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UNESCO Heritage Sites in Asia: South Korea
The world is trying to preserve the precious heritage sites and the natures wonder sites... UNESCO is the flagship of all this effort. In this episode Asian America explores the UNESCO heritage sites in South Korea and takes you from the Southernmost island, Jeju which has full of natures wonders, dolman sites, 1000 year old temples, palaces, and traditional villages, and more.

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G20 Seoul Summit 2010" Part 1: Why in South Korea?
One of the biggest events took place in Asia, for that matter, in the world in 2010 was group of 20 nations summit in Seoul, South Korea in November , 2010. This is Asian America's 2 part series on G20 Summit in Seoul, South Korea. The 1st part is a documentary of the birth of G20 by describing G7, G8 and then appear of G20. It also tell you why the world chose South Korea, a non-G8 member chosen to host the 5th G20 Summit and what to expect from this Summit.

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G20 Seoul Summit 2010 Part 2: What's Next?
This is the 2nd Part 2 of "G20 Seoul Summit 2010", which was the biggest event in Asia in November, 2010. This episode features a brief story of the extreme poverty around the world and South Korea from war-torn country only 60 years ago to a nation of G20 Summit host. Panel discussion follows on topic of what the world would expect after this G20 Summit.

HOST:

David Rocks, Senior Editor, Bloomberg Businessweek

GUESTS:

Ambassador Mark C. Minton, President, The Korea Society
James E. Glassman, Managing Director & Senior Economist, JP Morgan Chase & Co.

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Asian Performing Artists
Cultivating talents isn't easy, but some artists have channeled their wide skill sets into multi-disciplinary art. This episode features two "downtown" theater artists who wear many hats: Soomi Kim, an actor/writer/martial art/gymnast/choreographer, and Tom X. Chao, a true theatre artist.

HOST:

Jen Kwok, Comedian (www.jenkwok.com)

GUESTS:

Tom X. Chao, Theatre Artist (www.tomxchao.com)
Soomi Kim, Performing Artist (www.soomikim.com)

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Asian vs Western Parenting
This is a heat up discussion on Asian Tiger Mothers and other issues facing Asian American parents living in America.

HOST:

Ernabel Demillo, Journalism Professor, St. Peter's College

GUESTS:

Emira Habiby Browne, Founder & CEO, Center for Integration & Advancement of New Americans CIANA
Charles Choi, Freelance Journalist

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Asian American Journalists
This episode discusses the changing landscape of media and how Asian American journalists are adapting and finding a new voice online. Journalism professor Ernabel Demillo speaks to Betty Ming Liu, former columnist with the New York Daily News who now writes a blog on journalism and Annalisa Burgos, a journalist and board member of the Asian American Journalists Association, AAJA.

HOST:

Ernabel Demillo, Journalism Professor, St. Peter's College

GUESTS:

Annalisa Burgos, Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Board Member (www.annalisaburgos.com)
Betty Ming Liu, Founder New York Chapter AAJA (www.bettymingliu.com)

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Asian Tiger Mom vs Western Parenting
Is the strict Asian parenting style or the Western, less restrictive style the best way to raising successful children? Two professors from Long Island University will explore and candidly discuss the mystery of academic excellence among Asian children: a mystery to westerners who are in seek of answers. They will some questions that surrounds the wonderment of how Asian parents raise their kids.

HOST:

Sue Robinson, TV Host/Writer

GUESTS:

Yen Yen Woo, Ed.D., Associate Professor, College of Education & Information Sciences, Long Island University, C.W. Post
Jeong-eun Rhee, Ph.D., Associate Professor, College of Education & Information Sciences, Long Island University, C.W. Post

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Asian Buying Habits in Real Estate
In this episode the 2 guests with their own Asian ethnic backgrounds, who are award winning agents in serving both Asian and non-Asian clients in real estate will tell us some of the interesting buying habits of Asian real estate buyers.

HOST:

Sue Robinson, TV Host/Writer

GUESTS:

Swati Mankikar, Sales Associates, Davis Realtors, E. Brunswick, NJ
Sauling Lee, Broker Associate, Davis Realtors, E. Brunswick, NJ

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Asian Traditional Arts in America
Martial arts and feng Shui are to ancient Asian traditions that are as popular as ever in America. Shintaro Higashi, a Judo National Champion and aspiring Olympian tells what it's like to turn a passion for martial arts into a career , feung shui constant Susan Chan details the journey that allowed her to turn a talent for design into an entrepreneurship.

