The Bridge to China

By Acorn Studio

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 w... more

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The podcast currently has 463 episodes available.

The Bridge to China episodes:

December 27, 2021 When will the store's shelves be full again?
With ships waiting off the coast of San Diego, can America get its goods? When will things normalize? How do shelves around the world look? Come on a world tour with The Bridge.
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December 24, 2021 What to do and where to go at night in Beijing?
From Sanlitun to Wukesong to Houhai Lake to the Hutongs, Alex and Jason review the most popular places to go on a Friday night in Beijing. This show also highlights a reel of options in cities like Wuhan and San Francisco. As the speed of what's trendy accelerates, The Bridge guides you to where you should start.
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December 23, 2021 Who's using Traditional Chinese Medicine today?
Some athletes in the United States have been using Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment such as cupping. More than acupuncture and cupping, the hosts of The Bridge explore the ways you can boost your immune system. Are hospitals really too costly in America? We discuss the issues of the day.
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December 22, 2021 Is chic too chic? Trendsetting fashions today
From the runways to the airways to every day, fashion is changing, always. From American second hand stores to your Friday night, we explore the clothes you wear. Luxury brands or grandma's needles? Where to go and who to wear in the US and China. In Shanghai, New York and San Francisco, what is fashionable amongst the fashionable?
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December 21, 2021 How do we fix the cost of a higher education?
With student loans crippling entire generations, is there an alternative? Our hosts discuss the heights of higher education and its limits. What is the value of a good education?
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December 20, 2021 What are the latest trends in commuting?
When will high speed rail change your life? What other ways are there to get around in the world today? Jason and Alex discuss the latest tech changing peoples' lives.
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December 17, 2021 'Play or study?'-a wise decision to make
To study or to play? Play of course! An easy decision to make for kids. But how to provide good educaiton while ensuring a happy childhood remains challenging for parents, schools and even policy makers in different countries.
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December 16, 2021 What makes retirement cool?
The Bridge host Jason discusses what American retirees like to do, from binge-watching to taking off in an RV. Alex showcases the lifestyle of Chinese ‘Damas', or aunties, who enjoy dancing in public squares in the evenings in China. What kind of retirement life would satisfy people worldwide? What are some retirement choices for expats in countries like China?
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December 15, 2021 Yesteryears' traditions matter in the transition to adulthood?
Different cultures mark the change from child to adult in unique ways. How do they come into play in our modern world? We look at several traditions and discuss the modern journey of growing up. Find out more with Jason and Alex.
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December 14, 2021 How honest is too honest? Could you adapt to a world where everyone told the truth?
Little white lies, are they holding us back? Different cultures the world over value the truth differently. Transitioning between these places can be tricky. The Bridge shores up our similarities in a changing world.
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FAQs about The Bridge to China:

How many episodes does The Bridge to China have?

The podcast currently has 463 episodes available.

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