Best Acorn Studio Podcasts (2024)

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An American finds her home in China 55:34

2h ago55:34

55:34

Chaniece is an American who had lived in China for a decade. She explains how she sees China, learns Chinese and shares her hope of settling down in the country permanently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Xi Jinping’s personal encouragement of an American in China 53:52

1d ago53:52

53:52

We interview Prof. Brown at Xiamen University. Dr. Brown arrived in China in 1988 and earned honorary citizenship of Fujian from Xi Jinping in 2001. We discuss poverty alleviation and how Xi Jinping personally encouraged Dr. Brown’s to write more than 20 books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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What can the west learn from the rest? 56:31

5d ago56:31

56:31

The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations convenes from July 10th to the 11th in the Confucius hometown of Qufu. This year’s agenda includes Global Civilization Initiative. We have the details you need for the next big thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Life in China's Greater Bay Area 55:29

12d ago55:29

55:29

We're joined by Jerry Grey, King of Takes on China. He discusses his life in China, exploring the Greater Bay Area and prospects for peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"Kuliang Spirit" bridges American and Chinese people 27:28

13d ago27:28

27:28

The "mysterious" place is called "Kuliang," the Fujian dialect name of the Guling scenic area that even most Chinese were unfamiliar with. For over a hundred years, however, the American families which once lived there harmoniously with friendly Chinese in the 1900s still call it home. Find out more on this special edition of The Bridge. Hosted on …

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Hong Kong’s role in the Greater Bay Area 55:27

19d ago55:27

55:27

Special guest, author Nury Vittachi, discusses Hong Kong’s long history to rejoin the greater Chinese family after British Imperial rule. We discuss the economy and the transition to economic integrating into the Greater Bay Area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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China’s Greater Bay Area and the global economy 55:29

19d ago55:29

55:29

Mitch Presnick joins the Bridge. Founder of Super 8 Hotels China, Presnick has spent 35 years in Beijing and Hong Kong. We ask him about China, especially Hong Kong’s role in the global economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The 'Spirit of Kuliang': A Model for Peace and Hope 55:38

21d ago55:38

55:38

Nestled in the beautiful province of Fujian, Americans began migrating to China as early as 1886. 'Kuliang' became the epicenter of generations of Sino-US friendships. Are foreign migrants in China creating new Kuliangs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why the world needs China 55:57

1M ago55:57

55:57

Author of “Why the World Needs China” Kyle Ferrana comes to Beijing to discuss China’s role in our new multipolar world. He explains how China is replacing the imperial and neo-colonial relations of the past with better infrastructure and greater hope. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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‘Unqualified’ teachers in US classrooms? 55:18

1M ago55:18

55:18

The US teacher shortage has become more entrenched as the year advances. Many states are turning to people they describe as ‘unqualified’ just to keep an adult in the room. We discuss solutions to this national predicament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How is the US economy really doing? 55:27

1M ago55:27

55:27

Special guest, Kyla Scanlon, author of the new book “In This Economy: How Money and Markets Really Work” explains the economic sentiment in the United States. We discuss how perceptions don’t always align with reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Belt and Road era and the developing world 55:49

2M ago55:49

55:49

Special guest Cyrus Janssen joins The Bridge to discuss the nature of The Belt and Road Initiative. How is China’s development aid and finance different from that of the US and why does it matter? Listen up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Job hunting tips for graduates in the AI era 55:40

2M ago55:40

55:40

Abstract: As graduation season arrives in both China and the United States, university graduates in both countries face various challenges in their job hunts, particularly amid the rapid development of AI. In this episode, we share popular interview tips from social media in China and the U.S., highlighting how this year's graduates are leveraging …

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What’s inside China's economic engine? 56:02

2M ago56:02

56:02

Special guest Einar Tangen, a Senior Fellow of Taihe Institute, joins us for a peek inside China’s economy in a global context. Why has the west gotten China so wrong and how can we better understand the most important economic transformation in modern history? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Belt and Road Initiative in global context 56:27

2M ago56:27

56:27

We discuss Xinjiang, the Belt and Road Initiative and our new multipolar world with Hussein Askary, Vice Chairman of The Belt and Road Institute in Sweden. He describes his recent trip to Xinjiang and the transformative power of global development within the context of the Modern Silk Road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio…

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Challenges US may face after TikTok ban 56:25

2M ago56:25

56:25

The US TikTok ban will affect one out of every two Americans in the US. Has the US abandoned freedom of speech? What will happen to the US economy? Will other companies fear investing in the US? We break it down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A U.S. university tour of China 55:47

