Awards and Press

LISTS

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“The history of the United States cannot be properly told without including the stories of Filipino and Filipino American people. Paola Mardo’s podcast presents a vital resource in telling that story.”
The Southern Poverty Law Center’s Teaching Tolerance Project

“It’s the authenticity that sets her apart, a voice on a journey of discovery.”
Rappler

“Timely, personal, and evocative, this Filipino-American’s podcast delves into seldom told stories about the Pinoy diaspora.”
Manila Bulletin

“The United States’ imperialist relationship with the Philippines fueled waves of immigration that now makes Filipino Americans the third-largest Asian American community. Filipina American journalist Paola Mardo explores the diaspora’s history in Long Distance.”
Colorlines

“The podcast I’ve been waiting for all my life.”
Apple Podcasts Reviewer