Best Pacific Index Podcasts (2025)

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A Conversation with Actress, Writer, Director Olivia Cheng Part 2 32:11

3d ago32:11

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 25! We’re back with Part 2 of our conversation with the very talented Olivia Cheng. Last week, in Part 1 of the conversation, we mainly focused on Olivia’s acting career. In this episode, we pivot to her work behind the camera as a writer, director, and producer. Olivia shares how she was motivated to write and direct h…

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A Conversation with Actress, Writer, Director Olivia Cheng Part 1 33:10

9d ago33:10

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 24! In this episode, we have Part 1 of a Conversation with Olivia Cheng, a storyteller known predominantly for her acting, but beginning to make waves with her writing, directing, and producing. Originally from Edmonton, Olivia’s acting credits include playing Mei Lin in Marco Polo on Netflix, Ah Toy in Warrior on Cinem…

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PAT Perspectives #13: A ‘massive opportunity’: Analysing Germany’s new infrastructure fund 7:50

16d ago7:50

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The news in March that Germany would create a EUR 500 billion fund for investment into infrastructure and defence was warmly received by investors. The package offers stimulus to boost the country’s infrastructure and, wider than that, its economy. With further finetuning to come before policy becomes action, what do we know by now? And where may t…

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The History of the Aloha Shirt 25:48

16d ago25:48

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 23! It’s hard to find any other apparel that signifies vacation more than a Hawaiian shirt AKA an Aloha shirt. It’s not just a symbol of going on vacation, for some it means being part of the ska community, hanging out at a tiki bar, relaxing at get togethers, and even just dressing up for “casual Friday.” But what is t…

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A Conversation with Two Stars of the Wedding Banquet Bobo Le and Jeremy Hoffman 28:56

23d ago28:56

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Photo credit for Bobo: Kristine Cofsky Photography Photo credit for Jeremy: Studio Aviva Welcome to Season 5, Episode 22! It’s a 2-for-1 episode! Today we have a two of the stars of the re-imagination of The Wedding Banquet, Bobo Le and Jeremy Hoffman. This modernized version of the Ang Lee’s classic film is written and directed by Andrew Ahn. Bobo…

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PAT Perspectives #12: PATRIZIA Student City Index - A tool to guide investors on the European PBSA market 8:15

29d ago8:15

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London, Paris and Berlin have been named the best cities for Purpose-Built Student Accommodation investment, according to PATRIZIA’s very first Student City Index. Launched last week, the report ranks more than 180 university cities across 21 European countries, offering a city-specific lens to help institutional investors identify the most compell…

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A Conversation about the 2025 STAATUS Index with TAAF Chief Programs Officer Georgette Bhathena 24:26

1M ago24:26

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 21! We’re really honored to have today’s guest Georgette Bhathena, the Chief Programs Officer at The Asian American Foundation. She’s here to talk to us about the 2025 STAATUS Index, AKA (Social Tracking of Asian Americans in the United States). Georgette has extensive work experience in the philanthropy and grant-makin…

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A Conversation about the Six Chinese Survivors of the Titanic with Award-winning Editor and Author Steven Schwankert 51:38

1M ago51:38

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 20! The Titanic sank over 110 years ago, but people are still fascinated with the disaster. This is especially true when there are new stories that come out about The RMS Titanic that are relatable or pique our curiosity. Hearing about the eight Chinese nationals who were on the Titanic as passengers and the six who sur…

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A Conversation with Award-winning Eco-Entrepeneur and Author of Sun & Ssukgat Michelle Jungmin Bang 37:35

1M ago37:35

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 19! Health and wellbeing are so important to people who want to live a more productive and fulfilling life. So it’s such a thrill that today’s guest is Michelle Jungmin Bang who is an award-winning eco-entrepreneur, Chivas Venture Social Impact Fellow, and Harvard Business School graduate who spent 16 years living in As…

