Are Asian Americans being cut out from the American embrace of Asian culture? And is this really a problem? Teen and Jess talk about the Asian American female critical abhorrence of 'Isle of Dogs,' in particular the character Tracy Walker. The conversation turns towards the bias against women having public conflicts, the concept of Asian American cultural property, and the rising anxiety caused by an American culture that increasingly admires authentic Asian culture.

Intro/Outro Song: Isle of Dogs OST

Intro/Outro Voice Track: Anjelah Johnson and Amy Schumer

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REFERENCED RESOURCES:

Moeko Fujii's review of IoD: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/what-isle-of-dogs-gets-right-about-japan

Slate Culture Gabfest podcast re IoD: https://www.wnyc.org/story/spoiler-specials-isle-of-dogs/

Teen's review of IoD: https://www.cinemaescapist.com/2018/04/isle-dogs-metaphor-japanese-politics/