The Bridge

Myrna James Yoo is the publisher of Apogeo Spatial Magazine, an international effort that focuses on long-term sustainability and security of the planet and people. John & Heyang discuss using visual intelligence images in elevating global awareness with Myrna and they also discuss the "Overview Effect" which is common to astronauts when they view Earth from space. Myrna also shares her thoughts on her two trips to China.

It's the ongoing connection and conversation as John & BeiBei compare cultural notes, from hot dogs to the radio business to upcoming Chinese celebrations to bubble tea to the customs and traditions that are similar in both China and the USA.

As the Mid-Autumn Festival begins in China, BeiBei is on the road with her family, checking in with John back in Chicago, and sharing her thoughts about food, food and more food. It's a virtual culinary excursion, covering everything from duck eggs to the process of making noodles that you can thread through the eye of a needle.

In keeping with the concepts of keeping mind, body and spirit in order, John & Heyang welcome best-selling author and nationally known expert on living life to the fullest, Pilar Gerasimo to the show. It's an incredible conversation around maintaining balance, finding our best selves in the worst of times and the one thing you can do (that only takes three minutes) to start your day for the better.

Just prior to this show, John received news that a longtime friend had passed away, and the topic of death, grief and difficulty in such a loss becomes the main theme of the show, but they do shift gears to the many experiences they've had as talk radio hosts, and the ups and downs of the business.

No matter where you live in the world, from Beijing to Boston from Chicago to Shanghai, adversity is a constant companion in our lives. Dr. Robin Smith became a household name on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and brings her incredible insights, energy and ideas in conversation with John & Heyang on "The Bridge."

Producer of "The Bridge" Cimcie Nichols has been putting her marriage off for months, due to the global pandemic, and just recently was able to "tie the knot" using some inventive ways to work around social distancing. Cimcie and Heyang compare notes on marriage traditions and rituals, as it pertains to China and the USA. John sets it all up with some thoughts on happiness, golf and spending time with family.

John and Heyang welcome best-selling author of "Science of a Happy Brain" and renowned thought leader Dr. Jay Kumar to The Bridge. He holds a Ph.D. in cognitive science and religious studies and an M.A. in international political economy and a concentration in international business from Columbia University. Dr. Jay shares the many ways that we can find happiness in even the most difficult times.

Per usual, John & BeiBei start at point "A" and go to point "B" without a map or notes or a net, from environmental challenges, to differences between the Chinese and Americans when it comes to our tolerance for cold and heat, along with the ongoing conversation about the influence and importance of a great education.

Turning back the clock all the way to elementary school, John & BeiBei share their memories of "school days" and compare notes on how different (and similar) their educational experiences were in America and China.