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The Ronin Project Podcast

The Ronin Project Podcast

Bill Wong

The RONIN PROJECT PODCAST is a weekly podcast airing on Sundays hosted by veteran political strategist Bill Wong about bad Asians getting into good trouble. This podcast will feature Asian American elected officials, candidates, and career campaign operatives to give Asian Americans insight and inspiration into claiming their rightful place in the halls of power and to curate Asian American political stories that have heretofore been ignored or erased. It will be real and raw conversations on Asian Americans and where they meet or miss the arena of politics, power, influence, justice, and representation. This no-nonsense podcast is for Asian Americans who want to know more about how politics is played, political professionals that want to know more about Asian Americans and how they vote, and troublemakers who want to make the world a better place. Bill Wong has over 30 years of experience that includes work as a chief of staff, a lobbyist, a political director, and a strategist to community non-profits, powerful labor organizations and Fortune 100 companies. He recently served as the senior political advisor to California Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon and led efforts that elected and held the largest Assembly Democratic supermajority in over 130 years. In addition, he has dedicated his career to mentoring Asian Americans political professionals and helping elect a historic number of Asian Americans to local, state, and federal offices.
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The Ronin Project Podcast - Cheryl Hori, Founding Partner Pacific Campaign House
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08/14/22 • 27 min

Cheryl Hori, Founding Partner of Pacific Campaign House, talks about her groundbreaking DCCC ad for Asian American voters, building a pipeline of political operatives, and making culturally competent creative political content for Asian Americans.
Over the last two cycles, Cheryl has pioneered digital data-driven initiatives to increase AAPI, LatinX, and African American cultural competency for Democrats. Cheryl has trained hundreds of political activists, community leaders, and candidates in 15 states across the country. And in 2020, Cheryl was named one of the National Association of Asian Pacifics in Politics & Public Affairs top 40 under 40 Political Strategists.

Cheryl is also a regular speaker at political and non-profit conferences as well as a frequent contributing writer to Campaigns and Elections, the preeminent “how-to” journal of politics, focused on the tools, tactics, and techniques of the political consulting profession.

In 2016, Cheryl was the Deputy Digital Director for Priorities USA Action, the pro-Hillary Clinton Super PAC. At Priorities USA, with a budget of $42 million spread across 4,800 pieces of digital creative, Cheryl managed creative teams in the largest political digital program in electoral history.

Learn more about Cheryl and Pacific Campaign House at this link https://www.pacificcampaignhouse.com/
Check out Cheryl's DCCC ad to Asian American voters at this link https://youtu.be/7Q20nRC4aM8
Support Jay Chen for Congress at this link https://chenforcongress.com/
Join the Ronin Nation and get breaking news, tips and tools to politically empower yourself, and inspirational content about bad Asians getting into good trouble at this link or cut and paste this URL into your search bar https://tinyurl.com/ronins4ever
Chip in $10, $20, or $50 to the Ronin Project PAC to help elect pro-choice, pro-labor, pro-clean energy, and pro-diversity Asian American candidates for local, state, and federal offices at this link https://www.efundraisingconnections.com/c/RoninProjectPAC
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The Ronin Project Podcast - U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu

