Progressive Opinions of Color (POC Podcast) - Politics and Economics with Underrepresented Voices
Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC Podcast), a podcast where progressive people of color talk about everything. POC Podcast began in August 2020 as a platform to create space for more POC voices in conversations about politics and economics. We've covered the 2020 presidential election, the state of the economy during COVID-19, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.Contact Progressive Opinions of Color at: opinionspoc@gmail.com
Sonya and Nancy are joined with Ashley and Leanna of Cove Collective to discuss Womxn of Color Storytellers for Black History Month. We discuss: Why is the literary and publishing world so white? What's the importance of representation in books? What are our book recs? Why is it so important to read from BIPOC authors and perspectives? What are other forms of storytelling by BIPOC artists for those who don't like to read?
Works mentioned:
The death of Vivek Oji - Awkaeke Emezi
Wandering in Strange Lands - Morgan Jerkins
My Sister, the Serial Killer - Oyinkan Braithwaite
What We Lose - Zinzi Clemmons
The Terrible - Yrsa Daley Ward
This Will Be My Undoing - Morgan Jerkins
How We Fight for Our Lives - Saeed Jones
Heavy - Kiese Laymon
Other art forms:
Insecure (TV series)
Nappily Ever After (Film)
Passing (Documentary)
Vivek Streya (Musician)
Well Read Black Girl Reading List
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Email: opinionspoc@gmail.com
Nancy: Website, Instagram, Twitter
Sonya: Instagram, Twitter
Guest: Cove Collective, a community that centers the voices of BIPOC Womxn and Femmes through events, virtual book club and podcast episodes.
Podcast: Cove Corner
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Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your hosts are Nancy Wu and Sonya Natarajan. Nancy is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. Nancy triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and has a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. She works as an Economist full time and has previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. Sonya is an Indian American woman living in NYC. Sonya studied Economics and Math at NYU, and started her professional career working in economic consulting (where she and Nancy first met!). She then took a personal sabbatical to travel in Europe, spending the majority of her time in Madrid. She now works full-time as a strategy consultant, and part-time as an avid content consumer. She is passionate about politics, social justice,pop culture, holistic wellness, and embracing diversity and progressive thinking in all of these spaces.
The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.
Sonya and Nancy are joined by Sonya's sister, Aneesha Natarajan, to discuss the GameStop uprising, why Millennials use and Robinhood and why they should stop, Dry January and why America has an alcohol problem, critiques of "Boss Girl feminism," and whether our hobbies should be productive. We also explore cultural appropriation and all its nuances, from Mahjong to yoga to adaptogen mushrooms to tumeric. Is it more ok if people of color culturally appropriate other cultures? We also explore a future where corporations are replaced by influencers. What are the pros and cons?
Aneesha Natarajan is an Indian American woman living in San Francisco. She graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in economics. She enjoy singing, playing the guitar, road cycling, and yoga. She currently works in tech.
Contact Progressive Opinions of Color at:
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Email: opinionspoc@gmail.com
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Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your hosts are Nancy Wu and Sonya Natarajan. Nancy is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. Nancy triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and has a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. She works as an Economist full time and has previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. Sonya is an Indian American woman living in NYC. Sonya studied Economics and Math at NYU, and started her professional career working in economic consulting (where she and Nancy first met!). She then took a personal sabbatical to travel in Europe, spending the majority of her time in Madrid. She now works full-time as a strategy consultant, and part-time as an avid content consumer. She is passionate about politics, social justice,pop culture, holistic wellness, and embracing diversity and progressive thinking in all of these spaces.
The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.
Nancy is joined by her new co-host, Sonya, to discuss some hot takes on the inauguration (from “unity” to J Lo), executive actions under the Biden administration, and the debate around raising the minimum wage (spoiler alert: we don’t think it will destroy the economy). We also explore student debt, classist forces keeping education inaccessible, and Biden’s vague plans and promises for racial equality.
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Email: opinionspoc@gmail.com
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Nancy: Website, Instagram, Twitter
Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your hosts are Nancy Wu and Sonya Natarajan. Nancy is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. Nancy triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and has a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. She works as an Economist full time and has previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. Sonya is an Indian American woman living in NYC. Sonya studied Economics and Math at NYU, and started her professional career working in economic consulting (where she and Nancy first met!). She then took a personal sabbatical to travel in Europe, spending the majority of her time in Madrid. She now works full-time as a strategy consultant, and part-time as an avid content consumer. She is passionate about politics, social justice,pop culture, holistic wellness, and embracing diversity and progressive thinking in all of these spaces.
