American Peril: The Violent History of Anti Asian Racism

By Shelley Irwin

Published March 25, 2026 at 10:05 AM EDT

Scott Kurashige joins in to share his work.

The author of American Peril: The Violent History of Anti Asian Racism Scott Kurashige reveals a 175 year cycle of scapegoating. He argues that true safety lies in multiracial solidarity, not just hate crime legislation.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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