Podcast appearances and mentions of George Takei

The GGACP team marks May's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by revisiting this interview with one of the world's best-loved pop culture figures, actor-activist George Takei. In this episode, George shares his feelings about Caucasian actors in Asian roles, speaks frankly about Japanese-American internment, expresses his gratitude to Trekkies and fondly remembers old friend Leonard Nimoy. Also, George feuds with William Shatner, chats up Jerry Lewis, runs into Cary Grant and rebukes Arnold Schwarzenegger. PLUS: Frank Gorshin! Celebrating James Hong! George channels Sir John Gielgud! Gilbert does his best Richard Burton! And the last of the Paramount contract players! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Queernundrum, Holly brings a little sparkle — and a little fire — to the mic with a roundup of major LGBTQ+ news:• The Trump administration proposes cutting LGBTQ+ services from the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — what that means for our communities.• JoJo Siwa's big "I'm so queer" moment on Celebrity Big Brother UK — and the pop culture fallout.• Demi Lovato throws a fabulous LGBTQ+ celebration at the opening of The Tryst in Puerto Vallarta.Meanwhile, Gary shines a spotlight on the incomparable George Takei — Star Trek legend, outspoken activist, and all-around queer icon. From sci-fi to social justice, we dive into what makes him a lasting hero for generations.⚡ Also! A little housekeeping: Queernundrum is now coming to you bi-weekly — every two weeks — so make sure you're subscribed to catch all the fabulousness.Listen in for the laughs, the rage, and the celebration — it's all part of the Queernundrum.

On the final episode of ‘The Katie Phang Show': It's been 96 days of chaos as the Trump administration ramps up a full-scale assault on American liberties. Co-founder and CEO of The Seneca Project Tara Setmayer discusses how elected Democrats need to take on the administration. And amid Trump's unprecedented ineptitude, Americans are taking to the streets to express their outrage. MSNBC host Rachel Maddow discusses the most effective ways for the resistance to fight back. Plus, legendary actor and activist George Takei speaks on his experience at a U.S. internment camp and how the country is regressing on immigration policy. And a final message from Katie Phang.

In which Robert & Amy celebrate Easter by considering Ayn Rand's OTHER Seven Virtues ... and discuss the virtue and value of Honor. It's Easter Day, and the Last Day Of Passover ... which means Spring is in Full Swing! Also, it's Look-Alike Day (do you have a personal doppelganger?) ... and Happy Birthday, George Takei.

This is a really fun show from last year, It just didn't feel right combining Easter and 4/20.  Still a fun day/National Cheddar Fries day.  Entertainment from 1962.  Columbine shoooting, Louis Pasteur proved pasturization worked, Dolly Parton released her 1st record, 4:20 is celebrated.  Todays birthdays - George Takei, Ryan O'Neal, Jessica Lange, Luther Vandross, Crispin Glover, Shemar Moore, Carmen Electra.  Benny Hill diedIntro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard    http://defleppard.com/Saturday night - Bay City RollersCheese fries - Elastic No-No BandJohnny Angel - Shelly FabaresShe's got you - Patsy ClinePuppy love - Dolly PartonBirthdays - In da club - 50 CentStar Trek TV themeName game - Jessica LangeHere & Now - Luther VandrossI like it loud - Carmen ElectraExit - Its not love - Dokken

A Book About Motherhood and The Love That Binds a Family  Dorothy Moy breaks her own heart for a living. As Washington's former poet laureate, that's how she describes channeling her dissociative episodes and mental health struggles into her art. But when her five-year-old daughter exhibits similar behavior and begins remembering things from the lives of their ancestors, Dorothy believes the past has truly come to haunt her. Fearing that her child is predestined to endure the same debilitating depression that has marked her own life, Dorothy seeks radical help. The Many Daughters of Afong Moy was an instant New York Times bestseller and a Read with Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick. About the Author Jamie Ford is a New York Times bestselling novelist and award-winning writer most widely known for his Seattle-based novels.  His debut, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, spent two years on the New York Times bestseller list and won the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature. This multi-cultural tale was adapted by Book-It Repertory Theatre, and has recently been optioned for a stage musical, and also for film, with George Takei serving as Executive Producer.  His short story work has been published in multiple anthologies, from Asian-themed steampunk set in Seattle in the "Apocalypse Triptych," to stories exploring the universe of masked marvels and caped crusaders from an Asian American perspective in "Secret Identities: The first Asian American Superhero Anthology," and "Shattered: The Asian American Comics Anthology."  His essays on race, identity, love, heroes, and complex families have been published nationwide and his work has been translated into 35 languages. He says he's holding out for Klingon, because that's when you know you've made it. Read His Books Check out Jamie's books from the Library: https://jaxpl.na4.iiivega.com/search?query=Jamie%20Ford&searchType=agent&pageSize=10  Interviewer C.H. Hooks is the author of the novels Can't Shake the Dust and Alligator Zoo-Park Magic. His work has appeared in publications including: "The Los Angeles Review," "American Short Fiction," "Four Way Review," "The Tampa Review," "The Bitter Southerner," "Writer's Digest," and "Craft Literary." He was a Tennessee Williams Scholar at Sewanee Writers' Conference and attended DISQUIET: Dzanc Books International Literary Program in Lisbon. He teaches at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida. Did you know that all of our Lit Chat authors' books count toward your Jax Stacks Reading Challenge completion? Find out what authors we're hosting this month and join in on the fun: https://jaxpubliclibrary.libnet.info/events?term=lit+chat&n=180&r=days  --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates  Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

