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Blaming Coronavirus on Confucius-ft. Amanda @catcontentonly (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 154)
Blaming Coronavirus on Confucius-ft. Amanda @catcontentonly (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 154)
The coronavirus panic has enabled some of the dumbest Sinophobic takes in the prestige press. And few have been better at calling out this…
Plan A Editors
Feb 24, 2020
Lazy Sunday Pod Brunch (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 152)
Lazy Sunday Pod Brunch (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 152)
Teen and Chris (FKA Oxford) discuss the ‘Parasite’ remake, why “woke” movie marketing often fails, and Bloomberg’s NYC vs. Trump vs. Bernie
Plan A Editors
Feb 17, 2020
Go Bernie! On The Eve of Iowa—ft. Trevor Beaulieu and Phan (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 148)
Go Bernie! On The Eve of Iowa—ft. Trevor Beaulieu and Phan (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 148)
Though this is not an official Escape From Plan A endorsement (who the hell are we to endorse anyone?), Teen and Oxford are joined by…
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Feb 2, 2020
It’s All About Immigration (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 146)
It’s All About Immigration (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 146)
Who gets to be an American going forward? Trump represents a shift from the immigration system we’ve had since 1965. It won’t end with him.
Plan A Editors
Jan 28, 2020
America’s Hidden History of Military Prostitution in South Korea — ft. Tim Shorrock (EFPA ep. 145)
America’s Hidden History of Military Prostitution in South Korea — ft. Tim Shorrock (EFPA ep. 145)
Teen speaks with journalist Tim Shorrock on the troubling legacy of American militarism on the Korean Peninsula, esp. the kichijon system.
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Jan 21, 2020
The Social Value Of Asian American Comedy — ft. Joe Wong (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 143)
The Social Value Of Asian American Comedy — ft. Joe Wong (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 143)
Joe Wong joins Diana and Teen to talk about the social value of Asian American comedy and the need to own our platforms and narratives.
Plan A Editors
Jan 13, 2020
Break In Case Of War: A Case for Hope and Grief (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 141
Break In Case Of War: A Case for Hope and Grief (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 141
We have declared war on Iran. Jess and Teen talk about the helplessness they feel in light of massive and incomprehensible events which…
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Jan 6, 2020
Life As You Turn 30 (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 139)
Life As You Turn 30 (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 139)
Ray, C.S., and Oxford discuss what they’ve learned about career, family, and writing as they’ve entered their 30s.
Plan A Editors
Dec 29, 2019
Shit White Women Do (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 95)
Shit White Women Do (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 95)
Diana, Oxford, Mark, and Jesstalk about shitty white women and what Asian women, especially when Asian men are involved as well.
Plan A Editors
Dec 23, 2019
I Will Not Vote for Elizabeth Warren, Part 1 (Pod of Most Resistance, Ep. 3)
I Will Not Vote for Elizabeth Warren, Part 1 (Pod of Most Resistance, Ep. 3)
Phan challenges Warren’s image as champion of “accountable capitalism.” For those craving real change in 2020, that might not be enough.
Phan
Dec 19, 2019
Male Feminists, Cat People, and Society’s Obsession With Dating (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 138)
Male Feminists, Cat People, and Society’s Obsession With Dating (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 138)
Diana, Millie, and Oxford talk about the short stories ‘The Feminist’ by Tony Tulathimutte and ‘Cat Person’ by Kristen Roupenian.
Plan A Editors
Dec 16, 2019
The Dilemma of Andrew Yang (Pod of Most Resistance, Ep. 2)
The Dilemma of Andrew Yang (Pod of Most Resistance, Ep. 2)
Host Phan deconstructs why Yang, the first Asian American male presidential candidate’s views on race are far from progressive or unifying.
Phan
Dec 12, 2019
How Sinophobia Affects Non-Chinese Asians (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 136)
How Sinophobia Affects Non-Chinese Asians (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 136)
Oxford, C.S. and Filip talk about how they feel about Sinophobia as non-Chinese Asians and what the real motivations behind Sinophobia are.
