Andrew talks to writer Ken Cheng about his new movie Easter Sunday. They discuss writing a major studio movie centering a Filipino family and why getting the specifics right was important to Ken. 

Later, they answer listener questions about people at work saying a bunch of wild stuff!

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Tawny and Andrew perform live from Minneapolis, MN. They discuss what's up with Minneapolis, answer a few audience questions, and watch Andrew eat a Juicy Lucy!

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Tawny and Andrew discuss their time in Boston last week and Averie Bishop making history as the first Asian American Miss Texas winner. Later, they answer listener questions about a work Zoom meeting and starting conversations about race. 

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Andrew, Tawny and guest Tze Chun perform live from Somerville, MA. They discuss what's up with Boston, answer a few audience questions, and watch Andrew eat a lobster roll!

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Tawny and Andrew talk to Phil Yu about his new book RISE: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now!

Later they answer some listener questions about a co-worker doing a racist impression and if someone is being "rude or white." 

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As Tawny and Andrew record the day before The Fourth of July, they reflect on how the U.S. actually isn't doing very great!

Later, they lighten the mood by discussing Ketanji Brown Jackson making history in the Supreme Court and also answer some listener questions!

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Tawny and guest co-host Traci Thomas discuss abortion access with author and journalist Lux Alptraum and Rachael Lorenzo, executive director for Indigenous Women Rising. They talk about the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and how people help (and hurt) the fight for reproductive rights.

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Tawny and Andrew discuss Juneteenth, the L.A. County election, and corporations' acknowledgment of Pride Month. 

Later, they answer listener questions about addressing someone's claims about their race and a company's template response to tragedies. 

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Andrew and guest co-host Traci Thomas discuss the Jan. 6 hearings, L.A. County primary election, and Tampa Bay Rays players not wearing Pride jerseys.

Later, they answer some listener questions about baseball caps and accents on Google apps. 

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Andrew and Tawny talk to comedian Hari Kondabolu about his wild experience with an audience member during his recent stand-up show. 

Later, they listen to some voicemails about a racist boss and yearbook photographer.  

Make sure to see Hari in an upcoming stand-up show! Tickets are available here.

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