Journey into the 5th Dimension as Trivial Theater, Jacob Anders Reviews and Movie Emporium as we discuss the iconic television show created by Rod Serling. This Week The 5th Dimension is joined by Raymond Smith to discuss Season 5 Episode 31 titled: The Encounter. The episode is Directed by: Robert Butler and Stars: Neville Brand and George Takei.You can Find Raymond Smith at:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rayhs1984Twitter: @RaymondhSmithYou Can Find Jacob Anders Reviews at:YouTube: www.youtube.com/@retrojakexyTwitter @Redneval2You can find Trivial Theaters content at: YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/TrivialTheaterTwitter: @trivia_chicYou can find Movie Emporium's content at: YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/MovieEmporiumTwitter: @Movie Emporium Intro Created by Trivial TheaterMusic Created by Dan Jensen#TheTwilightZone #MovieEmporium #TrivialTheater #JacobAndersReviews

Send us a textIn this episode we learn about the life of "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry, who was a pilot for Pan Am from 1945 to 1948. Then we will be joined by a very special guest, George Takei, a legendary actor, NY Times Best Selling author, and activist. He knew “Star Trek” creator and Pan Am pilot Gene Roddenberry well for over 25 years playing Mr. Sulu in the 1966 television show “Star Trek” and six subsequent feature films. George will share his personal insights into the Roddenberry philosophy, memories of living in a Japanese American internment camp during World War II, working in Hollywood as an actor, and how he became a pop culture icon. His latest book, Rhymes With Takei, will be released on June 17, 2025 and can be pre-ordered. In the early hours of June 19, 1947, Pan Am Clipper Eclipse, a Lockheed L-049 Constellation, crashed in the Syrian desert killing 15 people. Third Officer Gene Roddenberry was traveling as a passenger and became the senior officer after the flight crew was killed. He took charge of the crash site, organized and helped survivors, and sought help. After they were rescued, he decided he didn't want to fly anymore and resigned from Pan Am almost a year later on May 15, 1948 to pursue his dream of writing, particularly for the new medium of television. For more information on Roddenberry's life, we encourage you to read Star Trek Creator: The Authorized Biography of Gene Roddenberry by David Alexander. The audio clips of Roddenberry used in this episode are from a rare 1988 interview.Support the show Visit Us for more Pan Am History! Support the Podcast! Donate to the Museum! Visit The Hangar online store for Pan Am gear! Become a Member! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!A very special thanks to Mr. Adam Aron, Chairman and CEO of AMC and president of the Pan Am Historical Foundation and Pan Am Brands for their continued and unwavering support!

Great week for people who like flowing robes in their movies! This week, we return from Thanksgiving break with our Double Feature review format to discuss not one... but TWO... brand spankin' new movies: GLADIATOR II and CONCLAVE. Our double feature review begins around 22:34, so scrub ahead if you just want to get down to biznass. But if you skip ahead, you'll miss out on us imitating George Takei, reminiscing about the old school "V cut" style of bread at Subway, and of course, our new physical media segment, "SHOW ME YOUR DISC, MAN!" which includes a trip down memory lane for Matt with a very nerdtacular animated series from the 90s. SPOILERS ABOUND! You have been warned. Hail, Dondas! Wanna be on the show? Call us and leave a voicemail at (707) 948-6707. Visit our Linktree for more ways you can connect with us and connect with our show! Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDsxUs9JzL70A1Sh5GbRdw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themattandmarkmovieshow/ Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-matt-and-mark-movie-show-merch?ref_id=26325 Support our show through Blubrry: https://blubrry.com/services/professional-podcast-hosting/?code=GetRecd Buy Us A Coffee: http://buymeacoffee.com/Mattandmark

The very first time I saw WICKED was when the national tour came to Cleveland in February 2008. The actress playing Glinda at the time was Katie Rose Clarke. As fate would have it, I was recently offered the chance to speak with her and Steven Jamail about their brand new song connected to their upbringing in Houston, Texas titled 'Margarita Christmas.' So naturally, I said yes. Katie Rose Clarke made her Broadway debut almost 20 years ago when she took over for Kelli O'Hara as Clara Johnson in THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, where she even got to be a part of the PBS broadcast. Her subsequent credits include Hannah Campbell in ALLEGIANCE with George Takei and Lea Salonga, Ellen in the 2017 revival of MISS SAIGON, and most recently as Beth in the Tony-winning revival of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG starring Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez. Not to mention that she also happens to be Broadway's longest-running Glinda in WICKED. Steven Jamail is a composer, producer, musical director who has done arrangements and orchestrations that have been performed on Oprah, Howard Stern, Rachel Ray, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, Martha Stewart, The NBC Tree Lighting at Rockefeller Center, and the American Songbook series at Lincoln Center. He has also created arrangements and played for Bebe Winans, Rosie O'Donnell, Jessie Mueller, Jeremy Abbott, and Adam Rippon. He serves as the regular music director for Orfeh, Teal Wicks, Danielle Hope, and Lea Michele, having just recently orchestrated and conducted Ms. Michele's lauded Carnegie Hall debut and Life in Music Tour. He is the Associate Artistic Director of O'Donnell's foundation, Rosie's Theater Kids in NYC. *I do not own any of the content used in this video. Follow Katie Rose Clarke on Instagram: @katieroseclarke Follow Steven Jamail on Instagram: @stevenjamail If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RateThisPodcast.com/karereviewspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow the simple instructions. Follow Kare Reviews at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.karereviews.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KareReviews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also please visit the newly launched Patreon page:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/jeffreykare?fan_landing=true⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jeffrey Kare on Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JeffreyKare⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you like what you've heard here, please subscribe to any one of the following places where the Kare Reviews Podcast is available. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anchor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Breaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pocket Casts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RadioPublic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeffrey-kare/support

On Tuesday's show: Once a year, in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, the Houston Matters team gives thanks to you for listening and supporting this program and to each other for the work we've done this year.Today, the tradition continues as we revisit interviews and segments from the past year that members of the team found especially enjoyable. That includes conversations with actors George Takei and Joe Pantoliano.Plus, we get a history lesson about Pullman Porters, we learn about a short film that tries to encapsulate all that is Houston in about four minutes, and we head to Crumbville, TX Bakery, a business Project Row Houses helped get started.

