to support progressive causes. She most recently was a senior advisor at ACRONYM where she built their $12.5M Expand the Electorate program from the ground up. This program worked to reach, register, and mobilize Black and Latinx voters across 8 states in the 2020 general election and the Georgia Senate runoff elections. Previous to her time at ACRONYM, Tatenda was a former digital ad specialist at Facebook. She attended Davidson College and has her Masters in Public Administration from American University.Tatenda Musapatike:https://www.voterformationproject.org/ Contact Progressive Opinions of Color at:      https://www.instagram.com/pocpodcast/      https://www.twitter.com/opinionspocEmail: opinionspoc@gmail.comNancy: Website, Instagram, Twitter Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your host is Nancy Wu. Nancy is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. Nancy triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and has a Master's in Development Economics from Oxford. She works as an Economist full time and has previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks.  The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

Nancy is joined by Varun Nikore, the President of the AAPI Victory Fund and Executive Director of the AAPI Victory Alliance. Varun discusses the importance of AAPI voter turnout in the 2020 election, why the AAPI vote matters, the importance of funding to turn out the AAPI vote, Andrew Yang's run for NYC Mayor,  media perceptions of AAPI candidates, and more. Varun Nikore:https://aapivictoryfund.com/leadership/varun-nikore/https://aapivictoryfund.com/https://aapivictoryalliance.com/For more than 25 years, Mr. Nikore has been involved in national, state and local politics as a campaign strategist, fundraiser and policy advisor. In 1998, Mr. Nikore was appointed to serve in the Clinton Administration.He is founder and past-President of the Indian American Leadership Initiative, the largest Indian American network of Democrats in the U.S. Varun also served as President of the Democratic Business Council of Northern Virginia from 2011-2013 and currently serves on their Board of Directors. In 2008, Varun served as a Transportation Policy Advisor for Obama for America. In 2012, he served as co-Chair of the Small Business Owners Council for the Democratic National Committee. Appointed by Governor Terry McAuliffe in 2015, Varun currently serves on the Board of the Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority as well as the Virginia Offshore Wind Development Authority. Contact Progressive Opinions of Color at:      Instagram      TwitterEmail: opinionspoc@gmail.comNancy: Website, Instagram, Twitter Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your host is Nancy Wu. Nancy is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. Nancy triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and has a Master's in Development Economics from Oxford. She works as an Economist full time and has previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks.  The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

Nancy is joined with Thomas Andrews today. Thomas is the owner of T3 PowerReady, a group fitness program based right on the beach in Marina Del Rey, California. From overcoming addition and homelessness to living in Singapore and Bali, Thomas's story is one that I have the pleasure of sharing. He shares what it's like to be black in Atlanta and abroad in Bali and Singapore, confronting racism, the mindset shifts he's had to implement to change his life, and how he founded his company and patented its workout equipment to share with all that Earth is Our Gym.   Thomas's Links:https://linktr.ee/thomaseandrewsSupport black owned businesses and get to know Thomas at his amazing fitness bootcamp on the beach: https://www.vagaro.com/us02/t3?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linktree&utm_campaign=beach+fitness+class+sign+up Contact Progressive Opinions of Color at:      Instagram      Twitter Email: opinionspoc@gmail.com Nancy: Website, Instagram, Twitter  Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your host is Nancy Wu. Nancy is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. Nancy triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and has a Master's in Development Economics from Oxford. She works as an Economist full time and has previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks.   The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

Nancy is joined with Lillian So to talk overcoming obstacles of growing up in the inner city of Chicago, acknowledging and working through our cultural and ancestral baggage as Asian Americans and how to move forward and manifest our dream lives, and helping ambitious people rewrite self-sabotaging narratives that are holding them back from what they want.About the Guest:Lillian So is a facilitator of transformation, community builder, and entrepreneur. She has more than 20 years of industry experience in creating psychological safety, group facilitation, and compassionate communication. After many years of success and burnout in the fitness industry, she knew something was missing and decided to pursue a journey of self-discovery and healing.  During this time, she became a 500hr Yoga Teacher, a Yoga Therapist, a communication specialist and facilitator in NVC, non-violent communication. Her coaching programs, which attract an international audience, have helped people transform every aspect of their lives through the five pillars of the SO method: Biology Programming Inner Compass Communication Manifestingwww.meetlillianso.com@meetlilliansoContact Progressive Opinions of Color at:     Instagram     TwitterEmail: opinionspoc@gmail.comNancy: Website, Instagram, TwitterWelcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your host is Nancy Wu. Nancy is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. Nancy triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and has a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. She works as an Economist full time and has previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