The goal of this podcast is to engage the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.
On Frank Chiang's second episode with POC Podcast, Frank and Nancy discuss Frank's "conservative" views. They're not actually conservative, so please give a listen to the entire conversation. Frank proposes that cancelling student loan debt and giving a $2,000 stimulus check are not enough to solve the actual problems at hand. We discuss student loan debt forgiveness, stimulus checks, where delivery service commissions actually go and how to give the most back when ordering online, and LA vs NYC.
Nancy: Website
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Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC Podcast), a podcast where progressive people of color talk about everything.
Progressive Opinions of Color began in August 2020 as a platform to create space for more POC voices in conversations about politics and economics. We've covered the 2020 presidential election, the state of the economy during COVID-19, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.
I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks.
Joyce Pan has experienced all aspects of healthcare: she's studied pre-med, worked in healthcare consulting for medical devices companies, and now works on the data and marketing side of healthcare.
On this episode, Joyce and Nancy will discuss the following topics:
-Why healthcare is so expensive
-How are pharmaceuticals priced
-Their majors at Dartmouth
-Why everyone should major in Gender Studies
-How an Ivy League degree signals conformity and privilege more than intelligence
-Elitist bubbles in Yuppie cities
-Growing up Asian in Vermont
-Cultural divides in dating and friendships
-Yellow fever
-Rethinking monogamous family structures
Joyce: Instagram
Nancy: Website
Contact Progressive Opinions of Color at:
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Email: opinionspoc@gmail.com
Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC Podcast), a podcast where progressive people of color talk about everything.
Progressive Opinions of Color began in August 2020 as a platform to create space for more POC voices in conversations about politics and economics. We've covered the 2020 presidential election, the state of the economy during COVID-19, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, we hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join us in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.
I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks.
Yami is an Afrolatinx creative and educator. She and Nancy will talk about the Happiest Season, Yami’s work as a tutor during the pandemic, queer and black representation, social media’s role in mobilizing Black Lives Matter, Sagittarius season, manipulative statistics, and more!
Contact Nancy at:
interpellasian@gmail.com
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Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.
Sonya Natarajan has lived in Madrid, works in consulting, and graduated from NYU. Sonya and Nancy talk about the absurdity of capitalism and how to hate capitalism when you’re working for capitalism, Joe Biden’s win, Kamala Harris making Indian Americans proud, how Indian Americans got different spectrums of political views, dealing with anxiety in your 20s, our own internalized racism while dating, books we’ve been reading, and how to build a more equitable city from scratch, and more!
Books mentioned:
Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino
The Idiot by Elif Batuman
The Noonday Demon by Andrew Solomon
Contact Nancy at:
interpellasian@gmail.com
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Sonya’s Instagram
Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.
Nancy Wu talks with John Montgomery, a clinical psychologist based in Chicago, about finally getting rid of Trump from the White House. We talk about politicians who see politics as a game, cancelling RBG, what's up with black Trump Supporters, why voter turnout was higher this year, is there hope for democracy, feeling patriotic and proud to be an American again, fake news, how money is linked to power, and how politicians manipulate their constituents and other politicians.
Contact Nancy at:
interpellasian@gmail.com
Website
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Twitter!
John’s Instagram
Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.
Nancy Wu talks with Isaac Miller about the future of the US regardless of the winner of the presidential election, what police reform, abolish the police, and defund the police really mean, political semantics, the code of the flag, and the path to anarchy. Isaac Miller works as a photographer, teacher, Uber driver, and at an LA juicery.
Contact Nancy at:
interpellasian@gmail.com
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POC Podcast has an Instagram now!
And a Twitter!
Isaac's Instagram
Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.
Farrah Hsu has worked in every industry and country imaginable and currently works with autonomous vehicles in Las Vegas. We chat about her life living abroad in Japan, Taiwan, International Waters on a cruise line, and in Las Vegas. She talks about her time working with autonomous vehicles and the future of cybersecurity and technology.
Contact Nancy at:
interpellasian@gmail.com
Website
POC Podcast has an Instagram now!
