Best ACRI Podcasts (2024)

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Australia's export mix, industrial base and economic resilience challenge 5:26

2+ y ago5:26

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UTS:ACRI research report 'Australia's export mix, industrial base and economic resilience challenge': https://bit.ly/3q3cn1YAn explainer of 'Australia's export mix, industrial base and economic resilience challenge', a research report by the Australia-China Relations Institute at the University of Technology Sydney comparing Australia’s export bask…

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Australia’s export exposure to China: Assessing the costs of disruption 4:03

2+ y ago4:03

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UTS:ACRI working paper 'Australia’s export exposure to China: Assessing the costs of disruption': https://bit.ly/3DVzfFjAn explainer of 'Australia's export exposure to China: Assessing the costs of disruption', a working paper by the Australia-China Relations Institute at the University of Technology Sydney which provides the most comprehensive ass…

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Justin Acri 27:17

3+ y ago27:17

27:17

Justin Acri of 103.7 The Buzz joins the guys to discuss his journey from a TV reporter to a radio host and voice of the University of Central Arkansas Bears.

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F.P. Santangelo Jr. 34:33

3+ y ago34:33

34:33

F.P. Santangelo Jr. joins to show to talk about his journey as the son of a major leaguer and his career as a producer for NBC Sports in the Bay Area.

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Samantha Pell 25:52

3+ y ago25:52

25:52

The Washington Post Capitals beat reporter joins the guys to discuss her path to a world-renowned newspaper

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Tom Murphy 23:51

3+ y ago23:51

23:51

Longtime Arkansas Democrat-Gazette writer, Tom Murphy, joins the show to talk about his passion for writing and why he loves Arkansas.

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BJ Kissel 40:07

3+ y ago40:07

40:07

Former Chiefs Reporter and current Director of Athletics at Let It Fly Media, BJ Kissel, joins the show to talk about his time with the Chiefs and how he is changing the way college athletes get exposure.

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Ryan Folkes 36:43

3+ y ago36:43

36:43

Self-proclaimed “Baseball Guy” Ryan Folkes joins us to discuss how he became a staple of Razorback Baseball Twitter.

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John Nabors 42:00

3+ y ago42:00

42:00

John Nabors, co-host of “Out of Bounds” on 103.7 The Buzz, joins the show for an interesting interview about how he does radio different from others.

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Nikki Chavanelle 33:24

3+ y ago33:24

33:24

Recruiting expert from HawgBeat, Nikki Chavanelle, joins the show to talk about her journey from Houston to covering the Arkansas Razorbacks.

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Aaron Torres 43:03

4y ago43:03

43:03

Aaron Torres, writer and radio host at Fox Sports and host of the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast, joins the show to share his journey from UCONN to interviewing Hall of Famers like Jerry Rice and Randy Moss.

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Phil Elson 38:43

4y ago38:43

38:43

Three-time Arkansas Sportscaster of the Year winner and voice of Razorback baseball and women’s basketball, Phil Elson, joins the show to share his journey from Pittsburgh to Arkansas.

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Andrew Hutchinson 34:52

4y ago34:52

34:52

Senior sports writer at Hawgbeat.com, Andrew Hutchinson, comes on the show to talk about his young career and why he takes pride in being known as the "stat guy".

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Trey Biddy 31:34

4y ago31:34

31:34

Owner of Hawgsports.com, Trey Biddy, joins the show to talk about his journey to becoming one of the top sports journalists in Arkansas.

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Tye Richardson 37:14

4y ago37:14

37:14

Co-Host of “The Morning Rush” on ESPN Arkansas, Tye Richardson, joins the show to talk about his journey and how to be successful!

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Who are we? What is Press Roots? 32:10

4y ago32:10

32:10

Learn about Mason Choate and Robert Stewart as they dive into why they chose sports journalism as a career path.