Nancy is joined with Ashley and Leanna of Cove Collective to discuss AAPI Heritage Month. We discuss: joy in being Asian American, reactions toward recent hate crimes, and more! Be sure the check out the live video recording on Cove Collective's Instagram (linked below).Contact Progressive Opinions of Color at:     Instagram     TwitterEmail: opinionspoc@gmail.comNancy: Website, Instagram, TwitterGuest: Cove Collective, a community that centers the voices of BIPOC Womxn and Femmes through events, virtual book club and podcast episodes.Podcast: Cove CornerTwitterInstagramWebsiteEmail: covecollectiveto@gmail.comWelcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your hosts are Nancy Wu and Sonya Natarajan. Nancy is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. Nancy triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and has a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. She works as an Economist full time and has previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. Sonya is an Indian American woman living in NYC. Sonya studied Economics and Math at NYU, and started her professional career working in economic consulting (where she and Nancy first met!). She then took a personal sabbatical to travel in Europe, spending the majority of her time in Madrid. She now works full-time as a strategy consultant, and part-time as an avid content consumer. She is passionate about politics, social justice, pop culture,  holistic wellness, and embracing diversity and progressive thinking in all of these spaces. The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

In our first episode during AAPI Heritage Month, Nancy and Sonya are joined with Maggie Su. Maggie is a physical therapist and Asian American woman living in Birmingham, Alabama. They talk about life in the south, the recent acts of hatred toward the AAPI community, and perceptions of Asians since COVID-19. They also talk about fake news and their conversations with Asian parents and white partners about racism. Contact Progressive Opinions of Color at:     Instagram     TwitterEmail: opinionspoc@gmail.comNancy: Website, Instagram, TwitterSonya: Instagram, TwitterGuest: Maggie SuWelcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your hosts are Nancy Wu and Sonya Natarajan. Nancy is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. Nancy triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and has a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. She works as an Economist full time and has previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. Sonya is an Indian American woman living in NYC. Sonya studied Economics and Math at NYU, and started her professional career working in economic consulting (where she and Nancy first met!). She then took a personal sabbatical to travel in Europe, spending the majority of her time in Madrid. She now works full-time as a strategy consultant, and part-time as an avid content consumer. She is passionate about politics, social justice,pop culture,  holistic wellness, and embracing diversity and progressive thinking in all of these spaces.  The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

Nancy and Sonya are joined with Nicole Zhao to talk about the recent acts of hatred toward the AAPI community. They also talk about alternatives for community care outside of policing, whether the cycle of carceration helps anyone, imagining a future without police, how Asian American experiences and oppressions are different from what the black community faces, and the need for an intersectional approach to anti-racism. Organizations mentioned: North Brooklyn Mutual Aid SafeWalks NYCHollaback!Asian Americans Advancing Justice CAAAVMinKwon Center for Community ActionAsian Americans for EqualityBooks mentioned: The End of Capitalism (As We Knew It)Anything by Angela Davis We Do This 'Til We Free UsThe End of Policing Contact Progressive Opinions of Color at:     Instagram     TwitterEmail: opinionspoc@gmail.comNancy: Website, Instagram, TwitterSonya: Instagram, TwitterGuest: Nicole ZhaoNicole's writing in Apogee:  Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your hosts are Nancy Wu and Sonya Natarajan. Nancy is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. Nancy triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and has a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. She works as an Economist full time and has previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. Sonya is an Indian American woman living in NYC. Sonya studied Economics and Math at NYU, and started her professional career working in economic consulting (where she and Nancy first met!). She then took a personal sabbatical to travel in Europe, spending the majority of her time in Madrid. She now works full-time as a strategy consultant, and part-time as an avid content consumer. She is passionate about politics, social justice,pop culture,  holistic wellness, and embracing diversity and progressive thinking in all of these spaces. The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

Sonya and Nancy are joined with Ashley and Leanna of Cove Collective to discuss Womxn of Color Storytellers for Black History Month. We discuss: Why is the literary and publishing world so white? What's the importance of representation in books? What are our book recs? Why is it so important to read from BIPOC authors and perspectives? What are other forms of storytelling by BIPOC artists for those who don't like to read? Works mentioned:The death of Vivek Oji - Awkaeke EmeziWandering in Strange Lands - Morgan JerkinsMy Sister, the Serial Killer - Oyinkan BraithwaiteWhat We Lose - Zinzi ClemmonsThe Terrible - Yrsa Daley WardThis Will Be My Undoing - Morgan JerkinsHow We Fight for Our Lives - Saeed JonesHeavy - Kiese LaymonOther art forms:Insecure (TV series)Nappily Ever After (Film)Passing (Documentary)Vivek Streya (Musician)Well Read Black Girl Reading ListContact Progressive Opinions of Color at: Instagram Twitter Email: opinionspoc@gmail.com Nancy: Website, Instagram, Twitter Sonya: Instagram, TwitterGuest: Cove Collective, a community that centers the voices of BIPOC Womxn and Femmes through events, virtual book club and podcast episodes. Podcast: Cove CornerTwitterInstagramWebsiteEmail: covecollectiveto@gmail.comWelcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your hosts are Nancy Wu and Sonya Natarajan. Nancy is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. Nancy triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and has a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. She works as an Economist full time and has previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. Sonya is an Indian American woman living in NYC. Sonya studied Economics and Math at NYU, and started her professional career working in economic consulting (where she and Nancy first met!). She then took a personal sabbatical to travel in Europe, spending the majority of her time in Madrid. She now works full-time as a strategy consultant, and part-time as an avid content consumer. She is passionate about politics, social justice,pop culture, holistic wellness, and embracing diversity and progressive thinking in all of these spaces. The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

