CODEPINK co-founder Jodie Evans joins our show. We ask her about their “China is not our Enemy” campaign. She explains how we can all work to help support the AAPI community, and the role of the media in creating hype around conflicts in America. Her insights might just give you the energy you need to strive for peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Studies show that 1 in 5 elderly Americans are going without their proper medication due to costs. While some use the wrong medicine or simply go without, others are leaving America to buy more affordable drugs elsewhere. New legislation allows Medicare to negotiate the price of selected drugs with drug companies, starting in 2026. Will this be a game changer and improve access to lifesaving medicine?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two massive surveys of Asians in America point to trouble for Asians in melting into the pot of Americana. Only 22% of Asian Americans surveyed felt a sense of safety and belonging in America. We discuss the findings and what needs to be done to change the landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Pauken II, author of “US vs CHINA: From Trade War to Reciprocal Deal” joins us on the show. A geopolitical consultant, we ask him about Sino-US relations in the context of American politics. He explains why China’s crackdown on corruption is exactly what the US needs. We discuss his journey into the heart of American culture and his hopes for the normalization of relations with China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hunger is on the rise in the USA. Two new surveys by Propel and Greater Foster Food Bank show that hunger has reached historic heights in America this year. A CBC article published in May also reported that the U.S. is facing an unprecedented rise in food insecurity. It said one in three households interviewed reported that their children were hungry. Let’s take a look at hunger in the US and around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you are dreaming of building a house in Arizona, it may just stay a dream. Arizona has decided to put a halt to building new homes due to a lack of water to service them. Las Vegas may follow. With climate change causing unprecedented droughts, people may only be able to create new human settlements in wetter areas of the country. What’s going on? How bad is it? And will it be permanent? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We interviewed former private researcher to Australian Prime Minister Rudd and economic analyst, Warwick Powell. Powell is an adjunct professor at the Queensland University of Technology and chairman of a non-profit investment bank. We ask him about the state of block-chain technology, US-Australian-Chinese relations, the future of Africa, the Belt and Road, and Dedollarization. This show has everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Studies show that our attention spans are shrinking. Dr. Gloria Mark tells CNN that in 2004, they measured the average attention on a screen to be 2½ minutes. She says years later they have found that people can only pay attention to one screen for an average of 47 seconds. Gen Z will only give a video 1.3 seconds before judging if they will continue to watch. What can we do to address these changes, and can we get our attention spans back? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new set of articles by the UK's The Times explain why it is now time to take a trip to China. COVID tests are gone and travel visas are easier than ever to obtain. It's time to skip to the other side of the planet for an out-of-this world adventure. Insider travel tips abound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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