2M ago55:47

55:47

Visiting Assistant Professor at Vassar College in New York joins us to discuss a tour that university students took across China. We talk about their first impressions and the rural and urban spaces in the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why Gen Z has had it with excess work 56:35

2M ago56:35

56:35

If you are okay with working 12 hour shifts 6 days a week, in a lot of countries, with the right education, you can make big bucks. But is it worth it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A Serbian-American expat in China 56:37

2M ago56:37

56:37

China’s President Xi heads to Europe with a stop in Serbia. We spoke to Nik Stankovic, an expat in China from Serbia, on his thoughts on the Belt and Road, and Chinese investment in Serbia and Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The unknown danger of habitat loss 56:03

3M ago56:03

56:03

According to China Daily, Giant Pandas are no long an endangered species. But thousands more species are in peril. How will human lives be impacted if we lose just some of them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tens of millions in the U.S. without internet? 55:36

3M ago55:36

55:36

More than 60 million U.S. households are at the risk of being kicked off their internet plans or facing skyrocketing bills. Those most likely to be affected are veterans and the elderly. Does it really make sense in 21st century America? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What is socialism with Chinese characteristics? 54:32

3M ago54:32

54:32

Carlos Martinez, author of The East is Still Red, joins us to discuss China's efforts in creating a just economy. How can the success of China's poverty alleviation campaign help in transforming the developing world? Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Is the U.S. business environment hostile? 56:05

3M ago56:05

56:05

The Singaporean CEO of TikTok has been grilled by a xenophobic Congressional panel twice so far in the U.S. Shortly after, Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, was met by cheering crowds in Shanghai. Which nation is the hostile one to foreign companies? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The US and the Asian Century 53:05

3M ago53:05

53:05

We are Joined by Carl Zha of Silk and Steel Podcast to discuss our new multipolar world. We talk about why the US economy is slowing down behind China, and what the US can do in the new international order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Do American tourists stick out in a crowd? 55:31

3M ago55:31

55:31

Americans tip when they're not supposed to in China. Chinese tourists spend on luxury items abroad they might not buy back home. We put our travel habits side by side and see who is easier to identify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Multipolarity and the realities of China's economy 55:57

3M ago55:57

55:57

We are joined by economist, Professor Warwick Powell. He explains in detail how China's economy is really doing. We discuss the context in which China is developing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Four-day work week is trending 51:24

3M ago51:24

51:24

Countries around the world are adopting, testing and embracing the four-day work week for office employees. From AI to increasing productivity, we look at a dozen countries and a dozen reasons why this might be the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How workers around the world deal with burnout? 59:18

3M ago59:18

59:18

Globally, most of us are back at the office and a familiar work-place woe is also returning: burnout. According to the BBC, burnout “is a very serious condition.” We all know the feeling. But how do we recover and better yet, how do we avoid it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Becoming famous in China, a British musician's story 51:30

4M ago51:30

51:30

Shaun Gibson is a self-described “visually impaired British musician living in China.” Shuan travels around doing live shows, filming videos, and adventuring throughout China. He’s very popular on Chinese media platforms such as Douyin where he has one million followers. Shaun tells us his story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info…

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Will more direct flights mean more Americans coming to China? 56:43

4M ago56:43

56:43

US and China are set to increase direct flights between the two countries from 35 per week to 50. Will the increase in ease of travel encourage more people-to-people exchanges, the main ingredient in fostering mutual understanding? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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As Sino-US relations warm, panda’s on the way 55:46

4M ago55:46

55:46

With Sino-US diplomacy warming, the US is eagerly back at the table, to get more pandas. China could soon send two pandas to the San Diego Zoo. Is Panda Diplomacy back? Beibei and Jason discuss the possibility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How did China grow twice as fast as the US? 1:05:21

4M ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Today with us is Ben Norton, an investigative journalist and analyst. Ben is the founder and editor of Geopolitical Economy Report. He lived in and reported from Latin America for several years, and is now based in Beijing, China. He discusses how so many western reporters get China’s economy so wrong. What is the future of the US, China and Europe…

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35 years in China as an entrepreneur 52:13

4M ago52:13

52:13

We are joined by Mitchell Presnick, an American who is a Visiting Fellow of Practice at Harvard, founder of Super 8 Hotels China, 35-year resident of Beijing and Hong Kong. We ask him about China's economy and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Would you buy a house with a friend? 55:33