Sonya and Nancy are joined by Sonya's sister, Aneesha Natarajan, to discuss the GameStop uprising, why Millennials use and Robinhood and why they should stop, Dry January and why America has an alcohol problem, critiques of "Boss Girl feminism," and whether our hobbies should be productive. We also explore cultural appropriation and all its nuances, from Mahjong to yoga to adaptogen mushrooms to tumeric. Is it more ok if people of color culturally appropriate other cultures? We also explore a future where corporations are replaced by influencers. What are the pros and cons? Aneesha Natarajan is an Indian American woman living in San Francisco. She graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in economics. She enjoy singing, playing the guitar, road cycling, and yoga. She currently works in tech. Contact Progressive Opinions of Color at: Instagram Twitter Email: opinionspoc@gmail.com Sonya: Instagram, Twitter Nancy: Website, Instagram, TwitterWelcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your hosts are Nancy Wu and Sonya Natarajan. Nancy is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. Nancy triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and has a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. She works as an Economist full time and has previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. Sonya is an Indian American woman living in NYC. Sonya studied Economics and Math at NYU, and started her professional career working in economic consulting (where she and Nancy first met!). She then took a personal sabbatical to travel in Europe, spending the majority of her time in Madrid. She now works full-time as a strategy consultant, and part-time as an avid content consumer. She is passionate about politics, social justice,pop culture, holistic wellness, and embracing diversity and progressive thinking in all of these spaces. The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

Nancy is joined by her new co-host, Sonya, to discuss some hot takes on the inauguration (from “unity” to J Lo), executive actions under the Biden administration, and the debate around raising the minimum wage (spoiler alert: we don’t think it will destroy the economy). We also explore student debt, classist forces keeping education inaccessible, and Biden’s vague plans and promises for racial equality.Contact Progressive Opinions of Color at: Instagram TwitterEmail: opinionspoc@gmail.comSonya: Instagram, TwitterNancy: Website, Instagram, TwitterWelcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your hosts are Nancy Wu and Sonya Natarajan. Nancy is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. Nancy triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and has a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. She works as an Economist full time and has previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. Sonya is an Indian American woman living in NYC. Sonya studied Economics and Math at NYU, and started her professional career working in economic consulting (where she and Nancy first met!). She then took a personal sabbatical to travel in Europe, spending the majority of her time in Madrid. She now works full-time as a strategy consultant, and part-time as an avid content consumer. She is passionate about politics, social justice,pop culture, holistic wellness, and embracing diversity and progressive thinking in all of these spaces. The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

On Frank Chiang's second episode with POC Podcast, Frank and Nancy discuss Frank's "conservative" views. They're not actually conservative, so please give a listen to the entire conversation. Frank proposes that cancelling student loan debt and giving a $2,000 stimulus check are not enough to solve the actual problems at hand. We discuss student loan debt forgiveness, stimulus checks, where delivery service commissions actually go and how to give the most back when ordering online, and LA vs NYC. Nancy: WebsiteContact Progressive Opinions of Color at: Instagram TwitterEmail: opinionspoc@gmail.comWelcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC Podcast), a podcast where progressive people of color talk about everything. Progressive Opinions of Color began in August 2020 as a platform to create space for more POC voices in conversations about politics and economics. We've covered the 2020 presidential election, the state of the economy during COVID-19, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks.

Joyce Pan has experienced all aspects of healthcare: she's studied pre-med, worked in healthcare consulting for medical devices companies, and now works on the data and marketing side of healthcare. On this episode, Joyce and Nancy will discuss the following topics:-Why healthcare is so expensive-How are pharmaceuticals priced-Their majors at Dartmouth-Why everyone should major in Gender Studies-How an Ivy League degree signals conformity and privilege more than intelligence-Elitist bubbles in Yuppie cities-Growing up Asian in Vermont-Cultural divides in dating and friendships-Yellow fever-Rethinking monogamous family structuresJoyce: InstagramNancy: WebsiteContact Progressive Opinions of Color at: Instagram TwitterEmail: opinionspoc@gmail.comWelcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC Podcast), a podcast where progressive people of color talk about everything. Progressive Opinions of Color began in August 2020 as a platform to create space for more POC voices in conversations about politics and economics. We've covered the 2020 presidential election, the state of the economy during COVID-19, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks.