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A Conversation with Actor and Daily Show Correspondent Troy Iwata, Part 2 26:29

2M ago26:29

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 18! We’re back with Part two of A Conversation with Actor and Daily Show Correspondent Troy Iwata. This very talented singer and actor joined us last episode to talk about deciding on entertainment as his passion, performing on Broadway on Be More Chill, being on the feel good Netflix holiday series Dash & Lily, getting…

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A Conversation with Actor and Daily Show Correspondent Troy Iwata, Part 1 25:19

2M ago25:19

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 17! The Daily Show is one of our favorite shows for so many reasons… hilarious segments, a diverse cast, and awesome writing are just a few reasons. The Daily Show is also where so many people have been introduced to the very talented Troy Iwata. Troy is, of course, also known for several other things that include his r…

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A Conversation with Award-Winning Investigative Journalist Vicky Nguyen 21:56

2M ago21:56

21:56

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 16! April 30, 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon. So we’re excited that our conversation today is with Vicky Nguyen, an award-winning NBC News Daily anchor and Senior Consumer Investigative Correspondent. She can be seen regularly on The TODAY Show, NBC Nightly News, and NBC News NOW. And that’s not a…

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The History of Lau v Nichols and Bilingual Education in the U.S. 20:59

2M ago20:59

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 15! When it comes to Supreme Court decisions that impacted the classroom, most people know about Brown v Board of Education. A lesser known landmark decision was also very impactful in schools across the U.S. We’re talking about Lau v Nichols… a case that influenced the interpretation of Title VI and how U.S. schools ne…

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A Conversation with Food Content Creator and Lao Cuisine Champion Chef Saeng Douangdara 32:09

3M ago32:09

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 14! Our guest today is Chef Saeng Douangdara. He’s a food content creator, social media star, and soon-to-be cookbook author. Saeng specializes in Lao cuisine. A first-generation Lao American, he left a job in counseling to pursue his passion for teaching Lao cuisine. A trip back to Laos helped him reconnect with his ro…

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PAT Perspectives #11: ELTIFs: Widening the pool of investors to drive growth in Europe and exploring PATRIZIA’s infrastructure offering 14:09

3M ago14:09

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Last month, PATRIZIA announced the launch of its first European Long-Term Investment Fund – known as an ELTIF. The strategy – named PATRIZIA Infrastructure Invest – is aimed at retail and professional investors in infrastructure. But what exactly is an ELTIF? In the latest episode of PAT Perspectives - the podcast where we ask our guests five key q…

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The History and Career of Walter Tin Kit Achiu 20:03

3M ago20:03

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 13! Have you heard of Walter Tin Kit Achiu? He was the first Native Hawaiian and first Asian American to play in the National Football League. Although his career was groundbreaking, he’s largely been forgotten over time. In this episode, we talk about his life, his football career, and what he did after he finished pla…

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PAT Perspectives #10: Strategic asset mandates - tailored client solutions for individual assets 8:37

3M ago8:37

8:37

As part of PATRIZIA’s diversified platform, the company sources and takes on single asset mandates. Known within the firm as ‘strategic asset mandates’, this workstream looks after EUR 2 billion worth of assets. But what exactly are strategic asset mandates? In the latest episode of PAT Perspectives - the podcast where we ask our guests five key qu…

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A Conversation with Storyteller, Author, and Activist Nancy Wang of Eth-Noh-Tec 28:53

3M ago28:53

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 12! Today’s conversation is with the amazing storyteller, activist, performer, and co-founder of the multicultural storytelling theater group Eth-Noh-Tec. Along with her real-life partner Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo, Nancy co-founded Eth-Noh-Tec with a commitment to the preservation, revival, and performance of Asian and Asia…

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The History of Dumplings 25:43

3M ago25:43

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 11! We love dumplings, and we’re not alone in that opinion. We’re talking about asian dumplings… boiled, steamed, pan-fried, or deep-fried, there are a variety of dumplings all across Asia, and they are not only delicious but represent culture, family, and history. In this episode, we discuss the history of dumplings, s…

