Introducing Asian Enough

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Introducing Asian Enough

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Mar 4, 2020

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Asian Enough is a podcast about being Asian American -- the joys, the complications and everything else. It premieres on March 17th.

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Mar 4, 2020

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Paulina Stevens grew up in an insular Romani American family, destined to leave school, marry young, and become a fortuneteller. By 17, her fate was sealed — until she decided to leave it all behind. "Foretold" follows Paulina as she navigates the consequences of her decision to leave her community and redefine her identity. Hosted by Los Angeles Times reporter Faith Pinho, "Foretold" will take you past the neon "psychic" signs and trendy tarot cards to unravel myths and stereotypes that have followed the Romani people for centuries.

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