And a Twitter!
Farrah Hsu
Instagram
Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices. The economy is complicated enough. Learn about it through stories from real people.
Sumaya Bouadi studies tax law at Yale Law School. We talk about Trump’s taxes—what’s legal and what isn’t and what are the consequences? What would Biden’s tax on people who make more than 400k do? Could getting rid of the corporate tax actually be more progressive tax policy? Why isn't capital taxed? How do we get more progressive tax policy? What could increasing the capital gains tax do? How did evangelicals and the moral majority and the religious right get interested in politics? It’s not pro-life! Why do we even need taxes? Taxes are fundamentally redistributive--do we see that in our economy? Where are our taxes going?
(2:50) - Trump's tax returns. How did he pay $750? What's legal and what isn't?
(6:50) - How does the IRS investigate fraud? Shouldn't businesses be audited more? Who is audited the most--low income individuals who get tax credits.
(8:40) - Why can't we just increase taxes on corporations? Offshoring and international tax and overseas tax savings. How Amazon saves on taxes.
(13:30) - Who is being harmed from tax proposals from Biden and Trump? Why don't we have tax on capital? The 2017 Republican Tax Bill.
(17:00) - Biden's proposal of raising taxes for people making over $400,000.
(19:10) - Why don't we increase the capital gains tax and taxes on investment income?
(20:20) - Why did evangelicals, the moral majority, and religious right get interested in politics? It's not Roe v. Wade.
(23:25) - When politicians talk about taxes,
(25:50) - Why don't we just only issue debt and not have taxes?
(27:25) - Are taxes actually redistributive? Where are our taxes going?
(30:15) - Why aren't the 1 percent paying more taxes than those making less?
(33:50) - How did Sumaya get into taxes?
(37:45) - Eliminating the corporate tax would never pass by progressives even if it is more redistributive! Tax is so hard to explain.
Contact Nancy at:
interpellasian@gmail.com
Website
POC Podcast has an Instagram now!
And a Twitter!
Sumaya Bouadi
Instagram
Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices. The economy is complicated enough. Learn about it through stories from real people.
Frank Chiang joins today to talk about being a gay, cis, Asian man in various white and Asian queer spaces. We talk about activism and far left social media activism. Has seeing racial activism on social media bummed you out? Why and what can you do about it? We also shit on sheltered white people and their bubbles and talk about desirability and beauty as privilege but also power. Also, what's up with colorblind white people and how is that still a thing?
LGBTQ Asian American groups mentioned:
GAPIMNY: http://gapimny.org/
Q-Wave: http://www.q-wave.org/
NQAPIA: https://www.nqapia.org/
Contact Nancy at:
interpellasian@gmail.com
Website
POC Podcast has an Instagram now!
And a Twitter!
Frank Chiang
Instagram
Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices. The economy is complicated enough. Learn about it through stories from real people.
What was that SHITSHOW?! Four guests bring their perspectives and reactions of the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. What are the consequences, dangers, and opportunities of a more polarized society? How can stats and data help Biden swing swing voters his way? What's up with Trump's taxes from the perspective of a tax scholar? Felt triggered watching that debate? Because we did!
Guests:
Isaac Miller (guest in the COVID-19 and unempolyment episode)
Nicole Zhao (guest in Asian American history and Trump supporting immigrant parents episode)
Sumaya Bouadi (upcoming guest on how to create a more redistributive tax policy)
Alaric Qin (upcoming guest on urban planning and race)
(2:30) - Isaac Miller's thoughts on Joe Biden's performance and race.
(5:00) - What can Biden do to increase his debate performance.
(6:00) - How can Biden use facts and data to refute Trump and swing the votes of undecided voters?
(13:00) - Sumaya Bouadi on how do you even debate Trump?
(13:45) - Biden's reference that only Muslims understood!
(16:05) - Trump paid $750 in taxes. Tax law expert responds to Trump's tax deductions. Are they legal?
(20:05) - Abolishing the corporate tax? Preview on how to make tax policy more redistributive and keep Amazon and Jeff Bezos pay their taxes too.
(23:00) - Nicole Zhao on Trump in 2020 versus 2016 debates.
(25:30) - Triggered watching Trump? Toxic narcissistic parents fighting?
(29:00) - Who are swing voters and what do they think?
