Best HOSTAGE DIPLOMACY Podcasts (2024)

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Envoy: China Poses High Risk of 'Hostage Diplomacy' 20:33

1h ago20:33

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Envoy: China Poses High Risk of 'Hostage Diplomacy' China Mocks Trump’s Taiwan Policy U.S. Coast Guard Enhances Alliance in Indo-Pacific EU Hits China-Made Electric Vehicles with New Tariffs Parisians React to Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars Why Are China Tariffs Necessary for National Security? U.S., S. Korean Armies Conduct Live-Fire Drills Aust…

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China's High Risk of 'Hostage Diplomacy'; China Mocks Trump’s Taiwan Policy | China in Focus 20:33

4h ago20:33

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A high-ranking diplomat warns Americans traveling to China of the risks of being held hostage and used as a bargaining chip. We have more on the four other nations with the same risk. Just days before the U.S. election, China implies that Taiwan could lose U.S. safeguards if former President Donald Trump is reelected. An expert breaks down Trump's …

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Conversations: Hostage diplomacy with Sean Turnell 20:26

18d ago20:26

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Hostage-taking and arbitrary detention by both state and non-state actors are on the rise. The Lowy Institute’s Sean Turnell, himself wrongfully imprisoned for two years in Myanmar, and Lydia Khalil discuss hostage diplomacy, its personal and global impacts and what can be done about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Vance Confirms Chinese Hackers Breached His Phone 21:04

1h ago21:04

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Vance Confirms Chinese Hackers Breached His Phone JD Vance: We Are Sleepwalking into World War III N. Korea Launches ICBM, S. Korea Says It Broke Records U.S.: ‘China’s Support Is Prolonging the War’ Concerns Over Chinese Firms Buying American Farmland Typhoon Kong-Rey Makes Landfall in China U.S. Concerns About Russia-China Efforts in Arctic Newsh…

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Chinese Citizen Allegedly Casts Ballot in U.S. Election 20:55

2h ago20:55

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Chinese Citizen Allegedly Casts Ballot in U.S. Election Biden Grants Clemency to Convicted Chinese Student China Sanctions U.S. Drone Maker Aiding Ukraine, Taiwan Drug Maker AstraZeneca's President Probed in China Bidens Celebrate Halloween with Panda, Books Theme Trump's Tariff Strategy to Counter Trade Imbalance Canada: China Hacked Canadian Gove…

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Chinese Citizen Allegedly Casts Ballot in US Election; Temu to Be Investigated by EU |China in Focus 20:55

10h ago20:55

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A Chinese student in Michigan—who is not a U.S. citizen—allegedly voted in the U.S. election. President Joe Biden is reducing a convicted Chinese student’s sentence. We have more on questions about whether his release was part of a prisoner swap. Multi-billion-dollar drugmaker AstraZeneca is facing scrutiny in China. Its China branch president is n…

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The High Stakes of Global Hostage & Prisoner Negotiations with Mickey Bergman 24:53

1h ago24:53

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In this episode of Saint Louis In Tune, hosts Arnold Stricker and Mark Langston interview Mickey Bergman, an expert in high-stakes prisoner and hostage negotiations. Bergman, the CEO of Global Reach and former Chief Intergovernmental Mediator for the Richardson Center for Global Engagement, discusses the complexities of international diplomacy, emo…

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EVENT: Safeguarding Democracy in an era of geopolitical competition 1:00:39

1h ago1:00:39

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Democracies around the world are being challenged by socio-economic pressures, rising inequalities, and rapid technological developments, as well as growing polarisation and diminishing trust in institutions. Safeguarding democracy by addressing these challenges has become a national priority, but it also has clear geopolitical implications for Aus…

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The New American Anti-Semitism: The Left, The Right, and The Jews 51:01

3h ago51:01

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A relevant discussion about the current state of antisemitism in the United States with Dr. Benjamin Ginsberg, a renowned political scientist and author. We explore the rise of antisemitism on the political left and the changing dynamics of Jewish support in America. Dr. Ginsberg shares his perspectives on contemporary anti-Israel sentiment, the hi…

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China Loses One-Third of Billionaires; Apple Boosts iPhone Production in India | China in Focus 21:37

17h ago21:37

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China is losing a third of its dollar billionaires in just three years. Plus, we take a look at who made the country's top ten list this year, with many of them facing controversies in the United States. The United States is cracking down on investments in China’s tech sector, with new rules targeting AI and other areas. Senators are urging the Bid…

