NEW: Full-length ENGLISH episodes every THURSDAY (and other days too) - One short CHINESE episode on TUESDAY. The history of Taiwan (1600 C.E. - 2000) told through interesting stories in a non-chronological order. John Ross is an author and publisher of works on Taiwan and China, while Eryk Michael Smith has worked as a writer and journalist for several media outlets in Taiwan. Both hosts have lived in Taiwan for well over 20 years and call the island home. Email: formosafiles@gmail.com
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Award-winning real stories of the Cold War told by those who were there. Every week we interview an eyewitness of the Cold War. Across soldiers, spies, civilians, and others, we aim to cover the whole range of Cold War experiences. Hosts Ian Sanders, James Chilcott, and Peter Ryan bring your ears into the heart of the Cold War. Reading a history book is one thing, but hearing a human voice, with every breath, hesitation and intonation brings a whole new dimension to understanding what it was ...
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A podcast about history, politics, and culture... without the liberalism
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Dive deep into the Taiwan Strait, a pivotal battleground of the clash between Western hegemony and Eastern resistance, as well as the transition from a fading unipolar world to an emerging multipolar order. Uncover the complexities of cross-strait relations between Taiwan and mainland China, contextualizing them within the broader landscape of global politics. Gain a fresh perspective on Taiwan and beyond, distinct from what is typically portrayed in mainstream media.
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Charting The Rise Of A Multipolar World Order Philip Pilkington is an unorthodox macroeconomist. Andrew Collingwood is an equally skeptical journalist. Lately, both have realised that - post-Ukraine, post-Afghanistan withdrawal - the old, unipolar, US-led world order is in its death throes. In its wake, something new is being born. But what shape will that take? That will depend on a combustible combination of economics and geopolitics; trade and military muscle. Each week, our duo take thre ...
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A national security and foreign policy podcast from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD).
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Weekly discussion on China and Silk Road, history, culture and current events
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The Podcast On Fire Network aims to provide a large, continually expanding overview of Asian cinema. On the flagshow Podcast On Fire, the big guns out of Hong Kong cinema gets a spotlight through discussion and review while the remainder of the network shows gives you insight into Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese cinema and the history of adult oriented Hong Kong cinema!
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Wanna see a trick? Give us any topic and we can tie it back to the economy. At Planet Money, we explore the forces that shape our lives and bring you along for the ride. Don't just understand the economy – understand the world. Wanna go deeper? Subscribe to Planet Money+ and get sponsor-free episodes of Planet Money, The Indicator, and Planet Money Summer School. Plus access to bonus content. It's a new way to support the show you love. Learn more at plus.npr.org/planetmoney
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As kids of immigrants from Taiwan, our Asian identity started with beef noodle soup and ended with Chinese school. Now that we’re adults, we’ve found that we still have a lot to learn about Taiwan’s history and its unique culture. Cousins Annie Wang and Angela Yu share their journey as they discover their family’s heritage and celebrate Taiwanese culture in the context of the Asian American experience.
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Tales from the most dangerous decades in history.
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Talks and interviews from Hoover Institution events.
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Interviews with statesmen, soldiers, scientists, journalists, and scholars about the books and papers that have transformed how they see the world.
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China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world’s future.
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Matters of Policy & Politics is a Hoover Institution podcast devoted to matters of governance and balance of power at home and abroad. It is hosted by Hoover fellow Bill Whalen.
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Interviews with Brill authors about their new books
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Get in touch with the world of video games with Game On! Join Eric Gau, Leslie Liao, and special guests as they chat about the latest developments, trends, and games that are taking the world by storm!
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Explore Mandarin with TeaTime Chinese Podcast (茶歇中文播客). Ideal for intermediate learners, our episodes utilize the Comprehensible Input method to delve into a wide array of subjects including Chinese culture, history, literature, and society. Enhance your language skills, prepare for HSK exams, or simply immerse yourself in content that broadens your cultural horizons.
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In this unique civics podcast, discover how the principles of George Washington's Farewell Address (patriotism, civility, faith, education, national unity, and fiscal responsibility) apply to today! With a focus on American political institutions and policymaking, hear fascinating stories and discussions that any America-loving listener can enjoy! This non-partisan podcast is a remarkable mix of solo shows, interviews and special guests that gives you a great boost of freedom! New episodes o ...