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Press Roots Podcast (Trailer) 0:40

4y ago0:40

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44. COVID-19: US-China war of words and geopolitical implications - with Xie Tao 32:08

4y ago32:08

32:08

In this episode of the UTS:ACRI Podcast’s new series delivering analysis of COVID-19 and its impacts within the context of the Australia-China relationship, UTS:ACRI Director Professor James Laurenceson is joined by Professor Xie Tao, Dean of the School of International Relations and Diplomacy at Beijing Foreign Studies University and UTS:ACRI Adju…

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43. COVID-19: Supply-chain risks and foreign investment - with Jeffrey Wilson 28:11

4y ago28:11

28:11

In this episode of the UTS:ACRI Podcast’s new series delivering analysis of COVID-19 and its impacts within the context of the Australia-China relationship, UTS:ACRI Director Professor James Laurenceson is joined by Dr Jeffrey Wilson, Research Director at the Perth USAsia Centre and a specialist in the regional economic integration of the Indo-Paci…

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42. COVID-19: What is the Australia-China economic impact? - with James Laurenceson 13:22

4y ago13:22

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As the unprecedented public health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to permeate into both daily life and the broader currents of international affairs, it is clear that what began as an outbreak of a novel coronavirus in mainland China has mutated into a globalised ‘grey rhino’ event with significant second-order implications for the Austr…

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41. Australia-China artificial intelligence research collaboration - with Michael Zhou 17:28

4+ y ago17:28

17:28

An increasingly scrutinised aspect of Australia's relationship with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is collaboration – particularly between universities – in scientific research, especially into what are deemed sensitive fields such as artificial intelligence (AI).Artificial intelligence (AI) has in in recent years received widespread attentio…

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40. Nationalism and the People's Republic of China - with Rowan Callick 56:56

5y ago56:56

56:56

Nationalism has a complex history in post-Qing dynasty China, such that there are few – if any – absolutes in the conceptualisations and manifestations of its various forms. However, it has retained several distinct characteristics throughout the 20th century and early 21st century. Common premises include both pride in ‘5000 years of Chinese civil…

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39. Australia and the Belt and Road Initiative: Latest developments – with Dirk van der Kley 36:32

5y ago36:32

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Conceptually defined as a program of connectivity enhancement and written into the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) charter in 2017, the ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a key pillar of the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) foreign policy agenda. But the BRI is the subject of strong criticism, seen as it is as Beijing’s strategy to erode t…

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38. Cybersecurity: Developments in the PRC and implications for Australia - with Greg Austin 20:56

5y ago20:56

20:56

The development and uptake of cyber-systems has been rapid and widespread in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The PRC government has consequently sought to develop a stronger cybersecurity policy, with President Xi Jinping personally taking control of the Cyberspace Administration of China. It also seeks to promote its concept of cyber-soverei…

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37. Australia, the PRC and human rights - with Jocelyn Chey and Richard Broinowski 25:04

5y ago25:04

25:04

As the Australia-China bilateral relationship has grown since the establishment of formal diplomatic relations in 1972, discourse on the relationship has tended to be dominated by economic and strategic issues. Human rights are a part of the relationship that sometimes struggles to get the attention given to developments in the economic and strateg…

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36. China's cities: Opportunities beyond tier 1 - with Nick Henderson 25:15

5y ago25:15

25:15

As China’s domestic economy and per capita income has grown since the beginning of the Chinese government’s ‘reform and opening up’ strategy, the opportunities presented by the Chinese market for global businesses have become widely known. Yet the bulk of international attention is focused on a few large cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Gua…

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35. Australia, the PRC, and the Pacific - with Tess Newton Cain 38:54

5y ago38:54

38:54

The Pacific has become much more central to foreign policy discussions in Australia over the last few years, with clear political bipartisanship on the need to forge closer ties with Pacific nations. Prime Minister Scott Morrison in November last year declared that Australia would ‘step up’ in the Pacific and take its engagement with the region to …

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34. Japan-China relations and implications for Australia - with Amy King 30:49

5y ago30:49

30:49

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Japan have long had a fraught relationship, with tensions deeply rooted in history. The rift between the two countries was deepened by an escalation of friction over the East China Sea in 2012. In May 2018 Beijing and Tokyo agreed to set up a security hotline to avoid accidental clashes in the East China Sea…

