Model Majority Podcast
408 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsPodcast about politics, culture, and life through an Asian-American lens.
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064: Robots, Pay Your Taxes! [Guest: Andrew Yang]
April 07, 2018 22:25 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBAndrew Yang, presidential candidate for 2020, joins the podcast to talk about why he is running for president, why he thinks Universal Basic Income can alleviate the plight of automation on our work force, and...
064: Robots, Pay Your Taxes! [Guest: Andrew Yang] - Model Majority Podcast
April 07, 2018 22:25 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBAndrew Yang, presidential candidate for 2020, joins the podcast to talk about why he is running for president, why he thinks Universal Basic Income can alleviate the plight of automation on our work force, and... The post 064: Robots, Pay Your Taxes! [Guest: Andrew Yang] appeared first on Model Majority Podcast.
063: Time to Run is Now! [Guest: Ellen Kamei, Lin Yang]
April 01, 2018 00:56 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBEllen Kamei and Lin Yang, Presidents of the Silicon Valley Asian Pacific American Democratic Club (SVAPADC) and the Peninsula Young Democrats (PYD), respectively, join the podcast for a rare, in-person interview to talk about how...
063: Time to Run is Now! [Guest: Ellen Kamei, Lin Yang] - Model Majority Podcast
April 01, 2018 00:56 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBEllen Kamei and Lin Yang, Presidents of the Silicon Valley Asian Pacific American Democratic Club (SVAPADC) and the Peninsula Young Democrats (PYD), respectively, join the podcast for a rare, in-person interview to talk about how... The post 063: Time to Run is Now! [Guest: Ellen Kamei, Lin Yang] appeared first on Model Majority Podcast.
062: Turn Weakness to Strength [Guest: Aftab Pureval] - Model Majority Podcast
March 24, 2018 23:05 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBAftab Pureval, Congressional Candidate for OH-01 joins the podcast to talk about his story as the son of Tibetan refugees, career in law and as the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts, and his current run... The post 062: Turn Weakness to Strength [Guest: Aftab Pureval] appeared first on Model Majority Podcast.
062: Turn Weakness to Strength [Guest: Aftab Pureval]
March 24, 2018 23:05 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBAftab Pureval, Congressional Candidate for OH-01 joins the podcast to talk about his story as the son of Tibetan refugees, career in law and as the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts, and his current run...
061: It’s Ohayou Gozaimasu, Idiot! [Guest: Dan Koh] - Model Majority Podcast
March 18, 2018 01:17 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBDan Koh, Congressional Candidate for MA-03 joins the podcast to talk about his story, career, and why he’s running for Congress. Tony also returns from vacation to bring news and tidings from Hawaii, and he... The post 061: It’s Ohayou Gozaimasu, Idiot! [Guest: Dan Koh] appeared first on Model Majority Podcast.
061: It’s Ohayou Gozaimasu, Idiot! [Guest: Dan Koh]
March 18, 2018 01:17 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBDan Koh, Congressional Candidate for MA-03 joins the podcast to talk about his story, career, and why he’s running for Congress. Tony also returns from vacation to bring news and tidings from Hawaii, and he...
060: Let the Nerd within Shine [Guest: Anna Chu] - Model Majority Podcast
March 10, 2018 22:40 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBAnna Chu, Vice President for Strategy and Policy at the National Women’s Law Center, joins the podcast to share her story growing up in the Chinese community of San Francisco as a daughter of refugee, career... The post 060: Let the Nerd within Shine [Guest: Anna Chu] appeared first on Model Majority Podcast.
060: Let the Nerd within Shine [Guest: Anna Chu]
March 10, 2018 22:40 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBAnna Chu, Vice President for Strategy and Policy at the National Women’s Law Center, joins the podcast to share her story growing up in the Chinese community of San Francisco as a daughter of refugee, career...
059: Easier Lives For Our Kids [Guest: Goutam Jois]
March 04, 2018 03:09 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBGoutam Jois, congressional candidate for New Jersey’s 7th congressional district, Supreme Court litigator, standup comedian, and business owner, joins the pod to share his life story, why he is running for congress, what he’s learned...
059: Easier Lives For Our Kids [Guest: Goutam Jois] - Model Majority Podcast
March 04, 2018 03:09 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBGoutam Jois, congressional candidate for New Jersey’s 7th congressional district, Supreme Court litigator, standup comedian, and business owner, joins the pod to share his life story, why he is running for congress, what he’s learned... The post 059: Easier Lives For Our Kids [Guest: Goutam Jois] appeared first on Model Majority Podcast.
058: Dan and Tony Talk About Movies and Stuff
February 25, 2018 08:27 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBDan Hamamura, Hollywood Screenwriter and Host of “The Towel,” a podcast about following your dreams, joins Tony for a one on one conversation. Dan and Tony chat about growing up in Hawaii, the Academy Awards, and...