U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu

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07/31/22 • 23 min

The first Chinese American woman elected to the United States Congress and chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Judy Chu, talks about leading the national fight to pass the Women's Health Protection Act (WHPA) to guarantee access to safe and legal abortions, bills authored by CAPAC members recently signed by Pres. Biden, critical races to win this cycle, and Asian American political empowerment.
Sign the petition in support the WHPA at this link https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/demand-the-senate-pass-the-womens-health-protection-act?source=direct_link&
Learn more about Congresswoman Chu at this link https://chu.house.gov/ or follow her at https://twitter.com/JudyChuCampaign and https://twitter.com/RepJudyChu
Learn more about CAPAC at this link https://capac-chu.house.gov/
Learn more about NARAL at this link https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/fight-back-for-our-freedom/
Support Rep. Judy Chu at this link
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jc-website
Support Rep. Andy Kim at this link https://www.andykim.com/
Support Jay Chen for Congress at this link https://chenforcongress.com/
Support Dr. Asif Mahmood at this link https://drasifmahmood.com/
Join the Ronin Nation and get breaking news, tips and tools to politically empower yourself, and inspirational content about bad Asians getting into good trouble at this link or cut and paste this URL into your search bar https://tinyurl.com/ronins4ever
Chip in $10, $20, or $50 to the Ronin Project PAC to help elect pro-choice, pro-labor, pro-clean energy, and pro-diversity Asian American candidates for local, state, and federal offices at this link https://www.efundraisingconnections.com/c/RoninProjectPAC
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Or chip in $10, $20, or $50 to the Ronin Project PAC to help elect pro-choice, pro-labor, pro-clean energy, and pro-diversity Asian American candidates for local, state, and federal offices at this link
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Bill Wong talks about the book, Better to Win, he recently wrote on Asian Americans and politics that will be widely available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble on April 8, 2023 on Season 2, Episode 4.
Better To Win offers readers a unique, proven perspective on the craft and power of politics. It examines the mindset and machinery involved in the use of power and the sacrifices necessary to affect meaningful change for those who don’t (yet) have a voice in the halls of power.
This book is not about climbing the political career ladder or pandering to people in positions of power. Bill Wong, a renowned strategist to a bevy of iconic California politicians, provides candid and occasionally Machiavellian advice to those who aspire not only to fight for justice, but to win those fights.
Better To Win shares impactful skills and strategies for change agents and powerful stories of Asian Americans who played and continue to play an important role at the table where decisions are made.
Better To Win in e-book is currently available at a discount on Amazon at this link:
https://www.amazon.com/Better-Win-Hardball-Leadership-Influence-ebook/dp/B0BZGW3VLG

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Or chip in $10, $20, or $50 to the Ronin Project PAC to help elect pro-choice, pro-labor, pro-clean energy, and pro-diversity Asian American candidates for local, state, and federal offices at this link
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Maria Oyama Leininger & Lala Wu discuss AAPI representation in politics the role AAPI voters will play in the state level races that will determine the future of legal access to safe abortions.

Maria Oyama Leininger is the Regional Political Director for the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee. Maria oversees the committee’s work in 10 states to win, expand, and protect Democratic majorities. Her extensive electoral experience includes serving as Washington State Director for Senator Elizabeth Warren’s presidential campaign and Political Director for three U.S. Representatives: Suzan DelBene, Kim Schrier, and Adam Smith. She also served as Voter Protection Director at the Washington State Democratic Party, as a political consultant for clients across the country and at every level, and as District Director for Congresswoman Kim Schrier.
Lala Wu is a Co-Founder and the Executive Director of Sister District. She has successfully led the expansion of the organization's volunteer infrastructure to 50,000 members and over 150 chapters in 31 states. Since its founding in 2016, Sister District has raised over $3.6m in small dollar donations directly to candidates and reached out to over 3.1m voters through doors, calls, texts, and postcards on behalf of over 100 state legislative candidates in key swing districts. Lala also leads strategic partnerships with local and national organizations such as the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, EMILY’s List, Human Rights Campaign, and Vote Save America.

Learn more about DLCC at this link https://dlcc.org/
Learn more about Sister District at this link https://sisterdistrict.com/
Support Bee Nguyen for GA SOS at this link https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bee4sos
Support Dr. Michelle Au for GA State House Rep. at this link https://secure.ngpvan.com/EZGPNH1k4EChVGDzLeyhgg2
Support Dr. Arvind Venkat for PA State House Rep. at this link https://secure.actblue.com/donate/venkatforpa
Join the Ronin Nation and get breaking news, tips and tools to politically empower yourself, and inspirational content about bad Asians getting into good trouble at this link or cut and paste this URL into your search bar https://tinyurl.com/ronins4ever
Chip in $10, $20, or $50 to the Ronin Project PAC to help elect pro-choice, pro-labor, pro-clean energy, and pro-diversity Asian American candidates for local, state, and federal offices at this link https://www.efundraisingconnections.com/c/RoninProjectPAC
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Get Ronin Project updates at this link:
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Or chip in $10, $20, or $50 to the Ronin Project PAC to help elect pro-choice, pro-labor, pro-clean energy, and pro-diversity Asian American candidates for local, state, and federal offices at this link
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The Ronin Project Podcast - James Santa Maria, Founder of the Santa Maria Group
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06/25/23 • 41 min

James Santa Maria brings more than 20 years of government, political, and public affairs experience to The Santa Maria Group.

James specializes in local government, focusing on the City and County of Los Angeles as well as other municipalities and public agencies throughout Southern California.

James founded the Santa Maria Group following a ten-year career in Los Angeles City government as chief of staff to two former City Council Members. He also served as a Deputy to Mayor Richard Riordan.

