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How did China end poverty while fighting climate change? Today’s guest author explains
Episode 211
Today’s guest David W. Ferguson has written several original books on contemporary China. His latest book takes a deep dive into the strategies used …
3 years, 2 months ago
Are more Americans turning away from higher education?
Episode 210
A college education used to be part of realizing the American dream for young Americans. But with the crippling Student Loan Crisis, college enrollme…
3 years, 2 months ago
Can a new recycling process save our Earth from a fashion nightmare?
Episode 209
New technology promises to recycle hundreds of thousands of tons of textiles by 2030. The damage that the fashion industry brings to our planet is be…
3 years, 2 months ago
How did China lift 800 million people out of poverty?
Episode 208
Today’s guest Michael Crook is a British/Canadian who was born in Beijing in 1951 to parents who met in China. Michael grew up on a university campus…
3 years, 2 months ago
Why is police violence worsening in the US and what can be done?
Episode 207
Statistics show that US police kill "Far more civilians than any other wealthy country." A Colorado sheriff recently received an honorary award after…
3 years, 2 months ago
The US is finally getting High Speed Rail: get ready for a trip to Vegas
Episode 206
Is the US finally going to enter the High-Speed Rail game? A new article on KTLA says a line will connect a county outside LA with Los Vegas. With Sp…
3 years, 2 months ago
China's Tomb Sweeping Day and Chinese culture diversity
Episode 205
As China observes annual Tomb Sweeping Day, we explain the tradition of burning joss money. From China to Amazon, the sacred money is going global. W…
3 years, 2 months ago
Are some US states considering allowing child labor?
Episode 204
There are 500,000 kids working in agriculture in the US where “Unlimited Hours” are legal. For more than a century, Americans have fought to limit th…
3 years, 2 months ago
How to move to China and land your dream job in the world's fastest growing economy
Episode 203
Welcome to the first installment of The Bridge’s “Home Sweet Home, China,” where we show folks how to make China their home. And if you already live …
3 years, 2 months ago
How are China and Africa working together to build a better world?
Episode 202
We interview Dr. Tang Xiaoyang, Chair of Department of International Relations at Tsinghua University in Beijing. A highly noted academic luminary on…
3 years, 2 months ago