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Welcome back to another bonus episode! We had the privilege of interviewing Chloe Shih! She was a Lead Product Manager at Tiktok and has worked with tech companies like Facebook and Google in the past. As a graduate of Columbia University and Pitzer College, she seeks to “make the digital world a fun and safe place to discover experiences, express yourself, and make meaningful connections with others.” In her free time, she likes to make Youtube videos about career life, Taiwanese culture, and more! Please show her lots of love in the comments down below! Follow Chloe

We're back with another interview! Kicking off this season, we had the privilege of talking with Summer and Crystal from Made in Hong Kong, a podcast about “2 Hong Kong girls trying their best to figure out life in America.” Tune in for our discussion on the similarities and differences between Asians and Asian-Americans, generational gaps, the level of social justice activity in both countries, and more. We also had the opportunity to be interviewed ourselves on their platform! If you're interested in hearing about our experience growing up in the Bay, our take on the model minority myth, and our advice on how to stay politically active, please give it a listen as well! The links to their Spotify and Apple Podcast are down below! Follow Made in Hong Kong

Hello! We are Voice to Culture, a podcast for the "modern day confused citizen." We strive to help listeners stay informed about their community as well as get involved themselves. Get to know our team and what we have in store for season 2! Team

So....we graduated!! In this last episode of season 1, we recapped on the last four years and share advice for freshmen. Let us know your experience in the comments down below. We'd love to hear your insights! Team

Should gun control be enforced and if so, to what extent? Hey everyone! Welcome back to another episode! This episode is going to be a little different. We're going to have a debate between the affirmative, Carolyn and Helen, who will argue for gun control, and the opposition, Amy and Kelly, who will argue against gun control. Michelle will act as the judge of this debate, playing Devil's Advocate and trying to stump us with difficult questions. Disclaimer: this is just a debate and does not necessarily reflect our personal views. Sources https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrisdorsey/2021/02/18/showdown-looms-as-dems-gun-control-agenda-likely-to-meet-stiff-opposition-from-nations-sheriffs-who-say-they-will-not-enforce-unconstitutional-laws/?sh=bba5836631e9 [opposition] https://bigthink.com/politics-current-affairs/switzerland-high-gun-ownership?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1 [opposition] https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2017/06/Guns-Report-FOR-WEBSITE-PDF-6-21.pdf [pro-gun] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0091743515001188 [opposition] https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/how-do-u-s-gun-laws-compare-to-other-countries http://www.wpsanet.org/papers/docs/How_The_Gun_Control_Debate_Stalls_Policy_Progress.pdf [pro-gun] https://cw.ua.edu/53503/top-stories/gun-control-is-necessary/ [pro-gun] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-41488081 [pro-gun] https://www.newsweek.com/how-many-mass-shootings-2021-1578383 [pro-gun] https://www.insider.com/number-of-mass-shootings-in-america-this-year-2021-3 [pro-gun] https://www.businessinsider.com/gun-control-how-japan-has-almost-completely-eliminated-gun-deaths-2017-10 [pro-gun] https://www.businessinsider.com/australia-gun-control-shootings-2015-10 [pro-gun] Team

Welcome back to another episode! Today we have TWO special guests who are from the SF bay area. They are the founders of Gen Z: We Are The Future, an organization dedicated to uniting our generation so that we're ready to take on the challenges of the future, while also inspiring and educating our generation about the issues society is facing. With Generation Z being the most diverse generation to date, these two recognize that in today's polarized world, Gen Z knows unity is more important than ever. Please show some love to Sophia and Claire! Follow Genz: We Are The Future

Welcome back to another episode! Today we have a special guest who is a soon-to-be author of a book about student loans, titled “The American Crisis: The Secret Behind Student Loans.” She is the founder of two organizations, The Global Medium and GenZ Girls. Most notable of all, she is only a high school student! Please show some love to our guest, Meghana Boda!! Follow Meghana Boda

Welcome back to another episode! Today we have a special guest who’s a young Chinese woman and recent university graduate. She is currently working full-time while chasing her dream in becoming a lawyer or public policymaker. Passionate about racial and social justice, she is a believer in positive social changes and people’s power. Lastly, she is also an author of the upcoming book “Through My Eyes: Exploring the World While Being Asian." Please give some love to Vicky Zhou! Follow Vicky

Wondering how you're going to pay for college? Interested in hearing Biden's student loan plan? Check out our latest episode to learn more! Sources 1. WhyFI Matters: https://www.instagram.com/whyfimatters/?hl=en [fellow teen podcast on financial literacy!] 2. https://getpenta.com/en/blog/7-different-types-of-income-streams/ [7 Different Types of Income Streams] 3. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/01/counterintuitive-workings-minimum-wage/617861/ [minimum wage] 4. https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/student-loans/joe-biden-student-loans [biden’s student loan plan] 5. https://www.epi.org/publication/raising-the-federal-minimum-wage-to-15-by-2025-would-lift-the-pay-of-32-million-workers/ Team

