APEX Express – Indian-Kenyan poet Shailja Patel
Indian-Kenyan poet Shailja Patel on Kenyans' views on Obama's inauguration and Asians in Kenya. Also, same sex and inter-racial marriage. Trouble for temple food fundraiser.
APEX Express
7:00 PM Pacific Time: Thursdays
APEX Express is a weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asian and Pasifika folx from all corners of the community. We are dedicated to highlighting the artists and changemakers that make up our diverse community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, artists, and activists and airs each week on KPFA 94.1FM.
APEX Express – Does the Hmong community star in the film “Gran Torino”?
Does the Hmong community star in the film "Gran Torino"? A talk with a Hmong MC, activist and actor. Also, illegals and IDs: problems or promoting opportunities?
APEX Express – Filipino American jazz – December 25, 2008 at 7:00pm
Filipino American jazz: from the US-Philippines war to a festival. And, not an average art exhibit: "Mahjong", contemporary Chinese art. A funny time with southern, South Asian comedian Dhaya.
APEX Express – “Made in Oakland”
"Made in Oakland" re-fashions the fashion industry to help workers. The dangers of driving: helping immigrant taxi drivers both inside and outside their vehicles. And art, Angel Island, and more.
APEX Express – Mumbai in the aftermath – December 11, 2008 at 7:00pm
Mumbai in the aftermath: its impact on people from children to businesses. Hear about the US-Philippines war through Filipino American performers and the divisions over the war. And, a victory for Chinatown workers or another run-away business?
APEX Express: Tammy Duckworth. – November 27, 2008
A veterans' fighter: Tammy Duckworth, the high-profile Asian American, Illinois Director of Veterans' Affairs. Update on attacks in Mumbai, India. Plus: Bhopal: the challenges to Dow Chemicals and the Indian government. Hear about changes in Vietnam and a new generation of Vietnamese American voters.
APEX Express: Will anyone want the Muslim American vote? – November 20, 2008
Will anyone want the Muslim American vote and what are their key points of concern? Plus, a back-drop to conflict in Pakistan through a film about a crossing borders.
APEX Express: As more marines move to Guam, what’s happening to the island’s first people? – November 13, 2008
As more marines move to Guam, what's happening to the island's first people? Hear about their recent testimony at the UN. And learn how a strong GOTV drive led to a majority of Asian Americans voting for Obama.