James also worked collaboratively on several key public- private partnerships with many developers that have brought commercial, industrial and mixed-use projects throughout Los Angeles.

James has delivered on government procurement and contracting opportunities with the City and County agencies including Public Works, LA Unified School District, LA Department of Water and Power, LA and Long Beach Ports, and the Los Angeles World Airport.

James also was the senior advisor on a wide range of issues from local district-focused community relations to issues of citywide importance such as the creation of the Housing Trust Fund, business tax reform, public safety and the City of Los Angeles’ $5 billion annual budget.

Get Ronin Project updates at this link:
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Or chip in $10, $20, or $50 to the Ronin Project PAC to help elect pro-choice, pro-labor, pro-clean energy, and pro-diversity Asian American candidates for local, state, and federal offices at this link
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The Ronin Project Podcast - Dr. Richard Pan, Sr. Policy Advisor AAPI Data
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06/11/23 • 31 min

Dr. Richard Pan is a pediatrician and currently the senior policy advisor to AAPI Data.

He is a former UC Davis faculty and a former State Senator and State Assemblymember representing the Sacramento region. He is the first Asian American to represent the City of Sacramento in the California legislature, where the Transcontinental Railroad began over 150 years ago.

Dr. Pan is Immediate Past-Chair of the Asian American Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus (AAPILC) and was Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Asian Pacific Islander Affairs and Co-Chair of the Senate Select Committee on the 2020 U.S. Census.

As AAPILC Chair, Dr. Pan led passage of the $165 million API Equity Budget in 2021.

Prior to serving in the legislature, Dr. Pan was a UC Davis professor and Director of the Pediatric Residency Program.
Learn more at: https://aapidata.com/

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Or chip in $10, $20, or $50 to the Ronin Project PAC to help elect pro-choice, pro-labor, pro-clean energy, and pro-diversity Asian American candidates for local, state, and federal offices at this link
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San Diego County Building and Construction Trades Council AFL-CIO Business Manager talks about being #unionstrong and how women of color are leading the way in the American labor movement.
Learn more about Carol and the San Diego County Building and Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO at this link:
https://www.sdbuildingtrades.com/
Support Kent Lee for City Council at this link
https://www.efundraisingconnections.com/c/KentLee2022
Support Ditas Yamane for National City City Council at this link
https://ditasyamane.com/
Support Mae Case for Southwestern College District 4 at this link
https://www.efundraisingconnections.com/c/maecase
Support Dr. Judy Patacsil, a candidate for Palomar College’s District 1 at this link
https://www.vote4judypalomartrustee.com/
Support Kartick Raju for Palomar College's District 4 at this link
https://www.rajuforpalomar.com/

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Or chip in $10, $20, or $50 to the Ronin Project PAC to help elect pro-choice, pro-labor, pro-clean energy, and pro-diversity Asian American candidates for local, state, and federal offices at this link
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The Ronin Project Podcast - Linh Nguyen, Senior Advisor Run AAPI

Linh Nguyen, Senior Advisor Run AAPI

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09/11/22 • 43 min

Run AAPI's Senior Advisor, Linh Nguyen, talks about her journey as a sought after trailblazing, barn storming, bare knuckle operative in national American politics and a new and unconventional effort to engage, inspire, and mobilize young AAPI voters this cycle.
WARNING: This episode is an UNCENSORED banger with great insights, honest conversation, and some obligatory shit talking about the soul crushing business of politics.
You can support Linh's work by following or donating to RUN AAPI at these links:

  1. IG handle https://www.instagram.com/runaapi/
  2. Website http://www.runaapi.org
  3. Donation link https://secure.actblue.com/donate/run-aapi

Support Bee Nguyen for GA SOS at this link
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bee4sos
Support Dr. Michelle Au for GA State House Rep. at this link
https://secure.ngpvan.com/EZGPNH1k4EChVGDzLeyhgg2

Join the Ronin Nation and get breaking news, tips and tools to politically empower yourself, and inspirational content about bad Asians getting into good trouble at this link or cut and paste this URL into your search bar https://tinyurl.com/ronins4ever
Chip in $10, $20, or $50 to the Ronin Project PAC to help elect pro-choice, pro-labor, pro-clean energy, and pro-diversity Asian American candidates for local, state, and federal offices at this link https://www.efundraisingconnections.com/c/RoninProjectPAC
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Get Ronin Project updates at this link:
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Or chip in $10, $20, or $50 to the Ronin Project PAC to help elect pro-choice, pro-labor, pro-clean energy, and pro-diversity Asian American candidates for local, state, and federal offices at this link
https://www.efundraisingconnections.com/c/RoninProjectPAC
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The Ronin Project Podcast - Roshni Nedungadi, Co-Founder of HIT Strategies
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08/07/22 • 18 min