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China Loses 1/3 of Billionaires with Weak Economy 21:38

7h ago21:38

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China Loses 1/3 of Billionaires with Weak Economy U.S. Finalizes Investment Curbs on China’s Chip, AI Tech National Security Risks of Semiconductors TSMC Suspends Shipments to China-Based Sophgo Senators Urge Government to Close U.S. Customs Loophole U.S. Approves $2B Arms Sale to Taiwan First S. Korean Detained Under China’s New Espionage Act Appl…

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China Loses One-Third of Billionaires; Apple Boosts iPhone Production in India | China in Focus 9:49

1d ago9:49

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China is losing a third of its dollar billionaires in just three years. Plus, we take a look at who made the country's top ten list this year, with many of them facing controversies in the United States. The United States is cracking down on investments in China’s tech sector, with new rules targeting AI and other areas. Senators are urging the Bid…

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Launch of the 2024 Asia Power Index: Will China gain uncontested primacy in Asia? 56:17

1d ago56:17

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On 10 October 2024 we launched the 2024 Asia Power Index, the Lowy Institute’s annual assessment of the distribution of power among 27 countries in Asia. In Asia, a battle of narratives rages. Many believe China is already an unassailably dominant force, while US primacists see it as weak, vulnerable and ultimately containable. Still others, includ…

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China Reportedly Targeted Trump, Vance’s Phones 23:15

4d ago23:15

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China Reportedly Targeted Trump, Vance’s Phones Trump Talks China Tariffs, U.S. Jobs While in Michigan Expert on Loopholes Helping Russia Skirt Sanctions Philippines Confident in U.S. Support: Countering China Chinese Police Clamp Down on Halloween Celebrations Stabbing in Beijing Wounds 5, Including Minors Australian PM Rejects China’s Racism Clai…

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China Reportedly Targeted Trump’s, Vance’s Phones; Trump Talks China Tariffs | China in Focus 23:14

1d ago23:14

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The FBI is investigating a Chinese hack into U.S. commercial telecom infrastructure. Who are the politicians that have been targeted by Chinese hackers? Former President Donald Trump courts voters in swing state Michigan. We have details on his China proposal to bring manufacturing back to the Wolverine state. Are U.S. sanctions on Russia and China…

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1964 Cardinals: A Team, a Season, and a Showdown for the Ages 49:23

2d ago49:23

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In one of the most exciting seasons in baseball history, the 1964 St. Louis Cardinals surged in the final months to steal the pennant and top the mighty Yankees in seven games to capture the World Series. How did an unlikely assortment of people and events come together for such a monumental achievement? Look no further than ’64 Cardinals, a photo-…

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China, Russia, North Korea, Iran forming new axis? 22:26

4d ago22:26

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China, Russia, North Korea, Iran Forming New Axis? Taiwan: No 'External Force' Can Change Our Future White House Orders Agencies to Step Up AI Use Gov't Fails to Discern Ccp's Political Warfare: Report Reps. Conclude CCP Views U.S. as Threat China to Offer Taliban Tariff-Free Trade Truck Driver Crashes into Dozens Cars in China U.S., IMF Disagree o…

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China, Russia, North Korea, Iran Forming Axis?; 'External Force' Can't Change Taiwan's Future 22:25

4d ago22:25

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China and North Korea are both stepping up support for Russia by producing weapons and deploying troops. Is a new axis taking shape? Taiwan's president is once again rejecting Beijing's rule in favor of freedom and democracy, all while marking the anniversary of a key victory over communist forces. President Joe Biden ordered U.S. agencies to incre…

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Lawsuit: Chinese National With ‘Rare’ Tuberculosis in U.S. 23:03

5d ago23:03

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Lawsuit: Chinese National With ‘Rare’ Tuberculosis in U.S. Pentagon: China Developing Nuclear Force at Fastest Pace Microsoft: Chinese Bots Trying to Influence Voters TSMC Warns U.S. of Potential China AI Chip Violation Indonesia Expels Chinese Ship in South China Sea Chinese, European Carmakers Partner to Skirt EU Tariffs Chinese Carmakers to Doub…

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Chinese National Brings Rare Tuberculosis Into US; Pentagon: China Developing Nuclear Fast 23:08