(31:30) - Does Biden support #blacklivesmatter or police reform?
(33:30) - What did our Chinese American parents think of the debates? Civil war? Third party?
(35:45) - Media wants a performance, not a debate.
(39:45) - Alaric Qin's thoughts on the absurdity of the debates.
(43:30) - Anti-intellectualism, the power of science, data, and experts and political bias in the White House.
(49:00) - Decorum and respect for healthy intellectual debate.
(50:30) - The opportunities and dangers of more polarized and extremist politics.
Contact Nancy at:
interpellasian@gmail.com
Website
POC Podcast has an Instagram now!
And a Twitter!
Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. It is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.
A special episode focusing on comparative politics and political theory today, featuring Gavin Huang, the managing editor of Goldthread. Gavin is based in Hong Kong and writes on China and Asia. We talk about how Asia and China are portrayed in Western media as scary, weird, or ancient. We talk about living in Hong Kong during the pro democracy protests and COVID as a Chinese American. How long do you have to live somewhere to no longer feel like an outsider and to have a political opinion in local politics? What do we think of cancel culture and Mulan? There's more to China than what Western media portrays--what's the other side? What does it mean to observe both sides versus taking a stance?
Mentioned:
Loud Murmurs
The Dao Network
China Watcher - Politico Newsletter
Goldthread
(4:20) - Gavin's career as a filmmaker and journalist and his motivation for going into journalism.
(8:30) - Three portrayals of China in Western media and stories that go beyond that.
(6:15) - Gavin's recs for China podcasts.
(20:00) - Hong Kong's response to COVID-19.
(24:30) - Hong Kong democracy movement vs. China.
(27:30) - What does it mean to be a global citizen?
(30:15) - Thoughts on Mulan?! Controversy in Xinjiang and Liu Yifei's comments on Hong Kong police.
(37:10) - Can we judge Chinese celebrities by the same metrics we use to judge Americans despite unequal access to free speech and free press? Thoughts on cancel culture. Education as propaganda?
(45:30) - Racism in US and Hong Kong toward Chinese people.
(47:00) - Gavin's removal from US politics and preference for observation over taking a side.
Contact Nancy at:
interpellasian@gmail.com
Website
POC Podcast has an Instagram now!
And a Twitter!
Gavin
Instagram
Twitter
Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices. The economy is complicated enough. Learn about it through stories from real people.
Does anyone else struggle with feeling like 2020 isn't real? How is it possible that all this shit is happening? How do we even react to all the bad news quickly enough? John Montgomery is a therapist based in Chicago. We're going to address mental health, including our personal experiences and John's as a professional in the field. How are workplaces considering or not considering BIPOC needs? Racism in the UK vs the US? What do we make of Kamala Harris and the 2020 Election?
(3:20) - Much of depression and anxiety begins in childhood. Talking to family about childhood trauma.
(6:40) - John's work as a therapist for the elderly with mental and physical disabilities and substance use disorders. How profit driven corporate models have changed that since COVID-19. Addressing BIPOC needs in the workplace over the bottom line and profits.
(16:30) - How are psychiatrists billed? How are antidepressants and medications prescribed? How our healthcare system impact prescription drugs.
(18:45) - Our experiences with medication and care for anxiety and depression.
(23:00) - How have we been feeling in quarantine. How would you live if things weren't going to change? Mental health check in. Feeling dissociated.
(35:00) - UK fakeness vs California fakeness, UK racism vs US racism.
(44:00) - Kamala Harris and the 2020 election and readdressing what representation means in politics and the workplace.
Contact Nancy at:
interpellasian@gmail.com
Website
POC Podcast has an Instagram now!
And a Twitter!
John
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Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices. The economy is complicated enough. Learn about it through stories from real people.
RIP RBG, but now is not the time to wallow in misery and give up. I'll talk about concrete actions you can take now, as well as the significance of this event and the upcoming election. We have to elect Joe Biden and defeat Donald Trump, flip the Senate, protect Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat until the election, have conversations with people we know who are apathetic about politics or on the fence or support Trump to open dialogue.
