'We Feed People' with José Andrés, How To Celebrate Diversity in the Home, K-Pop Star Eric Nam, History of Asian-Americans in Pop Culture, Big Feelings Week

Director Ron Howard's new documentary, "We Feed People," follows the career and humanitarian efforts of chef José Andrés and his non-profit, World Central Kitchen. Howard and Andrés discuss the film and the organization that has brought meals to Haiti, Lebanon, the United States, Ukraine and many other countries amid crises.

Amber O'Neal Johnston, creator of the blog Heritage Mom, sought out to create a culturally rich and inclusive environment to ensure that her children's education honored their background, individuality and self-worth. Now, she's created a guide for families of all backgrounds. Johnston joins us to discuss her new book, A Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond.

[REBROADCAST FROM January 7, 2022] Since his 2013 solo debut, Korean American musician Eric Nam has become a star in the world of K-pop. In 2016, he was named one of GQ Korea's Men of the Year, alongside BTS. But in recent years, he's set his sights on a return to the US. In 2019, he released his first English-language album, Before We Begin. His follow-up, There And Back Again, will precedes a world tour later this month. Nam joins us on release day for a Listening Party.

Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now, looks at the rising influence of Asian culture in America through the lens of pop culture, from the Hart-Cellar Immigration Act of 1965, to the rise in representation of Asians in popular music and movies today. Author Jeff Yang joins to discuss.

Recently, we were joined by Mollie West Duffy and Liz Fosslien, authors of a new book, Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay. We enjoyed the conversation so much, and had so much more to talk about from the book, that we decided to invite Liz and Mollie back for every show this week to take on one big feeling a day, and take your calls as part of our ongoing series, "Taking Care Of You in 2022" and for Mental Health Awareness month. Today, Mollie joins us to talk about how to cope with despair.