Yami is an Afrolatinx creative and educator. She and Nancy will talk about the Happiest Season, Yami’s work as a tutor during the pandemic, queer and black representation, social media’s role in mobilizing Black Lives Matter, Sagittarius season, manipulative statistics, and more!Contact Nancy at:interpellasian@gmail.com Website Instagram Twitter!Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

Sonya Natarajan has lived in Madrid, works in consulting, and graduated from NYU. Sonya and Nancy talk about the absurdity of capitalism and how to hate capitalism when you’re working for capitalism, Joe Biden’s win, Kamala Harris making Indian Americans proud, how Indian Americans got different spectrums of political views, dealing with anxiety in your 20s, our own internalized racism while dating, books we’ve been reading, and how to build a more equitable city from scratch, and more!Books mentioned:Trick Mirror by Jia TolentinoThe Idiot by Elif BatumanThe Noonday Demon by Andrew SolomonContact Nancy at:interpellasian@gmail.com Website Instagram Twitter!Sonya’s InstagramWelcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

Nancy Wu talks with John Montgomery, a clinical psychologist based in Chicago, about finally getting rid of Trump from the White House. We talk about politicians who see politics as a game, cancelling RBG, what's up with black Trump Supporters, why voter turnout was higher this year, is there hope for democracy, feeling patriotic and proud to be an American again, fake news, how money is linked to power, and how politicians manipulate their constituents and other politicians. Contact Nancy at:interpellasian@gmail.com Website Instagram Twitter!John’s InstagramWelcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

Nancy Wu talks with Isaac Miller about the future of the US regardless of the winner of the presidential election, what police reform, abolish the police, and defund the police really mean, political semantics, the code of the flag, and the path to anarchy. Isaac Miller works as a photographer, teacher, Uber driver, and at an LA juicery.Contact Nancy at:interpellasian@gmail.com Website POC Podcast has an Instagram now! And a Twitter!Isaac's InstagramWelcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

Farrah Hsu has worked in every industry and country imaginable and currently works with autonomous vehicles in Las Vegas. We chat about her life living abroad in Japan, Taiwan, International Waters on a cruise line, and in Las Vegas. She talks about her time working with autonomous vehicles and the future of cybersecurity and technology. Contact Nancy at:interpellasian@gmail.comWebsitePOC Podcast has an Instagram now!And a Twitter!Farrah HsuInstagramWelcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices. The economy is complicated enough. Learn about it through stories from real people.

Sumaya Bouadi studies tax law at Yale Law School. We talk about Trump’s taxes—what’s legal and what isn’t and what are the consequences? What would Biden’s tax on people who make more than 400k do? Could getting rid of the corporate tax actually be more progressive tax policy? Why isn't capital taxed? How do we get more progressive tax policy? What could increasing the capital gains tax do? How did evangelicals and the moral majority and the religious right get interested in politics? It’s not pro-life! Why do we even need taxes? Taxes are fundamentally redistributive--do we see that in our economy? Where are our taxes going?(2:50) - Trump's tax returns. How did he pay $750? What's legal and what isn't?(6:50) - How does the IRS investigate fraud? Shouldn't businesses be audited more? Who is audited the most--low income individuals who get tax credits.(8:40) - Why can't we just increase taxes on corporations? Offshoring and international tax and overseas tax savings. How Amazon saves on taxes.(13:30) - Who is being harmed from tax proposals from Biden and Trump? Why don't we have tax on capital? The 2017 Republican Tax Bill. (17:00) - Biden's proposal of raising taxes for people making over $400,000.(19:10) - Why don't we increase the capital gains tax and taxes on investment income? (20:20) - Why did evangelicals, the moral majority, and religious right get interested in politics? It's not Roe v. Wade.(23:25) - When politicians talk about taxes, (25:50) - Why don't we just only issue debt and not have taxes?(27:25) - Are taxes actually redistributive? Where are our taxes going? (30:15) - Why aren't the 1 percent paying more taxes than those making less?(33:50) - How did Sumaya get into taxes?(37:45) - Eliminating the corporate tax would never pass by progressives even if it is more redistributive! Tax is so hard to explain. Contact Nancy at:interpellasian@gmail.comWebsitePOC Podcast has an Instagram now!And a Twitter!Sumaya BouadiInstagramWelcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices. The economy is complicated enough. Learn about it through stories from real people.