In this One Shot episode of Moving Panels, Laramy and Bethany explore the powerful intersection of real-world events and the comic book medium. Building on their recent deep dive into Persepolis, they shift focus to They Called Us Enemy, George Takei's poignant account of Japanese-American internment during World War II; Maus, Art Spiegelman's Pulitzer Prize-winning depiction of the Holocaust; and March, Congressman John Lewis's stirring graphic memoir of the Civil Rights Movement. Join us as we examine how these works use the art of comics to illuminate history, inspire change, and connect with readers on a deeply human level. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/movingpanels/support

Mark Hamill and other celebrities are accused of living in an echo chamber, disconnected from the general public and flyover states, leading to their shock at Trump's election and inability to understand his supporters. Blue Sky is described as a "woke zoo" where users relive 2016-2018 political tensions, engaging in "aggravated microaggressions" and "narking" on each other, similar to "old school Twitter". The claim that "over half the country" voted for Trump in the last election is presented as a fact, despite being inaccurate and potentially misleading. Mark Hamill's career is said to have been hurt by his constant "anti-Trump rants" on social media, suggesting that celebrities should avoid political commentary to maintain their popularity. California is claimed to have "flipped red" in many counties, implying a significant political shift that contradicts the state's overall voting patterns and reputation as a Democratic stronghold. Mark Hamill's departure from Blue Sky reflects the growing disconnect between celebrities and their fans due to political polarization and the challenges of navigating social media's evolving landscape. 00:00 Mark Hamill is stepping back from Blue Sky due to backlash over his political views, mirroring Rob Reiner's situation. 02:07 Mark Hamill's criticism of conservative Star Wars fans highlights a disconnect between celebrities and the public's evolving political views. 04:59 Mark Hamill and George Takei, while personable in real life, become overly political online, losing touch with their fans. 06:11 Star Wars has become divisive due to political influences, while Blue Sky faces mixed user experiences and issues. 07:51 Bluesky is criticized as a "woke zoo" fostering echo chambers and selective advocacy for social justice issues. 10:00 Many former Twitter users have left the platform due to dissatisfaction with Elon Musk's ownership, amidst a shifting political landscape on social media. 12:23 Disappointment over the 2024 election results fuels a sense of disconnection and pessimism among like-minded individuals in Pennsylvania. 13:42 Public figures like Mark Hamill face pressure to conform to political views on social media, risking alienation from fans and complicating their ability to change positions.

Anthony and Laurie start the week discussing the release of the Roddenberry Archive’s latest short film Unification, which has fandom buzzing over the return of William Shatner’s James T. Kirk. Roddenberry also released some cool new interviews with Shatner, Robin Curtis, and George Takei. They catch up on the latest news on Strange New Worlds and discuss Laurie’s conversation with DS9’s Nana Visitor about the journey she took writing  Open A Channel – A Woman’s Trek. [24:07] The podcasters then pivot to Lower Decks’ “Of Gods and Angles.”  Both agree it was a lot of fun but also predictable, while the highlight was the Boimler story with Dr. T’Ana. They roll in some audio from Tony’s new interview with Gillian Vigman talking about how she ad-libs T’Ana’s signature curses. [45:55] They wrap with a former NASA official who flashed the Vulcan salute while being sworn into for Congressional testimony, and how to stay in the loop on Trek Talks, which has a growing lineup of star-studded panels for the January 2025 charity event in support of the Hollywood Food Coalition.

Anthony and Laurie start the week discussing the release of the Roddenberry Archive’s latest short film Unification, which has fandom buzzing over the return of William Shatner’s James T. Kirk. Roddenberry also released some cool new interviews with Shatner, Robin Curtis, and George Takei. They catch up on the latest news on Strange New Worlds and discuss Laurie’s conversation with DS9’s Nana Visitor about the journey she took writing  Open A Channel – A Woman’s Trek. [24:07] The podcasters then pivot to Lower Decks’ “Of Gods and Angles.”  Both agree it was a lot of fun but also predictable, while the highlight was the Boimler story with Dr. T’Ana. They roll in some audio from Tony’s new interview with Gillian Vigman talking about how she ad-libs T’Ana’s signature curses. [45:55] They wrap with a former NASA official who flashed the Vulcan salute while being sworn into for Congressional testimony, and how to stay in the loop on Trek Talks, which has a growing lineup of star-studded panels for the January 2025 charity event in support of the Hollywood Food Coalition.

Thanksgiving is coming up soon! Preparation can be stressful, so Enjoy Stuff helps you with some choices. Which way will you go?   Choose Your Own Adventure books are so much fun. It's a different story every time, just like Thanksgiving. So we decided to plan the perfect Retro-Giving by letting you pick which of our favorite retro parts of the holiday will impress your relatives and keep everyone guessing (and sometimes running for the antacids)   News George Takei announces a very cool graphic memoir!  Wanna buy the original recording console used by the Beatles when they recorded Abbey Road? Now you can.  Only Murders in the Building renewed for Season 5 Weezer releases new Blue Album Arcade Game in celebration of the album's 30th anniversary RIP Legendary artist Greg Hildebrandt Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Jay enjoyed a lot of fun and laughs as he finished up the latest season of Only Murders in the Building. Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez nailed it again along with a plethora of other stars populating season 4. And now that we know there's going to be a season 5, you can bet there will be a cliffhanger ending. Shua checked out the new Robert Zemeckis movie “Here” with Tom Hanks and Robin Wright. A movie that takes place in one place where the camera doesn't move. The story moves back and forth through time, stringing together a story of the house and the families that lived there. Not the strongest story, but definitely worth experiencing.    Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay revisits the 2007 Will Smith apocalypse/zombie movie “I am Legend”. The third movie to adapt the 1954 novel by Richard Matheson. It has some great stuff throughout, despite changing the ending significantly.  Read his article on RetroZap.com.  And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. There are some new locations from Agents of SHIELD season 3. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Thanksgiving!  There's so much preparation expected for Thanksgiving. Food, decorations, what to wear…It can be overwhelming. It all seemed so much easier when we were kids. So maybe that's the answer; a Retro Thanksgiving! And what better way to do that than a Choose Your Own Adventure? We will look at the perfect Thanksgiving locations, clothing, food, and TV specials. It's up to you to choose. It's a fun and Thankful way to plan your holiday on Enjoy Stuff! Would you do a Retro Thanksgiving? What were your choices? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Over the river and through the woods” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com 

