The Korean Vegan with Joanne Molinaro

As the Supreme Court gets ready to hear oral arguments on birthright citizenship, Joanne goes over the basics of the Citizenship Clause found in the 14th Amendment. SIGN THE ACLU'S PETITION DONATE TO ANIMAL FARM FOUNDATION Also, in case you missed it, my second cookbook, The Korean Vegan Homemade, is now available! ORDER THE KOREAN VEGAN HOMEMADE Wanna stay apprised of all future updates? Sign up...

Joanne recounts her most recent visit back home to celebrate her Dad's birthday. Also, in case you missed it, my second cookbook, The Korean Vegan Homemade, is now available! ORDER THE KOREAN VEGAN HOMEMADE Wanna stay apprised of all future updates? Sign up for The Korean Vegan Newsletter and never miss a thing! SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER

After seeing this video , someone asked me what it meant to be a "political food influencer," and instead of answering the question directly, I did it in my own way—going back to my family. Also, in case you missed it, my second cookbook, The Korean Vegan Homemade, is now available! ORDER THE KOREAN VEGAN HOMEMADE Wanna stay apprised of all future updates? Sign up for The Korean Vegan Newsletter a...

This week, Joanne talks about the idea of being a feminine feminist. Also, in case you missed it, Joanne's second cookbook, The Korean Vegan Homemade, is now available! ORDER THE KOREAN VEGAN HOMEMADE Wanna stay apprised of all future updates? Sign up for The Korean Vegan Newsletter and never miss a thing! SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER

In this week's episode, Joanne explains the SAVE Act—what it would require (photo voter ID, documentary proof of U.S. citizenship). She outlines the bill's origins, its likely effects on women, immigrants, and low-income voters, the DHS enforcement implications, and actions listeners can take to oppose it. How to contact your representatives: 5calls.org Donate to the ACLU Also, in case you missed...

In this week's episode, Joanne shares a story about the time she met President Obama. Also, in case you missed it, Joanne's second cookbook, The Korean Vegan Homemade, is now available! ORDER THE KOREAN VEGAN HOMEMADE Wanna stay apprised of all future updates? Sign up for The Korean Vegan Newsletter and never miss a thing! SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER

In this first episode in the "Legal Corner" series, Joanne tackles Don Lemon's arrest arising out of his coverage of a protest that took place inside of a church. You can find the full essay with citations here: SUBSTACK ARTICLE Also, in case you missed it, Joanne's second cookbook, The Korean Vegan Homemade, is now available! ORDER THE KOREAN VEGAN HOMEMADE Wanna stay apprised of all future updat...

In this week's episode, Joanne shares a story inspired by an email from "Trump." Episode with Sean Chung about North Korea: NORTH KOREAN SPORTS DIPLOMACY AND CRASH LANDING. Also, in case you missed it, Joanne's second cookbook, The Korean Vegan Homemade, is now available! ORDER THE KOREAN VEGAN HOMEMADE Wanna stay apprised of all future updates? Sign up for The Korean Vegan Newsletter and never mi...

In this episode, Joanne discusses her thoughts on the recent events in Minnesota and what it means to be "neighborly."  Also, please check out the following fundraiser hosted by the Animal Farm Foundation: AID TO MINNESOTA AND ANIMALS LEFT BEHIND DUE TO ICE RAIDS Also, in case you missed it, Joanne's second cookbook, The Korean Vegan Homemade, is now available! ORDER THE KOREAN VEGAN HOMEMADE Wann...

On this episode, Joanne discusses the future of The Korean Vegan. Also, in case you missed it, Joanne's second cookbook, The Korean Vegan Homemade, is now available! ORDER THE KOREAN VEGAN HOMEMADE Wanna stay apprised of all future updates? Sign up for The Korean Vegan Newsletter and never miss a thing! SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER

On this special episode, Joanne celebrates her husband's birthday by sharing a short story on the ups and downs of love.  Also, in case you missed it, Joanne's second cookbook, The Korean Vegan Homemade, launches on October 14!! Preorder your copy NOW!! PREORDER THE KOREAN VEGAN HOMEMADE Want a signed copy of Joanne's new book? Check out Joanne's book signing schedule!!  JOIN THE BOOK TOUR! Wanna...

A couple of weeks ago, I talked about The Friend Breakup and it sparked a lot of conversation. There are literally over a thousand comments beneath my various social media posts, and I have since received hundreds of DMs from people wanting to share their story.   In sum, the discussion struck a nerve and I concluded that this topic merited further consideration. I thus asked my friend, Nabiha, to...

