The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen

Nov. 28, 2024

Ep. 7 - SEA Dreams - FOOD FIGHT! What is the Best National Dish in Southeast Asia?

In this episode of SEA Dreams , we dive into one of the most delicious debates: which Southeast Asian dish reigns supreme? From pho to pad thai, curries to nasi lemak, the region's culinary diversity is a feast for the sense…

Nov. 27, 2024

390 - Viet History Makers - Emperor Bao Dai - What Would You Do As The Last King?

Join host Kenneth Nguyen and series co-host Kevin Pham, author of Architects of Dignity , in this sub-series of the podcast, exploring the key figures and moments in Vietnamese history. In this episode, we delve into the lif…

Nov. 19, 2024

389 - Vietnamese History Makers - Phan Boi Chau - How Would You Respond to Colonialism Today?

Join host Kenneth Nguyen and series co-host Kevin Pham, author of Architects of Dignity , in this compelling sub-series of the podcast, exploring the key figures and moments in Vietnamese history. In this episode, we deep di…

Nov. 14, 2024

Episode 6 - SEA Dreams - Patrons or Parasites? The Digital Nomad Debate in Southeast Asia

In this episode of SEA Dreams, we delve into the rise of digital nomadism and its unique relationship with Southeast Asia. What began as a niche lifestyle for remote workers has now evolved into a global movement—but how has…

Nov. 11, 2024

388 - Dr. Thao Ha - Making Sense of the Divisive 2024 Elections

Join Dr. Thao Ha—a sociology professor with a backstory of survival and resilience. In this episode of The Vietnamese podcast, Kenneth Nguyen hosts Dr. Thao Ha as they explore the unexpected outcomes of the 2024 presidential…

Nov. 5, 2024

Episode 5 - SEA Dreams - Can One Culinary Rating System Be Used For the Entire World?

In this episode of SEA Dreams, we explore the Michelin star rating system’s journey from its beginnings as a French tire company’s travel guide to its status as a global authority on fine dining. But can one rating system re…

Nov. 1, 2024

387 - Sean Porter - Comedian

Sean Porter is a Vietnamese comedian born and raised in LA, and has been featured on season 2 of HBO’s Sweet Life: Los Angeles, Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio on Sirius XM, Pop TV's Hollywood Darlings, as well as other sh…

Oct. 29, 2024

Episode 4 - SEA Dreams - How Does Common Law and Civil Law Affect Southeast Asian Countries?

Join us as we look into the histories behind civil law and common law , examining how these legal frameworks influence governance, judiciary processes, and even day-to-day life in Southeast Asian countries. Have you ever won…

Oct. 25, 2024

386 - Kevin Pham - Do Vietnamese People Share the Same Heroes?

Kevin Pham is an Assistant Professor of Political Theory at the University of Amsterdam. He is the author of The Architects of Dignity: Vietnamese Visions of Decolonization (Oxford University Press, 2024), the first book to …

Oct. 23, 2024

385 - Louie Nguyen - How Can We Invest Safely In Vietnam?

Louie Nguyen is a seasoned global investor, with a particular focus on disruptive endeavors and mobilizing capital and human resources to solve community pain points. Prior to joining Mission Driven Finance, Louie founded So…

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