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404 - Viet History Makers - Who Was Ho Chi Minh?

Join host Kenneth Nguyen and series co-host Kevin Pham, author of The Architects of Dignity , in this sub-series of the podcast, exploring the key figures and moments in Vietnamese history. In this episode of Viet History Mak...

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Feb. 5, 2025

404 - Viet History Makers - Who Was Ho Chi Minh?

Join host Kenneth Nguyen and series co-host Kevin Pham, author of The Architects of Dignity , in this sub-series of the podcast, exploring the key figures and moments in Vietnamese history. In this episode of Viet History Ma…
Feb. 3, 2025

Ep. 9 - SEA Dreams - Why Hasn't There Been Any Modern Asian Soccer Teams in the World Cup?

In this episode of SEA Dreams , we dive into the world of soccer in Southeast Asia—its growth, challenges, and the elusive dream of making it to the FIFA World Cup. Recently, Vietnam’s victory over Thailand made headlines, m…
Jan. 24, 2025

403 - Vietnamese History Makers - Phạm Quỳnh - How to Seduce Your Enemy

Join host Kenneth Nguyen and series co-host Kevin Pham, author of The Architects of Dignity, in this sub-series of the podcast, exploring the key figures and moments in Vietnamese history. In this episode of Viet History Mak…
Jan. 18, 2025

402 - Theresa Bui Costanza - Rebuilding After The 2025 Altadena Fire

In this episode, we sit down with Theresa Costanza Bui, a survivor of the devastating Altadena Fire of 2025. As the inferno swept through her community, Theresa faced the unimaginable moment of evacuating her home, leaving b…
Jan. 14, 2025

401 - Viet History Makers - Can the Vietnamese Think for Themselves?

Join host Kenneth Nguyen and series co-host Kevin Pham, author of The Architects of Dignity , in this sub-series of the podcast, exploring the key figures and moments in Vietnamese history. In this episode of Viet History Ma…
Dec. 31, 2024

400 - Cat Bao Le + Tinh Thanh Nguyen - Who Are The Vietnamese Deportables?

Cat Bao Le has been organizing in North Carolina and the South for 14 years. Prior to that Cat worked in the Bay Area at the Asian Law Caucus in the area of civil rights. During this time Cat also worked with farm workers fr…
Dec. 28, 2024

399 - Linda Nguyen - Rose Parade Float Producer, Love 2 Yeu’s “Journey of Dreams”

Linda Nguyen 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮. She has elevated impactful projects, honoring the heritage, stories, and ideas of…
Dec. 27, 2024

395 - Viet History Makers - Did President Ngô Đình Diệm Deserve to Die?

Join host Kenneth Nguyen and series co-host Kevin Pham, author of The Architects of Dignity , in this sub-series of the podcast, exploring the key figures and moments in Vietnamese history. In this episode of Viet History Ma…
Dec. 24, 2024

397 - Chris Tran Travels - Why Don't We Get Along?

Chris Tran is a teacher and content creator, born in Los Angeles, California, and now based in Vietnam. As a second-generation Vietnamese-American, he blends his heritage and personal experiences to create content about lang…
Dec. 17, 2024

Ep. 8 - SEA Dreams - Is Cryptocurrency a Game Changer or Ticking Time Bomb for Southeast Asia?

In this episode of Southeast Asian Dreams , we tackle one of the region’s most pressing modern debates: is cryptocurrency a game-changer or a ticking time bomb for Southeast Asia's future? With its potential to revolutionize…