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Another Conversation with Award-Winning Comic Book Artist and Writer Sarah Myer Part 2 32:32

4M ago32:32

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 10! This is Part 2 of Another Conversation with Award-Winning Comic Book Artist and Writer Sarah Myer. Last week (S05E09) we brought you part 1. In this episode, we continue to focus on Cheer Up, Michael!, and Sarah shares how they researched for the series, gives us a few spoilers for future chapters of the story, talk…

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#26 The solar investment opportunity in Asia-Pacific 30:26

4M ago30:26

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According to the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, there is the potential for USD 395 billion of investment into solar photovoltaic power projects in Asia-Pacific (APAC) through to 2050. The region is blessed with sunshine, while already challenged by the consequences of a rise in temperature attributed to carbon emissions, mak…

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Another Conversation with Award-Winning Comic Book Artist and Writer Sarah Myer Part 1 30:46

4M ago30:46

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 9! Our returning guest is Sarah Myer, the amazing, award-winning comic book artist and writer who is probably best known for her critically acclaimed and recognized graphic memoir, Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story, published by First Second Books. However, they show their skills on so many other titles as well, i…

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PAT Perspectives #9: The student housing investment proposition and its value-add edge in the European living sector 7:33

4M ago7:33

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Ever since PATRIZIA’s formation in 1984, the company has had a focus on the European living sector. This evergreen focus is reflected in the company’s new strategy, which is targeting growth to EUR 100 billion AUM by 2030, with the living sector one of the five growth areas central to this ambition. One of the most eye-catching sub-sectors in this …

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The History of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in America 22:14

4M ago22:14

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 8! Today’s episode impacts AANHPI communities, but it’s not necessarily solely focuses on our history. We’re going to talk about The History of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This is an extremely scary topic to some people… especially the leaders of the Republican Party in the U.S. If you believe what they rant about…

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#25 Why private investors should consider investments into the European affordable housing sector 27:00

4M ago27:00

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With rising populations and increasing demand for housing, affordability has become a critical challenge across Europe. Millions struggle to find homes within their budget, and the situation isn’t improving. A new report from global real estate services firm JLL estimates that 23 million new homes are needed in key European markets to ease the cris…

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A Conversation with Fajer Saeed Ebrahim Senior Policy Manager at NAPAWF 32:05

4M ago32:05

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 7! Today’s guest is Fajer Saeed Ebrahim, a Senior Policy Manager at the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum, AKA NAPAWF. If you’re a longtime listener, then you’ll remember we were fortunate enough to bring in Sydelle Barreto, the Policy Manager NAPAWF to talk about Clocking Inequality back on Season 4, Episod…

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The History of Egg Foo Young 24:53

5M ago24:53

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 6! Today we’re talking about food (one of our favorite recurring themes). Specifically we’re going to talk about Egg Foo Young, a popular staple in Chinese American restaurants for generations. Egg Foo Young may not be as popular now as it used to be, but it still has a special place in the history of the Chinese diaspo…

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A Conversation with Award-winning Architect and Accidental Historian Peter Tao Part 2 28:31

5M ago28:31

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 5! If you didn’t hear the last episode, then go do it! S05E04 is Part 1 of this conversation with Peter Tao, one of the co-founders of the award-winning architectural design firm in St. Louis, TAO + LEE Associates, Inc. In this episode, we continue our conversation with Peter, AKA The Accidental Historian, and we talk m…

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A Conversation with Award-winning Architect and Accidental Historian Peter Tao Part 1 24:23

5M ago24:23

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 4! Peter Tao and his real life partner Helen Lee are the force behind TAO + LEE Associates, Inc. an award winning St. Louis based design firm. They provide Architectural, Planning, Interiors, and Creative Design services for a diversity of project types, sizes & applications. Their projects have been built both domestic…

