David chats with sociologist Nancy Wang Yuen about a new study she co-authored showing the prevalence of Asians and Pacific Islanders in popular movies.

A third of all API leads are Dwayne Johnson, and other sad statistics (with Nancy Wang Yuen)

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David provides a brief update on the state of the podcast. Plus: Some Office Hours Q&A for your enlightenment and enjoyment. Stay tuned to this feed for more soon!

A Brief Update on the Podcast (Plus: An Office Hours Q&A)

David chats with reporter Elizabeth Williamson about her new book, 'Sandy Hook: An American Tragedy and the Search for Truth.'

Searching for the Truth in 'Sandy Hook' (with Elizabeth Williamson)

David chats with Walter Chaw about 'Everything Everywhere All At Once,' which is now available on VOD.

Diving Back Into 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' (with Walter Chaw)

David chats with writer/producer Andrew Law about finding his voice as a comedy writer and working on the HBO Max original series 'Hacks.'

Writing the (Stand-Up) Comedy of 'Hacks' (with Andrew Law)

David talks with entertainment journalist Elaine Low about the layoffs at Netflix this past week and what they might foretell for the future of entertainment media.

A third of all API leads are Dwayne Johnson, and other sad statistics (with Nancy Wang Yuen)

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