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33. Xinjiang's re-education camps - with Fergus Ryan and Nathan Ruser 26:37

5+ y ago26:37

26:37

Since early 2017, there have been disturbing reports of the arbitrary extrajudicial detention of ethnic and religious minorities in China’s Xinjiang province. What does the evidence show about the function and scale of the facilities? How have Chinese state media portrayed the situation in Xinjiang? What should foreign governments, including Austra…

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32. The China-Australia Free Trade Agreement and Australian business - with Tamara Oyarce 21:35

5+ y ago21:35

21:35

December 2018 marks three years since the China-Australia Free Trade Agreeement (ChAFTA) entered into force. What is the significance of the agreement? What impact has ChAFTA had on Australian businesses? Has it aided their internationalisation and operation in the Chinese market?Tamara Oyarce, PhD Candidate and Sessional Lecturer at the University…

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31. Australia's South China Sea policy - with Andrew Chubb 24:18

5+ y ago24:18

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The Australian government regularly expresses concern about territorial disputes in the South China Sea and China’s militarisation of disputed features there. But what is the Australian government doing about it, and has it been effective? Andrew Chubb, Postdoctoral Fellow in the Columbia-Harvard China and the World Program, and Fellow of the Perth…

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30. Australian media discourse on China - with James Laurenceson 20:14

5+ y ago20:14

20:14

When Australia talks about China, the China Opportunity and the China Challenge forms part of the discourse. The China Opportunity reflects the enormous economic benefits that Australia already derives from its $184 billion trade relationship with China. The China Challenge reflects the reality that as China has risen in wealth and power, some of i…

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#IlmondodiFede ep 0 2:29

5+ y ago2:29

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29. Russia-China relations: Strategic intimacy or soft competition? - with Alexey Muraviev 32:12

5+ y ago32:12

32:12

Russia-China relations have a complex history. Recently, with the Trump administration’s hardening China policy, often contradictory Russia policy, and perceived abandonment of US allies and partners, Russia and China appear closer than ever.Where do their interests converge and diverge? Is their relationship characterised by ‘strategic intimacy’, …

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Australian and PRC government conceptions of the international order - with Simone van Nieuwenhuizen 20:45

5+ y ago20:45

20:45

In Australia, discussion of the current state and future of the international order is thriving. This discussion has been precipitated by the People’s Republic of China (PRC)’s growing economic and political importance, as well as questions surrounding US commitment to the existing order. How do the Australian and PRC governments understand the int…

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27. Australian participation in Asia-Pacific infrastructure initiatives - with Jeffrey Wilson 27:03

6y ago27:03

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While the Asia-Pacific region has well-developed institutional infrastructure, its physical infrastructure lags behind. This constrains economic integration and undermines development efforts. China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), as well as infrastructure initiatives introduced by other countries, seek to fill these gaps.How has the Australian g…

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26. Australian responses to a changing world - with Nick Bisley 20:54

6y ago20:54

20:54

Australia faces an international environment unlike any it has faced since becoming an independent foreign policy player in the 1940s. The economic and political rise of China, uncertainty about US leadership and power, and concerns regarding the sustainability of existing institutions have resulted in a sense of anxiety. Have Australia’s responses…

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25. Chinese-Australians and the Australia-China relationship - with Jieh-Yung Lo 26:36

6y ago26:36

26:36

Australia-China relations are currently strained. There is much media discussion about international students and political donors from China. However, views of Chinese-Australians appear to receive less consideration. What does the Chinese-Australian community think about the current debate? What role do Chinese-Australians play in the Australia-C…

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24. China policy in New Zealand and Australia - with Jason Young 23:32

6y ago23:32

23:32

New Zealand and Australia are geographically close, and similar in many ways. When it comes to China policy, there are similarities but also important differences. Both countries have witnessed intensifying debate about Chinese Government influence or interference; the extent to which our countries should be involved in the Belt and Road Initiative…

