Jeff
and Phil welcome diversity advocates and
experts Mia
Ives-Rublee and Sumi
Pendakur to discuss the impact of the current political climate
on Asian American activism and identity.They
talk about the importance of diversity in higher education in
shaping identities and worldviews, the assault on diversity, equity
and inclusion initiatives in the wake of Trump's executive orders,
the challenges of leadership in uncertain times, and the alarming
normalization of extremist ideologies. Also: pre-emptive
chickenshit, Nazi salutes, and dangerous dumplings.
About the Podcast
Hosts Jeff Yang and Phil Yu present an unfiltered conversation about what's happening in Asian America.