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Welcome to Coexisting! Audio stories of those currently sheltering at home due to Coronavirus all over the world. Part information, part human story archive but mainly trying to get an uplifting bent on this insane situation we find ourselves in.We have people from from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Canada, United States Australia, UK, Portugal, Iceland, France, Italy and Taiwan so far and the list keeps growing.
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Our Taiwan Chinese Pop Music podcast includes the history, evolution in 1990- 2020, interesting milestones, personalities and examples of the genre and also important musicians in Taiwan Chinese Pop Music. We wish to make Taiwanese pop music more accessible and enjoyable to a wider audience, so that its musical works can be widely known globally.
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The National Committee on United States-China Relations is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization that encourages understanding and cooperation between the United States and Greater China in the belief that sound and productive Sino-American relations serve vital American and world interests. With over four decades of experience developing innovative programs at the forefront of U.S.–China relations, the National Committee focuses its exchange, educational and policy activities on ...
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Understanding China has become more difficult than ever. It has also become more important than ever. Whether the United States and China are rivals, partners, or a mix of both, effective policy will only be as good as the information on which it is based. Host Scott Kennedy, the Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics at CSIS, has been one of the few American scholars to travel between Washington and Beijing in recent years. His travels are driven by a firm belief ...
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With the new academic year comes a relaunch of the Centre for Geopolitics’ podcast, now called ‘On Geopolitics’. Regular hosts Ali Ansari and Suzanne Raine will discuss geopolitics issues within a historical context with guests from academia, government, science, and business.
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NCUSCR's new podcast series features short interviews and explainers on timely issues in the U.S.-China relationship with leading experts. For more interviews, videos, and links to events, please visit us at: www.ncuscr.org. The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations is the leading American nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that encourages understanding of China and the United States among citizens of both countries.
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A discussion on Internal Martial Arts and Qigong with Jess O’Brien and Isaac Kamins
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The When the Cake Talks Foodcast is an exciting new podcast about food and culture hosted by a British historian and a Taiwanese anthropologist of food. The foodcast has four strands: 1. Puddingology: where we examine British desserts and sweet treats, their history, recipes and tastes. 2. Beyond Bao: an exploration of Taiwanese food, which is more than just the world famous baozi buns. 3. Food and Travel in the UK: including some of our personal experiences. 4. The Global Table: about food ...
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A sidereal astrology podcast that ties current events, and relevant historical occurrences from an astrological viewpoint.
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Diplomatic Immunity: Frank and candid conversations about diplomacy and foreign affairs Diplomatic Immunity is a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University. We bring you "frank and candid" conversations on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision makers globally. We talk to current and former diplomatic officials, scholars, and analysts and seek to understand how best to foster international cooperation in an age of global crises. Hosted ...
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Tī o̍h Tâi-gí ê kòe-têng tiong hi-bāng ē-sái sú-iōng ka-kī ê bó-gí lâi thó-lūn ka-kī ū hèng-chhù ê tāi-chì, pau-hâm tān-sī bô hān-chè tī bûn-hòa, gē-su̍t, im-ga̍k, tiān-iáⁿ, le̍k-sú, tiat-ha̍k, gí-giân, má ē ū chú-chia̍h téng-téng ê thó-lūn. While I started to learn Tâigí (Taiwanese), I hope to be able to use my native language and discuss things I am interested in, including but not limited to culture, art, music, movies, history, philosophy and cooking too. Tī 學台語 ê 過程中希望會使使用家己 ê 母語來練習順紲討論 ...
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Do you want to learn how Mandarin Chinese is spoken in Taiwan? This authentic Mandarin podcast is here to help! 100% Chinese content to help you learn naturally. 這是一個給中文學生學習用的道地台灣podcast,我會用100%的中文來幫助你自然的學習。 台湾華語勉強者向けのポッドキャストです。 台湾人のように中国語(台湾華語)を話したい方はぜひお聴きください! Topics I will share with you: Mandarin Chinese, Taiwanese culture, language learning tips, expat life in Japan, and much more! Read the transcript of each episode on my website 台味語言TheTaiwaneseWay: https://www.thetaiwaneseway.com Bec ...
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Weekly conversations with authors of new and recent books. Host Richard Aldous is a historian and professor at Bard College, New York, and the author of several books, including Schlesinger: The Imperial Historian; Reagan and Thatcher: The Difficult Relationship; The Lion and the Unicorn: Gladstone vs. Disraeli. For more about American Purpose, visit www.americanpurpose.com.