Welcome back to another bonus episode! This episode takes a glimpse at our ambassadorship program, which aims to advance pan-Asian narratives over the course of these next few months. Our special guest is the founder of Triple A Movement, a community organization on AAPI empowerment. Its platform is dedicated to raising awareness of the Asian/Asian-American (AAA) community and unity with other BIPOC groups & allies. She’s also a psychology student at the University of San Francisco and a Bay Area native! Please show Mia Rios some love down below! Follow Mia:

Welcome back to another episode!! The hate around Asians has steadily increased due to various factors. Listen to us discuss them along with many other questions (Why isn’t the mainstream media covering Asian hate crimes? Are these attacks actually rooted in white supremacy? Why are Asian hate crimes almost never brought up when discussing racism? Why are we viewed as an “other”?) Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below as well!! How you can help: organizations, petitions, etc.

Welcome back to another bonus episode! Our special guest this episode is the founder of San Jose Strong, a grassroots organization dedicated to reinventing San José for and by the community! She’s also an engineering student at Harvey Mudd College, a musician, and an author! Please show Mary Celestin some love down below! Follow Mary

It's been over a year since COVID-19 was discovered, and a lot has happened . . . Listen to our discussion on the pandemic thus far regarding the vaccines and new variants. It is important for us to stay educated and be safe. Please take care of your health, everyone. Getting through this pandemic is a group effort, so please remember to mask up and social distance when you go out. Disclaimer: Some of the contents covered are based on opinionated ideas and beliefs. Please fact check everything before forming conclusions. Links 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZem3ZOsOC4 [ABC News, new COVID-19 variant] 2. https://www.tiktok.com/@mikiraiofficial?lang=en [TikTok, Miki Rai, RN] 3. https://www.statnews.com/2020/12/19/a-side-by-side-comparison-of-the-pfizer-biontech-and-moderna-vaccines/ [Stat News, Pfizer vs. Moderna] 4. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210114-covid-19-how-effective-is-a-single-vaccine-dose [BBC, first dose vs second dose] 5. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/1-person-dies-every-6-minutes-how-l-became-nation-n1254003 [NBC News, 1 person every 6 mins] 6. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/11/25/lifestyle/locked-up-abroad-one-travelers-experience-inside-south-koreas-mandatory-14-day-quarantine/ [Boston Globe, South Korea quarantine requirements] 7. https://twitter.com/emilyytayylor/status/1345921748106059776?s=25&fbclid=IwAR3CYrk-HjJijb3L6vTHRt-FMZU9d_ZwTcbkJ3AduGw9c-dxDO3YgaP6Rfw [Twitter, anti-maskers in public] 8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYo6Tw3Oq6M&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1pc0q3uMP8XwSMDDihhLmT12dpKJAb-VBb3APGcOhvgQ9NY5ck5W5ezXg [Youtube, Noah Beck interview] 9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FMn_K-iyDY&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1QIdM71UW4zPMCP1LUA5BFwV7mueV7BVxEeyv-oF1IjMM5u-M561TB04Y [Youtube, Troye Sivan travel experience] Team

[NOTE: Hitha's new song "We Are Who We Are" will not be released until sometime in early 2021] Welcome back to another bonus episode

