

David Moser
Longtime Beijing resident, former occasional co-host of Sinica, and associate professor at Beijing Capital Normal University. Author of A Billion Voices: China’s Search for a Common Language.
Top 3 podcasts with David Moser
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May 1, 2024 • 36min
The American professor who performed live comedy in Mandarin in front of a billion people
David Moser, an Associate Professor, shares his journey to fluency in Chinese, becoming a TV star in China. He discusses the challenges of learning Chinese in a humorous blog post. The podcast explores his transition from academia to TV, censored comedy skits, and techniques for improving spoken Chinese skills.

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Oct 4, 2024 • 1h 21min
Criticism and Conscience: A Conversation with David Moser
David Moser, a longtime Beijing resident and associate professor, shares insights on the complex dynamics of criticism between the U.S. and China. He reflects on his experiences with state media and the evolving role of outsiders in influencing China. Moser highlights the contrasting approaches to democracy and governance, discussing China's 'whole-process democracy' and its implications. The conversation touches on cultural pride, moral intuition, and the challenges of expressing authentic views in a controlled media landscape.

Sep 23, 2025 • 1h 39min
David Moser Full Episode – Why Chinese is So Damn Hard
David Moser, a linguistics scholar at Capital Normal University and author of A Billion Voices, shares his insights on learning Chinese. He discusses the complex challenges posed by Chinese characters, which hinder phonetic learning. Moser reflects on China’s transformation in the 1980s, the debate over a unified national language, and the balance between cultural identity and practicality in language. He emphasizes immersive learning techniques for mastering Mandarin and offers advice for new learners to prioritize speaking and listening.