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The History of Mahjong Part 2 28:13

5M ago28:13

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 3! We’re back with Part 2 of The History of Mahjong. Last episode we talked about the games origins and how it came to America. In this episode, we discuss the rise of Jewish-American Mah-Jongg and how it was standardized and simplified in America by the National Mah-Jongg League. We also take time to talk about cultura…

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The History of Mahjong Part 1 24:42

5M ago24:42

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 2! Most people are familiar with the game of Mahjong. Maybe their family or community plays it or maybe they’ve just seen it in the movies or TV. But most people have seen the tiles and heard the clacking. This is part 1 of a 2 part series on The History of Mahjong. In this episode, we talk about the origin of Mahjong, …

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2025 Outlook: The start of a promising new cycle for the real assets sector 25:48

6M ago25:48

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As we enter a new economic cycle, the first PAT Cast of 2025 explores the outlook for global real assets. With early signs of stabilisation in the real estate market and an evolving infrastructure landscape, we outline where the most compelling opportunities lie for investors in the year ahead. In the first part of the PAT Cast, we take a look at t…

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A Conversation with Co-Founder of Third State Books Stephanie Lim 46:00

6M ago46:00

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Welcome to Season 5, Episode 1! Happy New Year everyone! The Gregorian New Year, to be specific because the Lunar New Year is right around the corner… A new calendar year means a new season of our podcast. For our first episode of the new season, we want to highlight one of our favorite publishers, Third State Books. To do that, we’ve invited the C…

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Season 4 Year in Review 20:31

6M ago20:31

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 53! This is it! Our Season 4 year in review. In this episode we talk about the following… "Interesting topics we hope people listen to”. These are topics that need way more attention. E48 and E49, The History of Chinese Exclusion Laws in Canada, Part 1 and Part 2 E46, The History of Asian American Clubs and the Punk Roc…

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ICYMI Encore Episode of Christmas Traditions in Asia and the Pacific Islands 29:57

6M ago29:57

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 52! Happy Holidays! This is an ICYMI Encore Episode of S03E49, Christmas Traditions in Asia and the Pacific Islands. Christmas is a holiday that can be celebrated in a religious or secular way. So how is it celebrated in Asia and the Pacific Islands? In this episode, we discuss some of the unique traditions and foods yo…

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The History of Wakamatsu Farm 24:01

6M ago24:01

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 51! Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm Colony was the first Japanese settlement in America, but it’s so much more than that. Their story is a slice of American history that highlights the struggles immigrants often faced when trying to establish themselves in a new culture without much support. In this episode we talk about th…

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A Conversation with Educator, Author, and Activist Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan 44:34

7M ago44:34

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 50! Today’s guest is Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan… she is an author, university faculty member, and former K-8 teacher. She directs the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Center at San Diego State University (SDSU), which raises awareness of issues facing Asian Americans, celebrates APIDA culture, and amplifies APID…

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PAT Perspectives #8: Building a community: The Berlin project paving the way for the living transition 9:50

7M ago9:50

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PATRIZIA’s flagship living sector development is the Havelufer Quarter in Berlin, comprising more than 1,500 units which house around 4,000 residents. The development caters for a variety of tenant needs, with options for families, senior residents and single residents, and is firmly focused on building a community through the inclusion of amenitie…

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The History of Chinese Exclusion Laws in Canada, Part 2 26:41

7M ago26:41

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 49! In this episode, we continue sharing about the Chinese Exclusion Laws in Canada. We discuss the different politicians who promoted exclusion as well as the people and groups that helped lead to the end of the exclusion laws. Yes, there were several groups and individuals who fought against exclusion laws even before…

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The History of Chinese Exclusion Laws in Canada, Part 1 20:55

7M ago20:55

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 48! Chinese Exclusion Laws were a dark moment in U.S. history… but they were also a dark moment in Canadian history. Chinese immigrants in Canada helped support the economy in a variety of ways including providing labor for growing food, being part of the fishing industry, and building the railroad. However, they also f…