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23. Cultural diversity in Australian leadership - with Philipp Ivanov 25:57

6y ago25:57

25:57

We like to think of Australia as a multicultural and inclusive nation. But a new report, 'Leading for change: A blueprint for cultural diversity and inclusive leadership revisited', reveals that despite the cultural diversity of Australia’s population, the majority of leadership in business, politics, government and higher education remains overwhe…

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22. Expectations and experiences of Chinese university students in Australia - with Fran Martin 25:39

6y ago25:39

25:39

For about a year now, there has been heated debate about Chinese international students on Australian university campuses. In 2017 media reported on four incidents involving Chinese students protesting lecture content. Some commentators have claimed that Chinese students are brainwashed prior to arrival, spy or protest on behalf of the Chinese Gove…

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21. China's aid in the Pacific - with Merriden Varrall 23:05

6y ago23:05

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In recent years, China’s aid in the Pacific has come under increased scrutiny. Some suggest that China’s infrastructure projects and loans lead to unsustainable levels of debt for countries in the region, and that aid programs could lead to pro-China policy positions. The Chinese government has recently announced the formation of the International …

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20. The new Chinese in Australia - with Barry Li 17:04

6y ago17:04

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Australia is a country built on immigration, and the Chinese diaspora forms an important part of Australian society. Yet there is often a lack of understanding about this community. Who are the ‘new Chinese’? What are their experiences of living in Australia? What are their views about the People’s Republic of China (PRC)? What are their aspiration…

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19. Chinese and Australian attitudes towards regionalism - with He Baogang 18:37

6y ago18:37

18:37

The term ‘Indo-Pacific’ is increasingly used by Australian academics and policymakers to describe the region in which Australia is located. It is often argued that with China’s – and Asia’s – growing economic importance to Australia, the country faces an identity crisis as it comes to terms with its geographical position, as well as its historical …

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18. China's ageing population - with Lauren Johnston 21:09

6y ago21:09

21:09

Some analysts suggest that China’s long-term economic development prospects are stymied by its ageing population, and claim that China will ‘grow old before it gets rich’. Does this mean China will never get rich? Are countries more likely to become rich if their population is young? How do Australia’s ageing population challenges compare with Chin…

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17. China's phantom democracy - with John Keane 31:09

6y ago31:09

31:09

Some observers describe China as an authoritarian regime or dictatorship. China is often perceived in these terms due to the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) apparent control over every aspect of China’s political life. Are there elements of democracy in China’s political system? What are the implications of the recent constitutional amendment remov…

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16. Learning Chinese in Australia - with Tom Shugg 26:31

6y ago26:31

26:31

As Australia’s relationship with China expands, improved China literacy and a grasp of the Chinese language are becoming increasingly important. Despite this, studies indicate the numbers of fluent non-native speakers and learners of Chinese at all stages of education remain low. Why aren’t more students taking up the challenge of learning Chinese …

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15. Australia-China relations: The view from China - with Diane Hu 26:18

6y ago26:18

26:18

Over the last 12 months, the Australia-China relationship has faced significant challenges. Amidst discussion of China’s sharp power and debate over Chinese Communist Party and Chinese government influence in Australia, there have been suggestions that students from the People’s Republic of China represent a threat to academic freedom and freedom o…

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14. Developments in China's legal system - with Colin Hawes 23:50

6+ y ago23:50

23:50

Over the last 10 to 15 years, China's legal system has significantly improved in many areas. For example, transparency has been enhanced through the introduction of an ‘open trials network’, which live-streams court trials across China. However, there is still much room for improvement. Human rights lawyers, defence lawyers and campaigners are freq…

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13. China's role in the global green shift - with John Mathews 20:37

6+ y ago20:37

20:37

China has paid a heavy price for its large-scale industrialisation. While it has driven China’s economic growth, China’s use of fossil fuels has resulted in unhealthy urban pollution. This has encouraged the Chinese government to re-assess its reliance on fossil fuels and focus on renewable energy technologies. How is China improving environmental …

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