Tony Moon stopped by the studio, with Arthur Kwon Lee, to talk to Jake about his role in the 1992 L.A. riots where he and his friends famously protected Koreatown from rioters. They also discussed the George Floyd/BLM riots, Antifa protests and street fights, the impact of January 6th, the pandemic, California’s current politics, and much more. 

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Arthur Kwon Lee on X: https://x.com/badazn

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00:00 Introduction 

00:23 Meeting Tony Moon: The Infamous Rooftop Korean

05:55 The 1992 LA Riots: A Historical Context

08:11 Modern Parallels: George Floyd Riots

12:14 The Importance of Self-Defense and Community

19:33 Korean Immigration and Cultural Pride

33:57 The Role of Masculinity and Martial Arts

39:48 Cultural Assimilation and Respect

44:44 The Impact of January 6th

46:05 Antifa and Political Protests

55:25 Personal Struggles with the FBI

01:04:33 The Importance of Martial Arts Training

01:06:32 The Antifa Brawl Incident

01:09:24 Becoming Politically Active

01:10:17 The Pandemic and Government Distrust

01:29:50 The Role of Honor in Masculinity

01:36:34 Future Aspirations and Closing Thoughts