EP 621: Author Michael Seidlinger on Horror, Vampires, and "Brokeula"
With Halloween right around the corner, we're kicking off a special pre-Halloween edition of Asian America: TKFP !Host Ken Fong welcomes Fil...
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EP 622: Writer/Director Christine Chang On "Making Space," Asian American Representation, and Personal Connection
What does it truly take to stop waiting to be chosen and start choosing yourself? In Season 12, Episode 622, host Ken Fong is joined by mult...
EP 620: Sharon Kwon and Annie Lim On Navigating Faith, Identity, and Culture in the Korean American Church
In this episode of Asian America: TKFP , host Ken Fong welcomes Sharon Kwon and Annie Lim, co-hosts of the new podcast 2PKs in a Pod . Growi...
EP 619: The Two Kens On Communication, Tragedy & the Midterm Election
When we talk about public rhetoric—whether in church, on a political stage, or behind a microphone—where is the line between authentic conne...
EP 618: Kenny Riches On Directing, Acting, And Isolation In "Mouse"
This week on Asian America: TKFP , Ken sits down with hapa Japanese American writer, director, and actor Kenny Riches to talk about his awar...
EP 617: Arasha On Reclaiming the Spotlight in "Wives" at East West Players
In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by the incredible Arasha , a multi-talented performer, comedian, and actor who effortlessly br...
EP 616: Congresswoman Grace Meng On Faith, Family & Politics
What does it take to stay grounded in politics when you're constantly balancing humility with visibility, Queens with Capitol Hill, and fait...
EP 615: Dr. Scott Kurashige On "American Peril" and the Long History of Anti-Asian Violence
In Episode 615, host Ken Fong sits down with Japanese American activist, scholar, and author Dr. Scott Kurashige to discuss his latest book,...
EP 614: Kenneth Tan On Finishing His Lola's Paintings Art, Memory, and Aging
In Season 12, Episode 614 of Asian America: The Ken Fong Podcast , host Ken Fong sits down with Filipino American author, illustrator, and a...
EP 613: Dion Lim On Media, Advocacy, and Asian American Identity
What does it take to shift from conventional TV news reporting to frontline advocacy? In this episode, Emmy Award–winning anchor and author...
EP 612: The Two Kens On Examining 25 Years of Post 9/11 America
In Episode 612 of The Two Kens , Ken and Ken sit down to mark a solemn and significant milestone: 25 years since September 11, 2001. Togethe...
EP 611: TX House Democratic Minority Leader Gene Wu On Fighting For Our Democracy In a Huge Red State
Texas House Democratic Leader Gene Wu joins me this week on the podcast to lay out what's at stake for democracy, the Constitution, and stat...
EP 610: Steven Wakabayashi On Unmasking the Future - AI, Family, and Finding Yourself
In Season 12, Episode 610, Ken Fong sits down with Steven Wakabayashi, founder of Stranger Creative , for a candid exploration of technology...
EP 609: Author & Reporter Paige Towers On "What They Stole" - Uncovering the Truth Behind Korean Adoptions
In this episode host Ken Fong sits down with investigative reporter Paige Towers . Paige is the author of What They Stole , a compelling wor...
EP 608: Author/Illustrator Regina Linke On Creating Her Latest Children's Book "Little Helper"
In this episode, Taiwanese American artist, author, and illustrator Regina Linke —creator of the beloved webcomic The Oxherd Boy and author...
EP 607: Writer/Director Anthony Ma On New Short Film "God and Buddha Are Friends"
In this episode, host Ken Fong is joined by independent filmmaker Anthony Ma , writer and director of the award-winning short film God and B...
EP 606: The Two Kens On the Myth of Being Color Blind
This latest installment of the collaborative series between Fong and Kemp zeroes in on the claim made by right wing media types that racism...
EP 605: Joseph Tseng On What Inspired Him To Write & Record New Concept Album "Shanghai: An American Story"
In this episode, host Ken Fong chats with singer, songwriter, and musician Joseph Tseng about his second album, Shanghai: An American Story...
EP 604: Abigail Hing Wen On Writing "The Vale" and Directing "The Vale-Origins"
In this episode, host Ken Fong sits down with New York Times bestselling author, filmmaker, and Silicon Valley tech leader Abigail Hing Wen...
EP 603: Author Eve Chung On Writing Her Second Novel "The Young Will Remember"
In this episode, we sit down with human rights lawyer and national bestselling author Eve J. Chung to discuss her powerful sophomore novel,...