Frank Chiang joins today to talk about being a gay, cis, Asian man in various white and Asian queer spaces. We talk about activism and far left social media activism. Has seeing racial activism on social media bummed you out? Why and what can you do about it? We also shit on sheltered white people and their bubbles and talk about desirability and beauty as privilege but also power. Also, what's up with colorblind white people and how is that still a thing?LGBTQ Asian American groups mentioned: GAPIMNY: http://gapimny.org/Q-Wave: http://www.q-wave.org/NQAPIA: https://www.nqapia.org/Contact Nancy at:interpellasian@gmail.comWebsitePOC Podcast has an Instagram now!And a Twitter!Frank ChiangInstagramWelcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices. The economy is complicated enough. Learn about it through stories from real people.

What was that SHITSHOW?! Four guests bring their perspectives and reactions of the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. What are the consequences, dangers, and opportunities of a more polarized society? How can stats and data help Biden swing swing voters his way? What's up with Trump's taxes from the perspective of a tax scholar? Felt triggered watching that debate? Because we did! Guests:Isaac Miller (guest in the COVID-19 and unempolyment episode)Nicole Zhao (guest in Asian American history and Trump supporting immigrant parents episode)Sumaya Bouadi (upcoming guest on how to create a more redistributive tax policy)Alaric Qin (upcoming guest on urban planning and race)(2:30) - Isaac Miller's thoughts on Joe Biden's performance and race. (5:00) - What can Biden do to increase his debate performance. (6:00) - How can Biden use facts and data to refute Trump and swing the votes of undecided voters? (13:00) - Sumaya Bouadi on how do you even debate Trump?(13:45) - Biden's reference that only Muslims understood!(16:05) - Trump paid $750 in taxes. Tax law expert responds to Trump's tax deductions. Are they legal? (20:05) - Abolishing the corporate tax? Preview on how to make tax policy more redistributive and keep Amazon and Jeff Bezos pay their taxes too. (23:00) - Nicole Zhao on Trump in 2020 versus 2016 debates. (25:30) - Triggered watching Trump? Toxic narcissistic parents fighting? (29:00) - Who are swing voters and what do they think? (31:30) - Does Biden support #blacklivesmatter or police reform? (33:30) - What did our Chinese American parents think of the debates? Civil war? Third party? (35:45) - Media wants a performance, not a debate. (39:45) - Alaric Qin's thoughts on the absurdity of the debates. (43:30) - Anti-intellectualism, the power of science, data, and experts and political bias in the White House. (49:00) - Decorum and respect for healthy intellectual debate. (50:30) - The opportunities and dangers of more polarized and extremist politics. Contact Nancy at:interpellasian@gmail.comWebsitePOC Podcast has an Instagram now!And a Twitter!Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. It is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

A special episode focusing on comparative politics and political theory today, featuring Gavin Huang, the managing editor of Goldthread. Gavin is based in Hong Kong and writes on China and Asia. We talk about how Asia and China are portrayed in Western media as scary, weird, or ancient. We talk about living in Hong Kong during the pro democracy protests and COVID as a Chinese American. How long do you have to live somewhere to no longer feel like an outsider and to have a political opinion in local politics? What do we think of cancel culture and Mulan? There's more to China than what Western media portrays--what's the other side? What does it mean to observe both sides versus taking a stance? Mentioned:Loud Murmurs The Dao NetworkChina Watcher - Politico NewsletterGoldthread(4:20) - Gavin's career as a filmmaker and journalist and his motivation for going into journalism.(8:30) - Three portrayals of China in Western media and stories that go beyond that. (6:15) - Gavin's recs for China podcasts. (20:00) - Hong Kong's response to COVID-19.(24:30) - Hong Kong democracy movement vs. China.(27:30) - What does it mean to be a global citizen?(30:15) - Thoughts on Mulan?! Controversy in Xinjiang and Liu Yifei's comments on Hong Kong police. (37:10) - Can we judge Chinese celebrities by the same metrics we use to judge Americans despite unequal access to free speech and free press? Thoughts on cancel culture. Education as propaganda?(45:30) - Racism in US and Hong Kong toward Chinese people. (47:00) - Gavin's removal from US politics and preference for observation over taking a side. Contact Nancy at:interpellasian@gmail.comWebsitePOC Podcast has an Instagram now!And a Twitter!GavinInstagramTwitterWelcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices. The economy is complicated enough. Learn about it through stories from real people.

