Episode #15 Racism in the Time of Coronavirus
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Hey. Paola here. In this episode, I share my experience with COVID-19 racism and conversations with Phil Yu (Angry Asian Man, They Call Us Bruce) and Devin Cabanilla (Filipino American National Historical Society, Seattle chapter) about the disturbing rise of anti-Asian racism and xenophobia.
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Show Notes
CREDITS:
This episode was written, edited, mixed, and hosted by Paola Mardo. Long Distance is produced by Paola Mardo and Patrick Epino.
This season of Long Distance is produced with support from PRX and the Google Podcasts creator program, donors on PayPal, and Patreon members, supporters, and ambassadors. Music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions. Theme Song is by C. Light and the Prisms.
MUSIC:
Derailed — Blue Dot Sessions
Bidous Transit — Blue Dot Sessions
Vela Vela — Blue Dot Sessions
La Inglesa — Blue Dot Sessions
ART:
Cover art by Celina Calma
Title design by Paola Mardo