A woman holds a poster of Iran's newly-elected president Ebrahim Raisi, with text in Persian reading "government of the people, strong Iran", as supporters celebrate his victory in Imam Hussein Square in Tehran on June 19, 2021. (Atta Kenare/AFP/Getty Images)

Asia In-Depth Podcast: A Look at Israel, Iran, and Afghanistan

Dennis Ross and Karim Sadjadpour talk about new leaders in Israel and Iran while Meghan O'Sullivan assesses the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

August 12th by Matt Schiavenza

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Journalist Alice Su on the Challenge of Reporting From Today’s China

Current Affairs

Los Angeles Beijing Bureau Chief Alice Su discusses the state of journalism in China, the specific challenges she faced as she reported stories in 2020, and more.

July 8th by Michelle FlorCruz

Michelle Zauner on the Insular Process of Writing 'Crying in H Mart'

Arts

The Japanese Breakfast front woman explains why writing her first memoir 'Crying in H Mart' was more difficult than producing her albums.

June 1st by Christine Hsieh

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Andrew Yang and the Asian Experience in America

Current Affairs

Multimedia

The New York City mayoral candidate speaks with Asia Society's Kevin Rudd about his upbringing as the son of Taiwanese immigrants and why the last 15 months have been so disastrous for Asian Americans.

May 27th by Matt Schiavenza

Designer Phillip Lim Doesn't Want To 'Stay In His Lane'

Current Affairs

In an interview with Asia Blog, Lim talks about using his platform to create change — and what more the fashion industry can be doing to fight anti-Asian hate.

May 11th by Christine Hsieh

'Land of Big Numbers' Author Te-Ping Chen on Writing Her Way Through the Dark

A crowd fills a crowded station in Beijing

Arts

Lifestyle

The Wall Street Journal reporter talks to Asia Blog about her debut collection of short stories, which depict ordinary lives in China and of the Chinese diaspora.

May 4th by Matt Schiavenza

Book Excerpt: Charles Yu's 'Interior Chinatown'

Charles Yu and his latest novel, Interior Chinatown

Arts

Willis Wu longs to assume the role of Kung Fu Guy — but is it all it's cracked up to be?

April 29th by Matt Schiavenza

Activist and Artist Kim Saira on Social Justice and Social Media

Current Affairs

Asian American artist Kim Saira has used her background in design to participate in social justice movements on social media.

April 27th by Michelle FlorCruz

Why Designer Prabal Gurung Doesn't Want To Just 'Stick to Fashion'

Current Affairs

The Nepalese American immigrant is unafraid to use his platform to promote racial justice. "I have a right to voice my opinions and I do so through my work and activism."

April 20th by Michelle FlorCruz

Sophia Li on Combating Anti-Asian Hate: ‘Our Fight Is Everyone’s Fight’

Current Affairs

The journalist, filmmaker, and climate advocate calls for solidarity in overcoming systemic racism.

April 16th by Christine Hsieh

Asia In-Depth Podcast: How You Can Help Stop Anti-Asian Racism

Current Affairs

Multimedia

Kevin Rudd, Bing Chen, and Sylvia Kim discuss the role that individuals, community organizers, business leaders, and legislators can play in stopping anti-Asian hate and violence.

April 15th by Michelle FlorCruz

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Asia In-Depth Podcast: A Look at Israel, Iran, and Afghanistan

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Journalist Alice Su on the Challenge of Reporting From Today’s China

Michelle Zauner on the Insular Process of Writing 'Crying in H Mart'

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Andrew Yang and the Asian Experience in America

Designer Phillip Lim Doesn't Want To 'Stay In His Lane'

'Land of Big Numbers' Author Te-Ping Chen on Writing Her Way Through the Dark

Book Excerpt: Charles Yu's 'Interior Chinatown'

Activist and Artist Kim Saira on Social Justice and Social Media

Why Designer Prabal Gurung Doesn't Want To Just 'Stick to Fashion'

Sophia Li on Combating Anti-Asian Hate: ‘Our Fight Is Everyone’s Fight’

Asia In-Depth Podcast: How You Can Help Stop Anti-Asian Racism

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