• Lanhee Chen

    Will Lanhee Chen be the first Republican controller of California in decades? This week on the show, Katie and Don sit down with him to discuss his candidacy.

    26m - Oct 30, 2021
  • "Andrew Yang, In the Flesh"

    Katie and Don spoke with Andrew Yang in person for this week's episode. They discussed what he learned running for mayor of New York and for president as well as his new political party Forward.

    18m - Oct 3, 2021
  • Episode 31: Teresa Keng

    This week on the show, Don and Katie talk to Teresa Keng about her experience as a business owner in the pandemic and as a woman in politics.

    17m - Sep 19, 2021
  • Revisiting the Chinese Exclusion Act

    This week on the show, Katie and Don revisit the Chinese Exclusion Act and discuss Don's work to secure an official apology from the US government.

    21m - Sep 3, 2021
  • Bonus Episode: Michelle Wu Interview

    This week, Katie and Don talk with Boston Mayor candidate Michelle Wu. They'll talk about motherhood, political role models, and what makes Boston special.

    30m - Jul 18, 2021
  • Killing Commendatore by Haruki Murakami

    This week, Katie and Don discuss one of Don's favorite authors. They'll discuss themes of isolation, magical realism, and Murakami's long career.

    31m - Jul 17, 2021
  • Processing Andrew Yang's NY Mayor Loss

    This week on the show, Katie and Don reflect on the factors that contributed to Andrew Yang's defeat in the New York Mayoral election and theorize about where he might go next.

    30m - Jul 10, 2021
  • China vs. US: Superpower Rematch, Economic Edition

    This week on the show, Katie and Don revisit their US vs. China matchup and consider whose economy is best poised to recover from the pandemic.

    18m - Jul 3, 2021
  • Pop-Culture and Politics

    This week on the show Katie and Don discuss political satire, entertainment, and Andrew Yang's interview with comedian Ziwe.

    17m - Jun 26, 2021
  • The Politics of Organ Donation

    This week on the show Don and Katie discuss their experience with bone marrow and organ donation.

    18m - Jun 20, 2021
  • How Campaigns Woo Potential Endorsers

    This week on the show, Katie and Don discuss Grace Meng's recent endorsement of Andrew Yang, how campaigns strategize and solicit endorsements, and tell stories from the 2020 presidential campaign.

    31m - Jun 4, 2021
  • What does India's new Covid outbreak tell us about the future of the virus?

    This week on the show Katie and Don reflect on how India's Covid surge teaches us lessons about vaccination, global cooperation, and political leadership.

    32m - May 28, 2021
  • Yang's Blunder on Israel and Palestine

    This week on the show, Katie and Don discuss the backlash to Andrew Yang's recent tweet weighing in on the recent violence and how campaign communication strategy plays out.

    15m - May 21, 2021
  • How Have Responses to Political Sex Scandals Changed?

    This week on the show, Katie and Don discuss the Me Too movement and how political sex scandals have changed in recent decades.

    36m - May 18, 2021
  • Forms of Political Leadership (feat. NYC City Council Candidate Hailing Chen and Strategist Trip Yang)

    This week on the show, Katie and Don have a panel discussion with the one of the first Fujianese political candidates in NYC and a political consultant who's worked with Andrew Yang, Bernie Sanders, and Barack Obama

    34m - May 11, 2021
  • Do Mass Shootings Represent a "Return to Normal?"

    This week on the show, Katie and Don will discuss gun control, recent mass shootings, and the intersection of AAPI hate crimes and gun ownership.

    35m - May 4, 2021
  • NYC City Council Candidate Panel (feat. Sandra Ung and Gigi Li)

    Continuing their panels with New York City Council candidates, this week, Katie and Don chat with Sandra Ung and Gigi Li who are running in Flushing and Chinatown, respectively. They'll discuss hate crimes, the challenges of caretaking during the pandemic, and their roles as women in politics.

    39m - Apr 27, 2021
  • Why Do New Immigrants Lean Republican?

    This week on the show, Katie and Don reflect on why new immigrants tend to gravitate towards conservative candidates, Don's political evolution, and recommend some books.

    39m - Apr 19, 2021
  • Dao Yin and Edwin Wong on the Future of NYC

    This week on the show, Katie and Don chat with New York City Council Candidates Dao Yin and Edwin Wong. They'll discuss NYC's recovery from the pandemic, how to combat hate crimes targeting Asian Americans, and their favorite spots in Queens.

    47m - Apr 13, 2021
  • Dictatorship vs Democracy--Who Wins the COVID Response Competition?

    This week on the podcast, Katie and Don compare various countries' responses to the pandemic.

    50m - Apr 6, 2021
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