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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.
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- Yesterday48 min
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 artist Kenneth Tan. Kenneth joins the show to discuss his multimedia art projects and books, including Crescenciana, which grew out of a deeply personal, intergenerational collaboration with his grandmother, Crescenciana Tan. Kenneth shares the story of honoring a promise to his late grandmother by completing the unfinished watercolor paintings she left behind, layering his own illustrations over her brushstrokes to create a living homage to her life, legacy, and memories. Together, Ken and Kenneth trace how art and storytelling can bridge generations, transform family history, and offer a poignant reflection on aging, honoring our elders, and carrying their legacies forward.
- 1 weeks ago48 min
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 Dion Lim joins Ken Fong to share how an anonymous video tip altered her career trajectory and thrust her into covering anti-Asian hate in the Bay Area and beyond. Dion opens up about breaking generational silence, pushing major media outlets for fair coverage, and the personal cost of speaking out. Together, they explore the role of journalism in building cross-racial solidarity and the story behind her book, Amplify!: My Fight for Asian American Visibility.
- 1 weeks ago54 min
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. Together, they look back at how that day reshaped foreign policy, domestic security, daily American life, and cultural memory—reflecting on the long-term impact that continues to ripple through our world a quarter-century later. Key Topics & Highlights Looking Back at 2001: Initial reactions, personal memories, and the immediate aftermath of 9/11. Faith Under Siege—Fear in the American Church: How post-9/11 fear shifted the American Christian Church, sparking a rise in Christian nationalism, "us vs. them" theology, and institutional anxiety over national identity. The Policy Ripple Effect: How foreign relations, national security, and civil liberties shifted over the last 25 years. Cultural Memory & Legacy: How a single morning shaped an entire generation's worldview and continues to influence public discourse. Moving Forward: Finding perspective, resilience, and understanding in the quarter-century legacy of 9/11. Notable Quotes "Twenty-five years later, we aren't just remembering a single day—we're looking at the entire quarter-century built in its shadow, including how our institutions of faith allowed fear to dictate the narrative."
- 2 weeks ago1h 9m
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 state governance in Texas. Representing Southwest Houston (District 137), Rep. Wu breaks down why local legislative races matter nationally, how AANHPI and Chinese American voters can tip the scales, and why protecting democratic institutions starts at the ballot box.
- 3 weeks ago53 min
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, culture, and personal identity. They tackle the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and its impact on human creativity, while also diving into Steven's personal journey of staying closeted for years out of deference to his mother. It's an insightful, deeply vulnerable conversation on balancing cultural expectations with living authentically.
- 4 weeks ago48 min
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 work exposing the dark underbelly, systemic corruption, and falsified records behind the historic wave of Korean adoptions in America. Together, they explore her investigative process, the human impact on separated families seeking answers, and what true accountability looks like. Ken also shares personal reflections on his family tree, honoring ancestral resting places, and the fundamental human need to understand one's origin story.
- Aug 16, 202645 min
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 of Big Enough—joins us to discuss her picture book, Little Helper. Regina shares how traditional Chinese philosophy, contemporary Gongbi brush painting, and the everyday moments of community shape her gentle, heartwarming storytelling.
- Aug 9, 202648 min
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 Buddha Are Friends. Anthony shares the inspirations and creative journey behind his funny, tender, and deeply personal film, exploring how faith, friendship, family, and Asian American identity intersect on screen. Before diving into the conversation, Ken reflects on taking his granddaughters to the Sacramento Buddhist Church's annual August Bazaar. He shares his personal journey of moving away from rigid religious rejection toward a progressive, deconstructed Christian faith that fully embraces his Asian American cultural heritage.
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