5d ago23:08

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A Chinese national with "rare, aggressive, and drug-resistant" tuberculosis illegally entered the United States. The Louisiana attorney general is suing federal officials to prevent them from releasing potentially infected detainees. The Pentagon warns in its latest nuclear threat alert that China is rapidly building its nuclear arsenal at breaknec…

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Quarter Trillion Dollars Flows Out of China in a Hurry 22:28

6d ago22:28

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Quarter Trillion Dollars Flows Out of China in a Hurry Chinese Blockade Would Be Act of War: Taiwan Sen. Urges Probe into China's Role in Fentanyl Crisis U.S. Adds 6 Chinese Companies to Export Blacklist Apple's Tim Cook Meets with China's Minister Putin Calls Xi a 'Dear Friend' at Brics Summit China, Russia, Iran Leaders Met at Brics Summit Next E…

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A Quarter Trillion Dollars Flows Out of China; Taiwan Says Chinese Blockade Would Be Act of War 22:28

8d ago22:28

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How much money snuck out of China over the past year? A Wall Street Journal report says the amount could have reached a quarter trillion dollars. Taiwan lays out exactly what it would consider an act of war by China. How did Beijing respond? Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) calls for an investigation into China’s alleged role in the fentanyl crisis. We …

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Development Futures: The case for an Indo-Pacific Economic Resilience Bank 25:49

6d ago25:49

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Eighty years ago, the Bretton Woods agreement shaped the global financial system to build a better world. While its institutions remain vital, they are struggling to meet today’s challenges — climate change, economic insecurity, and a multi-trillion-dollar development financing gap. In this podcast, Lowy Institute researchers Alexandre Dayant, Mich…

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Behind the Kitchen Door: Missouri’s Comfort Food Scene 52:55

7d ago52:55

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The culinary landscape of Missouri is as diverse as its geography, and this episode serves as a delicious exploration of that richness. Arnold Stricker and Mark Langston host Porcshe Moran-Murphy and Chef Mathew Unger, who discuss their collaboration on a book that encapsulates the essence of Missouri's comfort food. Their book, Missouri Comfort, n…

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U.S. Revives WWII Airfields to Counter China - China in Focus 22:20

7d ago22:20

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U.S. Revives WWII Airfields to Counter China Fleming: Looks Like the Run Up to WWII BRICS Summit Seeking to Challenge U.S.-Led World Order? New Rules to Ban Some U.S. Investment in Chinese AI India Seeks Return to Pre-2020 Position with China Zooming In: Long-Time Border Issues Between India, China Rice: How Should U.S. Address China Threat to Taiw…

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US Revives WWII Airfields to Counter China; New US Investment Ban Targets Chinese AI |China in Focus 22:19

7d ago22:19

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Preparations for potential conflicts intensify. The United States is revamping airfields from the World War II era to counter China. We also have details on what countries from Japan to Australia are doing to bolster their own defenses. Top U.S. adversaries—Russia, China, and Iran—are meeting for this year's BRICS summit, just two weeks before Amer…

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Target Tehran: Stopping a Nuclear Iran through Espionage, Diplomacy, & Cyberwarfare 47:04

8d ago47:04

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In this episode of Saint Louis In Tune, hosts Arnold Stricker and Mark Langston discuss with Ilan Evyatar, co-author of Target Tehran, Israel's multifaceted strategies to counter Iran's nuclear ambitions and its broader Middle Eastern geopolitical maneuvers. The conversation covers topics such as sabotage, cyber warfare, assassinations, and secret …

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Is Asia multipolar? Debating the results of the Asia Power Index 1:03:29

8d ago1:03:29

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In Asia, a battle of narratives rages. Many believe China is already an unassailably dominant force, while US primacists see it as ultimately containable. In either case, bipolarity is the order of the day. However, countries such as Australia and Japan tout the emergence of a multipolar Indo-Pacific. What do the findings of the Lowy Institute’s As…

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Harvard Punishes Anti-CCP Students, Not Disrupter 21:35

8d ago21:35

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Harvard Punishes Anti-CCP Students, Not Disrupter Law Firm Skadden to Close Shanghai Operation U.S., Canada Sail Warships Through Taiwan Strait Thayer: Not All Leaving China for U.S. Are ‘Benign’ India, China Ink Patrolling Deal on Border Disputes UK Pledges ‘Consistency’ in Relations with China Germany Against High Tariffs on Chinese EVs BMW Recal…