Anakin, Ahsoka, Aayla, and the clones defend the Lurmen from the Separatists whether they want to be defended or not in a clash of philosophical ideals.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The introduction of Lok Durd, voiced by Star Trek's George Takei, The Defoliator, a new Separatist weapon, The quality of the action scenes and the lighting in this episode, A clash of philosophical ideals between the Jedi and the Lurmen, and Other reasons why we love this episode of The Clone Wars. Check out our last discussion of The Clone Wars in episode 803. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.   Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

This episode features excerpts from Dennis Hensley's THE MISMATCH GAME: 20th Anniversary Edition which happened on September 28th, 2024 at the LA LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre in Hollywood. The super-sized panel consisted of Jackie Beat as Bea Arthur, Danny Casillas as Reba Areba, Daniele Gaither as Oprah Winfrey, Tom Lenk as Zooey Deschanel and Heidi Klum, Sam Pancake as Lucille Ball, Felix Pire as Ricardo Montalban, Chris Pudlo as Pee-wee Herman and Lory Tatoulian as Melania Trump. And the questions, which were pulled from past shows, featured Mariah Carey, George Takei, Oprah, Melania and the Ladies of The View.  (Note: Dennis recorded the audio on his iPhone and it's not the best so if you can't bear to listen, he totally understands.)

The 2024 US Presidential election is a real nail biter. It's now a choice between maintaining our democracy or turning the government over to a dictator, so it's no wonder this election is causing a lot of anxiety, even pop stars and baby hippos are shooketh.Project 2025, the well funded political scheme by the right wing hate group The Heritage Foundation hopes to replace all Federal leaders and judges with ultraconservatives loyal to Trump. The plan also calls for concentration camps for LGBTQ+ folks, immigrants and women who've had abortions. Thankfully our friend, family therapist and PrEP activist Damon L Jacobs has his own Project for 2025, calling it “PROTECT 2025” where he invites undecided voters living in one of the 7 swing states to have a conversation about the election with him. If they do, he will give them $20 and 25¢ for twenty minutes of their time.  Ka ching!What does Damon hope to accomplish? Today Damon L Jacobs joins us to look at the 2024 US Presidential Election between Trump and Harris, and why, like George Takei says, it's urgent for all LGBTQ+ folks to take a stand and speak out. LET'S PROTECT 2025:https://letsprotect2025.comPlus--• Bowen Yang and the writers at SNL compared Roan to Thailand's zoological sensation Moo Deng, a baby hippo who, like the queer pop star, has captivated the world's attention. • Who is influencing Janet Jackson's MAGA political views? 

The 1990 Australian film Blood Oath (aka Prisoners of the Sun) is the harrowing true to life story of the military tribunal put together on the Indonesian island of Ambon to investigate the mass killings of Australian soldiers in a Japanese POW camp.  Leading the charge is Captain Cooper, played by stalwart Aussie actor Bryan Brown (FX, Cocktail, Anyone But You) and a whole battalion of great supporting turns from Deborah Unger, Terry O' Quinn, Russell Crowe, Toshi Shioya, Tetsu Watanabe, George Takei and John Polson.  Dan and Vicky look at the film along with a bevy of recently seen items like Max's Penguin, AMC's Breaking Bad, Strange Darling, My Old Ass, Humane, The Deliverance, 2024's Speak No Evil and Blumhouse's Afraid. Watch, like and subscribe to the pilot for Dan's web series West 40s below.   Our socials:  hotdatepod.com FB:  Hot Date Podcast Twitter: @HotDate726 Insta:  hotdatepod  

On Friday's show: Former HPD officer Gerald Goines on Thursday had an apparent medical episode in his chair during closing remarks of the sentencing phase of his murder trial. As a result, the proceedings were delayed for the day. Lucio Vasquez updates us on the situation and the trial.Also this hour: Actor George Takei of Star Trek fame talks about his career and the concert in Houston on Saturday he's involved in where he'll tell his family's story of forced internment during World War II.Then, from the River Oaks Theatre reopening this week after a two-year hiatus, to the biggest ranch in Texas going up for sale, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.And we learn about a new six-part documentary series on PBS called Chasing the Tide, which chronicles a couple's 21-day trek along the Texas Gulf Coast. We talk with Jay Kleberg, who tells us more about his journey wife his wife, Chrissy, and the discoveries they made along the way. The six episodes air on Houston Public Media TV 8 each Saturday afternoon at 2:30 from Oct. 12 through Nov. 16.

