Escape From Plan A

Doug Kim and Andray Domise join Teen to kill some time during the ongoing lockdown to talk about economics, UBI, and what went wrong with Andrew Yang's entire campaign. Also, is there such a thing as a true Biden supporter? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/planamag TWITTER: Andray Domise (@andraydomise) Doug Kim (@sweetjustice) Teen (@mont_jiang) SUBMISSIONS & COMMENTS: editor.planamag@gmail.com EFPA Opening Theme: "Fuck Out My Face" by Ayekay (open.spotify.com/artist/16zQKaDN5XgHAhfOJHTigJ)

Chris, Jess and Mark talk about what's stressing them out during the coronavirus lockdown. Jess dissects the so-called $2 trillion bailout package and how it's going to decimate small businesses. In addition, secession, while seemingly laughable even half a year ago, doesn't sound so crazy now in light of Jared Kushner's use of "our" during one of the recent, daily White House press conferences. We also have a wry chuckle at how a silly movie like Demolition Man suddenly doesn't seem too silly anymore. Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/planamag TWITTER: Chris (@JesuInToast) Jess (@cogitatotomato) Mark (@snbatman) REFERENCED RESOURCES: Small Business Administration CARE Act Information website (https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options) Fed taking PPE supplies from Massachusetts (https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/03/27/nation/states-intense-chase-protective-equipment-coronavirus-isnt-only-rival/) Modern US piracy of PPE supplies, this time from France (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/02/global-battle-coronavirus-equipment-masks-tests) SUBMISSIONS & COMMENTS: editor.planamag@gmail.com EFPA Opening Theme: "Fuck Out My Face" by Ayekay (open.spotify.com/artist/16zQKaDN5XgHAhfOJHTigJ)

Shin joins the podcast to talk with Teen about the politics of the Korean American left, how that informs views on the complex history of the Korean nation and the United States. Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/planamag TWITTER: Shin (@ReclaimKorea) Teen (@mont_jiang) SUBMISSIONS & COMMENTS: editor.planamag@gmail.com EFPA Opening Theme: "Fuck Out My Face" by Ayekay (open.spotify.com/artist/16zQKaDN5XgHAhfOJHTigJ)

Apologies for the late episode -- everyone's been pulled in a million different directions so we couldn't get one up for this Sunday. Teen gives a quick update on the situation in Elmhurst, New York (the "epicenter of the epicenter") as well as what he is thinking in light of the first completed murder of an Asian American in this surge of anti-Asian hate crimes. Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/planamag TWITTER: Teen (@mont_jiang) REFERENCED RESOURCES: Bellingham physician who decried lack of coronavirus protections is removed, sparking protest (https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/emergency-physicians-group-calls-on-state-attorney-general-to-investigate-bellingham-doctors-firing/) Dy Douangkeo's GoFundMe (https://www.gofundme.com/f/dy039s-autopsy) Consider donating to "Stir Fry Meals on Wheels" (https://abc7ny.com/6055868) SUBMISSIONS & COMMENTS: editor.planamag@gmail.com EFPA Opening Theme: "Fuck Out My Face" by Ayekay (open.spotify.com/artist/16zQKaDN5XgHAhfOJHTigJ)

We're honored to have Kaiser Kuo (Sinica podcast, Supchina, Chinese Metal pioneer) join Jess and Teen to talk about the extent to which the media's portrayal of China is a relevant political issue affecting the lives of Asian Americans. Kaiser has a deep background in Chinese politics, especially with the way Western media covers it. With many seeking to place blame for the covid-19 pandemic, this could not be a more urgent issue. Many thanks to Kaiser for jumping on. Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/planamag TWITTER: Kaiser(@KaiserKuo) Jess(@cogitatotomato) Teen (@mont_jiang) REFERENCED RESOURCES: "Why Did The Coronavirus Start In China" by Yi-Zheng Lian (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/20/opinion/sunday/coronavirus-china-cause.html) "Democracies Are Better at Fighting Outbreaks" by Ariana Berengaut (https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/02/why-democracies-are-better-fighting-outbreaks/606976/) "China Bought the West Time. The West Squandered It." by Ian Johnson (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/13/opinion/china-response-china.html( "Two Women Fell Sick From the Coronavirus. One Survived." y Sui-Lee Wee and Vivian Wang (https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/03/13/world/asia/coronavirus-death-life.html) SUBMISSIONS & COMMENTS: editor.planamag@gmail.com EFPA Opening Theme: "Fuck Out My Face" by Ayekay (open.spotify.com/artist/16zQKaDN5XgHAhfOJHTigJ)