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Economics is a game you should know how to play. And once you get the fundamental concepts, you start to see it everywhere: the news, the supermarket and even your dating life. So it's time to learn the rules. Planet Money Summer School is a crash course in economics for your ears. See the world through the lens of an economist and you'll start to feel a little less overwhelmed when making financial decisions. And if you're in front of the classroom? Teachers, this is made for you, too. Let ...
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"This is Our Tribe!" by Global mobilization Network
Ray Peng, Collaboration director of Global Mobilization Network
As we witness the emergence of a truly global Church we, like many other mobilizers, recognize the importance of a global-level platform for communication and cooperation. GMN exists for that very vision. This program is a series of dialogues between mobilizers from all dimensions. Hosted by the CCO/Collaboration Director of GMN, Ray Peng (Taiwan), we expect a great journey listening to one another. #globalmobilizaiton #GMN #globalMobilizationNetwork #missionmobilization Powered by Firstory ...
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Chinese Intervention in the South China Sea
Justin Shen and BaoChao Le - Claremont McKenna College
Our podcast titled “Chinese Intervention in the South China Sea” explores the different interactions between the countries within the South China Sea and the expanding influence of China. We hope to engage with crucial themes that surround the region with topics ranging from the politics, to the economy, and to the cultural implications that affect these countries. From taking case studies on countries such as Taiwan and Vietnam, we hope to paint a broader picture and further understand how ...
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In the Asia Matters Podcast, we go beyond the headlines with experts from around the globe to help explain what's shaping the region.
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Curiouscast and Global News present the “Rising” series: Season 1 - In this series, Host Jeff Semple, the Europe Bureau Chief for Global News, talks to Russian Trolls, looks at Cyberwarfare and Hacking, KGB agents, and The Putin Generation. Jeff is on the ground gathering stories to form pieces of a puzzle, to separate fact from fiction, and unravel the mystery behind Putin’s Russia. Season 2 - Hosted by Global News Senior Correspondent Jeff Semple, this ten episode season investigates alleg ...
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A true crime podcast in the air. Lifelong aviation enthusiast Gustavo Sorola and his co-host Chris Demarais break down the major accidents in aviation and the steps taken to prevent future disasters. If you like true-crime podcasts but want something fresh and unique, you’ll love Black Box Down. Subscribe now and fasten your seat belt.
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From the time of the first homo-sapiens until today, the LGBT lifestyle has existed, whether in the underground or in mainstream culture. It makes no difference whether you are from the LGBT community or simply interested in it - this podcast is Straight Friendly. We will talk and learn about the LGBT history, culture and lifestyle; and host the most significant and colorful scholars, key figures and people in the LGBT communities.
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This podcast by the professors of the Strategy and Policy (S&P) Department at the U.S. Naval War College mirrors the week-to-week case studies in the S&P curriculum. Strategic questions are discussed and debated, covering the case backgrounds, how the historic strategic theories match the cases, and how strategy could best be applied. Finally, the case studies are viewed against contemporary strategic global challenges.
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Each month, George Miller interviews LMD authors about their articles and the issues behind them
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David Murrin decodes major historical events to forecast global change in today's world. David is interviewed by Winston Murrin on the current state of the world politically, economically and militarily (while having a few generational debates along the way). The State Of It covers financial markets, geopolitics, the military and global future trends. David has authored three books: Breaking the Code of History, Lions Led by Lions and Now or Never The Global Forecaster UK Strategic Defence R ...
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News, interviews, and discussion from the Libertarian Party Mises Caucus and Mises PAC.
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This Podcast is brought to you by Open Letter, an YouTube channel that presents insightful videos on politics, environment, history and various other topics.
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The podcast spreading mateship and chatting geopolitics. Diplomates* is the podcast giving you the definitive answers to the key questions facing Australia and the world. Our guests are the leading foreign policy experts, thinkers and political big wigs from around the world. Each episode is a deep dive into the very latest trends in global affairs. We mine the expertise of our guests and hand it over to you for your listening pleasure. Our 'Chinwags' are hosted by Misha Zelinsky; the Aussie ...
