Another missed deadline, another botched project—and somehow, once again, the blame lands at your feet. You didn't cause it. You didn't drop the ball. Yet here you are, the designated scapegoat, while the real offenders vanish into the background. Why should you keep mopping up someone else's mess? / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to [email protected] (15:41). On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan

Robotic light shows, assembly-line spectacles, exclusive snacks—China's factory tours are the new theme parks. Dubbed 'Industrial Disneyland,' these visits blend tech, spectacle, and experience. Who needs Mickey when machines are this entertaining? On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan

Young adventurers are revolutionizing camping with ultra-light gear—and it's changing how we experience the wild. Cutting-edge materials make it possible, but the real transformation is in mindset: trading heavy loads for greater mobility, deeper nature immersion, and minimal environmental impact. When every ounce counts, the wilderness becomes more accessible and rewarding. / Motivational Monday (17:46)! On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun

This week, China is witnessing a quiet revolution as energy efficiency shifts from simple conservation to reshaping the very foundations of development. The national dialogue has moved beyond basic power savings to fundamentally rethinking how industries operate, cities function and lifestyles evolve. This isn't just about using less - it's about building smarter systems that redefine what's possible. On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushun

Contrary to popular belief, research reveals a surprising twist: men may fall in love faster than women. But the heart refuses to follow rules—its timing is messy, deeply personal, and defies easy stereotypes. We unpack what the data really says about who falls harder, sooner… and why. / Round Table's Happy Place (13:44)! On the show: Steve Hatherly, Niu Honglin & Yushun

For the first time, robots can feel the world like we do. Scientists have created a robotic hand with human-like touch across its entire surface—paired with uncanny precision. This isn't just about better machines; it's about redefining how technology interacts with life itself. On the show: Steve Hatherly, Niu Honglin & Yushun

For many Chinese Gen Zers, young, text-first, self-proclaimed introverts, the idea of a silent salon visit is pure bliss. Walk in, lie back, and let a robot do all the scrubbing, rinsing, and massaging. No small talk, no awkward eye contact, just AI and lots of good-smelling bubbles. Will this be the future of haircare, or another a flashy flop? / 'Dry Begging': The Art of Indirect Requests (19:46). On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Ding Heng

Could the future of electric power lie in your kitchen? For years, lithium has been battery royalty. But now, a humble contender is stepping out of the kitchen and into the spotlight: sodium — the key element in plain old salt. It’s cheap, abundant, and surprisingly powerful. So, is it just a backup plan, or could salt truly reshape the energy world? On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Ding Heng

Echoism. It's like being a background character in your own life—always muting your desires to amplify others'. It's people-pleasing on expert mode, where you become so good at accommodating others, you forget you're allowed to take up space, too. / Do you have "office chair butt" (14:50)? On the show: Steve Hatherly, Niu Honglin & Yushan

The 27th Shanghai International Film Festival coincides with a major milestone—Chinese cinema's 120th anniversary. From its birth in 1905 to today's global hits, how is SIFF celebrating this legacy? With restored classics, special retrospectives, and a journey through film history. On the show: Steve Hatherly, Niu Honglin & Yushan