Does anyone else struggle with feeling like 2020 isn't real? How is it possible that all this shit is happening? How do we even react to all the bad news quickly enough? John Montgomery is a therapist based in Chicago. We're going to address mental health, including our personal experiences and John's as a professional in the field. How are workplaces considering or not considering BIPOC needs? Racism in the UK vs the US? What do we make of Kamala Harris and the 2020 Election? (3:20) - Much of depression and anxiety begins in childhood. Talking to family about childhood trauma.(6:40) - John's work as a therapist for the elderly with mental and physical disabilities and substance use disorders. How profit driven corporate models have changed that since COVID-19. Addressing BIPOC needs in the workplace over the bottom line and profits. (16:30) - How are psychiatrists billed? How are antidepressants and medications prescribed? How our healthcare system impact prescription drugs.(18:45) - Our experiences with medication and care for anxiety and depression.(23:00) - How have we been feeling in quarantine. How would you live if things weren't going to change? Mental health check in. Feeling dissociated. (35:00) - UK fakeness vs California fakeness, UK racism vs US racism. (44:00) - Kamala Harris and the 2020 election and readdressing what representation means in politics and the workplace. Contact Nancy at:interpellasian@gmail.comWebsitePOC Podcast has an Instagram now!And a Twitter!JohnInstagramWelcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices. The economy is complicated enough. Learn about it through stories from real people.

RIP RBG, but now is not the time to wallow in misery and give up. I'll talk about concrete actions you can take now, as well as the significance of this event and the upcoming election. We have to elect Joe Biden and defeat Donald Trump, flip the Senate, protect Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat until the election, have conversations with people we know who are apathetic about politics or on the fence or support Trump to open dialogue. Register to vote (it takes 2 minutes):https://www.vote.org/Contact info for your state senators:https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm?OrderBy=state&Sort=ASCDonate to Get Mitch or Die Tryinghttps://secure.actblue.com/donate/getmitchDonate to Help Reach Unregistered Voters in MI, WI, PA & TXhttps://secure.actblue.com/donate/r2v_vsa_generalHow to flip the senate:https://flipthesenate.com/Watch Congresswoman Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez's video:https://www.instagram.com/tv/CFTXq9BHi2r/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheetContact Nancy at:interpellasian@gmail.comWebsitePOC Podcast has an Instagram now!And a Twitter!Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices. The economy is complicated enough. Learn about it through stories from real people.

Ron Costa owns a house by the beach, leads his own real estate team, made a savings plan for his mom to help her budget to buy a house, and also an immigrant AND in his 20s. Learn about how to save, budget, and invest as a millennial, and how to talk to parents who may be immigrants, POC, lower or middle class about saving, budgeting, and investing. When you should buy a house and the investment pros and cons or homeownership as a millennial, and the history of discrimination in real estate. Books: The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J StanleyRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiThe Broke Millennial by Erin LoweryA Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel (2:00) - Ron’s intro(5:55) - How to save money to buy a house/tips for saving money(7:30) - How to stay honest with your expenses and what ratio of your income do you budget for saving(9:20) - How to talk to immigrant parents about budgeting and saving.(14:20) - Investing in stocks vs real estate pros and cons.(16:00) - Big personal finance mistakes: credit cards, cars, and debt. (17:30) - It’s expensive to be poor and importance of saving.(20:00) - Ron's book recs for personal finance.(22:00) - Immigrant mentalities of wealth and conspicuous consumption.(23:40) - More personal finance tips for general spending.(27:20) -Student loans and lack of financial literacy.(33:00) - The privilege of financial literacy, the Color of Law, systemic discrimination and racism in homeownership.(37:00) - Discrimination against millennials in real estate.(39:00) - Should you buy a house?(40:10) - Is buying a good investment compared to renting? Tradeoffs between renting and buying.(41:30) - Timing the market.(42:30) - How’s the market been? Are prices going down in LA? Gentrification. (45:00) - Passive versus active investing and tech stocksContact Nancy at:interpellasian@gmail.comWebsitePOC Podcast has an Instagram now!And a Twitter!Ronald:InstagramAlso @Roncosta.realestateWelcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices. The economy is complicated enough. Learn about it through stories from real people.

Today's guest is Nicole Zhao, a native New Yorker who will talk about the importance of antiracist education. We have lots of history on structural inequities, systemic racism, and the different experiences within Asian immigrant communities and across racial groups. We grew up in very different communities and Asian American experiences. I was NOT woke at all in high school, and Nicole went to a high school that required standardized testing and an application to get in! We, unfortunately, both have Trump supporting parents. How do you talk to parents about that, and take into consideration how their immigration stories have shaped their beliefs? We also recount some racism and micro aggressions we’ve faced. (2:00) - Nicole's introduction. The diverse community in Queens.(2:30) - How did growing up NYC vs. California shape political beliefs? (6:15) - What is a specialized high school? (10:45) - Education on the history of the U.S. should be embedded in the K through 12 system. (11:45) - Asian American history is erased from social studies. (12:00) - The Page act and how laws shaped racial stereotypes about Asians today.(14:40) - Importance of gender studies.(15:30) - How Nancy was a republican misogynist and racist in high school and college changed that.(22:00) - Classes in college that were life changing. (24:00) - Asian solidarity and the formation of Asian American as a political and racial group.(25:00) - Asian Black Solidarity and taking to Asian parents about #blacklivesmatter. (32:30) - Trump supporting Asian Parents. Why immigrants like Trump.(37:00) - Different ideals of America from immigrant parents. (40:00) - Racial identity as a west coast Asian. (41:30) - Facing racism and microaggressions in college, sorority rush, running, and work. Contact Nancy at:interpellasian@gmail.comWebsitePOC Podcast has an Instagram now!And a Twitter!Nicole:InstagramTwitterRice's Diversity Education Must Include Anti-RacismWelcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices. The economy is complicated enough. Learn about it through stories from real people.