Plan A Editors
Dec 8, 2019
The New York Times Screws The Pooch With Drake and ‘Parasite’ (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 134)
The New York Times Screws The Pooch With Drake and ‘Parasite’ (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 134)
Millie, Mtume, and Oxford talk about the two articles in the NYT recently about Drake’s sing-rapping and Parasite’s Confucianism.
Plan A Editors
Dec 2, 2019
And They Called It Yellow Love (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 93)
And They Called It Yellow Love (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 93)
Diana, Ray, Jong, and Oxford talk about why every other minority group is happy to celebrate same-race relationships except yellow Asians.
Plan A Editors
Nov 25, 2019
Sinophobia and the Coping American Psyche—ft. Rich (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 132)
Sinophobia and the Coping American Psyche—ft. Rich (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 132)
Teen, Diana, Ray, and first-time guest Rich discuss why the American psyche uses Sinophobia as a diversion from its own problems.
Plan A Editors
Nov 18, 2019
Examining ‘Parasite’ and Harriet’ — ft. Doug Kim and Mtume Gant (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 130)
Examining ‘Parasite’ and Harriet’ — ft. Doug Kim and Mtume Gant (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 130)
Returning guests Doug and Mtume join Teen, Oxford, and Mark in separate 2-part eps about these 2 much-talked about movies.
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Nov 11, 2019
Why AsAms Should Give A Shit About The Techlash — ft. Jimmy Wu and R.K. Upadhya (EFPA, Ep. 128)
Why AsAms Should Give A Shit About The Techlash — ft. Jimmy Wu and R.K. Upadhya (EFPA, Ep. 128)
In the latest entry in our tech series, Filip is joined by Jimmy Wu and R.K. Upadhya in a discussion about how the techlash affects AsAms.
Plan A Editors
Nov 4, 2019
What ‘Hustlers’ Gets Wrong About Sex Work — ft. Red Canary Song (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 126)
What ‘Hustlers’ Gets Wrong About Sex Work — ft. Red Canary Song (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 126)
Kate, Jia, and Lillian from Red Canary Song (an Asian sex worker activist group) join Diana and Oxford to talk about issues in the…
Plan A Editors
Oct 28, 2019
Next Steps For Plan A? (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 124)
Next Steps For Plan A? (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 124)
Oxford, Jess, and Teen talk about how Asian America has changed in the last 2 years. Plus, why is Reddit so fixated on Hong Kong?
Plan A Editors
Oct 21, 2019
The Dead-Ends of Intersectionality (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 122)
The Dead-Ends of Intersectionality (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 122)
Jess and Diana talk about the need to for honesty in talking about personal grievances and being aware of inevitable blind spots.
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Oct 14, 2019
Meta Model Minority Myth — ft. Bryant (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 120)
Meta Model Minority Myth — ft. Bryant (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 120)
Diana, returning guest Bryant, Teen and Mark have a long discussion about the model minority myth (MMM).
Plan A Editors
Oct 7, 2019
鍾翔宇, American Born Communist — ft. Xiangyu (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 118)
鍾翔宇, American Born Communist — ft. Xiangyu (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 118)
Hip hop artist 鍾翔宇 (Xiangyu) joins Teen to talk about his political awakening as an Asian American, and how that influenced his music.
Five Alive
Sep 30, 2019
Andrew Yang, Shane Gillis, and the Politics of Appeasement — ft. Phan (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 117)
Andrew Yang, Shane Gillis, and the Politics of Appeasement — ft. Phan (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 117)
First-time guest Phan (Pod of Most Resistance) joins Diana and Teen to discuss Andrew Yang’s reaction to Shane Gillis’s racist remarks.
Plan A Editors
Sep 23, 2019
The Mixed-Race Asian Male Experience (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 115)
The Mixed-Race Asian Male Experience (Escape From Plan A, Ep. 115)
Guests Anton Song (filmmaker) and Mike Norris (music producer) join C.S. and Oxford to talk about their experiences as mixed-race Asian…
Plan A Editors
Sep 16, 2019
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