Register to vote (it takes 2 minutes):
https://www.vote.org/
Contact info for your state senators:
https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm?OrderBy=state&Sort=ASC
Donate to Get Mitch or Die Trying
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/getmitch
Donate to Help Reach Unregistered Voters in MI, WI, PA & TX
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/r2v_vsa_general
How to flip the senate:
https://flipthesenate.com/
Watch Congresswoman Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez's video:
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CFTXq9BHi2r/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
Contact Nancy at:
interpellasian@gmail.com
Website
POC Podcast has an Instagram now!
And a Twitter!
Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices. The economy is complicated enough. Learn about it through stories from real people.
Ron Costa owns a house by the beach, leads his own real estate team, made a savings plan for his mom to help her budget to buy a house, and also an immigrant AND in his 20s. Learn about how to save, budget, and invest as a millennial, and how to talk to parents who may be immigrants, POC, lower or middle class about saving, budgeting, and investing. When you should buy a house and the investment pros and cons or homeownership as a millennial, and the history of discrimination in real estate.
Books:
The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J Stanley
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
The Broke Millennial by Erin Lowery
A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel
(2:00) - Ron’s intro
(5:55) - How to save money to buy a house/tips for saving money
(7:30) - How to stay honest with your expenses and what ratio of your income do you budget for saving
(9:20) - How to talk to immigrant parents about budgeting and saving.
(14:20) - Investing in stocks vs real estate pros and cons.
(16:00) - Big personal finance mistakes: credit cards, cars, and debt.
(17:30) - It’s expensive to be poor and importance of saving.
(20:00) - Ron's book recs for personal finance.
(22:00) - Immigrant mentalities of wealth and conspicuous consumption.(23:40) - More personal finance tips for general spending.
(27:20) -Student loans and lack of financial literacy.
(33:00) - The privilege of financial literacy, the Color of Law, systemic discrimination and racism in homeownership.
(37:00) - Discrimination against millennials in real estate.
(39:00) - Should you buy a house?
(40:10) - Is buying a good investment compared to renting? Tradeoffs between renting and buying.
(41:30) - Timing the market.
(42:30) - How’s the market been? Are prices going down in LA? Gentrification.
(45:00) - Passive versus active investing and tech stocks
Contact Nancy at:
interpellasian@gmail.com
Website
POC Podcast has an Instagram now!
And a Twitter!
Ronald:
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Also @Roncosta.realestate
Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices. The economy is complicated enough. Learn about it through stories from real people.
Today's guest is Nicole Zhao, a native New Yorker who will talk about the importance of antiracist education. We have lots of history on structural inequities, systemic racism, and the different experiences within Asian immigrant communities and across racial groups. We grew up in very different communities and Asian American experiences. I was NOT woke at all in high school, and Nicole went to a high school that required standardized testing and an application to get in! We, unfortunately, both have Trump supporting parents. How do you talk to parents about that, and take into consideration how their immigration stories have shaped their beliefs? We also recount some racism and micro aggressions we’ve faced.
(2:00) - Nicole's introduction. The diverse community in Queens.
(2:30) - How did growing up NYC vs. California shape political beliefs?
(6:15) - What is a specialized high school?
(10:45) - Education on the history of the U.S. should be embedded in the K through 12 system.
(11:45) - Asian American history is erased from social studies.
(12:00) - The Page act and how laws shaped racial stereotypes about Asians today.
(14:40) - Importance of gender studies.
(15:30) - How Nancy was a republican misogynist and racist in high school and college changed that.
(22:00) - Classes in college that were life changing.
(24:00) - Asian solidarity and the formation of Asian American as a political and racial group.
(25:00) - Asian Black Solidarity and taking to Asian parents about #blacklivesmatter. (32:30) - Trump supporting Asian Parents. Why immigrants like Trump.
(37:00) - Different ideals of America from immigrant parents.
(40:00) - Racial identity as a west coast Asian.
(41:30) - Facing racism and microaggressions in college, sorority rush, running, and work.
Contact Nancy at:
interpellasian@gmail.com
POC Podcast has an Instagram now!
And a Twitter!
Nicole:
Instagram
Twitter
Rice's Diversity Education Must Include Anti-Racism
Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices. The economy is complicated enough. Learn about it through stories from real people.
Nina Li Coomes is a writer based in Chicago. Nina grew up in Japan and I grew up in China, so we talk about our experiences immigrating to the U.S. and growing up in the U.S.. We also talk about her writing, language barriers in activism, talking to Asian parents about politics, public school education, patriotism, citizenship, national borders, books recs from Asian American authors, and how hot Gong Li is!
