In this episode, Dr. OiYan Poon joins #RaceClass to discuss her new book “Asian American is Not a Color: Conversations on Race, Affirmative Action and Family.” Dr. Poon is a distinguished social scientist and race scholar. In a wide ranging conversation, Dr. Poon explores her own racial education as child in western, MA; how the term “Asian American” originated within the broader Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s; what it means to be "Asian American"; and why affirmative action is often necessary to combat anti-Asian racism.  

Ep. 30 | "Asian American is Not a Color," a Conversation with Dr. OiYan Poon

This week's topics:

• LL Cool J's album discussion
• Doecii album discussion
• Most grimy song ever
• Who the English counterpart to Tyler the Creator
• How long to wait for sex
• Women being rejected by men
• Femicide and Gender Based Violence 
• Murders of women by men statistics
• The effects of the banning of affirmative action
• Racism in East Asian against people from East Asia
• Migrants and why they go to the UK
• Population of Nigeria statistic
• Private healthcare
• Costing money to be healthy
• #AITA for telling my wife my friend was such a good surrogate parent

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ESN #476 : The Patiently Waiting Episode

Who asked for this?

0:00 – Mic Test
4:08 - Intro
5:35 - What Can’t You Wrap Your Head Around?
12:53 - Derek Chauvin Files New Motion in George Floyd Case
23:26 - Harvard Law Black Student Enrollment Drops to Less Than Half
30:27 - Trump’s Cabinet In Talks of Removing the FDIC
40:56 - Ontario Premier Threatens To Cut Off Energy Supply for Michigan, Wisconsin and NY
53:46 - Jay-z SA Case Update
1:00:46 - White Anti-Racist Hall of Fame
1:15:36 - NBA All-Star Introduces A New Format
1:25:33 - Joe Biden Has Appointed 40 Black Women to Judgeship
1:29:39 - Outro/ Corny Joke
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The New Format Sucks - S8, E33

This framework for policy analysis of selection policies considers dimensions of efficiency, representation (equity), and incentives. Includes detailed case studies of China, the Philippines, and Indonesia.

Intro Elitism and Meritocracy

Today's guest is Columbia University linguist and New York Times columnist John McWhorter. In 2021, he published Woke Racism: How a New Religion Has Betrayed Black America, which argued that politically correct "antiracism" was not only a new religion but a dangerous form of illiberalism that quashed free expression, individual liberty, and social progress.

McWhorter talks with Reason's Nick Gillespie about how far we've come since 2021—and whether we are entering a new era of open debate and cultural possibilities. They also discuss the apparent end of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, McWhorter's own experience with affirmative action over his decades in academia, and his forthcoming book Pronoun Trouble: The Story of Us in Seven Little Words, which comes out in April.

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John McWhorter: Is 'Wokeness' Finally Dead?

Ray discusses the actual, historical meaning of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) with Dani Munroe, The President of CenterFocus International, as well as the Founder of the Martha's Vineyard Chief Diversity Officer Summit 

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The Vineyard Current - June 15th, 2025 (Dani Munroe)

Ray speaks with Lama Jigme Rinpoche about his book "Refining The Mind: The Transformative Process of Buddhism"; also, Martha's Vineyard Community Services' CEO, Dean Teague; and Amy Vanneman shares Part One of the Three Part discussion with Documentary Filmmaker, Dawn Porter ("Eyes on the Prize III - We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest")

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Vineyard Current - July 13th, 2025 (Lama Jigme Rinpoche; Dean Teague; and Filmmaker Dawn Porter)

Eric speaks with Bow Van Riper, the Research Librarian for the Martha's Vineyard Museum (he was also a college history professor). They discuss black history on Martha's Vineyard, and the enriching culture contributed. A truly fascinating conversation!

Shed (Season3) - Bow Van Riper (MV Museum Research Librarian)

In this episode, Sierra and Sharelle discuss a variety of topics ranging from personal updates and exciting opportunities to the complexities of adulting and the political landscape. They share their thoughts on celebrity news, healthcare frustrations, and the implications of Trump's potential third term. The conversation also touches on legal battles related to social issues and emphasizes the importance of voter education ahead of upcoming elections. In this episode, the hosts delve into various pressing topics, including the historical impact of domestic terrorism, the implications of the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action, and the complexities surrounding identity politics in scholarship applications. They discuss the need for community solutions in light of political distractions, the challenges faced by those reliant on SNAP benefits, and the cultural shifts in the music industry, particularly with Megan Thee Stallion's new direction. Additionally, they address health concerns related to a Neutrogena product recall and engage in a light-hearted analysis of a humorous 'men diagram' that categorizes men based on their traits.

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0:00 - Black Men Love Jailbroken Amazon Firesticks
3:34 - Intro
5:36 - What Can’t You Wrap Your Head Around?
15:05 - Third Term Trump
30:34 - November Primaries 
40:14 - Texas AG Sues Tylenol 
43:15 - The KKK Act of 1871
54:45 - Megan ❤️’s Klay
59:10 - Neutrogena Recalls Makeup Remover Wipes
1:03:27 - The “Men-diagram”
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Stealing Democracy - S9, E31

Ray replays a conversation from earlier this year with Dani Munroe, one of the world's leading authorities on the actual meaning and implementation of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; also, it' the third and final installment of Amy Vanneman's chat with Documentary Filmmaker Stanley Nelson.

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Vineyard Current - November 2nd, 2025 (Dani Munroe; Filmmaker Stanley Nelson)

A monthly conversation with BU Law Prof. Jonathan Feingold & WNHN host Arnie Arnesen about race and racism from a place of humility, commitment and curiosity.

Special thanks to WNHN and producers Stephanie Collins and Dave Scott.

Founded in 1968, Reason is the planet's leading source of news, politics, and culture from a libertarian perspective. Our podcast offerings include:

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Every Monday, the libertarian editors of the magazine of “Free Minds and Free Markets”—Matt Welch, Nick Gillespie, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Peter Suderman—discuss and debate the week’s biggest stories and what fresh hell awaits us all.

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Want to know what comes next in politics, culture, and libertarian ideas? Reason’s Nick Gillespie hosts relentlessly interesting interviews with the activists, artists, authors, entrepreneurs, newsmakers, and politicians who are defining the 21st century.

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