About this episode
The episode focuses on food justice and its impact on Asian American communities through interviews with Macy Tran and Dr. Milkie Vu.
A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. Tonight’s APEX Express show is focused on food justice and Asian America. First, Host Miko Lee talks with artist Macy Tran about their work on food as a form of resistance, and then she speaks with researcher Dr. Milkie Vu around her work on food insecurity and Asian American communities. Show TRANSCRIPT [00:00:00] Opening: Apex Express Asian Pacific expression. Community and cultural coverage, music and calendar, new visions and voices, coming to you with an Asian Pacific Islander point of view. It’s time to get on board the Apex Express. [00:00:30] Miko Lee: Welcome to Apex Express. I’m your host, Miko Lee, and tonight we’re talking about food justice and Asian America. First, we talk with artist Macy Tran about their work on food as a form of resistance, and then we speak with researcher Dr. Milkie Vu around her work on food insecurity and Asian American communities. Join us tonight as we delve into food justice. Welcome to Apex Express, Macy Tran, I’m so happy to…
People in this episode
Host: Miko Lee
Guests: Macy Tran, Dr. Milkie Vu
Topics covered
- food justice
- Asian America
- food insecurity
- community
- resistance
Keywords
- food justice
- Asian America
- food insecurity
- Macy Tran
- Dr. Milkie Vu
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: APEX Express, KPFA
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