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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is it okay to embrace the cultures of others? We talk through the perilous prospect of embracing another people’s traditions. The Bridge gives you some help in understanding the respect required to navigate our times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We take a tour around the world and into your kitchen. From tumble driers to blenders, what appliances make the list in China and the US? Can we save money and possibly the world from our laundry room? Examine the possibilities with Jason and Alex. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With the Center for Disease Control routinely changing its recommendations, a lot of Americans are turning a deaf ear. As America creeps up on one million deaths, is there a way out? The team at 'The Bridge' discuss this and how the rest of the world is doing at controlling the pandemic. Find out more with Jason and BeiBei. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
Every generation these days defines itself differently from the last. In a fast changing world are there room for traditional crafts, clothes, music and values. China has modernized faster than any nation in history. Is there a return to tradition? We ask. We answer. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We talk commuting in New York, LA, Beijing, and cruising highway. Are the roads more manageable with the transition to remote work? The Bridge also gives you insight into the largest annual migration of people on Earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Bridge interviews a professional voice actor in China. We talk being on the set, dubbing and more. You may be surprised to hear a familiar voice as our guest does the voices of some famous video games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Bridge takes you on a tour of talking. Do all Chinese people speak English today? In America, people increasingly learn another language. While French, Spanish, Russian are taking off in China, we explore who's talking and how they do it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coffee has transformed America. And today's coffee isn't your grandparents' cup of tea. Coffee is seeing growth in sales in China. The Bridge hosts disscuss how the culture of drinking caffeine is soaking in the green. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The ancient Silk Road brought the west tea, spices, silk, the iron plow and more. Today, the world is trading goods faster than ever. The Bridge takes a look at the foods, habits and tools China and the US are borrowing from each other. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The team at The Bridge go abroad for you and find the absolute best food around the world. From continental, national, and regional cuisine to your kitchen, we talk what’s cooking. Think you’ve tried Chinese food? Think again. Listen in and we’ll give your palate something to talk about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Bridge shows you the future of sports in China. More than 300 million people across China have participated in winter sports since 2018. The excitement for the Beijing Winter Olympics has been building up and many more young people have chosen winter sports as their new hobbies. Do we see a future investment opportunity? Let’s see what The Bridge has to say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Different countries around the world handled the pandemic differently. The results are easy to see. How did the US fumble in the most important play of our age? Beibei and Jason at The Bridge look at the strategies different people around the world took and examine what works and what doesn't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From Baby Boomers to the next generation entering our work places, the cultures can seem worlds apart. How can people raised in different times share their time in a work evolving workplace. What are the new ethics of a generation willing to forgo work that isn’t suitable? Has unemployment dropped because they aren’t looking for work? The Bridge shines a light on everything from gaps in your resume to spiraling inflation. You need to hear this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
From credit cards to digital payment, from student loans to monthly mortgage, what are those differences in financial habits between the people in the U.S. and China? Find out more on The Bridge with Jason and Alex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We don't always realize how much what we see get to shape our world and impact how we understand it and how we think about ourselves. New York is the capital of art in the U.S.. Where are the great artists in China? We take a look at China through the lens of traditional culture and follow the path to some of the greatest oil painters in the world. Take a journey with us to unravel the unknown potentials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
From repairing to cleaning to helping with the new baby, China has an abundance of people in the home service industry. Need child care? How about a live-in nanny at an affordable price? The Bridge talks about China, the US and the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vlogger Jason has been traveling across China in the past ten years and for him it feels safe even walking alone on the street at midnight. The Bridge gets away from the disastrous headlines and shares stories about peaceful normal lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Bridge takes you on a journey from cyberspace to public space. Can grandma find you a husband or wife? Is it okay to flirt at work? Alex and Jason take you over the pacific to find the latest dating trends around the world and in your hometown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Bridge looks at how you can protect your aging brain. From Chinese Traditional Medicine to learning another language, we talk activities to keep our mind sharp. Beibei and Jason exchange ideas that might just change your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