058: Dan and Tony Talk About Movies and Stuff - Model Majority Podcast
February 25, 2018 08:27 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBDan Hamamura, Hollywood Screenwriter and Host of “The Towel,” a podcast about following your dreams, joins Tony for a one on one conversation. Dan and Tony chat about growing up in Hawaii, the Academy Awards, and... The post 058: Oscars, Hollywood, Representation [Guest: Dan Hamamura] appeared first on Model Majority Podcast.
057: Enough is ENOUGH [Guest: Joon Kim]
February 18, 2018 00:13 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBJoon Kim, Partner at New Paradigm Strategy Group and electoral campaign veteran, shared his stories and experiences in electoral politics, how to run an independent expenditure campaign, and hopes for future Asian-American political operatives. Tony...
057: Enough is ENOUGH [Guest: Joon Kim] - Model Majority Podcast
February 18, 2018 00:13 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBJoon Kim, Partner at New Paradigm Strategy Group and electoral campaign veteran, shared his stories and experiences in electoral politics, how to run an independent expenditure campaign, and hopes for future Asian-American political operatives. Tony... The post 057: Enough is ENOUGH [Guest: Joon Kim] appeared first on Model Majority Podcast.
056: Go Team (Asian) America! [Guest: Kathy Tran] - Model Majority Podcast
February 11, 2018 04:51 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBKathy Tran, Delegate for Virginia’s 42nd House of Delegates District Fairfax County, joins the podcast to talk about why she decided to run for office after a career in civil service, what she hopes to... The post 056: Go Team (Asian) America! [Guest: Kathy Tran] appeared first on Model Majority Podcast.
056: Go Team (Asian) America! [Guest: Kathy Tran]
February 11, 2018 04:51 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBKathy Tran, Delegate for Virginia’s 42nd House of Delegates District Fairfax County, joins the podcast to talk about why she decided to run for office after a career in civil service, what she hopes to...
055: Response to the Response(sssss) [Guest: Ravi Bhalla] - Model Majority Podcast
February 04, 2018 02:12 - 59 minutes - 81.2 MBRavi Bhalla, Mayor of Hoboken, New Jersey, and one of the first Sikh-American mayors in the US joins the podcast to share his personal story, his career as a lawyer defending victims of discrimination, and... The post 055: Response to the Response(sssss) [Guest: Ravi Bhalla] appeared first on Model Majority Podcast.
055: Response to the Response(sssss) [Guest: Ravi Bhalla]
February 04, 2018 02:12 - 59 minutes - 81.2 MBRavi Bhalla, Mayor of Hoboken, New Jersey, and one of the first Sikh-American mayors in the US joins the podcast to share his personal story, his career as a lawyer defending victims of discrimination, and...
054: Three Better Than Two - Model Majority Podcast
January 28, 2018 02:30 - 43 minutes - 60 MBPunya Krishnappa makes her debut as the newest co-host of the Model Majority Podcast, bringing in her POV and experience from both of Obama’s presidential campaigns, Hillary Clinton’s 2016 run, Enroll America, and the restaurant... The post 054: Three Better Than Two appeared first on Model Majority Podcast.
054: Three Better Than Two
January 28, 2018 02:30 - 43 minutes - 60 MBPunya Krishnappa makes her debut as the newest co-host of the Model Majority Podcast, bringing in her POV and experience from both of Obama’s presidential campaigns, Hillary Clinton’s 2016 run, Enroll America, and the restaurant...
053: Demand A Seat At The Table [Guest: Yvonne Leow] - Model Majority Podcast
January 21, 2018 01:46 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBYvonne Leow, president of the Asian American Journalists Association and co-founder of By The Bay, joins us to share her experience in journalism, why she founded By The Bay, and some expert advice on how... The post 053: Demand A Seat At The Table [Guest: Yvonne Leow] appeared first on Model Majority Podcast.
053: Demand A Seat At The Table [Guest: Yvonne Leow]
January 21, 2018 01:46 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBYvonne Leow, president of the Asian American Journalists Association and co-founder of By The Bay, joins us to share her experience in journalism, why she founded By The Bay, and some expert advice on how...
052: To(o) Racist or Not To(o) Racist [Guest: Christina Kuo]
January 14, 2018 20:58 - 53 minutes - 73 MBChristina Kuo, Senior Strategist at Grassroots Solutions and former State and Local Campaign Managers for U.S. Green Building Council, joins us to share her vast experience in managing issue advocacy campaigns and how they differ...
052: To(o) Racist or Not To(o) Racist [Guest: Christina Kuo] - Model Majority Podcast
January 14, 2018 20:58 - 53 minutes - 73 MBChristina Kuo, Senior Strategist at Grassroots Solutions and former State and Local Campaign Managers for U.S. Green Building Council, joins us to share her vast experience in managing issue advocacy campaigns and how they differ... The post 052: To(o) Racist or Not To(o) Racist [Guest: Christina Kuo] appeared first on Model Majority Podcast.
