Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
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!
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Monday Feb 16, 2026
Monday Feb 16, 2026
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 it, Joanne's second cookbook, The Korean Vegan Homemade, is now available!
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Monday Feb 09, 2026
Monday Feb 09, 2026
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!
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Thursday Feb 05, 2026
Thursday Feb 05, 2026
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!
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Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
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!
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Monday Jan 26, 2026
Monday Jan 26, 2026
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!
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Monday Jan 19, 2026
Monday Jan 19, 2026
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!
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Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
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!
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Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
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 join me for a chat on the Anatomy of Friendship.
Share your thoughts on the episode webpage here.
About Joanne MolinaroWith over 5 million fans spread across her social media platforms, New York Times best-selling author and James Beard Award winner Joanne Molinaro, a.k.a The Korean Vegan, has appeared on The Food Network, CBS Saturday Morning, ABC's Live with Kelly and Ryan, The Today Show, PBS, and The Rich Roll Podcast. She's been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, NPR, and CNN; and her debut cookbook was selected as one of “The Best Cookbooks of 2021” by The New York Times and The New Yorker, among others.
Connect with JoanneThe Korean Vegan WebsiteThe Korean Vegan KollectiveThe Korean Vegan CookbookMy Amazon StorefrontYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTok

Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
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 try the TKV Kollective free for two weeks with code TryTKV at checkout.
New Biscoff-Misu recipe here.
Visit the episode page on The Korean Vegan website to share your thoughts on this week's podcast.
Connect with JoanneThe Korean Vegan WebsiteThe Korean Vegan KollectiveThe Korean Vegan CookbookMy Amazon StorefrontYouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTok
About Joanne MolinaroWith over 5 million fans spread across her social media platforms, New York Times best-selling author and James Beard Award winner Joanne Molinaro, a.k.a The Korean Vegan, has appeared on The Food Network, CBS Saturday Morning, ABC's Live with Kelly and Ryan, The Today Show, PBS, and The Rich Roll Podcast. She's been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, NPR, and CNN; and her debut cookbook was selected as one of “The Best Cookbooks of 2021” by The New York Times and The New Yorker, among others.