4M ago55:33

55:33

According to the BBC, 63% of new home buyers are now jointly signing mortgages. Given the dramatic increase in the cost of both renting and buying a home, is jointly buying a home with family or friends the new way into the property market? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Do American adults need allowances? 55:46

4M ago55:46

55:46

In 1980's America, in the Suburbs of California, young Jason got 2 dollars a week from his mom and dad. But in today's America, many adult Gen Z kids are also getting allowances from their parents according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center. What has been driving the need to care for kids financially into adulthood? Hosted on Acast. See ac…

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Beyond Women's Day 57:16

4M ago57:16

57:16

UN Women designated this year's Women's Day theme as 'Invest in women: Accelerate progress.' How do we transcend gender roles? And how does China's Two Sessions help women lead? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Understanding China's Two Sessions 40:41

5M ago40:41

40:41

China's annual Two Sessions is imminent and forms the cornerstone of China's Whole-Process People's Democracy. American Professor Josef Gregory Mahoney, professor of politics and international relations at East China Normal University help us to understand this major political event. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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How visiting China changed one man's outlook? 55:46

5M ago55:46

55:46

We discuss how visiting China for the first time in 2017 changed a British man's mind about the country. Steven Weaver is a semi-retired language teacher who regularly comments on China, having visited China on three long tours. We discuss his insights and what changed his mind about the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info…

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Can we store sunlight with good old bricks? 52:27

5M ago52:27

52:27

Sure, Solar power generates plenty of energy during the day time. Hydropower generates power when there isn’t a drought. Wind turbines generate power when it’s windy. But what if it’s night time, amidst a drought, when the air is still? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What can Americans learn from China? 52:45

5M ago52:45

52:45

Geopolitical writer S.L. Kanthan joins us in discussing how traveling more can increase one's wisdom. We talk about the future of geopolitical economics and how we can build better cultural bridges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Travel to China in 2024 55:56

5M ago55:56

55:56

Chinese tourists are the largest group of tourists globally. They are highly educated and are great savers who love to splurge on overseas travels. And they choose destinations in nations which are friendly. We discuss this and also the measures China is taking to ensure that it’s easier than ever to visit both the ancient and the futuristic cities…

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Speaking four languages in China 52:00

5M ago52:00

52:00

Youtuber Alessia Donzello is a polyglot who speaks fluent Italian, English, Spanish and Italian, and dabbles in Arabic and Japanese. We discuss her time living in China, and get some tips and tricks for learning languages from an expert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why fewer Chinese are migrating to America? 55:47

5M ago55:47

55:47

With far fewer Chinese migrants moving to America, we ask the data, why this is. We also discuss how to get a 5-star card in China, the new green card for foreigners in China. And is college really free in Europe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Life hacks for achieving your goals 52:25

5M ago52:25

52:25

A lot of people are either succeeding or failing at their new year resolutions. We discuss what science says. Want your plan to stick? We share the tricks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Chinese New Year and local traditions 46:37

5M ago46:37

46:37

Jason Smith, host of The Bridge, discusses his trip to the Chinese New Year Opera Gala show. Alex Shi talks about Chinese culture and shares her stories to help people better understand China's regional diversity and national unity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hyperloop One shutters as China takes up the new tech 51:11

6M ago51:11

51:11

Why did Hyperloop One close? And what does China have up its sleeve? We’re joined by David Feng, the ‘Trains Guy,’ a well-known expert on all things rail-related. He fills us in on the future of Hyperloop and Maglev. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Healthy wetlands mean a healthier world 53:05

6M ago53:05

53:05

The US Supreme Court struck down and limited federal protections of US wetlands. Meanwhile in China, the river chief system, a system for improving the quality of waterways in China, has been extended to the nations’ wetlands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Economic woes leave abandoned dogs in its wake 51:31

6M ago51:31

51:31

With inflation still devastating the US middle class, many pet owners are abandoning their pets to pay for family needs. The consequence can be summed up according to MSN News as "Animal Shelters Across the US are Overflowing." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Leaving America for a better life 55:00

6M ago55:00

55:00

The American dream is no longer to settle down in the States and having kids. According to CNN, quote "The American Dream is to Leave America." We discuss the new trend in jumping ship for a brighter future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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She got a full scholarship to study in China 52:17

6M ago52:17

52:17

Joined by fellow podcaster Jane Bernard, we discuss moving to China. Do you have to speak Chinese in daily life? And how can someone get a full scholarship to study in a university in China? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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