HOST:

Jen Kwok, Comedian (www.jenkwok.com)

GUESTS:

Shintaro Higashi, 2007 Judo National Champion/Olympian
Susan Chan, Fung Shui Consultant and Designer

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Fung Shui in the 21st Century
A 3500 year old Asian art, feung shui, is still widely used in urban design and planning. Meet two practitioners who are bridging centuries-old teachings with modern life: RD Chin, a Feung Shui architect and Urban Planner, and Susan Chan, Feung Shui Consultant and Designer.

HOST:

Jen Kwok, Comedian (www.jenkwok.com)

GUESTS:

Susan Chan, Fung Shui Consultant and Designer
RD Chin, Fung Shui Architect and Urban Planner

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Martial Arts in American Society
Two accomplished martial art black belts tell us how the arts have evolved from tratitional forms like taekwondo, karate and kungfu to totally modern version like self defense mechanism and healthy physical and mental fitness methods Alan Teo, Renzo Gracie Black Belt & instructor at Brazillian Jiujitsu in NJ and Sammy Yuen a 2nd degree Taekwondo black belt and instructor in Manhattan talks about the positive and negative influences of martical arts in our society.

HOST:

Helen Hong, Comedian (www.helenhong.com)

GUESTS:

Sammy Yuen, Taekwondo Instructor
Alan Teo, Renzo Gracie Black Belt

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Asian Meetups
In this episode you will learn about one of the largest Asian meetup groups in the world, New York Asian Professionals Meetup (NYAPM.com). Richard Young, the Founder of NYAPM.com and a Co-Organizer Eric Yeh will talk about how Asian professionals meet and what venues they create for these professionals meets.

HOST:

Helen Hong, Comedian (www.helenhong.com)

GUESTS:

Richard Young, Founder, New York Asian Professionals Meetup (www.nypam.com)
Eric Yeh, Co-Organizer, New York Asian Professionals Meetup (www.nypam.com)

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Tiger Mom: What is good parenting?
Amy Chua's memoir "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother" has sparked a national debate about Asian versus Western parenting styles. Are Asian parents generally as strict as Amy Chua's book describes? If so, is it a harmful way to raise children? The experts discuss the pros and cons.

HOST:

Helen Hong, Comedian (www.helenhong.com)

GUESTS:

Sumie Okazaki, Ph.D., Applied Psychology Associate Professor New York University
Elissa Lin, Rathe, Ph.D., Psycho Therapist

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Asian American Entertainers
Prominent in Asian American community, Jen Kwok and Ed Lin talk to us about their new open mic series at the Asian American Writers' Workshop called Mouth to Mouth, as well as Ed Lin's 3rd & latest novel Snakes Can't Run and Jen Kwok's various on line video projects. Watch Asian America.

HOST:

Taiyo Na, Actor/musician

GUESTS:

Jen Kwok, Comedian
Ed Lin, Novelist

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Marriage Pressure
Being unmarried after a certain age is socially unacceptable in most Asian culture, even those living the states. This episode explore the social pressure unmarried Asian Americans face from their families and society, and how artists are using this pressure as inspiration.

HOST:

Helen Hong, Comedian

GUESTS:

Maria Yoon, aka"Maria the Korean Bride", Multi-media Artist
Kate Rigg, Comedian

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Asian Americans in Fashion: New Generation
This show introduces up-and-coming young fashion designers who are trying to make a name for themselves in the competitive world of American style. These young designers discuss their inspirations the differences between Asian and American fashion tastes, and how their Asian heritage influences their creations.

HOST:

Helen Hong, Comedian

GUESTS:

Yuna Yang, Fashion Designer for Women
Joomi Lim, Accessories Designer

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Asian Americans in Fashion: Growing Influence
For the first time in their history the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) gave its top three awards to Asian American fashion designers. Schools like Parsons and FIT have also seen a huge influx of Asian students. The face of Fashion Avenue in New York City is changing. This show takes a closer look at the growing influence of Asians in fashion and what this means for the future of fashion.

HOST:

Ernabel Demillo, Professor of Journalism, St Peter's College

GUESTS:

Yeohlee Teng, YEOHLEE (this is how she likes to be chyroned)
Cecillia Pagkalinawan, Founder of Styletrek.com

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Asian American Entertainers
Meet the cool nrds! These indie artists are making entertainment for the smart and hip. Teresa Lee, lead singer of the self-proclaimed "nerd pop" band Paper Doll, talks about her recent tour of China and Fred Chao, writer/artist talks about his hit graphic novel Johnny Hiro {half asian, all hero}.

HOST:

Jen Kwok, Comedian

GUESTS:

Teresa Lee, Lead Singer of Paper Doll
Fred Chao, Writer and Artist