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Harvard Punishes Anti-CCP Students; BMW Recalls Almost 700,000 Cars in China | China in Focus 21:34

11d ago21:34

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Two House committees are condemning Harvard for its recent probation decision. The school decided to punish several student protesters who spoke out against China's human rights violations on their own campus, but not the man who shoved one of them during the incident. Another American law firm is shrinking its China operations. What’s driving the …

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U.S. Deports Chinese Nationals on Charter Flight 22:59

11d ago22:59

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U.S. Deports Chinese Nationals on Charter Flight Will China's Efforts to Combat Smuggling Work? Beijing Pledges $562B to Support Battered Housing Market IMF Head: China Can No Longer Rely on Exports to Grow Yellen: High China Tariffs Would Raise Prices U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Chinese Firms U.S. Expands Sanctions to Iran's Oil Industry Chinese Dro…

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US Deports Chinese Nationals on Charter Flight; Chinese Drones Halted at US Customs | China in Focus 22:58

11d ago22:58

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The United States deported a group of Chinese illegal immigrants on a charter flight. The Homeland Security secretary warns that other Chinese illegal immigrants could be removed at any time. Immigration has become a major issue for voters in the race for the White House. China says it will work with the United States to help tackle it. But will th…

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Harris or Trump? Chinese Elites’ Bids on Next U.S. President 22:28

12d ago22:28

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Harris or Trump? Chinese Elites’ Bids on Next U.S. President Yellen: High U.S. Tariffs on Imports Would Raise Prices Will Trump’s Tariffs Resonate with Americans? New De Facto Taiwan Embassy in India Angers China North Korea Labels South ‘Hostile State’ Why Are North-South Korea Tensions So High? WSJ: Western Countries ‘Overwhelmed’ by CCP Espionag…

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Chinese Elites Bid on Next US President; New De Facto Taiwan Embassy in India | China in Focus 22:27

13d ago22:27

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Former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris? Many Chinese elites have already picked their preferred candidate for the next U.S. president. We delve into the reasons behind their choice. Would tariffs save the day or send prices soaring? Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Trump talk strategy from opposite sides of the debate. Tai…

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Healing Through Trauma: EMDR Therapy for Survivors of Sex Trafficking 46:09

13d ago46:09

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The podcast delves into the sensitive yet crucial topic of supporting survivors of sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation through various therapeutic approaches, including: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), trauma therapy, case management, and peer support programs. Licensed social workers and trauma therapis…

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In Her Power: How Jaime Mowers Transformed Tragedy into Triumph 52:05

13d ago52:05

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Saint Louis in Tune, hosts Arnold Stricker and Mark Langston engage in a heartwarming conversation with Jaime Mowers, a native of Webster Groves and the owner/editor-in-chief of the Webster-Kirkwood Times. Jaime shares her profound experience of losing her father to gun violence and how she has channeled her grief into a story of hope and community…

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Underground Chinese Lab to Study Mysterious Particle 23:20

13d ago23:20

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Underground Chinese Lab to Study Mysterious Particle Beijing: China Won't Renounce Use of Force Over Taiwan China's Cyber Association Calls for Review of Intel GM to Invest $625M to Build a Nevada Lithium Project Should U.S. Approve Nippon Steel Buyout Deal? China, Russia Enhancing Energy Cooperation Russia, China, N. Korea Deepen Defense Ties S. K…

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Chinese Lab to Study Mysterious Particle; CCP Won't Renounce Use of Force on Taiwan | China in Focus 23:19

15d ago23:19

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An underground lab in China is researching neutrinos: particles smaller than atoms and thought to contain even more energy. A foreign associate of America's National Academy of Sciences is leading the Chinese project as it seeks to become the first nation to uncover the secrets of the particle—and its power. Will China ever change its willingness t…

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EVENT: The Canberra launch of Sean Turnell’s Best Laid Plans — The Inside Story of Reform in Aung San Suu Kyi’s Myanmar 1:01:18

13d ago1:01:18

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Sean Turnell's new Lowy Institute Paper, Best Laid Plans, was officially launched by Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong at an event at the National Press Club in Canberra, on Monday 14 October 2024. The new book offers a unique first-hand account of the radical reforms implemented in Myanmar under the ill-fated civilian government of Daw Aung …

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