Podcasts about rise a pop history

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

This month to celebrate AAPI heritage we're sharing an episode from They Call Us Bruce, a sister podcast from the Potluck Podcast Collective (who MM's been a part of for years) featuring unique Asian American voices and stories.  They Call Us Bruce is hosted by two Asian American community mainstays Phil Yu, aka the Angry Asian man, and Jeff Yang, a prolific writer and celebrity dad who, along with a guest or two, come together weekly to discuss the good, the bad, and the WTF on the latest topics in Asian American culture and media. We've actually had the privilege of having Phil on this podcast, and Jeff's been a friend and supporter of Modern Minorities. Jeff & Phil also recently published “RISE: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now” - available wherever your favorite books are sold. On THIS episode of They Call Us Bruce, Phil and Jeff are joined by Vivian Yoon,  host and writer of the LA-ist podcast, K-POP DREAMING - to chat all about the rights of K-pop and pop culture, and to be nostalgic about the classics. LEARN MORE They Call Us Bruce (Podcast): podcastpotluck.com/they-call-us-bruce K-Pop Dreaming (Podcast): kpopdreaming.com Phil Yu - angryasianman.com Phil's last MM episode - modmypod.com/episodes/ep-110-phil-yu-isnt-always-the-angry-asian-man Jeff Yang - muckrack.com/originalspin // instagram.com/originalspin BOOK: RISE: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now - goodreads.com/en/book/show/55959483 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Award-winning author, blogger, podcaster, and proud Northwestern alumnus, Phil Yu '00 first came to prominence as the author of the popular entertainment website Angry Asian Man. In this special episode, Phil is interviewed by author and Northwestern Asian and Asian American Alumni Association (NU-A5) member Kathy Khang '92. Phil shares how his experiences at Northwestern and beyond helped to develop his own personal identity as an Asian American man and influenced his career as a blogger and author of recent release, Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now

This week, it was announced that Everything Everywhere All At Once was leading the Oscars with eleven nominations in total. It's a mind-bending movie about a Chinese-American immigrant family with a laundromat that's facing a tax audit. It's a high-concept science fiction with a multiverse storyline, but it's resonating with people for touching on issues like intergenerational trauma, the experiences of queer children of immigrants, and even existential nihilism. Today we'll be talking about why this movie has so much significance, especially for people in the Asian community, with three guests. Frankie Huang is a freelance writer and illustrator. Mallory Yu is a producer and editor for NPR's All Things Considered. And Jeff Yang, is the co-author of RISE: A Pop History of Asian America From the Nineties to Now and author of the upcoming book, The Golden Stream: The Movies that made Asian America.

This week Ku shares her newest picks for a fresh face of makeup – just what we need for springtime – and no part of the routine is left out. Then Ku and Su share a sleuth of books and movies that remind us why representation, of any kind, matters in media. Whether it's seeing people that look like you or reliving a universal experience (like puberty, agh), stories that diversify narrative while unifying the human experience are important to support, and this episode is jam-packed with them! Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below.  Kulap loves Kosas! Not only the chemistry deodorant that she shared recently, but a sleuth of makeup! This includes: The Revealer Concealer Tinted Face Oil Foundation The blush+highlighter combo revered by Lemonada's own Jessica Cordova Kramer Bronzer 10 second eyeshadow Weightless lipstick Ku and Su have a new column in The Strategist, called Auntie Approved – a definite add to cart! Jeff Yang, Phil Yu, and Philip Wang wrote The New York Times Best-Seller, Rise: A Pop History of Asian America From the Nineties to Now, an essential coffee table book Read In a New York Minute by friend and writer Kate Spencer Watch the trailer and then see Turning Red on Disney+ and then tell all your friends! Our listener Lauren won the Revela Revival Serum and the Revela Scalp Massager Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's bonus episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss the (not-so-great) history of east Asian representation in Hollywood film and TV shows, as well as recent examples of great things to watch!Books, etc. discussed in this episode:Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now by Jeff YangKayla's sources for this week's discussion:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portrayal_of_East_Asians_in_American_film_and_theaterhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/the-complex-history-of-asian-americans-in-movies-from-the-silent-era-to-crazy-rich-asians/2018/08/08/77bc4176-9666-11e8-810c-5fa705927d54_story.htmlhttps://variety.com/lists/asian-movie-roles-best-worst-breakfast-at-tiffanys/emily-in-paris/ Follow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.Visit our website: literatureandlibationspod.com to submit feedback, questions, or your own takes on what we are reading. You can also see what we are reading for future episodes! You can email us at literatureandlibationspod@gmail.com.Please leave us a review and/or rating! It really helps others find our podcast…and it makes us happy!Purchase books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next week as we discuss The Price of Salt (or, Carol) by Patricia HighsmithHere is the cocktail recipe for next week's episode if you want to drink along with us!Sloe Gin Fizz via liquor.comINGREDIENTS1 ½ oz sloe gin1 oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed¾ oz simple syrupClub soda, to topGarnish: lemon wedge, cherryINSTRUCTIONSAdd the sloe gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake until well-chilledFill a highball or Collins glass with ice and strain the contents of the shaker into the glassTop with club sodaGarnish with a lemon wedge and a cherry

