In 'Soft Power,' playwright David Henry Hwang tackles anti-Asian racism

We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey here or at wbur.org/survey. The U.S. ambassador to Israel has confirmed the death of an American citizen in the West Bank. CNN's Nic Robertson shares the latest. Then, a new study suggests pediatricians can play a role in gun safety. Rinad Beidas, the study's lead author, joins us. And, "Soft Power" is a gonzo musical about anti-Asian racism, U.S.-China relations, and the chaos of American democracy. We sit down with co-creator David Henry Hwang about how he wrote himself and his political anxieties into the show.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy