Asian Plus Podcast

Asian Plus Podcast

The Asian Plus Podcast is a podcast run by New York City high school students with the goal of creating a safe space for Asian American youth. We seek to amplify the voices of the Asian American community and build solidarity among youth from all backgrounds.

Episodes

  1. Time of Crisis: The Atlanta Shootings and the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act

    04/11/2022

    Time of Crisis: The Atlanta Shootings and the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act

    In this last episode of the mini-series, hosts Chengling and Ellie discuss the tragic Atlanta Shootings that happened on March 16th, 2021, diving deeper into the details of this event. Additionally, they provide more insight into the provisions and limitations of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act that was passed on May 20th, 2021 to address the surge in hate crimes against the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community.

    25 min
  2. Time of Crisis: Contemporary Anti-Asian Hate

    04/05/2022

    Time of Crisis: Contemporary Anti-Asian Hate

    In episode 2 of this mini-series, hosts Chengling Zheng and Ellie Thompson explore the contemporary flare-ups of hate, giving a more detailed insight into the anti-Asian hate crimes during the COVID-19 pandemic, the health effects of these discriminatory tendencies, as well as the outreach programs that are working to positively impact the AAPI community during these difficult times.

    21 min
  3. Time of Crisis: History of Anti-Asian Hate

    03/28/2022

    Time of Crisis: History of Anti-Asian Hate

    In this episode, hosts Chengling Zheng and Elizabeth Thompson explore the history of anti-Asian hate, diving deeper into specific events in the past to give more insight into this deep-rooted issue that has gained contemporary contraction due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

    18 min
  4. EP03 - Identity, Stereotypes & Social Norms

    05/10/2021

    EP03 - Identity, Stereotypes & Social Norms

    What does being Asian mean to you? What does it mean to society? In this episode, hosts Mia Goldberg and Chengling Zheng seek to answer these questions through an open discussion with guests Bonnie Huang and Grace Woosley. They discuss a wide range of topics around identity, from stereotypes and social norms to normalized racism and taking accountability.

    37 min
  5. EP02 - Reflecting on Anti-Asian History and Past Events

    05/03/2021

    EP02 - Reflecting on Anti-Asian History and Past Events

    In this episode, our hosts Michele and Susan began discussing past events of Asian Hate Crimes in the United States with our guests, Eddie and Aaron. Going to many of the historically known cases of Asian Hate, we thought about how these instances have led to the continued racism and hatred towards Asians that has especially risen as the pandemic struck.

    14 min
  6. EP01 - Personal Experiences with Racism

    04/26/2021

    EP01 - Personal Experiences with Racism

    In this episode, our hosts Yizhen and Sophie teamed up with Michelle and Shelly to discuss personal experiences with racist occurrences growing up. From being verbally harassed to intimate reflections on elderly attacks, this episode answers the question: How have personal experiences with racism shaped us as Asian Americans?

    15 min
  • 6 Episodes

About

The Asian Plus Podcast is a podcast run by New York City high school students with the goal of creating a safe space for Asian American youth. We seek to amplify the voices of the Asian American community and build solidarity among youth from all backgrounds.

Information

  • Creator
    Asian Plus Podcast
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Asian Plus Podcast