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BRIXMIS and the Secret Cold War - Intelligence Collecting Operations Behind Enemy Lines in East Germany (362)
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BRIXMIS and its operations behind enemy lines continue to fascinate the listeners of Cold War Conversations. In August 2024 I was honoured to be invited to the National Army Museum in London to interview Andrew Long, the author of BRIXMIS and the Secret Cold War - Intelligence Collecting Operations Behind Enemy Lines in East Germany. The National A…
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When David Rashid took over US autoparts maker Plews and Edelmann, the company was losing business to its Chinese rival, Qingdao Sunsong. Both companies make power steering hoses, but Sunsong was offering its hoses to retailers at a much lower price. Then, in 2018, the Trump administration threw companies like Rashid's a lifeline, by announcing tar…
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Matt Pottinger and the Boiling Moat
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Before Matt Pottinger was a reporter in China, he served as a U.S. Marine, deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan. He then spent four years in senior roles on the White House National Security Council, including as senior director for Asia, and deputy national security advisor. Now, he’s a distinguished visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution and …
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Matters Of Policy & Politics: Is “Kamalomics” A Return to Price Controls . . . and Counting Matzo Balls?
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As Kamala Harris attempts to succeed where fellow Californian Richard Nixon fell short in 1960 – win the White House as a sitting vice president amidst a complicated economy – she takes a page from the Nixon presidency and wades into what government can do about the high cost of goods and services (specifically, food prices). Economist David Hender…
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S4-E20 – Democracy Fighter and Taiwan History Professor Gerrit van der Wees
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Did you know that all the water buffalo in Taiwan are the descendants of a group of these bovines from Indonesia (formerly the Dutch East Indies)? These poor water buffalo were put on a sailing ship by the Dutch in 1648 and sent to Taiwan! Who knew? Well, former Dutch diplomat and current George Mason University Taiwan history professor Gerrit van …
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Kamala Chameleon, Biden’s Building Binge, Another BRIC in the Wall
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As Ukraine punches into Kursk, and the world asks whether this is this more Kaiserschlacht, or more Ardennes Offensive, cooler heads are focused on the bigger picture. Word is Kamala Harris is going to sack Jake Sullivan. Given that Trump would have sacked him anyway, we’re now into a world where the pro-Ukraine top team is, fait accompli, gone. Wh…
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History 7: The Great Depression, the New Deal and how it changed our economy
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Find all the episodes from this season here. And past seasons here. And follow along on TikTok here for video Summer School. When we last left the United States of America in our economic telling of history, it was the early 1900s and the country's leaders were starting to feel like they had the economic situation all figured out. Flash forward a d…
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Summer School 7: The Great Depression, the New Deal and how it changed our economy
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Find all the episodes from this season here. And past seasons here. And follow along on TikTok here for video Summer School. When we last left the United States of America in our economic telling of history, it was the early 1900s and the country's leaders were starting to feel like they had the economic situation all figured out. Flash forward a d…
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FORMOSA FILES IN CHINESE! CH19-不(?)野生的動物園—六福村與臺灣動物園
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提到臺灣的野生動物園,大家都會想到六福村。一部分聽眾朋友可能還會有記憶,以前甚至可以直接開車入園,直接在車上看動物。雖然六福村在1990年代起就逐漸不再允許開車入園,但2024年又重新少量開放,蔚為一波話題。這集的 Formosa Files 中文版 Podcast,就讓兩位主持人來跟大家聊聊印象中的六福村與其它臺灣的動物園。
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Millionaires Flee China, CCP Money Floods US Universities, and Doping Overshadows Chinese Olympians
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Miles Yu examines the large exodus of wealthy Chinese who are working to get their money out of China, revealing why this is happening, where the money is going, and how they are pulling it off. Next, he focuses on the Chinese Communist Party’s flood of money into American colleges and why US universities are still so attractive to Chinese academic…
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The noodle making working class, as Tsui Hark sees it, as he directs and co-stars in Working Class from 1985. With Kenny B and Paul Fox. Contact the show via email at podcastonfire at googlemail.com, on our Facebook page and Facebook group or X (@podcastonfire, @sogoodreviews) and SUBSCRIBE to our iTunes feed. Music courtesy of Brian Kirby. Running…
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To Catch a Spy - How the Spycatcher Affair Brought MI5 in from the Cold (361)
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The Spycatcher affair remains one of the most intriguing moments in the history of British intelligence and a pivotal point in the public's relationship with the murky world of espionage and security. It lifted the lid on alleged Soviet infiltration of British services and revealed a culture of law-breaking, bugging and burgling. But how much do we…
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Taiwan is a vibrant democracy in the western Pacific just east of Communist China where Xi Jinping, the most powerful Chinese ruler since Mao Zedong, is the decider. His intentions toward Taiwan are imperialist and predatory. But it’s not just Taiwan that is in his crosshairs — he also seeks to displace the United States as the preeminent global po…
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The hidden world behind your new "banking" app
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You might have seen ads for online banking services that seem to offer a lot of great stuff — accounts you can open in minutes and without a minimum balance or monthly fees. The ads seem to say: "These aren't your parents' boring old banks." But the truth is: Even though they might resemble banks, they aren't. These "bank-like" companies are a type…
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Matters Of Policy & Politics: How Likely is a Gaza Cease-Fire and a Saudi Mega Deal?