051: Not Enough “We”, Too Much “Me” [Guest: John Chiang] - Model Majority Podcast
January 06, 2018 23:18 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBJohn Chiang, California’s State Treasurer and candidate for governors, joins the podcast to share his personal story growing up amidst racism, his record in public service, and his plan for California if elected governor. We... The post 051: Not Enough “We”, Too Much “Me” [Guest: John Chiang] appeared first on Model Majority Podcast.
051: Not Enough “We”, Too Much “Me” [Guest: John Chiang]
January 06, 2018 23:18 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBJohn Chiang, California’s State Treasurer and candidate for governors, joins the podcast to share his personal story growing up amidst racism, his record in public service, and his plan for California if elected governor. We...
050: Does AAPI Still Make Sense?
December 30, 2017 19:41 - 32 minutes - 45.4 MBWrapping up 2017, we revisit the question “Does AAPI Still Make Sense?” and reflect on our learnings and lessons after a year of podcasting about Asian-American issues and current affairs in 2017. Subscribe: Apple Podcast...
050: Does AAPI Still Make Sense? - Model Majority Podcast
December 30, 2017 19:41 - 32 minutes - 45.4 MBWrapping up 2017, we revisit the question “Does AAPI Still Make Sense?” and reflect on our learnings and lessons after a year of podcasting about Asian-American issues and current affairs in 2017. Subscribe: Apple Podcast... The post 050: Does AAPI Still Make Sense? appeared first on Model Majority Podcast.
049: We Wish You A Muslim Christmas [Guest: Taz Ahmed] - Model Majority Podcast
December 24, 2017 00:57 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBTazila “Taz” Ahmed, activist, storyteller, and co-host of the Good Muslim Bad Muslim podcast joins us this week for a special #CrossPodLination episode, where we talked about her work as an activist for the Asian-American... The post 049: We Wish You A Muslim Christmas [Guest: Taz Ahmed] appeared first on Model Majority Podcast.
049: We Wish You A Muslim Christmas [Guest: Taz Ahmed]
December 24, 2017 00:57 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBTazila “Taz” Ahmed, activist, storyteller, and co-host of the Good Muslim Bad Muslim podcast joins us this week for a special #CrossPodLination episode, where we talked about her work as an activist for the Asian-American...
048: Rockstar Refugee Immigrant Children [Guest: Tina Tchen]
December 16, 2017 20:44 - 48 minutes - 67.5 MBTina Tchen, former Assistant to President Obama and Chief of Staff to Michelle Obama, shares her thought on sexual harassment in the work place, growing up in the Midwest, and favorite holiday food at the...
048: Rockstar Refugee Immigrant Children [Guest: Tina Tchen] - Model Majority Podcast
December 16, 2017 20:44 - 48 minutes - 67.5 MBTina Tchen, former Assistant to President Obama and Chief of Staff to Michelle Obama, shares her thought on sexual harassment in the work place, growing up in the Midwest, and favorite holiday food at the... The post 048: Rockstar Refugee Immigrant Children [Guest: Tina Tchen] appeared first on Model Majority Podcast.
Midweek #Hottakes 013: Roy Moore Effect, Mayor Ed Lee’s Passing, DDK 4 Superman
December 14, 2017 04:10 - 17 minutes - 24.9 MBRoy Moore effect lasts into 2018. San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee passing too soon. May Daniel Dae Kim be the first Asian superhero on the big screen. These are the burning questions that we will...
Midweek #Hottakes 013: Roy Moore Effect, Mayor Ed Lee’s Passing, DDK 4 Superman - Model Majority Podcast
December 14, 2017 04:10 - 17 minutes - 24.9 MBRoy Moore effect lasts into 2018. San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee passing too soon. May Daniel Dae Kim be the first Asian superhero on the big screen. These are the burning questions that we will... The post Midweek #Hottakes 013: Roy Moore Effect, Mayor Ed Lee’s Passing, DDK 4 Superman appeared first on Model Majority Podcast.
047: Myth of the Model Minority [Guest: Anna Sterling] - Model Majority Podcast
December 09, 2017 22:58 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBAnna Sterling, reporter and video journalist for NBC News, Vice, PRI, Los Angeles Times, HuffPost, and Fusion joins the podcast to talk about her upbringing and family in the San Francisco Bay Area, the myth of the... The post 047: Myth of the Model Minority [Guest: Anna Sterling] appeared first on Model Majority Podcast.
047: Myth of the Model Minority [Guest: Anna Sterling]
December 09, 2017 22:58 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBAnna Sterling, reporter and video journalist for NBC News, Vice, PRI, Los Angeles Times, HuffPost, and Fusion joins the podcast to talk about her upbringing and family in the San Francisco Bay Area, the myth of the...