Recorded live at The Greene Space at WNYC! Sponsored by UBS. In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, Jeff and Phil welcome chef Dale Talde, food personality Agnes Chung Talde and writer Frankie Huang to talk about the rise of Asian American food culture. Part 1 of the in-studio “RISE Conversations” inspired by RISE: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now. Produced with the generous support of UBS.

Recorded live at The Greene Space at WNYC! Sponsored by UBS. In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, Jeff and Phil welcome writer/comedian Karen Chee and costume designer Minji Kim to talk about Asian American visibility in fashion and entertainment. Part 2 of the in-studio "RISE Conversations" inspired by RISE: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now. Produced with the generous support of UBS.

Recorded live at The Greene Space at WNYC! Sponsored by UBS. In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, Jeff and Phil welcome tech entrepreneur/thinkers Anil Dash and Ben Sun to talk about Asian American impact on the tech industry (and get nostalgic about Asian Avenue). Part 3 of the in-studio "RISE Conversations" inspired by RISE: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now. Produced with the generous support of UBS.

Men of the pen Jeff Yang and Phil Yu join Ku and Su to talk about how to live their best, most comfortable lives in their 40s. Soft pants, full nights of sleep, and fancy watches for all. Who knows what kind of magic can happen when these 4 put their minds to it? Maybe a re-boot of a little known cartoon, Chan and the Chan Clan? The possibilities are endless.  Plus, Ku and Su add to cart a very eco-friendly paper goods alternative.    Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.    To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below.    Phil and Jeff are 2 of the three authors behind Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now Jeff's Soft ass sweatpants from Quince  Phil's Seiko watch because he absolutely deserves it  Jeff's vintage lunchbox of Chan and the Chan Clan Buy Cloud Paper for tree-saving paper goods!   Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.    Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From "Turning Red" to "Pachinko" to "After Yang," it's been a big year for stories about the Asian diaspora.Even so, the entertainment industry — and the projects it greenlights — remains overwhelmingly white.A new book chronicles Asian-American contributions to pop culture — from the problematic to the groundbreaking. It's called "Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now."We talk with Yang, sociologist Nancy Wang Yuen, and "Pachinko" director Soo Hugh about telling stories of the Asian diaspora.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now, looks at the rising influence of Asian culture in America through the lens of pop culture, from the Hart-Cellar Immigration Act of 1965, to the rise in representation of Asians in popular music and movies today. Author Jeff Yang joins to discuss.

Dawn checks in with Phil Yu about being a newish dad, trying to avoid explaining you're the Angry Asian Man to someone on a plane, and his latest book Rise: A Pop History of Asian American from the Nineties to Now (Harper-Collins Publishers), co-written with Jeff Yang and Philip Wang.  In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we will be featuring interviews with authors of books centering the experiences of the Asian American community. From Here is also hosting a book giveaway for May 2022.  You can enter our drawing here. Thanks to Eastwind Books of Berkeley for being our partners for this book giveaway. Support independent bookstores! Credits: Podcast logo designed by Charisse Ann Celestial. Podcast theme created by QT. Shout out to Jeanne Tyan for coming up with our podcast name. 

