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What is FALLOUT CENTRAL?FALLOUT CENTRAL is an online space designed to inform, spur dialogue and mobilize Asian Americans against the racism and prejudices facing us in the United States and beyond. Our goal is progressive social change through education, organized action and other non-violent means and methods. We accomplish this through our podcast, services, and blog.What is the Fallout Central Podcast?The Fallout Central Podcast is the new voice of Asian America. In an effort to raise the bar on Asian American activism, we take a step up from the passivity of casual blogging. The Fallout Central podcast connects Asian American activists across the globe in a live talk-show where no one can hide behind an ivory tower. There are no keyboard jockeys here, and you can't seek the safety of the blogosphere when you're live on the phone with us. You can say whatever you want on our talk show, but you had better be prepared to back yourself up with reasoning, examples, and research.Each edition of the Fallout Central Podcast brings you:
How did you come up with the name "FALLOUT CENTRAL?"Our site takes its name from the fallout shelters constructed across America as civil defense measures during The Cold War. Today, the growing economic and cultural influence of Asia has brought forth a new era of Yellow Peril in the West, necessitating the need for not only community defense, but also offense. In the past decade, Asian hate crimes have risen (and continue to rise) exponentially, in tandem with racist portrayals and blatantly offensive –yet seemingly excusable— behavior in the media. Unfortunately, these incidents are also the most vastly underreported by mainstream news sources and are rarely scrutinized or even addressed by influential Asian Americans with the capacity to make a difference. These factors result in an-often limited response that is usually met largely with indifference and/or backhanded apologies. We believe these inexcusable circumstances have a crippling effect on our community; perpetuating fear, shame and misdirected anger. FALLOUT CENTRAL seeks to invert these sentiments, inspire new perspectives, create a critical mass and expose and eradicate both ignorance and the offending parties. |
CorrespondentsAlbert LimAlbert Lim is editor, producer, commentator and occasional firebrand for Fallout CentralWilliam LeeWilliam Lee is an independent consultant specializing in the design of enterprise-wide trading systems for large financial institutions. His clients include UBS, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, and most recently Deutsche Bank. William's expertise in project logistics combined with his one-of-a-kind dynamite personality bring together an explosive mixture that breathes life into every Fallout Central podcast.John KwakChristopher Wong Christopher Wong seeks to highlight minority voices and stories, revealing ordinary people accomplishing extraordinary things. WHATEVER IT TAKES represents Christopher Wong's debut as both director and producer.
Largely self-taught, Christopher has also worked as a camera operator, editor, and production manager on a wide variety of projects. Currently, he is also developing a new feature length documentary about television game show fans.
Christopher received his B.A. in Economics from Princeton University in 1992. Following stints in New York City, Santa Barbara, and Seattle, he now resides in Los Angeles with his wife and daughter.CONTACT USEDITORGot a a news tip or story idea for us? Email us at editor@falloutcentral.comGUESTSGot an idea for a guest or looking to pitch your client for an upcoming podcast? Email us at guests@falloutcentral.comADVERTISINGLooking to advertise on FALLOUT CENTRAL? Email us at advertise@falloutcentral.comSERVICESFor information on any of our services, contact us at services@falloutcentral.comEVENTSGot an event to submit for the FALLOUT CENTRAL Calendar? Send it to us at comments@falloutcentral.comFEEDBACKJust want to send us your thoughts? Email us at feedback@falloutcentral.comClick here to join the FALLOUT CENTRAL ArmyAlternatively, you can find us here:    |