A Family Flees Genocide: Lisa Phu on Her Mom’s Story in “Before Me”

When journalist Lisa Phu’s mother escaped genocide in Cambodia in 1980, she had no idea what would happen to her. It wasn’t until Lisa had a baby of her own that she had a long overdue conversation with her mother, Lan, about their family’s history—through war and violence, separation and loss, endings and beginnings.

 

In this special episode, we share “Before Me”, a five-part podcast series following one woman’s life—from Cambodia to America—over the course of decades. The story was created, written, and produced by Lisa Phu, deputy editor of the Alaska Beacon, with support from Self Evident Media.

 

Guest:

 

Lisa Phu, justice, education, and culture reporter for the Alaska Beacon

 

Host:  

 

Ray Suarez

 

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