We're pulling out the heavy hitters for this exclusive episode of The Vulgar Geniuses Podcast. Co-authored by Jeff Yang, Philip Wang, & Phill Yu comes the New York Times best-selling book RISE: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now. Jeff & Phil join us in conversation to talk about their groundbreaking book that covers significant moments in Asian American History that are the cornerstone of the foundation of America and announces to the world that Asia is Rising! Let's get this month-long celebration started as we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month on this episode of The Vulgar Geniuses Podcast!

A slap at the Oscars tarnished Will Smith's legacy. What about him did Hollywood treasure? Is this institution just a screen for projecting our own social anxieties and cultural debate? Culture critic Soraya McDonald joins to take a deeper look  at the roles Hollywood allows us to play, on screen and off. Plus, breaking down the exhausting reaction to Pixar's defiantly Asian film, Turning Red, with Jeff Yang, the co-author of Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now. Read his piece for The Guardian here.  Companion listening for this episode: A Year of Performing Humanity, Reviewed (12/13/2021) A.O. Scott, co-chief film critic of the New York Times, helps us review the year in culture. What can we learn from 2021's art about our struggling effort to live together? “The United States of Anxiety” airs live on Sunday evenings at 6pm ET. The podcast episodes are lightly edited from our live broadcasts. To catch all the action, tune into the show on Sunday nights via the stream on WNYC.org/anxiety or tell your smart speakers to play WNYC.    We want to hear from you! Connect with us on Twitter @WNYC using the hashtag #USofAnxiety or email us at anxiety@wnyc.org.

This week, Ku shares her newest picks for a fresh face of makeup – just what we need for springtime – and no part of the routine is left out. Then Ku and Su share a slew of books and movies that remind us why representation, of any kind, matters in media. Whether its seeing people that look like you or reliving a universal experience (like puberty, agh), stories that diversify narratives while unifying the human experience are important to support, and this episode is jam-packed with them!   Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.    To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below.    Kulap loves Kosas! Not only the chemistry deodorant that she shared recently, but a slew of makeup! This includes: The Revealer Concealer Tinted Face Oil Foundation The blush+highlighter combo revered by Lemonada's own Jessica Cordova Kramer Bronzer 10 second eyeshadow Weightless lipstick We got a code! For some delicious CANN bubbly waters, use code “ADDTOCART” at drinkunspiked.com for 40% off (40%!!) Ku and Su have a new column in The Strategist, called Auntie Approved – a definite add to cart! Jeff Yang, Phil Yu, and Philip Wang wrote The New York Times Best-Seller, Rise: A Pop History of Asian America From the Nineties to Now, an essential coffee table book Read In a New York Minute by friend and writer Kate Spencer Watch the trailer, and then go see Turning Red, and then tell all your friends! Our listener Lauren won the Revela Revival Serum and the Revela Scalp Massager Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.    Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the Hart-Celler Act passed in 1965, opening up U.S. immigration to non-Europeans, it ushered in a whole new era. But even to the first generation of Asian Americans born in the United States after that milestone, it would have been impossible to imagine that sushi and boba would one day be beloved by millions, that a Korean boy band named BTS would be the biggest musical act in the world, that one of the most acclaimed and popular movies of 2018 would be Crazy Rich Asians, or that we would have an Asian American vice president. And that's not even mentioning the creators, performers, entrepreneurs, execs and influencers who've been making all this happen, behind the scenes and on the screen; or the activists and representatives continuing to fight for equity, building coalitions and defiantly holding space for our voices and concerns. And still: Asian America is just getting started. Join us for a special program featuring the talented authors of Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now. The timing is great for this intimate, eye-opening and frequently hilarious guided tour through the pop-cultural touchstones and sociopolitical shifts of the 1990s, 2000s, 2010s and beyond. Jeff Yang, Phil Yu and Philip Wang chronicle how we arrived at today's unprecedented diversity of Asian American cultural representation through engaging, interactive infographics (including a step-by-step guide to a night out in K-Town, an atlas that unearths historic Asian American landmarks, a handy “Appreciation or Appropriation?” flowchart, and visual celebrations of both our "founding fathers and mothers" and the nostalgia-inducing personalities of each decade), plus illustrations and graphic essays from major AAPI artists, exclusive roundtables with Asian American cultural icons, and more, anchored by extended insider narratives of each decade by the three co-authors. They provide an informative, lively and inclusive celebration of shared experiences and singular moments, and all the different ways in which we have chosen to come together. This program is part of The Commonwealth Club's Good Lit series, underwritten by the Bernard Osher Foundation. This program contains EXPLICIT language SPEAKERS Jeff Yang Writer; Editor; Co-Author, Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now Phil Yu Founder and Editor, Angry Asian Man; ; Co-Author, Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now Philip Wang Co-founder, Wong Fu Productions; Co-Author, Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now Michelle Meow Producer and Host, "The Michelle Meow Show," KBCW TV and Podcast; Member, Commonwealth Club Board of Governors—Host In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on March 21st, 2022 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the eve of their long-anticipated book release, Jeff and Phil welcome co-author Philip Wang and project manager Jes Vu, their co-conspirators on RISE: A Pop History of Asian America From the Nineties to Now. They discuss behind-the-scenes details on the making of the book, including The Good, The Bad and The WTF.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine prompted a former star of 90210 to share her spoken word fantasy about being Vladimir Putin's mother; the new Batman movie starring Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz is chock full of daddy issues. Both choices have us clawing at our faces and asking why, a thousand times WHY? Luckily we rise above it all with two GOATS of Asian American pop culture criticism, Jeff Yang, journalist and columnist, and Phil Yu, founder of the Angry Asian Man blog. Along with filmmaker Philip Wang, they've written Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now.  Show notes: AnnaLynne McCord's Dear Mr President Vladimir Putin: https://twitter.com/IAMannalynnemcc/status/1496877541772062727 Wired: How Tiktok was designed for war: https://www.wired.com/story/ukraine-russia-war-tiktok/ How to spot fake or misleading footage claiming to be from Ukraine: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/how-to-spot-fake-or-misleading-footage-on-social-media-claiming-to-be-from-the-ukraine-war Rise: a pop history of Asian America from the nineties to now: https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9780358581888/rise/ Jeff Yang: https://twitter.com/originalspin Angry Asian Man: http://blog.angryasianman.com/ They Call Us Bruce: https://theycallusbruce.libsyn.com/ The Batman: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_batman

