The podcast features Alice Su, David Rennie, and Don Weinland discussing the potential ban of TikTok in the US, exploring Chinese ownership concerns and national security threats. They analyze trust issues, content control complexities, state influence on private companies, and China's algorithm registration system, highlighting the challenges faced by Chinese tech companies.

Alice Su, senior China correspondent, and David Rennie, The Economist's Beijing bureau chief, explore the challenges faced by Chinese feminists in China and their use of stand-up comedy as a form of expression. They discuss self-censorship in comedy, the motivations behind going into exile, and the impact of comedy on feminist topics. The podcast also explores the cathartic and risky nature of the comedy club at Drum Tower, the consequences of losing access to social media in China, and the experiences of exiled individuals navigating high pressure and surveillance.

Alice Su, The Economist's senior China correspondent, explores the trend of Chinese people moving to Japan for better opportunities. The podcast discusses the reasons behind this migration, including disillusionment with China's economic and political landscape, as well as the emotional impact of the pandemic lockdown in Beijing.

Two of The Economist's China correspondents, Alice Su and David Rennie, analyse the stories at the heart of this vast country and examine its influence beyond its borders.They’ll be joined by our global network of correspondents and expert guests to examine how everything from party politics to business, technology and culture is reshaping China and the world.For almost seven centuries the beats of China’s most famous drum tower, or gulou, kept people in Beijing to time. The Economist’s latest podcast keeps you up to date every Monday.Sign up to our weekly newsletter here and for full access to print, digital and audio editions, as well as exclusive live events, subscribe to The Economist at economist.com/drumoffer.

Natasha Loda, Health editor for The Economist, dives into the transformative potential of GLP-1 drugs initially designed for diabetes, now being tested for broader health issues. Simon Rabinovich discusses the surprising disconnect between a booming US economy and the negative sentiment affecting voters as elections loom. Alice Su shares harrowing tales of Chinese migrants risking their lives through dangerous journeys to reach America, revealing the socio-political factors at play. Together, they explore pressing global health and migration issues intertwined with economic challenges.