Quarantea Podcast Editor

In the final episode of Quarantea, Beth, teary eyed, talks about what she learned in quarantine.  Through all the ups and downs, she is so happy to have had this podcast to share her thoughts with the world. Peace and love! 

Beth talks to Shae Dawley, a recent graduate, about her experience with her emotional support pet, Charlie. Shae discusses how dogs are a woman's best friend and the perfect shoulder to cry on. 

Beth sits down with Poli Sci major and ASUW candidate, Michael Saunders. They have a candid conversation about how Michaels experience has been at UW as a Black man, running for ASUW, and his vision for the future of UW.

In Part 2, Beth sits down with Resident Physician, Dr. Amy Zhang to discuss her experience as an Asian American woman living in Seattle. During this talk, Amy reveals how she herself was verbally attacked, and her experience being in the medical field as an Asian American. Amy also has written and reflected about her experience and her work can be found using these links.



https://opmed.doximity.com/articles/justice-is-not-a-passive-process-medicine-must-step-up



https://crosscut.com/opinion/2021/03/seattle-doctor-reflects-atlanta-and-anti-asian-racism

In this two part segment on the rise of anti-Asian racism since the pandemic began, Beth sits down with UW sophomore Deb Kwon. They discuss the history of Asian racism in the US, how that racism shows up in society today, and how non-Asian people can be allies.

Through an interview with Fiona Shields, member of UW Women’s Rowing, Beth gains insight into how UW teams are running. They discuss how COVID-19 interfered with the team’s training, competitions, and activities, but also how the team has become stronger as a result.