Russia's invasion of Ukraine prompted a former star of 90210 to share her spoken word fantasy about being Vladimir Putin's mother; the new Batman movie starring Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz is chock full of daddy issues. Both choices have us clawing at our faces and asking why, a thousand times WHY? Luckily we rise above it all with two GOATS of Asian American pop culture criticism, Jeff Yang, journalist and columnist, and Phil Yu, founder of the Angry Asian Man blog. Along with filmmaker Philip Wang, they've written Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now.  Show notes: AnnaLynne McCord's Dear Mr President Vladimir Putin: https://twitter.com/IAMannalynnemcc/status/1496877541772062727 Wired: How Tiktok was designed for war: https://www.wired.com/story/ukraine-russia-war-tiktok/ How to spot fake or misleading footage claiming to be from Ukraine: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/how-to-spot-fake-or-misleading-footage-on-social-media-claiming-to-be-from-the-ukraine-war Rise: a pop history of Asian America from the nineties to now: https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9780358581888/rise/ Jeff Yang: https://twitter.com/originalspin Angry Asian Man: http://blog.angryasianman.com/ They Call Us Bruce: https://theycallusbruce.libsyn.com/ The Batman: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_batman

Russia's invasion of Ukraine prompted a former star of 90210 to share her spoken word fantasy about being Vladimir Putin's mother; the new Batman movie starring Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz is chock full of daddy issues. Both choices have us clawing at our faces and asking why, a thousand times WHY? Luckily we rise above it all with two GOATS of Asian American pop culture criticism, Jeff Yang, journalist and columnist, and Phil Yu, founder of the Angry Asian Man blog. Along with filmmaker Philip Wang, they've written Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now.  Show notes: AnnaLynne McCord's Dear Mr President Vladimir Putin: https://twitter.com/IAMannalynnemcc/status/1496877541772062727 Wired: How Tiktok was designed for war: https://www.wired.com/story/ukraine-russia-war-tiktok/ How to spot fake or misleading footage claiming to be from Ukraine: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/how-to-spot-fake-or-misleading-footage-on-social-media-claiming-to-be-from-the-ukraine-war Rise: a pop history of Asian America from the nineties to now: https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9780358581888/rise/ Jeff Yang: https://twitter.com/originalspin Angry Asian Man: http://blog.angryasianman.com/ They Call Us Bruce: https://theycallusbruce.libsyn.com/ The Batman: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_batman

“…A big part of this book is to have a more whole picture of our history here. It is the last 30 years, 90s to now, but we do devote a big chunk of the before as well because we want to plant those roots and say This began a long time ago. Let's at least start this conversation where we acknowledge and have a more deep understanding of our history. It doesn't all end with this book either." Jeff Yang, Phil Yu, and Philip Wang join us on the show to talk about their fabulous, beautifully illustrated new book, Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the 90s to Now, which covers all things—not just East—Asian American. Jeff, Phil and Philip riff on where we're really from, things we love, what the words Asian American and representation really mean, Vincent Chin, Fresh Off the Boat and Crazy Rich Asians, Jeff and Phil's podcast They Call Us Bruce, and more with Poured Over's host, Miwa Messer.   Featured Book: Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the 90s to Now   Poured Over is produced and hosted by Miwa Messer, edited by David Eitel and mixed by Harry Liang. Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional bonus episodes on Saturdays).

Russia's invasion of Ukraine prompted a former star of 90210 to share her spoken word fantasy about being Vladimir Putin's mother; the new Batman movie starring Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz is chock full of daddy issues.Both choices have us clawing at our faces and asking why, a thousand times WHY?Luckily we rise above it all with two GOATS of Asian American pop culture criticism, Jeff Yang, journalist and columnist, and Phil Yu, founder of the Angry Asian Man blog. Along with filmmaker Philip Wang, they've written Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now. Show notes:AnnaLynne McCord's Dear Mr President Vladimir Putin: https://twitter.com/IAMannalynnemcc/status/1496877541772062727Wired: How Tiktok was designed for war: https://www.wired.com/story/ukraine-russia-war-tiktok/How to spot fake or misleading footage claiming to be from Ukraine: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/how-to-spot-fake-or-misleading-footage-on-social-media-claiming-to-be-from-the-ukraine-warRise: a pop history of Asian America from the nineties to now: https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9780358581888/rise/Jeff Yang: https://twitter.com/originalspinAngry Asian Man: http://blog.angryasianman.com/They Call Us Bruce: https://theycallusbruce.libsyn.com/The Batman: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_batman

When the coronavirus summarily shut down the world in 2020, we were all sent home to figure how to live, work and play from a distance.  Within weeks millions learned to use digital platforms to connect to work, family, school, and friends. Streaming services like Amazon Prime, Hulu and Netflix benefited greatly.  In one year, subscriptions during the pandemic rose over 30% and increased to 1 billion subscribers worldwide. On this episode, guest host Dr. Melanye Price chats with her favorite content viewing partner, twin sister, Melynda Price, along with cultural critic Jeff Yang, who's co-host of the podcast, They Call Us Bruce and author of RISE: A Pop History of Asian America from the ‘90s to Now.  Yang also shares his unique perspective on why there's a lack of Asian American representation in the media today. We're taking a closer look at streaming in the American mainstream on this episode of I SEE U.