046: Let Them Eat ‘Pai’ [Guest: Shin Inouye] - Model Majority Podcast
December 03, 2017 01:53 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBShin Inouye, former White House Director of Specialty Media, shares his growing up story in Japan, work at the White House, and current mission to help bring more equality and civil rights to people at... The post 046: Let Them Eat ‘Pai’ [Guest: Shin Inouye] appeared first on Model Majority Podcast.
046: Let Them Eat ‘Pai’ [Guest: Shin Inouye]
December 03, 2017 01:53 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBShin Inouye, former White House Director of Specialty Media, shares his growing up story in Japan, work at the White House, and current mission to help bring more equality and civil rights to people at...
Midweek #Hottakes 012: Who’s Good Enough for a H1-B Visa? Should a White Guy Pretend to be Japanese to Get Ahead? - Model Majority Podcast
November 30, 2017 03:39 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBWho’s Good Enough for a H1-B Visa? Should a White Guy Pretend to be Japanese to Get Ahead? These are the burning questions that we will hot take on this week. Subscribe: Apple Podcast |... The post Midweek #Hottakes 012: Who’s Good Enough for a H1-B Visa? Should a White Guy Pretend to be Japanese to Get Ahead? appeared first on Model Majority Podcast.
Midweek #Hottakes 012: Who’s Good Enough for a H1-B Visa? Should a White Guy Pretend to be Japanese to Get Ahead?
November 30, 2017 03:39 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBWho’s Good Enough for a H1-B Visa? Should a White Guy Pretend to be Japanese to Get Ahead? These are the burning questions that we will hot take on this week. Subscribe: Apple Podcast |...
045: Are We Perpetual Outsiders? [Guest: Michael Luo]
November 26, 2017 04:10 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBMichael Luo, editor of the NewYorker.com, joins the podcast to share his story and thoughts, including his career as a journalist at the New York Times, the otherization of Asian-Americans, why Jeremy Lin means different...
045: Are We Perpetual Outsiders? [Guest: Michael Luo] - Model Majority Podcast
November 26, 2017 04:10 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBMichael Luo, editor of the NewYorker.com, joins the podcast to share his story and thoughts, including his career as a journalist at the New York Times, the otherization of Asian-Americans, why Jeremy Lin means different... The post 045: Are We Perpetual Outsiders? [Guest: Michael Luo] appeared first on Model Majority Podcast.
044: Super Nerdy Healthcare Talk [Guest: Andrew Hu]
November 19, 2017 04:05 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBAndrew Hu, Director of Public Policy and Government Relations at the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, shares his take on what we should know and do going forward with healthcare (tl;dr Obamacare is still the law of...
044: Super Nerdy Healthcare Talk [Guest: Andrew Hu] - Model Majority Podcast
November 19, 2017 04:05 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBAndrew Hu, Director of Public Policy and Government Relations at the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, shares his take on what we should know and do going forward with healthcare (tl;dr Obamacare is still the law of... The post 044: Super Nerdy Healthcare Talk [Guest: Andrew Hu] appeared first on Model Majority Podcast.
Midweek #Hottakes 011: Tax “Reform” Tries to Gut Healthcare, All-Asian TV Drama on NBC (hopefully) - Model Majority Podcast
November 16, 2017 04:25 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBTax “reform” turns its ugly head towards healthcare and NBC might be doing an All-Asian drama soon (fingers-crossed), those are the hot take items on this midweek’s mini-pod. Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher... The post Midweek #Hottakes 011: Tax “Reform” Tries to Gut Healthcare, All-Asian TV Drama on NBC (hopefully) appeared first on Model Majority Podcast.
Midweek #Hottakes 011: Tax “Reform” Tries to Gut Healthcare, All-Asian TV Drama on NBC (hopefully)
November 16, 2017 04:25 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBTax “reform” turns its ugly head towards healthcare and NBC might be doing an All-Asian drama soon (fingers-crossed), those are the hot take items on this midweek’s mini-pod. Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify | Stitcher...
043: Bullying the Quiet Asians [Guest: Crystal Strait] - Model Majority Podcast
November 12, 2017 00:11 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBCrystal Strait, CEO of Planned Parenthood California, talks about her career in California electoral politics, being a super delegate, her love for Hello Kitty, and much much more. We continue our commentary on Trump’s long Asia trip,... The post 043: Bullying the Quiet Asians [Guest: Crystal Strait] appeared first on Model Majority Podcast.
043: Bullying the Quiet Asians [Guest: Crystal Strait]
November 12, 2017 00:11 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBCrystal Strait, CEO of Planned Parenthood California, talks about her career in California electoral politics, being a super delegate, her love for Hello Kitty, and much much more. We continue our commentary on Trump’s long Asia trip,...