In celebration of International Podcast Day (September 30th), we're revisiting some of our (many!) favorite interviews from Season 9 of This Is the Author. We've found the humor in the difficult with Spencer Henry, Madison Reyes, and KB Brookins, we've enthused over children's books with Chanel Miller and George Takei, and we've thought a little deeper with Anne Lamott. We love talking with our authors in the recording booth, and we know you'll enjoy hearing them in your headphones. Enjoy! Obitchuary by Spencer Henry and Madison Reyes: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/740922/obitchuary-by-spencer-henry-and-madison-reyes/audio Pretty by KB Brookins: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/724994/pretty-by-kb-brookins/audio/ Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All by Chanel Miller: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735878/magnolia-wu-unfolds-it-all-by-chanel-miller/audio/ My Lost Freedom by George Takei: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/708382/my-lost-freedom-by-george-takei-illustrated-by-michelle-lee/audio Somehow by Anne Lamott: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/734582/somehow-by-anne-lamott/audio

In this week's episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo pops in his earbuds and hits the audiobooks to discuss the Audible Original, “The Best Man's Ghostwriter.” The audible original podcast follows a speechwriter who makes a living ghostwriting best-man speeches and gets entangled in the often ridiculous world of male friendship. The Audible Original stars Glen Powell, Nicholas Braun, Ashley Park, D'Arcy Carden, Lance Bass, Lukas Gage, Alex Wolff, Debra Messing, George Takei, Jack McBrayer, Nicole Byer, Jason Mantzoukas, and more.  READ MORE: Jenna Ortega To Star Opposite Glen Powell In J.J. Abrams' New Film Joining Bingeworthy to discuss the Audible Original Podcast is the star and producer of the show, Glen Powell, who plays the ghostwriter, Nate, in the podcast. Powell's career has been on fire with hits like “Anyone But You,” “Twisters,” and “Hit Man.” Audiences may be surprised to hear that he's decided to produce an audio podcast series, but no one was as surprised as Powell himself.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplaylist/support

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Subscribe to Bad Faith on Patreon to instantly unlock this episode and our entire premium episode library: http://patreon.com/badfaithpodcast Last week, most eyes were glued to the Democratic National Convention programing: The Lil Jon roll call, AOC proclaiming that Harris is working "tirelessly" for a ceasefire, JB Pritzker bragging that he is a better billionaire than Trump, and Harris proclaiming hers will be the most "lethal" military ever. But the Green Party also had its own nominating convention, which prioritized the issues that once defined the Bernie left. This week, two Green Party National Co-Chairs --Margaret Elisabeth and Craig Cayetano -- join Bad Faith to weigh in on the DNC and contrast it with the Green Party's organizational structure, provide additional insight into why Cornel West may have decided to run as an independent, the new Green Party VP, & whether Uncommitted is wasting their leverage. They also take on the growing volume of anti-Green propaganda shared by high profile liberal accounts like George Takei's. Is the Green Party really doing nothing between presidential elections? Subscribe to Bad Faith on YouTube for video of this episode. Find Bad Faith on Twitter (@badfaithpod) and Instagram (@badfaithpod). Produced by Armand Aviram. Theme by Nick Thorburn (@nickfromislands).

Today on Up In Your Business you will be swept away as art history professor Gayle Seymour, Associate Dean at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, teaches us about Arkansas's history and culture. Gayle wrote the grant that led to the 60-year Central High Little Rock Nine reunion where President Bill Clinton was the keynote speaker. We will hear how Gayle commissioned the Cuban born composer, Tania Leon, to score a dramatic opera about the “Little Rock Nine” and enlisted Henry Louis Gates to write the libretto (words). This project has been stalled due to the pandemic of 2020, but we will preview a little of the opera on today's show. We will also learn about Japanese American Internment art and get an excerpt from its most famous Arkansas resident Star Trek's Mr. Sulu, George Takei. Other areas of Gayle's expertise inclued American art, Women in Art, and my favorite, Depression-era post office murals (think Norman Rockwell on a wall). Over 1400 murals were painted during the 1930's and 40's, as part of the New Deal, nineteen of which are located in Arkansas. And if that is not enough, she is an avid collector of antique Dolls! Listen and get a lesson on an array of interesting topics from this very interesting person.

Brea and Mallory talk about the Top Glasser Books of the 21st Century list! Plus, they solve a problem about picking a book for a book club, and recommend graphic memoirs not illustrated by the author. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTop Glasser Books!Top Glasser Books Storygraph ChallengeTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!Books Mentioned - The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart TurtonI Spit on Your Celluloid by Heidi HoneycuttMarch by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, illustrated by Nate PowellThey Called Us Enemy by George Takei and Harmony Becker Ducks by Kate Beaton

Author and actor George Takei talks about growing up in internment camps in the U.S. during World War II, following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Mr. Takei and his family were four of the 120,000 Japanese Americans to be forcibly removed from their homes and relocated to military-run camps during the war on the orders of President Franklin Roosevelt. Mr. Takei has recently published a children's book about his experiences titled "My Lost Freedom." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author and actor George Takei talks about growing up in internment camps in the U.S. during World War II, following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Mr. Takei and his family were four of the 120,000 Japanese Americans to be forcibly removed from their homes and relocated to military-run camps during the war on the orders of President Franklin Roosevelt. Mr. Takei has recently published a children's book about his experiences titled "My Lost Freedom." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If we were going to do an episode on Star Trek: The Motion Picture, we had to find the two biggest Star Trek nerds that we know: Ben Gillcrist and Jason MacLeod. Join the foursome as the hosts marvel at the aforementioned guests' encylopedic knowledge of the source material in a discussion of this huge movie. They also discuss Bones being a hippie, the space vagina, the 6-minute Enterprise introduction, a lot of staring at TV screens and much more. Next week: Batman gets squeezed. What We've Been Watching: Longlegs "Red Dwarf" "Huckleberry Hound" "Ted Lasso" "Star Trek: Prodigy" Questions? Comments? Suggestions? You can always shoot us an e-mail at wwttpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: www.patreon.com/wwttpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/wwttpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/wwttpodcast Theme Song recorded by Taylor Sheasgreen: www.facebook.com/themotorleague Logo designed by Mariah Lirette: www.instagram.com/its.mariah.xo Montrose Monkington III: www.twitter.com/montrosethe3rd Star Trek: The Motion Picture stars William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols, Persis Khambatta, Stephen Collins and George Takei; directed by Robert Wise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show opens with Mike Dawson sitting in for the news and they start by discussing, something surely relatable to our listeners, the lack of signage at the Vegas airport American Express Centurion Lounge for black cardholders. Then they talk about Kevin Costner showing up to their gig this past weekend in Carpinteria, and explore the correlation between horrible people and people who dance unnecessarily. Finally, they read some news including stories about an Air Canada flight attendant snapping on a passenger for requesting a blanket, Southwest airline shifting to assigned seating, and whether or not one of the performers in the Olympic opening ceremony showed his “sack.” Next, comedian Avi Liberman joins the show to talk about his new book, which details his international adventures doing stand-up comedy during the pandemic. Then they take a look back at a now infamous Adam tweet about Covid and the many “celebrity” reactions, plus they read a 2006 Onion article about Adam's lack of hosting ability. Lastly, Chef Andrew Gruel makes his first ACS appearance and quickly settles the corn vs. flour tortilla debate. Then, gives his opinion on which meat makes the best soft taco and what the best sandwich is. For more with Avi Liberman: ● BUY HIS BOOK: “Traveling During the Pandemic: How Two Weeks Turned Into 7 Months, 8 Countries, and the Adventures of a Lifetime” available on Amazon ● INSTAGRAM: @avilibermancomedy For more with Chef Andrew Gruel: ● TWITTER: @chefgruel ● INSTAGRAM: @andrewgruel ● WEBSITE: chefgruel.com Thank you for supporting our sponsors: ● http://Viator.com, or Get the Viator App Today! ● http://OReillyAuto.com/Adam