Amanda, Chris, and Teen maintain social distance and record a podcast online to discuss the emerging debate of who is to blame for all of this? This is, without exaggeration, the largest global event in our lifetimes. The consequences will be massive. We are already looking for someone to blame. Although Trump has been brazenly saying 'China Virus' over objections from liberal media that this is inappropriate, the liberal media has similarly been politicizing COVID-19 as an inevitable failure of Communist China. Caught in the middle of this are Asian Americans, who are confronting a whirlwind of social forces we are not accustomed to dealing with. Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/planamag TWITTER: Amanda (@catcontentonly) Chris (@JesuInToast) Teen (@mont_jiang) REFERENCED RESOURCES: Regime Change Is What Trump Wants(https://youtu.be/4_xQ5JisFuo?t=3022) (@52:30) Mike Pence's Statements on the Chinese Threat (https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/remarks-vice-president-pence-administrations-policy-toward-china/) SUBMISSIONS & COMMENTS: editor.planamag@gmail.com EFPA Opening Theme: "Fuck Out My Face" by Ayekay (open.spotify.com/artist/16zQKaDN5XgHAhfOJHTigJ)

Chris, Filip, and returning guest Sen (from ep. 78, Conversations With Asian Trans Women) talk about what their lives have been like in lockdown mode. Among other things, they talk about video first dates, being an introvert vs. extrovert during the lockdown, shows (Kingdom, Giri/Haji, Ugly Delicious), books, and the likelihood Trump has the coronavirus. Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/planamag TWITTER: Sen (@maikooochi) Filip (@filipgwriting) Chris (@JesuInToast) SUBMISSIONS & COMMENTS: editor.planamag@gmail.com EFPA Opening Theme: "Fuck Out My Face" by Ayekay (open.spotify.com/artist/16zQKaDN5XgHAhfOJHTigJ)

Trying something new! In the spirit of social distancing, Teen (me) does a solo podcast, with nobody else other than my coronavirus-dodging self. I'm filled with thoughts about being Chinese American in the time of COVID-19, how to contextualize that, and what the future looks like. There is a false take that the Chinese character for crisis = danger + opportunity. Perhaps fake Chinese takes can be of some help. Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/planamag TWITTER: Teen (@mont_jiang) REFERENCED RESOURCES: Words by our Dear Leader Mike Pence re Chinese Spies In Our Midst: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/remarks-vice-president-pence-administrations-policy-toward-china/ SUBMISSIONS & COMMENTS: editor.planamag@gmail.com EFPA Opening Theme: "Fuck Out My Face" by Ayekay (open.spotify.com/artist/16zQKaDN5XgHAhfOJHTigJ)

Special guest Will got into a lot of fights while growing up in the UK due to racist bullies. Jong has experienced similar things as well. With Chris, they discuss their personal stories and how Asians should (and should not) respond to the increasingly publicized coronavirus-related attacks on Asians. Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/planamag TWITTER: Jong (@calicoarse) Chris (@JesuInToast) REFERENCED RESOURCES: SF Bayview attack: Suspect arrested in robbery, hate crime against elderly Asian man: https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/SF-Bayview-attack-Suspect-arrested-in-robbery-15090700.php NYC subway rider sprays Asian man with Febreze: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8081623/NYC-subway-rider-sprays-Asian-man-Febreze-yells-move.html Dutch-Chinese woman attacked after asking a group of Dutch boys to stop singing a racist song: https://dutchreview.com/news/coronavirus-dutch-chinese-woman-attacked-over-racist-song/ Men Yelling “Chinese” Tried To Punch Her Off Her Bike. She’s The Latest Victim Of Racist Attacks Linked To Coronavirus: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/meghara/coronavirus-racism-europe-covid-19 Video allegedly shows group assaulting couple on Philly subway platform: https://www.phillyvoice.com/philly-subway-assault-asian-couple-video-septa-police-coronavirus-fear-harassment/ Teens arrested over 'racially aggravated' attack: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-51771355 Jay Caspian Kang's tweets on anti-Asian violence: https://imgur.com/a/k4ZWetZ Brian Ortega attacks Jay Park instead of Korean Zombie: https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/03/brian-ortega-korean-zombie-incident-jay-park-slapped-during-ufc-248 SUBMISSIONS & COMMENTS: editor.planamag@gmail.com EFPA Opening Theme: "Fuck Out My Face" by Ayekay (open.spotify.com/artist/16zQKaDN5XgHAhfOJHTigJ)

Teen and Chris discuss canvassing for local politicians in Queens, and the aftermath of Super Tuesday. After what seems like an entire year of campaigning, we are down to the final two viable Democratic candidates... and a full 8 months to go before the actual election. With the likes of MSNBC and CNN on full 24-hour Situation Room style reporting, will people just be totally exhausted and sick of politics by Fall? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/planamag TWITTER: Teen (@mont_jiang) Chris (@chrisjesulee) REFERENCED RESOURCES: Many young voters sat out Super Tuesday, contributing to Bernie Sanders' losses: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/03/04/super-tuesday-bernie-sanders-youth-votes-fell-short-compared-2016/4947795002/ EFPA Opening Theme: "Fuck Out My Face" by Ayekay (open.spotify.com/artist/16zQKaDN5XgHAhfOJHTigJ)