We take you on a tour around the world to look at some of the trends in the pursuit of happiness. What do people in Europe, America, China and elsewhere do to create joy? Join Jason and BeiBei to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bridge takes a deep dive into the complexity of ethnic and cultural harmony around the world. Find out more with Jason and Alex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For America, the fight for gender equality dates back at least a century. China’s story is somewhat different. In China and the U.S., women make up more than half of all university students. Women in China are taking higher positions in the companies. The Bridge explores why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss what it takes to raise a child to be an athlete. How can we influence a child’s interests? Jason, Beibei, and Maurice discuss the different points of view in the debate over how to raise kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From gyms with no employees to digital mirrors that count calories and give feedback, technology is changing the way you change your body. Losing the pandemic pounds is going to be a challenge. Jason and BeiBei explicate the newest fads from around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bridge takes a listen to the most relevant trends in free time around the world? Are Chinese people playing the same games as you? Americans might share more in common with the rest of the world after all. Take a listen with Jason and Alex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bridge discusses the highlights of the Olympics from an international point of view. The most watched Olympics included robots, reused venues, and unexpected delights. We take you on a deep dive into aspects of this event which will surprise you. Find out more with Jason and Alex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you got your Bing Dwen Dwen? Yes, the adorable Winter Olympic mascot panda! Well, it’s sold out now in China. But no worries, factories are speeding up to make more. Why is Bing Dwen Dwen so popular? Follow Jason and Alex on The Bridge to take a look. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How challenging is it to stage a Chinese New Year's Gala during Covid in the U.S.? On this special episode of The Bridge, guest host and stand-up comedian Jesse Appell interviews the director and producer of University of Southern California’s 2022 Year of the Tiger Chinese New Years Gala. Jesse Appell is an American comedian who can perform stand-up comedy in Chinese and enjoys a large fan base in China. He also provides his opinion on the gap between Chinese and US humor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chinese New Year represents the largest annual migration of people in the world. Where are they going? From San Francisco to London to New York, we look at the biggest Chinese festival on earth. Wanna see it for yourself? Join a billion and a half people watching the Chinese New Year Gala, live. And of course with Jason and Alex! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.