Asia In-Depth
Asia Society
There's never been a better time to understand what's going on in Asia. That's why we talk to the people who know it best. The Asia In-Depth podcast brings you conversations with the world's leading experts and thought-leaders on the politics, economics, and culture of Asia — and beyond. Subscribe today.
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Mar 11, 2021 • 38min
The Face of Japan's #MeToo Movement
A conversation with Shiori Ito, whose rape allegation against a powerful journalist sparked a movement in one of Asia's most deeply patriarchal societies.
Feb 11, 2021 • 30min
George Shultz — A Final Conversation
In one of his last public conversations, George Shultz discusses foreign policy and U.S.-China relations with Henry Kissinger. In one of his last public conversations, George Shultz discusses foreign policy and U.S.-China relations with Henry Kissinger.
Jan 14, 2021 • 30min
Asian American Ghosts
Author Jia Lynn Yang discusses how a 1965 immigration law shaped the identities of generations of Asian Americans.
Dec 17, 2020 • 1h 13min
Predictions for Asia in 2021
What might life in Asia look like after the pandemic? And what should we expect from the continent's perennial hot spots — from North Korea to Afghanistan, Iran to the South China Sea?
Nov 12, 2020 • 1h 6min
Biden, Trump, and the View From Asia
The U.S. presidential election attracted unprecedented interest from across the globe — including in Asia — where the results would impact everything from Iran to North Korea, trade policy to China policy, and much more.
Oct 8, 2020 • 33min
COVID-19 Upended Global Supply Chains. What Comes Next?
Asia Society Policy Institute's Wendy Cutler provides insight into why supply chains matter — and how they’re poised to change in a post-pandemic world.
Sep 11, 2020 • 51min
Kevin Rudd and Orville Schell on Hong Kong's Pivotal Year
Two of the world's great experts on China discuss the implications of a new National Security Law for Hong Kong's future — and China's.
Aug 20, 2020 • 37min
Surviving COVID-19
Three individuals on three separate continents — Asia Society President and CEO Josette Sheeran, virologist Peter Piot, and opera singer Warren Mok — describe their experiences battling the coronavirus.
Aug 6, 2020 • 42min
Xinjiang Under Surveillance
An update on China's ongoing mass surveillance efforts in Xinjiang and how personal data is being used against the Uighur community with Buzzfeed reporter Megha Rajagopolan and Axios reporter Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian.
Jul 23, 2020 • 56min
The Wonderful World of Korean Baseball
With the Major League Baseball season finally set to begin, we take a close look at one of Asia's best professional leagues: the Korea Baseball Organization.