Can the U.S Legal System Deliver Justice? Two recent cases bring that question into the forefront. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt spared the life of Julius Jones by commuting his death sentence four hours before his execution. Jones will spend the rest of his life in jail despite his claims of innocence and ineffective counsel. Kyle Rittenhouse who killed two people and maimed another was found not guilty on all charges because he claimed self defense. Paul Butler, the Albert Brick Professor in Law at Georgetown University Law Center joins us to discuss the two cases, and the true meaning of justice under our current legal system.  The U.S. Has a Nursing Crisis The pandemic has placed intense stress on nurses nationwide, leading many to consider leaving the profession altogether. For more on this, The Takeaway spoke with Jean Ross, president of National Nurses United, the largest organization of registered nurses in the United States, and Leo-Felix Jurado, professor and chairperson at the William Paterson University Department of Nursing.  Netflix Adapts Popular Anime Show "Cowboy Bebop" to Live Action  Part science fiction, part Neo-noir, with a splash of slapstick comedy, the anime series "Cowboy Bebop" follows a ragtag group of bounty hunters, called cowboys, as they track down fugitives across space in a dystopian future. Adapting animated stories like “Cowboy Bebop” into live action is no easy feat. Anime especially, since it has a pretty unique visual and storytelling style that doesn't necessarily translate well to live actors. That's according to Shirley Li, staff writer covering culture for The Atlantic. The Takeaway recently spoke with her and Jeff Yang, cultural critic and co-author of the forthcoming book Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now, about the new live action “Cowboy Bebop” series.  For transcripts, see individual segment pages.    

Can the U.S Legal System Deliver Justice? Two recent cases bring that question into the forefront. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt spared the life of Julius Jones by commuting his death sentence four hours before his execution. Jones will spend the rest of his life in jail despite his claims of innocence and ineffective counsel. Kyle Rittenhouse who killed two people and maimed another was found not guilty on all charges because he claimed self defense. Paul Butler, the Albert Brick Professor in Law at Georgetown University Law Center joins us to discuss the two cases, and the true meaning of justice under our current legal system.  The U.S. Has a Nursing Crisis The pandemic has placed intense stress on nurses nationwide, leading many to consider leaving the profession altogether. For more on this, The Takeaway spoke with Jean Ross, president of National Nurses United, the largest organization of registered nurses in the United States, and Leo-Felix Jurado, professor and chairperson at the William Paterson University Department of Nursing.  Netflix Adapts Popular Anime Show "Cowboy Bebop" to Live Action  Part science fiction, part Neo-noir, with a splash of slapstick comedy, the anime series "Cowboy Bebop" follows a ragtag group of bounty hunters, called cowboys, as they track down fugitives across space in a dystopian future. Adapting animated stories like “Cowboy Bebop” into live action is no easy feat. Anime especially, since it has a pretty unique visual and storytelling style that doesn't necessarily translate well to live actors. That's according to Shirley Li, staff writer covering culture for The Atlantic. The Takeaway recently spoke with her and Jeff Yang, cultural critic and co-author of the forthcoming book Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now, about the new live action “Cowboy Bebop” series.  For transcripts, see individual segment pages.    

“You have to choose to become Asian American. I went from just being a Korean kid in Silicon Valley to belonging to this community. I want that to mean something.” Phil Yu is best known for AngryAsianMan.com - THE website about Asian American perspectives. But he's really not as angry as people think? Phil's a writer, speaker, and host. AngryAsianMan.com is one of the most widely read / longest-running sites covering news, culture, and perspectives from the Asian American community. Phil ALSO hosts the podcasts “They Call Us Bruce” and “All The Asians On Star Trek” (a new personal favorite). And in January 2022, Phil's book “RISE: A Pop History of Asian American from the Nineties to Now” comes out. Phil's been featured in The NY Times, NPR, the LA Time, CNN, WaPo, Gawker, and more. He's won awards for his work AND worked in documentaries, film commentaries, and web series. Honestly, Phil's been the guest we've wanted since we started our podcast, as he is one of the reasons why we do what we do. Phil was doing this before most of us, and continues to trailblaze for the rest of us. AND he's a total nerd that wants to change the world, one angry word at a time... LEARN ABOUT PHIL AngryAsianMan.com instagram.com/angryasianman twitter.com/angryasianman Podcast: theycallusbruce.libsyn.com Podcast: alltheasiansonstartrek.com Forbes: The Future Of Telling Asian American Stories: An Interview With Angry Asian Man MENTIONS FILM: Who Killed Vincent Chin? (1987): imdb.com/title/tt0096440 A&F Wong Bros racist t-shirt: news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/1938914.stm --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/modern-minorities/support