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Japanese Americans translators worked in secret as their families were interned. Japan and China are big buyers of US bonds, but will there be conflict and backlash on Asians here? A controversial agreement, terror and troubles as the US bombs Pakistan.
Chinese-Jamaican producer Clive Chin on VP Records, and, the Many Faces of Manga: Asian American influence in comics and more.
Indian-Kenyan poet Shailja Patel on Kenyans' views on Obama's inauguration and Asians in Kenya. Also, same sex and inter-racial marriage. Trouble for temple food fundraiser.
Does the Hmong community star in the film "Gran Torino"? A talk with a Hmong MC, activist and actor. Also, illegals and IDs: problems or promoting opportunities?
Filipino American jazz: from the US-Philippines war to a festival. And, not an average art exhibit: "Mahjong", contemporary Chinese art. A funny time with southern, South Asian comedian Dhaya.
"Made in Oakland" re-fashions the fashion industry to help workers. The dangers of driving: helping immigrant taxi drivers both inside and outside their vehicles. And art, Angel Island, and more.
Mumbai in the aftermath: its impact on people from children to businesses. Hear about the US-Philippines war through Filipino American performers and the divisions over the war. And, a victory for Chinatown workers or another run-away business?
