Dear Mindy Kaling: Stop Disappointing Your Community
Mindy Kaling initially entered the comedy writing scene as a spunky diversity hire for the beloved 2005 comedy “The Office.” Watch just two minutes of her portrayal of Kelly in any episode, and it’s clear what direction she chose for her career. She aims to wildly negate all the stereotypes South Asians were subjected to […]
Tiny List
In 2008, Bob Boilen was at a Laura Gibson show in a crowded, noisy dive bar with his friend and producer, Stephen Thompson. He made a joke to the singer that the bar was too loud and that she should just come play at Bob’s desk instead. They laughed it off, but a few weeks […]
The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We: Life and Love as an Asian American
This past September, Mitski released her seventh studio album titled “The Land Is Inhospitable And So Are We.” With its heart-wrenching lyricism and intricate worldbuilding, this all encompassing project has quickly gained popularity. Mitski goes over life, love, and loss in a hauntingly intricate way. The Japanese-American indie pop singer has been praised for her […]