Public opinion research pollster and co-founder of HIT Strategies, Roshni Nedungadi, talks about Asian American voter opinions on the SCOTUS decision to repeal access to legal abortions, cultural and generational competencies in public opinion research, and some of the hot races with Asian American candidates on the ballot in November.
Learn more about Roshni and HIT Strategies at this link https://hitstrat.com/
Follow Roshni on Twitter at this link https://twitter.com/RoshniNedungadi
Read more about Roshni's findings an Asian Americans and abortion access at these links:
https://www.newsweek.com/protecting-roe-v-wade-can-issue-that-saves-democrats-midterm-losses-opinion-1699940
https://asamnews.com/2022/06/24/asian-american-and-other-women-of-color-adversely-impacted-by-overturning-of-roe-v-wade/
Support Bee Nguyen for GA SOS at this link https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bee4sos
Support Jay Chen for Congress at this link https://chenforcongress.com/
Support Dr. Asif Mahmood at this link https://drasifmahmood.com/
Join the Ronin Nation and get breaking news, tips and tools to politically empower yourself, and inspirational content about bad Asians getting into good trouble at this link or cut and paste this URL into your search bar https://tinyurl.com/ronins4ever
Chip in $10, $20, or $50 to the Ronin Project PAC to help elect pro-choice, pro-labor, pro-clean energy, and pro-diversity Asian American candidates for local, state, and federal offices at this link https://www.efundraisingconnections.com/c/RoninProjectPAC
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Get Ronin Project updates at this link:
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Or chip in $10, $20, or $50 to the Ronin Project PAC to help elect pro-choice, pro-labor, pro-clean energy, and pro-diversity Asian American candidates for local, state, and federal offices at this link
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The Ronin Project Podcast - Boo Yuen, Co-Founder & EVP Adwell Group
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02/18/24 • 47 min

Boo Yuen, co-founder and executive vice president of the Adwell Group, is an expert ad maker and strategist.
Boo credits comedy as his entry into campaigns. While in school, Boo wrote for his college satire magazine, where he got his first unusual experience with campaigns, helping to run two different satirical candidates for student government president, one of whom won the election.
Boo started his transition from humorous to serious campaigns as an intern for one of the country’s leading democratic media firms. Over the course of four cycles at the firm, Boo rose from coffee delivery extraordinaire to award winning ad-maker and strategist.
On the creative side, Boo has written, directed, or produced over 400 TV, radio, digital, and print ads for political campaigns, non-profits, and corporate clients. Regardless of a project’s budget, Boo has and will do anything and everything to execute some of the industry’s most ambitious creative. As a producer, he’s wrangled birds, sourced 1960’s era film stock, and even gotten his hair cut to secure a shoot location.
While Boo is known for developing eye-catching creative, his work as an ad maker and strategist is not just for show; it translates to wins. Boo is an expert at incorporating local details into persuasive communications that help win elections. Some of Boo’s work highlights include helping re-elect Rep. Andy Kim, Rep. Elissa Slotkin, Rep. Jennifer Wexton, and over a dozen wins with the DCCC IE and HMP IE.
In addition to helping elect candidates to office, Boo has also worked with companies and issue advocacy groups to craft successful ad campaigns. This work has included producing the corporate values video that kicked off a national brand campaign for a multinational beverage company and an ad campaign supporting the LA Clippers move to Inglewood.
In 2022, Boo was honored as a winner of the American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) 40 under 40 award. He is a graduate of Georgetown University with a degree in Government.
https://www.adwell.com/about

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How many episodes does The Ronin Project Podcast have?

The Ronin Project Podcast currently has 39 episodes available.

What topics does The Ronin Project Podcast cover?

The podcast is about News, Elections, Society & Culture, Podcasts, Civil Rights, Aapi and Politics.

What is the most popular episode on The Ronin Project Podcast?

The episode title 'Professor Sara Sadhwani, Pomona College' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Ronin Project Podcast?

The average episode length on The Ronin Project Podcast is 32 minutes.

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Episodes of The Ronin Project Podcast are typically released every 7 days.

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The first episode of The Ronin Project Podcast was released on Jul 11, 2022.

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