Send us a Text Message.Hosts Michelle and Koji explore parenthood, cultural heritage, and resilience through personal narratives and historical references. In part three, Koji's grandparents' attempt to stay in the United States after renouncing their citizenship with the help of civil rights lawyer Wayne Collins and their friends/family.ABOUT OUR READERDerek Mio is an actor and comedian from Huntington Beach, CA. He portrays real-life recipient Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura in the Netflix anthology series Medal of Honor--executive produced by Robert Zemeckis--and is the lead actor in the second season of the critically acclaimed AMC anthology series The Terror co-starring George Takei and executive produced by Ridley Scott. He is the creator and host of 'The BudoComedy Show' held at the Terasaki Budokan non-profit rec center in Little Tokyo, downtown Los Angeles featuring comedians such as Atsuko Okatsuka, Al Madrigal, Sheng Wang, Ian Bagg and more--the show has raised over $10,000 for the facility. Derek earned a Bachelor of Arts from USC's School of Cinematic Arts. His hobbies include surfing, fishing, birding, and wrangling his 2-year-old son.ABOUT USWelcome to "Japanese America," where the Japanese American National Museum unveils captivating stories that add a Nikkei slant to the American narrative. In each episode, we explore Japanese Americans' unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs, illuminating their rich contributions to the mosaic of American life. From historical milestones to contemporary perspectives, join us for an insightful journey showcasing the diverse tapestry of a community that has shaped the American story in extraordinary ways.  Welcome to "Japanese America," where each story unfolds like a chapter in a living history book.For more information about the Japanese American National Museum, please visit our website at www.janm.org. CREDITSThe music was created by Jalen BlankWritten by Koji Steven SakaiHosts: Michelle Malazaki and Koji Steven SakaiEdited and Produced by Koji Steven Sakai in conjunction with the Japanese American National Museum

It's the last cinematic voyage of the original Enterprise crew, but the first (and only) for the new Federation President, played by The 70s Show's Kurtwood Smith.  Kurtwood joins William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols, George Takei, as well as Star Trek newcomers Kim Cattrall, Christopher Plummer, David Warner, and... Christian Slater? What kind photos did Kim Cattrall get in trouble for taking on the set after hours? How much Shakespheare in space is too much? If the Klingons in this cold war-inspired story are supposed to be Russians, and the Federation supposed to be Americans, does that mean Kurtwood Smith's alien president is supposed to be... Ronald Reagan?  Let's find out! Find us on Threads and Instagram at Fake_Presidents or email us at fakepresidents [at] gmail.com, to join the conversation!

Send us a Text Message.This episode delves into the complex intergenerational impacts of identity and citizenship within a Japanese American family, particularly focusing on the decisions made by Koji's grandfather, Takaiichi Sakai, during his incarceration in a WWII concentration camp. Featuring actor Derek Mio, the episode combines personal stories with historical analysis, exploring themes of loyalty, cultural belonging, and the heavy consequences of choosing between nationalities. Through candid conversations and reenactments, the hosts examine the lasting effects of their ancestors' choices on their own identities and the broader community.ABOUT OUR READERDerek Mio is an actor and comedian from Huntington Beach, CA. He portrays real-life recipient Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura in the Netflix anthology series Medal of Honor--executive produced by Robert Zemeckis--and is the lead actor in the second season of the critically acclaimed AMC anthology series The Terror co-starring George Takei and executive produced by Ridley Scott. He is the creator and host of 'The BudoComedy Show' held at the Terasaki Budokan non-profit rec center in Little Tokyo, downtown Los Angeles featuring comedians such as Atsuko Okatsuka, Al Madrigal, Sheng Wang, Ian Bagg and more--the show has raised over $10,000 for the facility. Derek earned a Bachelor of Arts from USC's School of Cinematic Arts. His hobbies include surfing, fishing, birding, and wrangling his 2-year-old son.ABOUT USWelcome to "Japanese America," where the Japanese American National Museum unveils captivating stories that add a Nikkei slant to the American narrative. In each episode, we explore Japanese Americans' unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs, illuminating their rich contributions to the mosaic of American life. From historical milestones to contemporary perspectives, join us for an insightful journey showcasing the diverse tapestry of a community that has shaped the American story in extraordinary ways.  Welcome to "Japanese America," where each story unfolds like a chapter in a living history book.For more information about the Japanese American National Museum, please visit our website at www.janm.org. CREDITSThe music was created by Jalen BlankWritten by Koji Steven SakaiHosts: Michelle Malazaki and Koji Steven SakaiEdited and Produced by Koji Steven Sakai in conjunction with the Japanese American National Museum

