20 years ago, it seemed like when a climate catastrophe happened it was in every newspaper on the planet. Now not a single newspaper can cover everything on any given day. From fires, floods and heat waves, our world is changing. We guide you through the mine field of calamity to the safer shores of hope on the horizon. Listen in to contextualize and relax, after we tell you of the trauma, we’ll take you to the tranquil; You’ll laugh; you’ll care; you’ll be in the know: this is The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the connection between commercials and consumerism? What were your most memorable memes on TV and radio? Are you still bombarded with as much commercials as before using smart phones? Beibei and Jason share famous commercials from the world over. Listen in: be entertained, and be part of the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beibei schools Jason on the nuances of Chinese phrases. The Bridge explores the origins of English phrases in China. From ‘a frog in a well’ to ‘blind men feeling elephants,’ this show is packed full of analogies and cultural insights. Want to make a splash at your next soirée? We’ve got the idioms you need to sound like a pro. This is The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not all Chinese families make their kids read the words of Confucius, yet his teachings are everywhere in Chinese values. We talk about American individualism, filial piety and the holiday for elders you might not know about. Tune in to stay two steps ahead in global discourse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bridge visits the frontiers of technology to give you the insights to keep you relevant in the fastest period of change in human history. Join Beibei and Jason and find out when to join the metaverse, how to instantly make free original art, and enjoy doing so from the back seat of cars with no steering wheels today. Listen in and stay ahead of the tech curve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Wang, who’s made Beijing his home for the past 6 years, joins us in the studio. We ask him about the movie industries in both the US and China. He talks about his craft, his hobbies and decision to share China’s stories with the world. An artist whose works include some of the biggest movie franchises on earth, Andy tells us about some of his biggest career moves and what the future of film looks like from both sides of the Pacific. Tune in and listen in as Andy takes on the future of our favorite past time: film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beibei and Jason interview Dr. Frank Stonier, an American who joined his community to help fight a fire in the mountains around Chongqing. We discuss how he helped, and his skyrocketing fame in China today. Frank’s story is one which brings our worlds together. Listen in and learn about the man who fought with his Chinese community to protect his city. You have got to hear this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bridge looks at assimilation like you’ve never seen it before. Do you talk about Lincoln at parties or the latest Netflix release? We thought so. What makes someone American today? What does it take to live in China vs become Chinese? Alex and Jason hash out the politics of cultural integration from new angles. So, sit back, laugh and join in the fun on The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bridge is joined by globe-trotter Jalayana Miller to talk about what changes as you live abroad. Chinese love to drink hot water. Could you give up ice to integrate into a new life? What is the difference between a fresh off the boat expat in China vs a tried-and-true immigrant.? What’s weird, fresh and new about living in New York after Nanjing? Join The Bridge and become a part of the global conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss a viral vlogger’s attempt to reclaim her Chinese identity after quitting English language learning at Harvard. What’s in a name? From French traditions on naming for the day one is born to new names in new languages, Alex and Jason tour the world inside ourselves. “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet?” What about a language? Join the Bridge for a journey deep into the culture of identity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.