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The future of work is now and it's not far from the sofa
Episode 82
The contemporary moment has accelerated the change from fixed time in the office to working from home and flexible working hours. The Bridge looks at…
4 years, 1 month ago
Tea vs. Coffee: clash of the titans
Episode 81
Tea and Coffee - it’s East vs. West played out in the caffeine choice of billions of people every day. Or is it? Jesse and Tom discuss how China and …
4 years, 1 month ago
Is social media destroying your social life?
Episode 80
How much screen time is too much? Are people really connecting online? Or is the online world disconnecting us from others and our best selves? Liste…
4 years, 1 month ago
How to clink your glass in style
Episode 79
From New York to Hong Kong to Shanghai, The Bridge takes you out to paint the town red. Special guest and international businessman of Hong Kong talk…
4 years, 1 month ago
Are media the catalyst of anti-Asian hate crimes in the U.S.?
Episode 78
Over the recent two years America’s anti-Asian hate crimes have spiraled out of control. We look for the root causes of this phenomenon. Join us for …
4 years, 1 month ago
The secret code of going green in China
Episode 77
The US and China spend the most on renewable energy of any two countries in the world. It may surprise you to learn that China spends more than doubl…
4 years, 2 months ago
A look at China’s pattern of giving humanitarian aid
Episode 76
China’s Belt and Road Initiative has and continues to grow global trade in ways that are bringing prosperity to every corner of the world. Even so, C…
4 years, 2 months ago
That food looks good! But how to cook the dish?
Episode 75
Don’t listen while hungry – today’s show is all about food. Jesse Appell and Tom Xia discuss Chinese food and its role in sharing Chinese culture aro…
4 years, 2 months ago
How is fatherhood changing these days?
Episode 74
The Bridge takes the long view at fatherhood. Our hosts see the emergence of a new type of father in the US, China and around the world. Are more men…
4 years, 2 months ago
Why is standup comedy so popular in China?
Episode 73
Grab the mic! Jesse shares stories of his 10+ years in the Chinese standup comedy scene, how it grew and evolved, and where the future of comedy is h…
4 years, 2 months ago