Michael Wester, the founder and CEO of True Run Media, talks about Safe and Sane, his WeChat group that has kept the city's massive expat population safe (and sane) with timely information about all things COVID-19. (00:37)

Then, American musician Eric Allen comes on The Point to talk about his eponymous new album, an intimate tour of Americana and wartime China. (20:20)

If you're in Beijing, Eric's album release show will be at Jianghu Bar on January 23.  Check this link for more details. https://www.thebeijinger.com/events/2021/jan/eric-allen-album-release-party