Episodes

  • Are we losing our basic survival skills?

    Are we losing our basic survival skills?
    Nov 2 2025
    According to a new Pew Research Center study, there is a near-universal confidence among U.S. adults in their ability to perform basic wound care (94%), yet the daunting task of repairing a car engine is something only 29% would attempt. It begs the question: how many people truly can?

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    55 mins
  • The US trade war against the world

    The US trade war against the world
    Oct 28 2025
    Can rare earth minerals bring the US to its senses? And what does China want in order to strike a deal? We ask Economist Warwick Powell.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • An American Vlogger in China

    An American Vlogger in China
    Oct 27 2025
    According to Pew Research, 54% of US adults get news from podcasts, at least some of the time. 1 in 5 Americans now get their news on TikTok. How have podcasts and social media transformed the way people get news in the USA and China? Join Alex and Jason to find out more.

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    55 mins
  • How Chinese migrants unified the USA?

    How Chinese migrants unified the USA?
    Oct 21 2025
    Historian and professor, at Stanford University, Dr. Gordon H. Zhang explains the participation of Chinese immigrants in the building of modern America. From rail, to rockets, to our world today, Chinese Americans make America great.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • How China’s view of career is transforming?

    How China’s view of career is transforming?
    Oct 20 2025
    More than twice as many Chinese respondents said “advancing my career” was among the top three aspects of life as did Americans. In China, does a good career mean a good life? Or, are attitudes changing?

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    59 mins
  • Can America survive its own tariff war?

    Can America survive its own tariff war?
    Oct 14 2025
    Today's guest is Dr. Liang Yan, Professor of Economics at Willamette University, U.S.. She discusses China's economy, US tariffs, and the future of Sino-US trade. This will shock you.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • How impoliteness is different in America and China?

    How impoliteness is different in America and China?
    Oct 14 2025
    According to Pew Research “About a third of Americans (34%) say they almost always or often see people behaving rudely when they’re out in public.” What behaviors are seen as rude, and is it the same in China?

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    56 mins
  • Keeping pace with 'China Speed'

    Keeping pace with 'China Speed'
    Oct 7 2025
    CEO and analyst Cyrus Janssen joins us to discuss his recent return to China. We discuss how fast China changes. Cyrus lays out his vision for how the US and China can work together to solve the issues our world faces.

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    1 hr