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For the past two weeks, after Hezbollah rockets struck a Golan Heights town and Israel forces retaliated with strikes on targets in Beirut and Tehran, the world is bracing for further violence in the Middle East, fearing the conflict will escalate into a regional war. Meanwhile, the Biden Administration presses for a cease-fire agreement in Gaza. H…
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S4-E19 - Taiwan's Olympic GOAT? Mike Chinoy's New Documentary "Decathlon: The CK Yang & Rafer Johnson Story"
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The incredible story of Amis Taiwanese Olympic decathlete Maysang Kalimud, better known as CK Yang (楊傳廣), was one of the first stories featured in the first season of Formosa Files (December 2021). At that time, John and Eryk bemoaned how little-known this amazing Indigenous Taiwanese athlete is and expressed hopes a movie about him might get made.…
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Insider Interview: Confronting the CCP by Learning from past Mistakes (feat. James Fennell & Bradley Thayer)
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How much engagement is too much engagement with the Chinese Communist Party? How do we hold the CCP accountable? What kind of policy has ever worked to change CCP behavior? Authors of the new book Embracing Communist China: America's Greatest Strategic Failure James Fennell and Bradley Thayer join host Miles Yu to answer these questions by looking …
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Once Shy Twice Bitten, Domino Theory Revisited, The Ascent of Musk
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Kamala Harris is ahead in six key swing states - according to several major polls. All of which are categorically wrong. Could the ghost of the Shy Trumper be about to smite the Dems for the third election running? And why are the usual media suspects pretending it isn’t a thing, never has been, never could be? Meanwhile, in Malaysia and Indonesia,…
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Book Talk: "To The Success Of Our Hopeless Cause" By Benjamin Nathans | Hoover Institution
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The Hoover History Lab and Hoover Institution Library & Archives held a special hybrid event with Benjamin Nathans, introduced by Stephen Kotkin, as he launched his latest book To The Success of Our Hopeless Cause: The Many Lives of the Soviet Dissident Movement. Beginning in the 1960s, the Soviet Union was unexpectedly confronted by a dissident mo…
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History 6: China, Taiwan and how nations grow rich
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Episodes each Wednesday through labor day. Find all the episodes from this season here. And past seasons here. And follow along on TikTok here for video Summer School. In the middle of the twentieth century, China and its neighbors in East Asia were poor, mostly rural economies. China had been wrecked by a brutal civil war. Taiwan became the home o…
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Blurred Boundaries - The Hong Family History and Hong Brothers Early Training in Taiwan
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We begin season four with a look at Hong Ze-Han's history of his father and grandfather from his book Blurred Boundaries. To listen ad-free and to hear the extended and bonus episodes visit our Patreon.By Isaac Kamins & Jess O’Brien
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Summer School 6: China, Taiwan and how nations grow rich
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Episodes each Wednesday through labor day. Find all the episodes from this season here. And past seasons here. And follow along on TikTok here for video Summer School. In the middle of the twentieth century, China and its neighbors in East Asia were poor, mostly rural economies. China had been wrecked by a brutal civil war. Taiwan became the home o…
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Rethinking Economic Statecraft for a Taiwan Crisis | Hoover Institution
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Thursday, July 25, 2024 Hoover Institution | Stanford University Hoover fellow Eyck Freymann and Cambridge University’s Hugo Bromley join Hoover distinguished research fellow Glenn Tiffert for a conversation about an economic contingency plan for a Taiwan crisis, based on their new report, On Day One: An Economic Contingency for a Taiwan Crisis. FE…
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FORMOSA FILES IN CHINESE! CH18-「好兄弟」們的放風假期—臺灣的「鬼月」
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每年的農曆七月,就是臺灣民俗的「鬼月」。傳說在這個月裡,「好兄弟」們會回返陽間,人們也會準備各式供品讓祂們享用。而這個特別的月裡,也有非常多的禁忌;雖然現代人不一定願意再遵守這些禁忌,但一定都曾聽過身邊的人談論這些奇妙的規矩。不過「鬼月」真的是中華文化傳統當中的習俗嗎?這集podcast就讓兩位主持人來跟大家聊聊「鬼月」的一些歷史小故事與禁忌。 主持人簡介: Eryk Michael Smith-ICRT南臺灣特派員,長期從事記者採編工作、聲音編輯,也會客串DJ。現居高雄,在臺灣已經居住了接近30年,認為臺灣是自己的家。 Eric Hsu(徐葆權)-彰化北斗人,從大學南漂高雄以來,人生的大部分時間都在高雄渡過。關心臺灣文史與地方文化發展,尤其是自己的兩個家鄉:北斗與高雄。…
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Ep 8: Microchips & Macro Politics w/ "Mr. T."