THIS VOYAGE, the Treksperts MARK A. ALTMAN (author, The Fifty Year Mission, writer/producer, Pandora, Agent X, The Librarians, writer/producer Free Enterprise), DAREN DOCHTERMAN (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture - Director's Edition) and ASHLEY E. MILLER (showrunner; DOTA: Dragon's Blood, writer, X-Men: First Class, Thor) are joined by Sulu himself, GEORGE TAKEI as he talks about his incredible career as well as his boyhood experiences growing up in an internment camp that paved the way for his hit play, Allegiance... and don't miss the incredible moment where George gets to recreate his deleted scene from The Wrath Of Khan where we learn Sulu has been promoted to captain in a moment that could only happen on INGLORIOUS TREKSPERTS. **Join us on our new INGLORIOUS TREKSPERTS DISCORD Channel at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/7kgmJSExeh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO TREKSPERTS PLUS TODAY... and get every episode of INGLORIOUS TREKSPERTS and our new podcast, INGLORIOUS TREKSPERTS presents DECK 78 along with additional bonus content and surprises all season long. For more details, visit trekkspertsplus.com. Don't miss us as the TREKSPERTS INGLORIOUS TOUR 2024 LIVE TOUR continues as we beam down to San Diego Comic-Con, Raleigh, NC, STLV - Trek To Vegas, San Jose, CA and many more this year!  For more information, go to galaxycon.com, creationent.com and comic-con.org. Learn all that is learnable about Star Trek in Mark A. Altman & Edward Gross' THE FIFTY-YEAR MISSION, available in hardcover, paperback, digital and audio from St. Maritn's Press.  Follow Inglorious Treksperts at @inglorioustrek on Twitter, Facebook and at @inglorioustreksperts on Instagram. And now follow the Treksperts Briefing Room at @trekspertsBR, an entirely separate Twitter & Instagram feed. "Mark A. Altman is the world's foremost Trekspert" - Los Angeles Times #StarTrek #TOS #TAS #TNG #DS9 #VOY #ENT #DISCO #PICARD #LLAP #comics #IDW #Marvel #DC #GoldKey #Discovery #DeepSpaceNine #STTMP #StarWars  #CaptainPike #StrangeNewWorlds #55YearTour  #casting #ST55 #StarTrek55 #TheCage #StrangeNewWorlds #SNW #Voyager #Janeway #Enterprise #TheSearchForSpock #StarTrekIII #BSG #TMP #Trekkies #Alien #Aliens #DavidFincher #BestofTrek #EnterpriseIncidents #IDW #comics #DS9 #DeepSpaceNine #PicardSeason3 #StarTrekPicard #Picard #Borg #PicardSeason3 #StarTrekPicard 

Author and actor George Takei talks about growing up in internment camps in the U.S. during World War II, following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Mr. Takei and his family were four of the 120,000 Japanese Americans to be forcibly removed from their homes and relocated to military-run camps during the war on the orders of President Franklin Roosevelt. Mr. Takei has recently published a children's book about his experiences titled "My Lost Freedom." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author and actor George Takei talks about growing up in internment camps in the U.S. during World War II, following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Mr. Takei and his family were four of the 120,000 Japanese Americans to be forcibly removed from their homes and relocated to military-run camps during the war on the orders of President Franklin Roosevelt. Mr. Takei has recently published a children's book about his experiences titled "My Lost Freedom." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Brian Lehrer Show observes the Memorial Day holiday with a selection of favorite interviews:Eric Klinenberg, professor in the social sciences and director of the Institute for Public Knowledge at New York University and the author of 2020: One City, Seven People, and the Year Everything Changed (Knopf, 2024), tells the story of New York in 2020 through the lens of seven New Yorkers, and talks about the ongoing effect of that traumatic year.George Takei, actor, activist and writer, discusses his debut picture book, My Lost Freedom: A Japanese American World War II Story (Crown Books for Young Readers, 2024).Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian and the author of And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle (Random House, 2022), talks about the real lessons to learn from the life and work of Abraham Lincoln.Jay Caspian Kang, staff writer for The New Yorker, documentary film director, and the author of The Loneliest Americans (Crown, 2021), shares his thoughts on what he calls the "ideology of the internet," and the tangible effects it has on culture, democracy, institutions and our day-to-day lives.While Hart Island has a reputation for being the burial grounds of New York's unwanted, those laid to rest on the island each have stories and loved ones. Joe Richman, founder and executive producer of Radio Diaries, discusses the Radio Diaries series "The Unmarked Graveyard: Stories from Hart Island" and Susan Hurlburt, shares stories of her son Neil Harris Jr., also known as Steven, who was buried on the island. These interviews were lightly edited for time and clarity and the original web versions are available here:How 2020 Changed Us (Feb 16, 2024)George Takei on 'My Lost Freedom' (Apr 16, 2024)What We Should Learn from Lincoln (Oct 19, 2022)Jay Caspian Kang on 'The Ideology of the Internet' (Mar 15, 2024)Stories from Hart Island (Nov 8, 2023) 

