Cambodia’s most renowned chef joins us to discuss the legacy of Khmer food. From surviving hardship to earning international acclaim, Chef Nak’s culinary journey bridges tradition and modernity—connecting village roots to royal tables.

Cambodian American soprano and policy analyst Amara Goel shares her journey from refugee camps to international stages, blending art and activism to reclaim identity and drive social change. In this episode, she opens up about cultural healing, the legacy of the Khmer Rouge, and her commitment to making an impact through both creativity and policy.

Born in a refugee camp and raised in Virginia, Caylee So shares her journey from military service to filmmaking, using storytelling to reconnect with her Cambodian roots. In this episode, Caylee reflects on identity, resilience, and the importance of amplifying Cambodian narratives through cinema and community.

With the 50th anniversary of the Khmer Rouge upon us, I’m honored to share a conversation that holds so much weight, truth, and heart. In this episode of Death in Cambodia, Life in America, I sit down with Loung Ung, Cambodian-American author, activist, and survivor.

French-Cambodian artist Jean-Baptiste Phou joins Death in Cambodia, Life in America Podcast for a powerful conversation about identity, creative expression, and the journey of reconnection. Born in Paris and now based in Phnom Penh, Jean-Baptiste reflects on growing up as a Cambodian immigrant in France, grappling with cultural disconnection, and ultimately leaving a career in finance to pursue a life in the arts.

In this episode of Death in Cambodia, Life in America, we sit down with Patricia McCormick, a two-time National Book Award finalist and the acclaimed author of Never Fall Down, a powerful novel based on the true story of Arne Chorn-Pond, a boy who survived the Khmer Rouge by playing music. With a background in journalism and a passion for storytelling, McCormick has spent her career shedding light on issues of trauma, healing, and resilience, tackling difficult subjects such as child soldiers, human trafficking, and genocide in her critically acclaimed books.