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The Bridge to China episodes

July 14, 2023 Asians in America: New study finds lack of sense of belonging
Two massive surveys of Asians in America point to trouble for Asians in melting into the pot of Americana. Only 22% of Asian Americans surveyed felt a sense of safety and belonging in America. We discuss the findings and what needs to be done to change the landscape.
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53 min
July 12, 2023 American politics and Sino-US relations
Thomas Pauken II, author of “US vs CHINA: From Trade War to Reciprocal Deal” joins us on the show. A geopolitical consultant, we ask him about Sino-US relations in the context of American politics. He explains why China’s crackdown on corruption is exactly what the US needs. We discuss his journey into the heart of American culture and his hopes for the normalization of relations with China.
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52 min
July 10, 2023 Food insecurity is on the rise (Yes, even in America.)
Hunger is on the rise in the USA. Two new surveys by Propel and Greater Foster Food Bank show that hunger has reached historic heights in America this year. A CBC article published in May also reported that the U.S. is facing an unprecedented rise in food insecurity. It said one in three households interviewed reported that their children were hungry. Let’s take a look at hunger in the US and around the world.
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55 min
July 07, 2023 No new houses in parts of America?!
If you are dreaming of building a house in Arizona, it may just stay a dream. Arizona has decided to put a halt to building new homes due to a lack of water to service them. Las Vegas may follow. With climate change causing unprecedented droughts, people may only be able to create new human settlements in wetter areas of the country. What’s going on? How bad is it? And will it be permanent?
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55 min
July 05, 2023 From block chain to the Belt and Road: How is the world changing?
We interviewed former private researcher to Australian Prime Minister Rudd and economic analyst, Warwick Powell. Powell is an adjunct professor at the Queensland University of Technology and chairman of a non-profit investment bank. We ask him about the state of block-chain technology, US-Australian-Chinese relations, the future of Africa, the Belt and Road, and Dedollarization. This show has everything.
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52 min
July 03, 2023 What can we do about our diminishing attention spans?
Studies show that our attention spans are shrinking. Dr. Gloria Mark tells CNN that in 2004, they measured the average attention on a screen to be 2½ minutes. She says years later they have found that people can only pay attention to one screen for an average of 47 seconds. Gen Z will only give a video 1.3 seconds before judging if they will continue to watch. What can we do to address these changes, and can we get our attention spans back?
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50 min
June 30, 2023 Yes, it's so easy to travel to China again!
A new set of articles by the UK's The Times explain why it is now time to take a trip to China. COVID tests are gone and travel visas are easier than ever to obtain. It's time to skip to the other side of the planet for an out-of-this world adventure. Insider travel tips abound.
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52 min
June 21, 2023 Why Gen Z is demanding higher pay than ever before?
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53 min
June 19, 2023 The dangers of voice cloning
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54 min
June 16, 2023 Can exercise help conquer addiction?
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53 min

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Our hosts, from the US and China, discuss what unites us. Using enlightening stories and brilliant guests from all walks of life, we join hands in laughter, building bridges across our cultural…