Hey guys!! Since Inauguration Day is around the corner, the Voice to Culture team thought it would only be appropriate to share updates and our thoughts on the United States' current political climate with everyone!! In this episode, we unpacked what happened on the 6th of January and the consequences that followed that day. Let us know your thoughts on the protest down below!! Disclaimer: Some of the contents covered are based on opinionated ideas and beliefs. Please fact check everything before forming conclusions. Links 1. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/04/us/politics/trump-white-house.html?searchResultPosition=4 [New York Times, Trump vs. America] 2. https://www.npr.org/sections/congress-electoral-college-tally-live-updates/2021/01/07/954333542/police-confirm-death-of-officer-injured-during-attack-on-capitol [NPR News, capitol deaths] 3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiUE_3LtS9I [PBS News Hour, protesters at the capitol building] 4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrP78FhNAf8 [BBC News, protesters at the capitol building] 5. https://wreg.com/news/man-photographed-in-nancy-pelosis-office-could-be-from-northwest-arkansas/ [News Channel 3: WREG Memphis, protester in Nancy Pelosi’s office] 6. https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/08/politics/us-capitol-riots-arrest-pelosi-desk/index.html [CNN News, bombs found at the capitol building] 7. https://www.businessinsider.com/pro-trump-rioters-pictured-capitol-zip-ties-charged-2021-1 [Business Insider, protesters with zip ties] 8. https://youtu.be/0FdQfbWKB-Y [police taking selfies with protester] 9. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/live-blog/electoral-college-certification-updates-n1252864/ncrd1253129#blogHeader [NBC News, noose at the capital building] 10. https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2021/01/06/its-time-to-go-home-now-president-trump-tweets-message-to-supporters-storming-the-u-s-capitol/ [CBS Baltimore, Trump’s “we love you” tweet] 11. https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/emmanuelfelton/black-capitol-police-racism-mob [Buzzfeed News, black officers’ insights] 12. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/behind-viral-photo-rep-andy-kim-cleaning-midnight-after-riots-n1253519 [NBC News, Andy Kim] 13. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/01/11/trump-banned-social-media/?fbclid=IwAR2UdSZwO_8cWN3XDumj-MxZf0HpCQQ1JAzY8MIZumDd4YIVg91OW6cJNcc [Washington Post, Trump banned from social media] 14. https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/11/politics/law-enforcement-preparations-violence-capitol-riot/index.html [CNN News, possibly more riots] 15. https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/capitol-riots-what-far-right-hate-symbols-were-on-display-654694 [Jerusalem Post, Nazi supporters] 16. https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2021/01/09/ashli-babbitt-capitol-shooting-trump-qanon/ [Washington Post, protesters killed] 17. https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2021-01-06/trump-supporters-crowd-into-washington-to-protest-congress-certifying-bidens-victory?fbclid=IwAR2bKEyDc1ewFHqMg3-P5GGaweSvbezMAErmhMdbYlxxu6E283ZpI4zZPRE [US News, Trump telling his supporters to “fight”] 18. https://www.cato.org/blog/impeachment-25th-amendment-trumps-final-days [CATO Institute, impeachment & the 25h amendment] 19. https://www.newsweek.com/twitter-stops-hang-mike-pence-trending-1560253 [Newsweek, protesters shouting “hang Mike Pence”] Team

✨HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE✨ To celebrate the start of 2021, we've decided to record a surprise highlight episode for y'all!! The Voice to Culture team would like to thank everyone who have supported us throughout this journey liking our social media posts and listening to our episodes. The experience has been extremely rewarding, and we're looking forward to creating more content in the new year. We hope you enjoy this fun video!! Let us know what YOUR resolutions are in the comments down below! Please remember to stay safe and healthy! Make sure to mask up if you're going out! Team

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❄️MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE❄️ 2020 is coming to an end, and we wanted to record something special for our 13th episode for you guys for the

✨Hey everyone✨ On this episode, we chatted with GGPP Studios, a youth established podcast!! We discussed the struggles of distance learning, what we should've known as freshmen in high school, the advantages and disadvantages of taking AP classes, and what we're thankful for!! Show GGPP some love down in the comments

Hey hey hey!! Thanks for tuning in, everyone!! In this episode, we’ll be sharing our thoughts on the current political climate regarding the presidential and vice presidential debates and the upcoming election. Please remember to vote if you're eligible and stay updated on politics!! Disclaimer: Some of the contents covered are based on opinionated ideas and beliefs. Please fact check everything before forming conclusions. Links 1. https://abc7news.com/fake-ballot-drop-box-ca-republican-sam-mahood/7171554/ [california fake ballot drop offs] 2. https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/essay/on-the-cusp-of-adulthood-and-facing-an-uncertain-future-what-we-know-about-gen-z-so-far/ [youth vote] 3. https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/fact-checking-trump-biden-2nd-2020-presidential-debate/story?id=73750341 [overview of 2nd pres. debate] Team

Hey guys!! On today's bonus episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Miriam Shoman!! She is the founder of Education for All, an organization dedicated to providing children all over the world with an equal education opportunity. Her team has done so much to help the New Jersey community and we are grateful to have her on our podcast. Education For All

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How does social media algorithms affect us? Is cancel culture effective? Why are we so invested in these platforms? Listen to us discuss these questions in this episode, and let us know your thoughts as well in the comments

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*This episode was recorded on May 30th, 2020. Part 2 will cover the updated version Hey guys! We are back with another episode, and *surprise* we have a new addition to our team! Please give Amy a warm welcome

Now that the first round of 2020 AP exams are over, we discuss how College Board has affected students from around the world in terms of fair protocol and technological (dis)advantages. Additionally, we relate our own experiences with that of other Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in honor of AAPI Heritage Month, discussing how traditional values create an unfortunate stigma against proper mental health treatment.  Team 

From social distancing to lockdown protests to smelling onions, we dive in to the facts and opinions regarding Covid-19. Resources: https://www.vox.com/first-person/2020/4/25/21234774/coronavirus-covid-19-protest-anti-lockdown https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fprepare%2Fprevention.html https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-dangerous-global-flood-of-misinformation-surrounding-covid-19 https://health.usnews.com/conditions/slideshows/myths-about-coronavirus?slide=15 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-03/pompeo-says-enormous-evidence-links-virus-to-wuhan-laboratory https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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