(2:30) - Nina introduces herself and her writing.
(5:00) - Nina's newest essay on Chicago public schools.
(12:00) - Immigrating to the U.S. from Japan, living as a mixed race child in the U.S. and Japan.
(18:00) - The importance of translation and reducing language barriers in activism.
(20:00) - Having political conversations with Asian parents
(23:00) - Patriotism, Imagined Communities
(27:00) - How is citizenship awarded, when is it taken away, how do you prove you're a citizen? Chinese citizenship.
(30:00) - Regional dialects.
(32:00) - Nina's book recs by Asian American authors!
(34:15) - Asian American representation in literature and film. Amy Tan, Crazy Rich Asians, The Half of It, Mulan.
Contact Nancy at:
interpellasian@gmail.com
Website
POC Podcast has an Instagram now!
And a Twitter!
Nina:
Twitter
Instagram
Ode to a Chicago Public School
Book recs:
If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha
How Much of These Hills is Gold by C Pan Zhang
Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong
Harmless Like You by Rowan Hisayo Buchanan
Starling Days by Rowan Hisayo Buchanan
Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices. The economy is complicated enough. Learn about it through stories from real people.
Economist Nancy answers all your questions about the economy!
S&P 500 and Nasdaq at record highs (and as of 9/3, dropping again)? What is GDP and is it the right measure of an economy's success? What are alternatives to GDP? What's up with the rising deficit? Will we have inflation? What about interest rates?
(1:15)- What are flaws of using the S&P 500, Dow Jones, or NASDAQ to measure the economy?
(1:45)- What are these stock indices?
(3:15) - S&P 500 and Nasdaq set new records in September, showing optimism in the economy.
(4:00) - THE STOCK MARKET IS NOT THE ECONOMY! The economy is still far from recovering. 16 million people are still unemployed.
(4:45) - THESE INDICES ARE NOT THE STOCK MARKET! These indices give disproportionate weight to tech.
(5:30) - How should we be measuring the strength of the economy, if not the stock market? What is GDP?
(5:45) - Downfalls of GDP. What does high GDP mean for the environment?
(7:15) - Alternatives to GDP: Andrew Yang's human metrics and Kate Raworth's Doughnut Economics theory.
(9:10) - My thoughts on how to measure economic success.
(9:30) - Is the national deficit increasing not a problem or a huge problem? I’ve heard both!
(9:45) - Difference between deficit and debt.
(10:00) - What the media is saying about the dangers of rising deficits and it's all bullshit.
(11:00) - Debt to GDP.
(11:15) - Deficit in the context of the CARES Act and COVID.
(11:40) - Goal of deficits is to raise GDP and prevent a WORSE AND LONGER RECESSION.
(12:00) - Interest rates are low. What that means for the deficit and debt.
(12:30) - When stimulus packages work: is the economy demand constrained or supply constrained?
(13:45) - SHOULD WE WORRY ABOUT INFLATION?
(14:10) - What happened to the economy during COVID?
(15:30) - How do we finance the stimulus? Not taxes!
(15:50) - Inflation again, and interest rates.
(17:25) - My thoughts on dumb economics and politicians. What is the goal here? To ensure that people have necessary resources, not an artificial metric that critics don't even understand!
(19:25) - My investment strategy with index funds and S&P 500 long term investment and returns for retirement.
Contact Nancy at:
interpellasian@gmail.com
POC Podcast has an Instagram now!
Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices. The economy is complicated enough. Learn about it through stories from real people.
David Kim joins Nancy Wu today to talk about how our Asian immigrant parents have shaped our views on economics and politics. David gives his experience as being undocumented and an Asian American, the importance of DACA, the lengthy process of applying for a Green Card. We also talk about WHAT exactly IS ECONOMICS, what are its shortcomings, and what are some personal finance tips for saving and investing for retirement. We also talk about racial microaggressions, gender and representation, and what representation means.
Contact Nancy at:
interpellasian@gmail.com
POC Podcast has an Instagram now!
David Kim
Instagram
Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices. The economy is complicated enough. Learn about it through stories from real people.
Nancy Wu talks with Rachel and Adam Svatos, progressive activists in the the predominantly Republican, Inland Empire, California.
