The Bridge

We interview a Chinese influencer on the realities of life in China. Kenny Wow, who lives in a 5th tier city, makes content about real life in China. We ask him about some of the myths.

Today's guest is the host of Life in China with Patrick Freeman. Patrick actively seeks out folks with bad takes on China and tries to explain what China is really like. We ask him about his quest to spread the truth.

Host of Silk and Steel Podcast, geopolitical commentator Carl Zha joins the show. He explains how the US has been drinking its own propaganda about China. And experts in the US no longer understand China, whatsoever. Listen to this.

Today we speak with Megan Russell, “China is Not Our Enemy Campaign" coordinator. We ask Megan how we can get the Sino-US relationship back on track.

Mass protests are erupting across the US against the current administration. 1,400 individual protests have rocked the USA recently. Recently, the US has levied massive tariffs on countries all over the world. How concerned should Americans be?

Today we take a dive into why the west doesn’t understand China’s economy, and some of what they are missing, with special guest, Dr. Warwick Powell. Dr. Warwick Powell is an adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology and a Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute, Beijing. He is the author of "China, Trust and Digital Supply Chains" and "Dynamics of a Zero Trust World".

According to Pew Research, Americans want to get married in their late twenties and buy a home in their early thirties. Is that still achievable now? And how does life in China differ?

Today's guest is CEO and geopolitical analyst Arnaud Betrand. We discuss the US economic meltdown. How will China and the world deal with the fallout.

Economist, Dr. Doug Guthrie joins us to discuss the ongoing trade war. Is it good for the US? Who's losing? And what are the next steps?

Bank of America has said that the China will outperform this year, predicting that the previously "unloved" tech stocks will gain ground on sagging US peers. Is China the new destination for global investors?

Today’s guest is James Fauntleroy. We discuss homelessness and the squeeze on the American worker. Is there a better way forward for America?

Tuesday, April 15th 2025 is the last day to file federal taxes without an extension. You may not know, it's also tax season in China. Taxes in China make it rain cash for the poor…Find out more with BeiBei and Jason.

Today's guest is S.L. Kanthan, a geopolitical analyst, columnist, writer, and podcaster. We discuss the rise of China and whether radical moves in DC are really hurting China, or Americans?

Evidence demonstrates that both social isolation and loneliness are linked to morbidity and mortality. Social isolation in China and the USA is a serious life-threatening disease. How can we save our lonely-hearts? Find out more with BeiBei and Jason Smith.

Today we take a look at university life in China with, Shanghai based journalist Andy Boreham. He explains what university life in China is really like. And he gives advice on getting a job in China.

US based CEO, Cyrus Janssen joins us to discuss China, the USA and the future of diplomacy under Trump. Is the current situation the end of an era or the start of a new chapter? Did Beijing just call checkmate on tariffs?

Canadian podcaster and geopolitical analyst Daniel Dumbrill joins the show. He's been living in Chongqing, Southwest China for years. We take our time unravelling the lies about China. From East to West, the truth is breaking through the noise.

According to new research biodiversity has lost 85% of global wetlands, 50% of live coral, and 32% of global forest area. Can we save the earth before it’s too late? Find out more with BeiBei and Jason Smith.

Outside of China, folks simply don’t understand China’s political system. Today we demystify the whole-process. Today’s guest is Fernando Munoz Bernal. Fernando is a journalist and influencer. Listen to this.

Today's guest, analyst Danny Haiphong helps us explore China's Two Sessions, and what makes Socialism with Chinese Characteristics so successful.

Has social media replaced main stream media? According to a Pew Research Study, 52% of US TikTok users ‘regularly get news on TikTok.’ Are we really the media now? Find out more with Alex and Jason.

Luke Johnston is also getting a PhD in the use of AI for colorectal cancer detection. And he speaks Uygur as well. We ask him about his travels in China and the details of what its like to study at a Chinese university.

Jake Lee Pinnick has been training martial arts since 2010 when he made his initial voyage to Wudangshan, China. He is now dedicated to daily cultivating his practice and understanding of Wudang Daoism. He shares his special voyage with us. Listen in.

The Spring Festival Gala, for Chinese New Year, saw 1.5 billion viewers in 2024 and is the largest TV event on earth. We discuss this spectacle and how to say Happy Chinese New Year to your new friends on RedNote.

We are joined Kyle Ferrana, author of “Why the World Needs China.” We discuss the disconnect between the reality of China and the imagined China of those in the US public who’ve never been.