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ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCAST

Ken Fong
Mental Health
Donald Trump
Cultural Identity
Asian American Culture
Kamala Harris
Asian American Identity
Asian American Community
East West Players
Immigration
Christian Nationalism
Asian American Representation
Asian American Literature
Coaching
Chinese Exclusion Act
Pacific Overtures
Christianity
Anna May Wong
Asian American Cuisine
Hollywood
Presidential Election 2024

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.

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Latest Episodes

In this episode of Asian America: TKFP, host Ken Fong welcomes Sharon Kwon and Annie Lim, co-hosts of the new podcast 2PKs in a Pod.

Growing up as a "PK" (Pastor's Kid) carries a unique set of expectations, pressures, and experiences—especially wit... more

When we talk about public rhetoric—whether in church, on a political stage, or behind a microphone—where is the line between authentic connection and mere performance?

In the latest installment of our collaborative "Two Kens" series, Ken Fong and K... more

This week on Asian America: TKFP, Ken sits down with hapa Japanese American writer, director, and actor Kenny Riches to talk about his award-winning feature film, Mouse.

Winner of Best Narrative Feature and the Grand Chameleon Award at the Brooklyn... more

In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by the incredible Arasha, a multi-talented performer, comedian, and actor who effortlessly bridges the worlds of digital sketch comedy, screen, and live theater. Many know her as a fan-favorite cast membe... more

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Recent Guests

Kenny Riches
Hapa Japanese American writer, director, producer, and actor
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Episode: EP 618: Kenny Riches On Directing, Acting, And Isolation In "Mouse"
Grace Meng
Congresswoman, New York's 6th Congressional District
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Episode: EP 616: Congresswoman Grace Meng On Faith, Family & Politics
Scott Kurashige
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Episode: EP 615: Dr. Scott Kurashige On "American Peril" and the Long History of Anti-Asian Violence
Kenneth Tan Ronquillo
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Episode: EP 614: Kenneth Tan On Finishing His Lola's Paintings Art, Memory, and Aging
Dion Lim
Emmy Award-winning news anchor, reporter and author
ABC7 KGO-TV; Author of Amplify, My Fight for Asian America
Episode: EP 613: Dion Lim On Media, Advocacy, and Asian American Identity
Gene Wu
Texas House Democratic Minority Leader, Representative; former prosecutor
Texas House of Representatives
Episode: EP 611: TX House Democratic Minority Leader Gene Wu On Fighting For Our Democracy In a Huge Red State
Steven Wakabayashi
Host, community creator, founder of Stranger Creative and QT BIPOC Design
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Episode: EP 610: Steven Wakabayashi On Unmasking the Future - AI, Family, and Finding Yourself
Paige Towers
Investigative reporter and author of What They Stole
Author, What They Stole
Episode: EP 609: Author & Reporter Paige Towers On "What They Stole" - Uncovering the Truth Behind Korean Adoptions
Regina Linke
Taiwanese-American author and illustrator; creator of The Oxherd Boy and Little Helper
Oxherd Boy (oxherdboy.org)
Episode: EP 608: Author/Illustrator Regina Linke On Creating Her Latest Children's Book "Little Helper"

Host

Ken Fong
Host of the show; focuses on Asian American culture, history, and spirituality with thoughtful, personal interviewing style.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 245 ratings
  • This great weekly listen that picks up on the latest news and some great figures and events of the past.

    Audible
    5
    Amazon Customer
    United States4 years ago
  • Asian American discussions

    This great weekly listen that picks up on the latest news and some great figures and events of the past.

    Audible
    5
    Amazon Customer
    United States4 years ago
  • Feeds the soul

    For a period of several years while living in SoCal, I attended the church that Ken Fong pastored. It’s been a couple of decades since but I have missed his insights. I love how this podcasts exist. As a Christ follower it challenges us how to grapple with a lot of hard cultural issues and continue to be a light while being empathetic, inclusive and biblical. The state of the union and current tone we see in America is frustrating and contradictory to how Christians should act and I feel like my... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bechic2001
    United States4 years ago
  • Ken Is A Fun Dad

    Ken Fong the host is a modern American Dad, funny and compassionate while he talks about issues facing Asian Americans. He’s Christian, but religious or not, I think everyone can take away something from this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Agnes of Portland
    United States6 years ago
  • Comfort food for the soul

    Inclusive, incisive and insightful. Thank you, Ken Fong, for an incredibly heartfelt and loving podcast. Your podcast allows me to stand stronger in myself, feel the collective power of the AAPI community and believe in a better tomorrow for humanity. Great interviews, great reflections by Ken and great vibes all around.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pete.in.dc
    United States6 years ago

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EP 617: Arasha On Reclaiming the Spotlight in "Wives" at East West Players
Q: Can you tell us who these women are? I think there's like three acts. Tell us who these women are and the men that they are connected with in history.
Arasha outlines four sections, including stories connected to King Henry, Ernest Hemingway, a Maharaja and Maharani in Jaipur, and a modern fantasy involving a witch's club at Oxbridge University.
EP 617: Arasha On Reclaiming the Spotlight in "Wives" at East West Players
Q: What is this play all about? And why were you excited about being part of it?
Arasha describes Wives as a comedic, exploratory play built around curiosity and unanswered questions, with a loose performance style that lets her communicate with the audience as herself.
EP 618: Kenny Riches On Directing, Acting, And Isolation In "Mouse"
Q: Why cast your mother as Denny's mom and how did you direct non-actor performances?
Casting my mom brought an authentic, soft-spoken humanity to the role; I treated directing her as guiding a performance that felt natural, leaning on understanding rather than forcing lines, and she clicked in on set.
EP 618: Kenny Riches On Directing, Acting, And Isolation In "Mouse"
Q: How did growing up in Utah shape your perspective as a storyteller and influence Mouse?
Growing up in Salt Lake City exposed me to a monoculture that heightened the sense of otherness and isolation, which I channeled into Denny's character and the film's themes about belonging and resilience.
EP 616: Congresswoman Grace Meng On Faith, Family & Politics
Q: What keeps you going in a highly challenging political climate?
She cites daily interactions with people needing help in her district and the motivation to create tangible programs and opportunities for her community as the core reasons to keep serving.

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3. Scott Kurashige
4. Kenneth Tan Ronquillo
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7. Steven Wakabayashi
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