In this special flashback Memorial Day broadcast - John celebrates American Asian Pacific Islander Month. In the first of a two part series he interviews Mia Ives-Rublee - a disabled transracial adoptee who has dedicated her life's work to civil rights activism and George Takei - an American actor, author, and activist. He is internationally known for his role as Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the fictional starship USS Enterprise in the television series Star Trek. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Star Trek” actor and activist George Takei joins the show. Over beautiful sashimi, George tells me what it was like to be forced to leave his LA home and live in Japanese American internment camps, only to return and become a successful actor. We also get into the meaningful “Star Trek” scene that never made it in and why he decided to come out at age 68. This episode was recorded at UKA in Japan House in Hollywood, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Activist, author and acting legend George Takei shares the gut-wrenching story of his family's experience during WWII, when racism and war hysteria led the United States government to imprison 125,000 Japanese-Americans in internment camps. His new book, “My Lost Freedom,” chronicles his family's experience in a way that makes it easy for parents to teach their children about this dark period in America's recent history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. New York Governor Kathy Hochul breaks down the state budget and WNYC/Gothamist's Jon Campbell offers analysis (First) | Council member Shaun Abreu on proposed changes to tipping on delivery apps—and a plan to curb the city's rat population (Starts at 32:15) | George Takei discusses his debut picture book, an age-appropriate personal history a childhood in Japanese American incarceration camps during WWII (Starts at 1:14:35) If you don't subscribe to the Brian Lehrer Show on iTunes, you can do that here.

George Takei, actor, activist and writer, discusses his debut picture book, My Lost Freedom: A Japanese American World War II Story (Crown Books for Young Readers, 2024). My Lost Freedom: A Japanese American World War II Story (Crown Books for Young Readers, 2024) EVENT: George Takei and BD Wong will be in conversation at Symphony Space (2537 Broadway at 95th St. in Manhattan) TONIGHT (April 16, 2024) at 8 p.m. Details and ticketing information here.

What you need to know about airline credit cards and loyalty programs as the Government calls a hearing to see if you're really getting all the perks you're promised. Also, LinkedIn Editor-In-Chief Dan Roth joins the show to share their list of the top companies in 2024. Plus, Hollywood legend Michael Douglas live in studio 1a to catch up as he takes on the historic role of Ben Franklin in new series “Franklin.” And, George Takei sits down with the crew to talk about his latest project, a children's book that shares an important history lesson. 

Robin Ha is an award-winning author and illustrator of several graphic novels including the best-selling comic recipe book Cook Korean!: A Comic Book With Recipes and the illustrated memoir Almost American Girl which is about her move from South Korea to America when she was 14. Robin's new graphic novel, The Fox Maidens is her first foray into fiction, and is based on the Korean folklore of her ancestors. Robin's comics and illustrations have appeared in various publications, such as the Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times, as well as in anthologies highlighting Asian American culture, including Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now, New Frontiers: The Many Worlds of George Takei, and Shattered: The Asian American Comics Anthology. She is also a highly gifted fine artist, and she has a Seven Ladies of Tarot coloring book that you can download from her site.On this episode Robin discusses fox maiden mythology, Korean folk magic, and the intergenerational shapeshifting power of women. Pam also talks about fox magic, and answers a listener question about a Witch Wave book club.Our sponsors for this episode are Unquiet Arcadian, Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, The Love Witch, BetterHelp, Woodland Magic, and Sphere + SundryWe also have brand new print-on-demand merch like Witch Wave shirts, sweatshirts, totes, stickers, and mugs available now here.And if you want more Witch Wave, please consider supporting us on Patreon to get access to bonus Witch Wave Plus episodes, Pam's monthly online rituals, and more! That's patreon.com/witchwave

TOPIC: John 10, Peter 5, Criticism of Clarence Thomas by George Takei and John Oliver, Clarence Responds, ERIC CA: "question about mormonism", CHRIS NY: "how to learn to speak up to mother?", STEVEN MD: "biblical question", LINDEN FL: "how to know if a woman is worth marrying?",

The legendary actor George Takei reads one of the oldest stories in the Review's archive.  Published by the magazine in 1957, “The Victim” is Ivan Morris's English translation of the Japanese author Jun'ichirō Tanizaki's 1910 literary debut.  This episode was produced by John DeLore and Helena de Groot, and was mixed and sound designed by John DeLore. Our theme song this season is “Shadow,” composed and performed by Ernst Reijseger. Additional Links:  theparisreview.org/fiction/4872/the-victim-junichiro-tanizaki Subscribe to the Paris Review The Japanese American Museum: https://www.janm.org/ 

This is an excerpt from the full episode, "Giving Democracy Meaning: With George Takei [Rebroadcast]"Michael speaks with George Takei about his American journey, from living in a U.S concentration camp as a child, to his interest in democracy as a teenager and his activism as an adult. The pair discuss George Takei's graphic memoir, "They Called Us Enemy," the importance of educating young Japanese-Americans about their history, and how science fiction often reflects our humanity and ability to advance as a society.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/They-Called-Enemy-George-Takei/dp/1603094504If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow George Takei @GeorgeTakeiFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastNote: This episode was originally released in January 2022.

Michele is joined by author, civil rights activist, and famed Star Trek actor George Takei. George's story of his mother's kitchen is far different than our other guests—he didn't have one growing up. He shares his harrowing experiences living in an internment camp as a child, how he adjusted to life after, and what led to becoming Sulu. He'll also share two foods that gave him solace throughout his life: his mother's East LA-influenced tacos and her “footballs,” or Iniri.George Takei is a social media superstar, Grammy-nominated recording artist, New York Times bestselling author, and pioneering actor whose career has spanned six decades. He has appeared in more than 40 feature films and hundreds of television roles, and he has used his success as a platform to fight for social justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and marriage equality. Find the episode transcript here: https://www.audible.com/ymk/episode18 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Note: This episode was originally released in January 2022.Michael speaks with George Takei about his American journey, from living in a U.S concentration camp as a child, to his interest in democracy as a teenager and his activism as an adult. The pair discuss George Takei's graphic memoir, "They Called Us Enemy," the importance of educating young Japanese-Americans about their history, and how science fiction often reflects our humanity and ability to advance as a society.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/They-Called-Enemy-George-Takei/dp/1603094504If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow George Takei @GeorgeTakeiFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3668522/advertisement