Pod Save the World Dissident at the Doorstep Episode 5: Guangcheng’s Year of Living Famously
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Feb 3, 2024 Blind activist Chen Guangcheng's journey from China to the US and his glamorous welcome, followed by the cracks that appear beneath the surface. Discussions on his arrival, negotiations for a book deal, criticism and praise for Bob Fu, tension and political manipulation, controversy over forced sterilization, and differing interpretations of an incident and concerns about reputation and freedom of speech.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Arrival in the United States
03:48 • 20min
Negotiating a Book Deal and Conflicting Voices
23:49 • 2min
Ads for Shopify and Vote Save America, Criticism and Praise for Bob Fu's Role in Guangqun's Final Days in China
25:34 • 2min
The Tension and Political Manipulation
27:35 • 11min
Controversy and Differing Opinions
38:35 • 4min
Different Interpretations and Standoff at the Train Station
43:03 • 9min
Reflecting on an incident, disappointment with lack of communication, and concerns about reputation and freedom of speech
51:43 • 4min