

The Bridge to China
Acorn Studio
Our hosts, from the US and China, discuss what unites us. Using enlightening stories and brilliant guests from all walks of life, we join hands in laughter, building bridges across our cultural world. This is The Bridge to China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 31, 2022 • 51min
The Bridge Team Wraps up 2022 with Encouraging Stories around the World
Sick of sickening stories and news? Tired of tiring tales of 2022? We at The Bridge give you reasons to realize that 2022 has had plenty to be celebrated. From renewable energy, rockets, and twin spacecrafts at the space station and 100% green energy grid in California, 2022 was actually quite spectacular. Listen in, relax, and let's share the good news. Jason and BeiBei. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 29, 2022 • 56min
We interview Dr. Jeffrey Sachs about his thoughts on China, the US and sustainable development
Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, holder of 42 doctorates, world-renowned economics Professor, bestselling author and president of the UN’s Sustainable Development Solutions Network, joins The Bridge. He discusses his ideas on the US-China relationship. We ask him how China and the US can work together to build a shared future. He explains how the US, Europe and China can work together to help develop Africa and other developing regions of the world for the benefit of everyone. This interview might just change your worldview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 27, 2022 • 55min
We’re told never give up. Is it time to reconsider?
It's another year-end, and many have started to set up their new year's goal. What's practical and what's not? Can you work yourself to death? 2% of people who exercise suffer from exercise-associated hemorrhage according to Dr. Vivek Nambiar. Too little exercise can also lead to unpleasant consequences… Everything in moderation is a part of Chinese cultural outlook according to co-host Beibei. Listen in and be a part of the conversation on The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 23, 2022 • 56min
From Christmas in Beijing to feeding your Christmas trees to rhinos?
Jason and Alex bring you the Christmas angle you weren’t expecting. What is Christmas like in Beijing? Tens of millions of Christmas trees are wasted each year worldwide. Have you considered donating them to the nearest zoo? We talk turkey and the trending Christmas concepts lighting the way by starlight to your childhood memories. Listen, like, and lose yourself in the hilarity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 2022 • 55min
What are the worst of the worst bad airplane deeds from around the world today?
It's time to go home and see your family before Christmas or travel to some beautiful place to celebrate the New Year, but do you want to take a long flight where every passenger has their own musical instrument? Sounds either like a dream or a nightmare depending on who you are. This happened. Hear about the hilarious online ratio that has an airline rethinking its marketing strategy. Drinking, fighting, and taking over the intercom are just the start. We have the absolute funniest and most frightening stories from 36,000 feet. You will thank yourself for joining the conversation with Jason and Alex, on The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 2022 • 55min
Is our inability to agree tearing us apart: how can we end the hostility?
Persuasion also means willing to be persuaded. What is cordial discourse? How does it work? And where do we begin? From marketing to the logic of the Greeks, Beibei and Jason fill your tool kit. We give you the means to being nice, while changing hearts and minds. Like, subscribe and relax. We’ve got this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 2022 • 53min
Ahem! Utterances and gestures that can get you in trouble around the world
Some know that the peace sign is an insult in certain countries but did you know that crossing your fingers for luck could also mean number ten or ‘I’m Lying’? Do you know the hand gestures for counting one to ten? We’ve got that too. Find out more with Jason and Alex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dec 10, 2022 • 55min
The great re-imagination: has time in isolation changed people for the better?
Millions of folks all over the world have spent time in isolation. We discuss the newly minted term ‘The Great Re-imagination.’ From divorces to new romance, meditation, dietary changes and upgraded skill sets, the world is not the same. Tens of millions of Americans have changed their jobs. Millions of others have learned new skills or gone back to university. Have people’s skills and priorities been upgraded? Listen in and we’ll let you in on today’s trends with BeiBei and Jason on The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dec 9, 2022 • 55min
Is it too late to boost our immune system?
We discuss hygiene around the world in the twenty first century. Have we gone far enough or too far? Hand washing? Sure. Spraying babies with germ killing sprays? Slow down a minute. Is it time for us to boost our immune system? Find out more with Jason and BeiBei. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 6, 2022 • 54min
A Future Dystopia of Trash-Mountains? Or Can Technology Save Us?
One man’s daughter asks her father to save the world, one bag of crisps at a time. His answer: “Alright then, I will.” We discuss their story and other companies taking on the plastic-apocalypse. Don’t have a credit card? That’s okay, that’s how much plastic is inside you right now. We were shocked too. Listen in and we explore answers to questions we’re all wondering. This is The Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.