ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCAST

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Ken Fong gets to the heart of Asian American culture, history, and spirituality. Through interviews with culture-makers and -shapers in the Asian American community -- some you know, others you've never heard of before -- prepare to laugh, cry, and be amazed.

  1. 1d ago

    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. Blending a unique take on Americana acoustic music, rich storytelling, and personal reflection, Joseph explores what it means to navigate identity, memory, and home through song. Joseph Tseng is an Asian American singer, songwriter, and musician whose music weaves together cross-cultural influences, Americana acoustic traditions, and intimate storytelling. His second album, Shanghai: An American Story, captures the immigrant journey, memory, and identity through a unique musical lens. www.josephtseng.com

    EP 605: Joseph Tseng On What Inspired Him To Write & Record New Concept Album "Shanghai: An American Story"

  2. 1d ago ·  Bonus

    You Might Also Like: The Next Five

    Introducing Power Shifts: Data Centres, Diplomatic Tensions and the Energy in Between from The Next Five. Follow the show: The Next Five We are living in an era defined by a new kind of power shift. It’s not only measured in borders and markets but in Gigawatts and Gigaflops. Every line of code generated and every industrial process optimised by Artificial Intelligence is tethered to a physical reality: the Data Centre. These silent, humming monoliths have become the new cathedrals of the 21st century, and their appetite is unprecedented. How on earth are we going to be able to create and sustain the power demand of AI?  But this isn't just a technical challenge; it’s a diplomatic powder keg. With the Strait of Hormuz slowly recovering from a blockade and the global energy market reeling from price hikes, we have entered a world of energy realism.  Furthermore, is the machine a monster that will break our grids and stall the transition? Or is it the only navigator capable of steering us through the complexities of a changing climate and the demands of a green transition? Joining the host ,Tom Parker, is José Manuel Durão Barroso, Prime Minister of Portugal from 2002 to 2004 and European Commission President from 2004-2014, alongside Mo Gawdat, a software engineer, entrepreneur, author, podcaster, public speaker and former Chief Business Officer at Google X, and Miguel Stilwell d’Andrade, CEO of EDP, a global energy company. This episode was recorded on July 8th in front of a live audience at EDP Headquarters, LIsbon.  Sources: FT Resources, IEA, CNN, Brookings, CNBC, Fortune, Microsoft, CREA. This content is paid for by EDP and is produced in partnership with the Financial Times' Commercial Department. The views and claims expressed are those of the guests alone and have not been independently verified by The Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

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  3. 2d ago

    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. Famous for her hit Loveboat, Taipei trilogy (and the feature film adaptation Love in Taipei), Abigail expands her storytelling universe into artificial intelligence and virtual reality with her novel The Vale and its short film prequel The Vale — Origins. Amazon: Purchase The Vale Barnes & Noble: Purchase The Vale   And here is the Ambassador Book Club Link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pHmm56EPG-re4EoWa42sRHtQDvT8zvmHnl2v29izxVk/edit?usp=drivesdk

    EP 604: Abigail Hing Wen On Writing "The Vale" and Directing "The Vale-Origins"

  4. Jul 19

    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, The Young Will Remember . Following her acclaimed debut, Daughters of Shandong, Chung returns with a gripping historical fiction thriller that centers on Ellie Chang, a Chinese American war correspondent who becomes stranded behind enemy lines during the freezing winter of the Korean War in 1950. Chung shares insights into the extensive historical research that brought this narrative to life, the forgotten stories of female wartime journalists, and the profound, enduring strength of mothers and women navigating the catastrophic human toll of the "Forgotten War."

    EP 603: Author Eve Chung On Writing Her Second Novel "The Young Will Remember"

  5. Jul 12

    EP 602: Kyle Casey Chu AKA Panda Dulce On Stories, Sparkles, and Staying True

    What happens when you mix unapologetic queer joy, powerful storytelling, and fierce resilience? You get the incomparable Kyle Casey Chu, also known as the fabulous San Francisco drag queen Panda Dulce. In this episode, we sit down with the co-founder of Drag Story Hour, award-winning filmmaker, and author to discuss the magic of creating safe, sparkly spaces for kids and communities alike. Kyle opens up about the reality of drag activism, the inspiration behind her filmmaking and writing, and what it truly means to reclaim your narrative in the face of adversity. Tune in for an inspiring, witty, and deeply moving conversation about the power of visible storytelling and staying radically true to who you are.

  6. Jul 5

    EP 601: Kristina Wong & Dr. Theodore "Teddy" Chao On Unleashing "Auntie" Energy Among AANHPI Middle Schoolers

    What happens when you mix world-class performance art, comedic genius, academic rigor, and fierce community organizing? You get a beautiful, hilarious ruckus—and a brand-new playbook for social change. In this episode, host Ken Fong sits down with Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristina Wong and equity-driven professor Dr. Theodore "Teddy" Chao. Together with two co-authors, they have just released the ultimate cultural manual: Auntie Kristina's Guide to Asian American Activism. Tune in as we discuss how they combined humor, history, and radical "Auntie energy" to create a guide that is equal parts laugh-out-loud funny and profoundly revolutionary. www.kristinawong.com

  7. Jun 28

    EP 600: Dr. Jonar de Guzman On Permanently Reversing Insulin Resistance

    In this episode, host Ken Fong sits down with Dr. Jonar de Guzman, a board-certified Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine physician and founder of 4 Truth Health. Dr. de Guzman shares his journey from witnessing the devastating, end-stage complications of chronic disease as a Southern California hospitalist to shifting his focus toward prevention and reversal. We dive deep into why type 2 diabetes and prediabetes are quietly devastating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities, often going undetected due to unique biological and cultural factors. Dr. de Guzman also breaks down his transformative 4 Truth approach—a sustainable, habit-rebuilding framework designed to help individuals reclaim their health and reverse chronic conditions.

  8. Jun 20

    EP 599: The Two Kens On White American Culture and the Illusion of Loss

    In this latest installment of their collaborative podcast series, Ken Fong and Ken Kemp discuss what's going on with the growing rise of anxiety among white American identitarian groups who believe that their identity and culture are in danger of being erased by Americans and immigrants of color.

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