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The Bridge to China

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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 world. This is The Bridge to China.

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Episodes

Wealth inequality in our world and how we need to tackle the issue

Wealth inequality is worse than at any time in our modern world. The Bridge discusses the biggest squeeze of our times. What will become of the poorest 90% and is there a way to break out of the bottom? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 12, 202155 minEp. 13

How many romantic holidays are there throughout the world?

Our team takes you on a journey to China where there are several special romantic days. Think someone feels alone on Valentines’ day? How can we make someone feel special in our complicated time? Listen in and we’ll show you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11, 202155 minEp. 12

Who's gonna be there for you when you're old?

In China, taking care of one's elders has been taking place for millennia. Is Florida the retirement home of America? Does China have a retirement base? The Bridge talks about family, love, life, values and living in your mom's basement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 202155 minEp. 11

Where do Chinese go to experience China?

America has every climate imaginable. Is this why many Americans never travel abroad? While Chinese tourists love to see the world, increasingly China is the destination for many Chinese. Can you see China in just two weeks? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 08, 202155 minEp. 10

From Boomers to Gen Z, how are we changing the world and ourselves?

The US once oversaw the largest technological transformations the world had ever seen. How we are changing the world and it's changing us, one generation at a time. Come with us on a journey into the evolution of our youth and our world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 05, 202155 minEp. 9

Can Hollywood maintain its footing in China?

China has the most cinemas in the world. Hollywood has a long track record of producing great cinema. Increasingly the appetites of Chinese film lovers are changing. Can Hollywood keep up in an industry with increasing competition from the new giants in Chinese film making? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 03, 202155 minEp. 8

Are parks still fun today?

Beibei and Jason discuss some of the best parks in San Francisco, New York, Beijing and Wuhan. Where should you go if you want a casual day in Beijing? From Yuyuantan to Golden Gate Park, beauty abounds. Beijing and Shanghai are brimming with parks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 02, 202155 minEp. 7

Home delivery: Who's bringing change to your door?

The Bridge discusses the emergence of the people and apps bringing you everything you desire. From China's Meituan to America's Deliveroo, the show helps guide us through what's cooking and how they'll bring it home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 01, 202155 minEp. 6

To be or not to be a face dancer? Performance art in the US, China and the world

We take a look from box seats at the house and stage in our time. From Beijing's National Center for the Performing Arts to your Friday night out in New York, we discuss it all. Who's who and what is on around the world? We discuss the changing and unchanged landscape of Peking Opera and Broadway from London and San Francisco to Shanghai and Wuhan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 29, 202155 minEp. 5

What to do when you first move to a new city or a foreign country?

The Bridge looks at renting a home in the US, China, and around the world. We examine rent prices and cultural Dos and Don'ts from New York to Beijing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 28, 202155 minEp. 4

Solar panels are in. Who’s who in the new green revolution?

The Bridge takes a look into the makers and breakers of the biggest solar deals around. We show you the future and now. Can the US and China work together to tackle the biggest problems of our time? Join us and find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 202155 minEp. 3

Is the American Dream still alive?

More and more Americans are complaining of being squeezed. Everything seems to be happening at once, from the pandemic to inflation and wage stagnation. You may be surprised to find out whether the American Dream is still alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 202155 minEp. 2

How are the myths of the past relevant to the present?

For thousands of years people have been telling stories. Are the myths of the past still part of our world? The Bridge takes a deep dive into the stories around which our world was built. Are we still telling these same stories? And, are we now writing new ones? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 202155 minEp. 1
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