The Bridge to China

We discuss the latest cases of anti-Asian hate crimes, anti-Black hate crimes and the roots that got us here. We examine the history, the political causes, and the role of big media companies in encouraging hate. What does economics have to do with the safety of our citizens? Listen in.

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Following a train wreck in Ohio of 20 cargo containers of toxic materials, the New York Post reports "animals falling sick, dying near hellish Ohio train derailment site" and ABC News reports that "there were more toxic chemicals on train that derailed in Ohio than originally reported." A dozen train wrecks have taken place across the US already this year and it's only February. What is happening? Why is it happening? The Bridge takes a deep dive to clear up the muddy waters with BeiBei and Jason.

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Is China really a threat, or can we cooperate in technology and global development? Andy Mok, a former analyst for the Rand Corporation and current Fellow of CCG on the transformative technologies coming out of China. He discusses semi-conductors, the Chinese space station, the future of Huawei, and WeChat as a ‘remote for our lives.’ He shares his thoughts on how we can maintain global peace through empathy, benevolence and people to people exchanges at the highest levels of society.

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Alex Shi and Jason Smith discuss the surprising problems with water in the wealthiest nation on earth. When the world thinks of America, they think of a developed nation. So, why does the US have millions without access to clean water? We take a deep dive into the problem and how America can get back on track. And what is a hydro-climatologist? From the shores of the US to China, Africa, and Laos we discuss water --- our past, present, and future.

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New research from ‘The Journal of Aging and Human Activity’ demonstrates a connection between Ball Room Dancing and staving off dementia. The research indicates that dancing has a stronger impact on maintaining brain health than simply walking for exercise. Alex Shi discusses trends in dancing from China to the US and Cuba too. Join the discussion on the complex and varied world of dance. Want to become a social media giant in China? We tell you how.

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New York just passed a law giving folks the right to fix their own stuff. We at The Bridge delve into the growing world of repairing your own gizmos and gadgets. If you can’t fix something, do you really own it? From changing watch batteries to global Repair cafes, the world is turning to their communities to reduce waste and save money. This is too exciting to miss. Listen in and be the talk of your friend circle.

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Alan Greenspan, former FED Chair, said recently that a “US recession is likely.” Does two years of white-hot inflation, coupled with student loans coming due in Q3 and rising interest rates mean a recession is inevitable? In this episode, Jason and Alex offer you tips, tricks and insights that you might need to insulate yourself and your family from a possible recession. 

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From YouTube to Bilibili and documentary making and more, today’s guest literally rewrote the signs in Dongguan. Listen in as an English, Chinese, and Spanish influencer tells personal tales of travelling in a RV across China to produce an all-encompassing documentary. Mr. Gao also shares with us his sky-diving, scuba-diving, strongman-competition-finishing stories that are too good to miss.

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British stand-up comedian Kei Gambit describes the process of becoming the most well-known fictional character in China: The Monkey King. We ask him how he prepares for roles in movies like Moon Man, The Wandering Earth II and Battle for Changjin Lake. He and Alex discuss comedy clubs in Beijing and China. From a comic series and universe to publishing fantasy novels, Kei’s portfolio in media is hard to measure in scope. You’ll want to hear the stories of how this former Liverpool police officer became a star in China.

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We invite UK-Australian key opinion leader and media commentator Jerry Grey for a discussion of China’s rebound. We talk about China’s feverish December hibernation and then rebound in consumerism. If you want the truth about life in China today, this episode will set the record straight. Who got COVID? Did Beijing turn into a ghost town? How did the biggest New Year’s Eve in years kick off after three weeks of hibernation across the fastest growing major economy in the world? Join in the discussion on The Bridge.

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