Nina Li Coomes is a writer based in Chicago. Nina grew up in Japan and I grew up in China, so we talk about our experiences immigrating to the U.S. and growing up in the U.S.. We also talk about her writing, language barriers in activism, talking to Asian parents about politics, public school education, patriotism, citizenship, national borders, books recs from Asian American authors, and how hot Gong Li is! (2:30) - Nina introduces herself and her writing.(5:00) - Nina's newest essay on Chicago public schools.(12:00) - Immigrating to the U.S. from Japan, living as a mixed race child in the U.S. and Japan.(18:00) - The importance of translation and reducing language barriers in activism.(20:00) - Having political conversations with Asian parents (23:00) - Patriotism, Imagined Communities(27:00) - How is citizenship awarded, when is it taken away, how do you prove you're a citizen? Chinese citizenship. (30:00) - Regional dialects. (32:00) - Nina's book recs by Asian American authors!(34:15) - Asian American representation in literature and film. Amy Tan, Crazy Rich Asians, The Half of It, Mulan. Contact Nancy at:interpellasian@gmail.comWebsitePOC Podcast has an Instagram now! And a Twitter! Nina:TwitterInstagramOde to a Chicago Public SchoolBook recs: If I Had Your Face by Frances ChaHow Much of These Hills is Gold by C Pan ZhangMinor Feelings by Cathy Park HongHarmless Like You by Rowan Hisayo BuchananStarling Days by Rowan Hisayo BuchananWelcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices. The economy is complicated enough. Learn about it through stories from real people.

Economist Nancy answers all your questions about the economy!S&P 500 and Nasdaq at record highs (and as of 9/3, dropping again)? What is GDP and is it the right measure of an economy's success? What are alternatives to GDP? What's up with the rising deficit? Will we have inflation? What about interest rates? (1:15)- What are flaws of using the S&P 500, Dow Jones, or NASDAQ to measure the economy? (1:45)- What are these stock indices? (3:15) - S&P 500 and Nasdaq set new records in September, showing optimism in the economy.(4:00) - THE STOCK MARKET IS NOT THE ECONOMY! The economy is still far from recovering. 16 million people are still unemployed.(4:45) - THESE INDICES ARE NOT THE STOCK MARKET! These indices give disproportionate weight to tech. (5:30) - How should we be measuring the strength of the economy, if not the stock market? What is GDP?(5:45) - Downfalls of GDP. What does high GDP mean for the environment?(7:15) - Alternatives to GDP: Andrew Yang's human metrics and Kate Raworth's Doughnut Economics theory.(9:10) - My thoughts on how to measure economic success.(9:30) - Is the national deficit increasing not a problem or a huge problem? I’ve heard both! (9:45) - Difference between deficit and debt.(10:00) - What the media is saying about the dangers of rising deficits and it's all bullshit.(11:00) - Debt to GDP. (11:15) - Deficit in the context of the CARES Act and COVID.(11:40) - Goal of deficits is to raise GDP and prevent a WORSE AND LONGER RECESSION.(12:00) - Interest rates are low. What that means for the deficit and debt. (12:30) - When stimulus packages work: is the economy demand constrained or supply constrained? (13:45) - SHOULD WE WORRY ABOUT INFLATION? (14:10) - What happened to the economy during COVID?(15:30) - How do we finance the stimulus? Not taxes!(15:50) - Inflation again, and interest rates. (17:25) - My thoughts on dumb economics and politicians. What is the goal here? To ensure that people have necessary resources, not an artificial metric that critics don't even understand!(19:25) - My investment strategy with index funds and S&P 500 long term investment and returns for retirement.Contact Nancy at:interpellasian@gmail.comPOC Podcast has an Instagram now! Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices. The economy is complicated enough. Learn about it through stories from real people.

