CUNY TV's Asian American Life

By CUNY TV

An in-depth news magazine program that addresses topical issues affecting the Asian American communities nationwide and profiles Asian American leaders.... more

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How many episodes does CUNY TV's Asian American Life have?

The podcast currently has 147 episodes available.

CUNY TV's Asian American Life episodes:

July 14, 2026 Nail Salon Safety, Book Ban, Forgotten History, AAPI Rabbi
We spotlight trailblazers leading change from safety laws protecting nail salon workers to the librarian defending our right to read admist book bans; Plus Author Michael Luo novel "Strangers In The Land" and a profile of America's 1st AAPI female Rabbi.
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30min
June 11, 2026 Weight Loss Transformation, Brain Food, Mental Health Crisis
Did you know June is men's health and brain awareness month? We unlock the secrets to a stronger and healthier you with expert insights on how to stay fit with weight loss to brain foods; Plus we look at importance of mental well-being during Pride month.
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29min
May 12, 2026 Honoring Chinese American WW2 Vets, AAPI Rabbi, Asian Fetish
Honoring Chinese-American WWII veterans; Profile of America's first Asian American Rabbi Angela Buchdahl on "Heart of a Stranger." Author Kaila Yu book Festishized; Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund; AAARI-CUNY Localized History Project.
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30min
April 14, 2026 NYC Nurses Strike, Korean Book Talk, Diverse Artists
Filipino artist Andrius Alvarez Bakus; Author Rose Kwon Easton best-selling novel "White Mulberry," and "Word Up" bookstore; From Bollywood to Hollywood Actress Nandana Dev Sen; Plus an update on NYC nurses strike and its impact on Filipino nurses.
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30min
March 10, 2026 What does a librarian, activist & nail salon have in common?
War of word on banned books and the librarian who is fighting for our freedom to read; Civil rights trailblazer Helen Zia; New safety laws protect nail salon workers; Mekong NYC supports Southeast Asian refugees in fear of ICE crackdowns & deportations.
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27min
February 10, 2026 Hip Hop Fashion, Modern Love, Gen Z Activism, Stir Fry Guru
USPS gives their stamp of approval with Asian American designs; Lessons with modern love stories; Hip Hop culture and streetwear fashion; Rising up with Gen Z student activism; And we stir up fun with James Beard award winning chef Grace Young.
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28min
January 14, 2026 Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Transition Team Mamdani, AAPI Leaders, Halal Street Food
Meet Zohran Mamdani, NY’s historic first south Asian, Muslim millennial mayor; drum: desi rising up & moving fuels social change; who’s who in the administration and what’s ahead for the nation’s AAPI political landscape; plus a taste of halal street food.
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29min
December 09, 2025 Pandesal Filipino Bread, Lunar Hard Seltzer, Asian Holiday Cookies
Rolling In Dough, And There’s No Better Bread Than Pandesal; One 432 Sustainable Fashion; Holiday Spirits With Lunar Seltzer; High School Student Teaches Us The Joy Of Giving; Cookies With Asian Spice And Everything Nice.
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29min
November 18, 2025 Sari Fashion, Mahjong Revival, Kimchi Love, CEO Dr. Eric Wei
This is a festive time of year where Sari's are worn to celebrate The Holidays.-
We'll look at the meaning behind this garment at The NY Historical Sari exhibit. Mahjong makes a comeback; from emergency room to the C-Suite, Dr. Eric Kim leads NYC Health +Hospitals; CUNY'S Asian America Media initiative reports on the changing landscape of news plus the healing power of Kimchi.
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30min
October 16, 2025 AAPI White House Chefs, Publishers, Strangers In The Land
National Book Month Special includes Author Radha Vatsal mystery thriller No, 10 Doyer Street; Michael Luo bestseller Strangers in the Land; First Asian American female publisher Sally Kim; Third State Books; All the Presidents menus and the Asian Heritage Chefs who created them
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30min

FAQs about CUNY TV's Asian American Life:

How many episodes does CUNY TV's Asian American Life have?

The podcast currently has 147 episodes available.