What does it mean to be American? Violinist and composer Kishi Bashi joins hosts Dope Knife and Linqua Franqa to discuss the history and policy behind Japanese-American marginalization in the United States. They explore the parallels in experience and points of contention between Asian Americans and Black Americans, particularly during the Black Lives Matter era. DK and LF briefly discuss the recent Noname-J Cole controversy and tip their hats to Asian hip hoppers from Tyga (did you know his mom is Vietnamese?!) to Awkwafina and Dumbfoundead.

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