ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCAST

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.

ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCAST is a society podcast hosted by Ken Fong, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Ken Fong hosts ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCAST, a society show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #616

  EP 616: Congresswoman Grace Meng On Faith, Family & Politics

  Oct 4, 202649 minS12

  What does it take to stay grounded in politics when you're constantly balancing humility with visibility, Queens with Capitol Hill, and faith with public duty? In this episode, Congresswoman Grace Meng joins us for an candid reflection on her journey from a Queens childhood to becoming one of the most prominent Asian American leaders in Congress. We step away from the headline soundbites to explore the foundational stories of her life: the sacrifices her parents made that she only fully understood as an adult, the spiritual discipline required to remain humble in Washington, and how being a mom fundamentally changes the way she views leadership and bipartisanship. It's an intimate look at the human behind the public servant—and a reflection on what keeps her fighting for her community after more than a decade in office.

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  Episode #615

  EP 615: Dr. Scott Kurashige On "American Peril" and the Long History of Anti-Asian Violence

  Sep 27, 202652 minS12

  In Episode 615, host Ken Fong sits down with Japanese American activist, scholar, and author Dr. Scott Kurashige to discuss his latest book, American Peril: The Violent History of Anti-Asian Racism (University of California Press). Drawing from 36 years of academic study, grassroots organizing, and his own family's history with wartime incarceration, Scott unpacks the sweeping history of anti-Asian violence in America and offers crucial insights for the movement for justice today.

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  Episode #614

  EP 614: Kenneth Tan On Finishing His Lola's Paintings Art, Memory, and Aging

  Sep 20, 202649 minS12

  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 .

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  Episode #613

  EP 613: Dion Lim On Media, Advocacy, and Asian American Identity

  Sep 13, 202648 minS12

  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 .

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  Episode #612

  EP 612: The Two Kens On Examining 25 Years of Post 9/11 America

  Sep 9, 202655 minS12

  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."

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