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A Conversation with Top Chef Alum and Cookbook Author Chef Nini Nguyen 37:45

7M ago37:45

37:45

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 47! Today’s guest is another popular Top Chef Alum, Chef Nini Nguyen. Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Chef Nini has made a name for herself in the culinary world through her food as well as her appearances on TV and on social media. She is known for blending authentic Vietnamese flavors with a generous nod to…

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The History of Asian American Clubs and the Punk Rock Scene 30:25

8M ago30:25

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 46! Punk Rock was most popular in the mid- to late-1970s through the middle of the 1980s. Although it hit its peak for only about a decade, it captured the public’s imagination in that time with it’s anti-establishment, in-your-face, DIY style. The bands didn’t achieve success on their own though. Asian American clubs o…

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Another Conversation with Award-Winning Writer and Editor Karen Yin 42:31

8M ago42:31

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 45! We have a returning guest! We were so excited for the chance to bring back award-winning author and editor Karen Yin to our show. Last time we really focused on her editing career and her newest book The Conscious Style Guide: A Flexible Approach to Language That Includes, Respects, and Empowers. In today’s conversa…

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The History of the Bánh Mì Vietnamese Sandwich 37:25

8M ago37:25

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 44! We love eating a good Bánh Mì. The combo of fresh veggies, spice, savory protein, crunchy elements, fresh herbs, and acidic pickles makes for a satisfying meal. There’s a reason it’s so popular across the globe as a breakfast, lunch, or dinner item. In this episode, we discuss the history of French colonialism in Vi…

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A Conversation with Actress and Creator Jaylee Hamidi 29:13

8M ago29:13

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 43! Today’s guest is Jaylee Hamidi who is best known for their acting, but is also both a writer and painter. Jaylee was born in Shanghai, China, but moved to Canada and now lives in Vancouver. They are a queer, gender-fluid, Chinese-Kurdish-Iranian creative professional. They currently can be seen in their breakout rec…

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The History of the Anti-Filipino Riots in Washington State 31:16

8M ago31:16

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 42! It’s another installment of Most Forgotten Massacres. Today we’re going to talk about the Anti-Filipino Riots in Washington State. Although the discrimination and violence occurred in the 1920s and 1930s, the tension had been building for a few decades because the dislike of Asian laborers can be traced back to the …

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PAT Perspectives #7: Finding value in a larger and more diverse European living sector 11:47

9M ago11:47

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The European living real estate sector has undergone significant shifts over the past 12-18 months, with a changing macroeconomic picture impacting both the rental market and home ownership. But how resilient is the sector today? What lessons can history offer about its future? And which segments of the sector hold the most potential for investors?…

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A Conversation with Author Kyo Maclear and Illustrator Gracey Zhang, Creators of Noodles on a Bicycle 26:50

9M ago26:50

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 41! We have two guests today… award-winning author Kyo Maclear and award-winning illustrator Gracey Zhang. Their latest collaboration is the whimsical picture book Noodles on a Bicycle published by Penguin Random House Children’s. It was released on August 27, 2024, so you can go out and get it now. It’s a great book th…

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The History of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar 26:57

9M ago26:57

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 40! You may not know what a steel guitar is, but once you hear the sound it makes, we guarantee you’ve heard music where it’s used. Originating in Hawaii, the steel guitar has gone on to spark innovation and integration into bluegrass, blues, jazz, country, and more. In this episode, we share the origins of the Hawaiian…

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City In Focus #7: Brussels 17:22

9M ago17:22

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There’s more to Brussels than waffles and chocolate - it’s a multicultural, well-connected city which ranks as one of the best places to invest in Europe. This is City in Focus - a podcast series from PATRIZIA where, every quarter, we highlight the cities that stand out or rank highly in PATRIZIA’s European Living Cities Index. In this episode, we …

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