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In this episode of Strait Talk with Xiangyu, we explore the intricate world of semiconductors and geopolitics with a seasoned industry insider, "Mr. T." Discover the crucial role that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) plays in shaping global tech trends and its strategic importance on the world stage, particularly its impact on Sino…
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The CCP Attacks Online Freedom, Tim Walz and the History of US China Hands, and BRI Protests?
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The Chinese Communist Party is looking at a new big-brother-esque tech policy that would assign Chinese citizens a cyber-ID for their online activity. Miles Yu details why this is another totalitarian move meant to monitor speech, control dissidents, and limit online freedom. Second, amidst Kamala Harris’s selection of Tim Walz as her running mate,…
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Ep 60 - Ukraine: Descent to Fascism
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CW: This episode contains frank discussions of murder, torture, and sexual assault of both adults and children, primarily in the context of anti-semitic pogroms against Jewish people. Please proceed carefully through the episode or skip it entirely if any of these things may be difficult for you to hear. Justin picks up where Jeremy left off to cov…
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#151: John Morton (PA) - The Signer Who Seized His "Keystone Moment"
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While John Morton does not have the same recognition as other famous signers (like the one before him, Ben Franklin), he may have contributed to one of Pennsylvania's nicknames. Hear how Morton seized his "Keystone moment" when so much was on the line for the PA delegation and the Second Continental Congress. Also, a major announcement for our Patr…
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Innovation in the Fast Lane: Discussing China’s Auto Industry with Michael Laske
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On this episode of China Field Notes, Scott Kennedy speaks with Michael Laske, a sage veteran auto industry consultant in China. In this in-depth conversation, he explains how over the last three decades China’s domestic auto firms went from being students in joint ventures to achieving global leadership in electric vehicles and batteries. He analy…
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The longest-held prisoner of war in American history (360)
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Jack Downey was the longest-held prisoner of war in American history. He was a CIA officer captured in China during the Korean War and imprisoned for twenty-one years. I speak with Barry Werth the author of Prisoner of Lies - Jack Downey's Cold War. He details Downey’s story when the CIA recruited him as a new Yale graduate in the post-World War II…
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For some sports, picking the winner is simple: It's the athlete who crosses the finish line first, or the side that scores the most goals. But for the new Olympic sport of breaking (if you want to be cool, don't call it breakdancing), the criteria aren't quite that straightforward. How do you judge an event whose core values are dopeness, freshness…
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MAAGA: Make the Abraham Accords Great Again
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Growing up a religious Muslim in Saudi Arabia, Loay Ahmed Alshareef believed that Jews descended from pigs and apes and Israelis lived on stolen land. Later in his twenties, he went to study abroad in France where his homestay family turned out to be… Jewish. Despite initially contacting his school to be moved, he stayed put. Eventually his views e…
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Matters Of Policy & Politics: Hoover At 150
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On August 10, celebrants will gather in West Branch, Iowa – Herbert Hoover’s birthplace, resting place, and home to his presidential library and museum – to celebrate the great man’s 150th birthday. Hoover biographer George Nash, who’ll be part of a panel discussion that day, discusses a remarkable 90-year life journey that took America’s future pr…
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S4 – INTERVIEW: The Island: a personal account of Taiwan’s extraordinary transformation by Mark O’Neill
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John chats with veteran Hong Kong-based journalist and author of The Island (2024) Mark O'Neill, who tells us what Taiwan was like in the early 1980s, when he first came to study Chinese. Despite a mysterious knife attack and various authoritarian elements (such as “mail boxes” for reporting spies and subversives), he loved the country. Over the ne…
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Murad Khan Mumtaz, "Faces of God: Images of Devotion in Indo-Muslim Painting, 1500-1800" (Brill, 2023)
