"Joe Virgillito speaks with Dr. Yan Zhang, an associate professor at Sam Houston State University, who in January published a study examining the nature and characteristics of hate crimes against Asian Americans.

Later in the episode, J. McVay speaks with Charles Hinshaw about the new film, ‘Quo Vadis, Aida?,’ the submission to the Academy Awards from Bosnia and Herzegovina, which earned a nomination for Best International Film.

Plus a live performance from A Day Without Love, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday.

Episode Credits:

Producer/Host: J. McVay
Associate Producer: Joe Virgillito
Contributors on Movies: Charles Hinshaw
Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu

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00:00 - Intro
01:20 - Dr. Yan Zhang speaks w/ Joe Virgillito about a recent study on hate crimes against Asian Americans
26:05 - 1st Person: Jen // COVID - 19 Long-hauler
35:15 - Movie Review: Charles Hinshaw on ‘Quo Vadis, Aida?’
37:05 - Movie Chat: Charles Hinshaw + J. McVay [SPOILER ALERT]
58:10 - "Bugs On Your Shoulder (B. O. Y. S.)" (BTR Live Studio, 2021) - A Day Without Love
62:05 - Outro/credits
62:51 - Finish.
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