Lanterns Over the Rockies

May 18, 2025

Sunday: 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Host / DJ: Kai Vong

In this episode of Lanterns Over the Rockies, host Kai Vong sits down with Howard Chou — longtime Democratic strategist, community builder, and former Vice Chair of the Colorado Democratic Party. An immigrant from China and proud Asian American organizer, Howard shares how his family’s story of survival and sacrifice shaped his lifelong commitment to public service and political action.

Together, they dive into Howard’s decades of grassroots work electing Democrats across Colorado — from knocking on thousands of doors to organizing over 100 campaign events in a single cycle. Howard reflects on his journey through local and national party leadership, his role in major political campaigns including Barack Obama’s presidential runs, and why sustained, community-driven organizing is more essential than ever.

Tune in for a powerful conversation about movement building, Asian American leadership, and what it truly means to serve — not just during election season, but every single day.