Discipline wants to see you succeed. It is as invested in the goals you set for yourself as you are. And unlike its sexier peers, "inspiration" and "motivation," discipline is loyal, predictable, dependable, consistent. But can it turn toxic? Let's talk about it...   Enter the book giveaway!   Join the running chat here (Thursday, Sept 12 at 8:30 PM EST). Not a member? Attend the discussion and tr...

As I've talked about ad nauseam, with the exception of the last 10 years, I literally cannot remember a time in my life when I was not told to lose weight. Starting from when I could remember, I was made to understand that my body was excessively "chubby" and that I would be so much more lovable if I could lose "just 10 pounds."   Tickets to Nisha Vora Book Chat !   Visit the episode page on The K...

While Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky, and Novak Djokovic dominated the Olympic headlines, percolating just beneath the radar were all sorts of smaller stories, ones that may not have been covered by splashy newspapers, but still went viral on TikTok.   One of those stories I discovered while scrolling through Threads…   Visit the episode page on The Korean Vegan website for a written version of this...

On the morning she won the Gold Medal in the Individual All-Around competition, Biles started her day by calling her therapist. Mental health doesn’t need to be taboo, whispered behind closed doors. It doesn’t need to be unordinary. In fact, according to one of the greatest athletes in human history, it may be the secret to becoming an extraordinary you.   Inspired by Simone Biles and the other ex...

Hey everyone! This week I look to keep my social anxiety at bay while visiting Nashville for Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine retreat. - Joanne   Visit the episode page on The Korean Vegan website for a written version of this podcast and this week's Recipe Inspo, Gluten Free Blueberry Pancakes!   Get a ticket here for Jessica Woo's book launch event in Costa Mesa, CA, on August 3rd. I will be j...

Joanne gives the keynote address at The Humane Society's annual Take Action for Animals conference, held this past weekend in Washington D.C.   Visit the episode page on The Korean Vegan website for more pictures of Rudy, this week’s Recipe Inspo (Kkanpoong Tofu), and more.   Please consider supporting The Humane Society . Whether you're a die hard vegan or just someone who loves their dog, every...

"I sometimes wonder what would have happened had my father not insisted on teaching me to read and write in Korean. What would have happened if I hadn't gone vegan, started The Korean Vegan, begun peeling back the layers of my family's history?   Where would I be if I'd kept those stories to myself?   I rattle the chain between my hands. Let the weight of the horseshoes settle against my palms."  ...

On this week's episode of The Korean Vegan Podcast, I share thoughts on three different love stories, inspired by my family’s EPIC day-long photo shoot in Korea.   Visit the episode page on The Korean Vegan website for photos from the shoot. Plus, my recipes for Blueberry Cobbler, Banana Bread, and Cold Kimchi Noodles.   Check out The Korean Vegan Kollective here , and use code TKVSUMMER20 for $20...

"Look. I love my son. LOVE him. But if I had to do it over again... I wouldn't."   On this week's episode of The Korean Vegan Podcast, we talk about parents who may regret their decision to have kids.   Visit the episode page on The Korean Vegan website for citations, Joanne's famous banana bread recipe, a bonus recipe for the upcoming July 4th holiday, a written version of this podcast, and more....

"It was daytime, so there were no stars or moon for me to collect, but I took something of Jeju into my heart that day, some secret that Hallas imparted to me with as much slyness as a young girl fluttering away from home to meet her lover at twilight, a secret I could only begin to feel the shape of, even without knowing its name."   The Korean Vegan Vegan Podcast returns with stories from Joanne...

Meet Jenny and Pavle Stojkovic, a power couple determined to shape the future of food with an arc towards justice and compassion. As you'll hear, Jenny and Pavle's story is marked with unimaginable tragedy--the kind that inevitably changes people, whether they like it or not. Whether you're vegan, plant-based, or a hamburger eating carnivore, I guarantee you, this episode is one you're going to wa...

“My knees began to smart and I started to feel “something” in my right hip-flexor–something that reminded me of those cartoons where Elmer Fudd tries to drive a car that literally falls apart with the wheels rolling away and the engine banging out with a “poof.”   Joanne recaps her awesome NYC Marathon experience, complete with the weekend nutrition that fueled her race: boiled potatoes, NYC bagel...

"As my brother learned the hard way when he once used the word 'negligee' instead of 'negligent,' it's probably a good idea to know exactly what a word means before you use it."   In this week’s episode, Joanne takes a deep dive into the meaning and etymology of words that might require some clarity, at least as they relate to the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East.   Foreign Terrorist Organizatio...