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Kristina Wong is a comedienne and satirist, known for shows that tackle race, identity, and privilege. Her shows include "Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," "Wong Street Journal," and "Kristina Wong Sweatshop Overlord," which was performed and streamed with New York Theatre Workshop. In this episode, Kristina discusses what inspired her to run for public office, the parallels she discovered between comedians and politicians, and how she turned her panic into action during the pandemic by founding the mutual aid network, Auntie Sewing Squad. (A.S.S)

Auntie Sewing Squad Book

Kristina Wong

Asian Arts Initiative

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