David Kim joins Nancy Wu today to talk about how our Asian immigrant parents have shaped our views on economics and politics. David gives his experience as being undocumented and an Asian American, the importance of DACA, the lengthy process of applying for a Green Card. We also talk about WHAT exactly IS ECONOMICS, what are its shortcomings, and what are some personal finance tips for saving and investing for retirement. We also talk about racial microaggressions, gender and representation, and what representation means.Contact Nancy at:interpellasian@gmail.comPOC Podcast has an Instagram now! David KimInstagram Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices. The economy is complicated enough. Learn about it through stories from real people.

Nancy Wu talks with Rachel and Adam Svatos, progressive activists in the the predominantly Republican, Inland Empire, California. We discuss ALL ABOUT LOCAL ELECTIONS and BLACK LIVES MATTER, and some quick thoughts on the 2020 Presidential Election.(6:30)-How every vote counts at local elections. (7:20)-How to register to vote.(8:40)-How much it costs to run a local campaign, financing a local campaign, why campaign funding and expenses biases many areas to Republicans and wealthier politicians.(13:35)- How to choose which local candidate to vote for.(15:15)-What local politicians are responsible for that the Federal level is not: Zoning, hiring locally, community benefit agreements.(18:50)-Black Lives Matter and grassroots political organizations. Why peaceful protests don't work. Jacob Blake. Police are poorly trained. Acts in congress right now to pass legislation for police reform. The PEACE Act. Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act. Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act.(30:30)- What you can do to get involved with grassroots organizing and the power of grassroots movements and local politics.(32:30)- What is the difference between Progressives and Establishment Democrats?An update to thoughts on Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and the DNC. Funding Medicare for All. Why Biden might lose! Why Hillary Clinton lost 2016.Contact Nancy at:interpellasian@gmail.comInstagramRachel Svatos Instagram Adam SvatosInstagramWelcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices. The economy is complicated enough. Learn about it through stories from real people.

The economy is complicated enough to understand as it is. Learn about it through stories from real people. Nancy Wu talks with Isaac Miller about his experiences through work and layoffs during the coronavirus pandemic, and his experiences with unemployment insurance, the enhanced unemployment assistance benefits of the CARES act, how COVID-19 has impacted the economy, and how a pandemic has changed how we think about work-life balance. Isaac Miller works as a photographer, teacher, Uber driver, and at an LA juicery. (1:30) - Isaac's Intro(2:45) - Savings rate and spending from unemployment relief. Unemployment insurance and spending patterns since COVID. (4:10) - Adjustment period between layoffs and unemployment insurance and CARES Act $600/week.(4:30) - Isaac's Uber driving, after school teaching, photography jobs layoff story and employment on pause stories. (9:10) - Unemployment insurance and enhanced unemployment assistance benefits. (11:30) - Life after unemployment assistance and starting a savings account.(16:00) - Will relief bills really make people not want to work?! (21:00) - Isaac's method for reforming the CARES Act and stimulus bill reform calculation and implementation. (23:00) - Where is all the money in this rich ass country going if not to stimulus bills!? (24:15) - Andrew Yang's universal basic income. (25:30) - What COVID made us realize about work, burnout, spending patterns, and mental health. Isaac's FIVE job!(35:20) - The worst thing about interacting with people in person at work! (38:00) - Brick and mortar stores, the service and hospitality economies, starting a business. How plans change post pandemic.(39:00) - Thoughts on what life will be like after the pandemic. (41:00) - Anti-vax community and Life after the pandemic for the Immunocompromised. (46:00) - Isaac speaking MANDARIN! (47:00) - Wuhan's response vs. Trump's response to coronavirus. Contact Nancy at:interpellasian@gmail.comLinkedInInstagramIsaac's InstagramWelcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.

On the first episode of the POC Podcast, Nancy breaks down her thoughts on Kamala Harris and the DNC. The questions answered:Is Kamala Harris progressive enough? What was her track record as Senator of California? What does representation mean and is representation important? What were the things that Biden and the DNC did well? What was up with the Republican air time at the DNC? What are ways to hold our politicians accountable beyond voting? How has #blacklivesmatter shaped Biden's platform? How do other countries perceive the Democrats in the U.S.? What progress has the Democratic platform made that we can be proud of?Contact Nancy at:interpellasian@gmail.comInstagramWelcome to the Progressive Opinions of Color (POC) Podcast, a place to reimagine politics and economics with underrepresented voices. This podcast has a Progressive tilt and welcomes you whether you're new to politics and want to learn more what Progressivism is, or you're already a Bernie Bro. Nancy Wu, the host, is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color.

Welcome to the Progressive Opinions of Color (POC) Podcast. I am your host, Nancy Wu. I started this podcast to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. As an Asian American, I especially don't hear political podcasts from the Asian American podcast community, and I'd love to break that barrier. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us.Contact Nancy at:interpellasian@gmail.comInstagram