Best Acorn Studio Podcasts (2024)

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An American influencer's 25-year adventure in China. 53:50

4d ago53:50

53:50

We interview Mario Cavolo, who's lived in China for 25 years. We discuss how China's changes, the end of poverty and what Chinese people really think of their nation and the PRC's 75th anniversary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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China’s Golden Week:why the world is watching? 55:49

5d ago55:49

55:49

Hotels and tourist destinations are bracing for a flood of eager spenders as October’s Golden Week arrives. We discuss the People’s Republic of China’s accomplishments on its 75th birthday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Oil in America: dirtier than we think? 50:05

12d ago50:05

50:05

According to a recent article by The Guardian “Exxon chases billions in US subsidies for a ‘climate solution’ that helps it drill more oil." Is the oil industry fleecing Americans and depriving them a chance to clean up the environment? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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China is offshoring jobs to the USA 50:53

17d ago50:53

50:53

China is building joint-venture factories in the USA. According to The Institute for Energy Studies, China will own enough solar manufacturing plants in the United States to serve about half of the nation. We discuss what China and US can get through cooperations. Find out more with Jason and BeiBei. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …

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Is China transforming the developing world? 58:07

18d ago58:07

58:07

We ask special guest, Hussein Askary of BRIX Sweden, a non-profit association on the Belt and Road Initiative, especially its economic and strategic significance for Europe and Sweden. How is Africa developing? Is China engaging in debt traps? Or is the cooperation between China and Africa creating economic prosperity? Listen in. Hosted on Acast. S…

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Weird American habits: the view from China 50:15

27d ago50:15

50:15

Are Americans weird? How does the rest of the world see the US? We discuss aspects of American and Chinese culture through a foreigner’s lens, and ask “Is this weird to people abroad and why?” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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China, Africa, and the developing world 48:05

1M ago48:05

48:05

Dr. Jeffrey Sachs joins us to discuss China's model of poverty alleviation. How can it inform Africa's journey to modernity? And how can the US work with China to build a better shared future for everyone? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Are back to school supplies breaking the bank? 55:05

1M ago55:05

55:05

For many Americans these days, buying back to school supplies might mean skipping meals. We discuss inflation and how to budget for the fall rush. Find out more with BeiBei and Jason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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China and the future of Africa 55:04

1M ago55:04

55:04

We interview Astrid Haas, a sustainability expert, about the future of Africa. In Beijing, leaders from all over Africa set out to plot a path with China towards increased development. What will that future look like? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Chinese tourists boost destination economies 55:05

1M ago55:05

55:05

Chinese are super-savers but when travelling they tend to spend a lot of that. Alex Shi, a young Chinese lady explains where and why Chinese spenders are willing to let go of their cash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Avoiding a new Cold War 52:27

2M ago52:27

52:27

Former Director of Department of Economic and Business Policy in London and economist John Ross joins The Bridge. We discuss China, the US, the global economy and the prospects for avoiding a new Cold War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A US think-tanker on Sino-US relations 55:42

2M ago55:42

55:42

We invite a research coordinator from PAX Sapiens to discuss strategies for deepening understanding between the US and China, and what’s at stake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The high cost of heat waves 57:01

2M ago57:01

57:01

Hot on the tail of cooling inflation comes the cost of staying cool. We look at the tragedies that have struck people across the US this summer and the very high price of energy at a time when it literally saves lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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China reaches Peak Carbon early 55:33

2M ago55:33

55:33

We discuss how China has become the global leader in green energy technology. And how China is leading the world into a greener, renewable future. If you want the facts, this is the place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bringing Chinese Philosophy to the West 58:24

2M ago58:24

58:24

Professor Bryan W. Van Norden of Vassar College joins The Bridge for a discussion on Chinese philosophy. He explains how folding Chinese philosophy into the western canon could broaden our horizons. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The rebirth of city bicycle culture 55:49

2M ago55:49

55:49

From Beijing to Boston, bikes are coming back. How is biking in China and the U.S. similar and different. We discuss the future of global cycling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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China, the Dollar, and the global economy 55:39

2M ago55:39

55:39

Noted economist Warwick Powell joins the show. We discuss travel, trade, China’s Third Plenum, and plans for the future. We also discuss the dollar and NATO’s overreach in Asia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How China became prosperous 1:03:23

2M ago1:03:23

1:03:23

We invite economist, Professor Michael Dunford of Sussex University on to explain China's economy. We talk about how China began raising people out of poverty in the 1950s to the present. And also about plans to promote high quality growth moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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How US medical debt is destroying America 55:35

3M ago55:35

55:35

About 79 million Americans face health-related financial burdens. New laws are set to tame this monster. Is getting sick sickening the US economy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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An American finds her home in China 55:34

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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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