We discuss ALL ABOUT LOCAL ELECTIONS and BLACK LIVES MATTER, and some quick thoughts on the 2020 Presidential Election.
(6:30)-How every vote counts at local elections.
(7:20)-How to register to vote.
(8:40)-How much it costs to run a local campaign, financing a local campaign, why campaign funding and expenses biases many areas to Republicans and wealthier politicians.
(13:35)- How to choose which local candidate to vote for.
(15:15)-What local politicians are responsible for that the Federal level is not: Zoning, hiring locally, community benefit agreements.
(18:50)-Black Lives Matter and grassroots political organizations. Why peaceful protests don't work. Jacob Blake. Police are poorly trained. Acts in congress right now to pass legislation for police reform. The PEACE Act. Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act. Excessive Use of Force Prevention Act.
(30:30)- What you can do to get involved with grassroots organizing and the power of grassroots movements and local politics.
(32:30)- What is the difference between Progressives and Establishment Democrats?
An update to thoughts on Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and the DNC. Funding Medicare for All. Why Biden might lose! Why Hillary Clinton lost 2016.
Contact Nancy at:
interpellasian@gmail.com
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Rachel Svatos
Instagram
Adam Svatos
Instagram
Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices. The economy is complicated enough. Learn about it through stories from real people.
The economy is complicated enough to understand as it is. Learn about it through stories from real people.
Nancy Wu talks with Isaac Miller about his experiences through work and layoffs during the coronavirus pandemic, and his experiences with unemployment insurance, the enhanced unemployment assistance benefits of the CARES act, how COVID-19 has impacted the economy, and how a pandemic has changed how we think about work-life balance. Isaac Miller works as a photographer, teacher, Uber driver, and at an LA juicery.
(1:30) - Isaac's Intro
(2:45) - Savings rate and spending from unemployment relief. Unemployment insurance and spending patterns since COVID.
(4:10) - Adjustment period between layoffs and unemployment insurance and CARES Act $600/week.
(4:30) - Isaac's Uber driving, after school teaching, photography jobs layoff story and employment on pause stories.
(9:10) - Unemployment insurance and enhanced unemployment assistance benefits.
(11:30) - Life after unemployment assistance and starting a savings account.
(16:00) - Will relief bills really make people not want to work?!
(21:00) - Isaac's method for reforming the CARES Act and stimulus bill reform calculation and implementation.
(23:00) - Where is all the money in this rich ass country going if not to stimulus bills!?
(24:15) - Andrew Yang's universal basic income.
(25:30) - What COVID made us realize about work, burnout, spending patterns, and mental health. Isaac's FIVE job!
(35:20) - The worst thing about interacting with people in person at work!
(38:00) - Brick and mortar stores, the service and hospitality economies, starting a business. How plans change post pandemic.
(39:00) - Thoughts on what life will be like after the pandemic.
(41:00) - Anti-vax community and Life after the pandemic for the Immunocompromised.
(46:00) - Isaac speaking MANDARIN!
(47:00) - Wuhan's response vs. Trump's response to coronavirus.
Contact Nancy at:
interpellasian@gmail.com
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Isaac's Instagram
Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices.
On the first episode of the POC Podcast, Nancy breaks down her thoughts on Kamala Harris and the DNC.
The questions answered:
Is Kamala Harris progressive enough?
What was her track record as Senator of California?
What does representation mean and is representation important?
What were the things that Biden and the DNC did well?
What was up with the Republican air time at the DNC?
What are ways to hold our politicians accountable beyond voting?
How has #blacklivesmatter shaped Biden's platform?
How do other countries perceive the Democrats in the U.S.?
What progress has the Democratic platform made that we can be proud of?
Contact Nancy at:
interpellasian@gmail.com
Instagram
Welcome to the Progressive Opinions of Color (POC) Podcast, a place to reimagine politics and economics with underrepresented voices. This podcast has a Progressive tilt and welcomes you whether you're new to politics and want to learn more what Progressivism is, or you're already a Bernie Bro. Nancy Wu, the host, is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color.
Welcome to the Progressive Opinions of Color (POC) Podcast. I am your host, Nancy Wu. I started this podcast to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. As an Asian American, I especially don't hear political podcasts from the Asian American podcast community, and I'd love to break that barrier. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us.
Contact Nancy at:
interpellasian@gmail.com
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