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Islamic art is often misrepresented as an iconophobic tradition. As a result of this assumption, the polyvalence of figural artworks made for South Asian Muslim audiences has remained hidden in plain view. Faces of God: Images of Devotion in Indo-Muslim Painting, 1500-1800 (Brill, 2023) situates manuscript illustrations and album paintings within c…
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Premium Episode: The Japanese Stock Market Crash, Captain AnCap & The Legend Of El Dorado, The British Race Riots
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The bears are coming. As Japan posts the biggest one day stock market losses since Black Monday, we’re asking whether this dip is a passing blip – or the big ka-blam? Meanwhile, Argentina’s reserves include almost two million ounces of gold, valued at $4.5 billion. But lately, there’s a question that’s on everybody’s lips: where is it? The gold see…
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History 5: 250 years of trade history in three chapters
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Episodes each Wednesday through labor day. Find all the episodes from this season here. And past seasons here. And follow along on TikTok here for video Summer School. Trade has come up in all of the episodes of Summer School so far. An early use of money was to make trade easier. Trade was responsible for the birth of companies and the stock marke…
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Summer School 5: 250 years of trade history in three chapters
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Episodes each Wednesday through labor day. Find all the episodes from this season here. And past seasons here. And follow along on TikTok here for video Summer School. Trade has come up in all of the episodes of Summer School so far. An early use of money was to make trade easier. Trade was responsible for the birth of companies and the stock marke…
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FORMOSA FILES IN CHINESE! CH17-改變臺灣社區的便利商店—另類的「臺灣奇蹟」
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臺灣的便利商店密度,幾乎已經可說是舖天蓋地的程度。在城市中,幾乎每兩三個路口就有一間;城市以外的區域,便利商店也是上山下海無所不在。臺灣人個人乃至於整個社區的生活習慣,都因為便利商店而發生了翻天覆地的變化。至於便利商店在臺灣,又有些什麼有趣的故事呢?就讓Formosa Files中文版的兩位主持人來跟大家聊聊。
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The CCP Plays Politics with Paris Olympics, Attempts Peace in the Middle East, and Raises Retirement Ages
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With the Paris Olympics in full swing, Miles Yu analyzes how the Chinese Communist Party approaches international sports and plays politics with one of the greatest venues for displaying soft power. Miles then talks about China hosting Palestinian leaders in Beijing in a failed attempt to form a Palestinian unity government. He ends by explaining t…
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#150: Practical Tips and Mannerisms for America's Public Service Interns
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NEW Patreon update! Full versions of all interview episodes will soon be available to every paid member! More details next month! How can we better prepare young people to best transition into public service careers? Whether you are interested in applying for internships, already an applicant, curious about how young people are getting involved, an…
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David M. K. Sheinin and David S. Koffman, "Promised Lands North and South: Jewish Canada and Jewish Argentina in Conversation" (Brill, 2024)
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This book puts two of the most significant Jewish Diaspora communities outside of the U.S. into conversation with one another. At times contributor-pairs directly compare unique aspects of two Jewish histories, politics, or cultures. At other times, they juxtapose. Some chapters focus on literature, poetry, theatre, or sport; others on immigration,…
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Beginning with the death of Stalin in 1953, the “sixties” era in the Soviet Union was just as vibrant and transformative as in the West. The ideological romanticism of the revolutionary years was revived, with a renewed emphasis on egalitarianism, equality, and the building of a communist utopia. Mass terror was reined in, great victories were won …
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Maybe you got a boring slip of paper in the mail. Maybe you got a spammy-looking email promising you money. Surprise! You're in a class action. If you've done any commerce in the last decade, there's a good chance that someone somewhere was suing on your behalf and you have real money coming your way... if you know what to do. Class action settleme…
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In response to an attack last weekend that killed 12 Israeli children playing soccer in the Golan Heights, a top Hezbollah commander was killed in Beirut. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was also killed this week in Tehran. In response to the Hamas and Hezbollah terrorist leaders meeting their demise, Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei threatened “sev…
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