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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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Jul 9, 2020 • 20min
What Can Companies Do to Be Anti-Racist?
Sonny Kalsi, founder and partner of investment firm Bentall GreenOak, discusses why business leaders need to take action against racism in the workplace.

Jun 25, 2020 • 32min
Maria Ressa on Declining Press Freedom in The Philippines
Just weeks before her conviction for cyber-libel, one of The Philippines' most prominent journalists describes the perilous state of press freedom in the country.

Jun 11, 2020 • 58min
Are Democracies Handling COVID-19 Better Than Authoritarian Countries?
Asia Society Policy Institute's Kevin Rudd and journalist Fareed Zakaria assess whether democratic or authoritarian governments have had more success in managing the coronavirus crisis.

Jun 4, 2020 • 40min
Washington Post Correspondent Gerry Shih on What He Learned Covering China
Washington Post correspondent Gerry Shih, who was forced to leave China earlier this year, reflects on his experience covering the country and the danger of reciprocal journalist expulsions.

May 28, 2020 • 52min
A Conversation With Writer and Director Alan Yang
'Master of None' writer and director Alan Yang discusses his new Netflix film 'Tigertail' and Hollywood's shift toward diverse storytelling with movie producer Janet Yang.

May 21, 2020 • 48min
A Conversation With Pachinko Author Min Jin Lee
The award-winning Korean-American novelist reflects on her creative process, anti-Asian racism, and the importance of art in a time of crisis.

May 14, 2020 • 46min
North Korea's Public Health Vulnerability
North Korea has long resisted foreign influence, aggressively guarding its borders, and ruthlessly controlling information coming in and out of the country. But have they managed to keep their country free from the coronavirus?

May 8, 2020 • 51min
How Taiwan Smothered the Coronavirus
Despite its proximity and extensive links to mainland China, Taiwan has lost only six people to COVID-19. What are the secrets behind its success — and what are the implications for its future?

Apr 30, 2020 • 56min
Assessing the Global Economic Fallout of the Coronavirus
As countries all over the world continue to grapple with the coronavirus, businesses large and small are struggling to cope with the profound economic consequences of widespread lockdowns. In this episode, three experts offer their perspective of the severity of the economic damage in three regions — Europe, Asia, and North America.

Apr 23, 2020 • 29min
The Coronavirus in India and Pakistan
Ravi Agrawal and Mehmal Sarfraz say that while South Asia's two largest countries have so far avoided the worst of COVID-19, they cannot afford to be complacent.


