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The Bridge to China

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Dec 20, 2021 • 55min

What are the latest trends in commuting?

When will high speed rail change your life? What other ways are there to get around in the world today? Jason and Alex discuss the latest tech changing peoples' lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 17, 2021 • 55min

'Play or study?'-a wise decision to make

To study or to play? Play of course! An easy decision to make for kids. But how to provide good educaiton while ensuring a happy childhood remains challenging for parents, schools and even policy makers in different countries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 16, 2021 • 55min

What makes retirement cool?

The Bridge host Jason discusses what American retirees like to do, from binge-watching to taking off in an RV. Alex showcases the lifestyle of Chinese ‘Damas', or aunties, who enjoy dancing in public squares in the evenings in China. What kind of retirement life would satisfy people worldwide? What are some retirement choices for expats in countries like China? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 15, 2021 • 55min

Yesteryears' traditions matter in the transition to adulthood?

Different cultures mark the change from child to adult in unique ways. How do they come into play in our modern world? We look at several traditions and discuss the modern journey of growing up. Find out more with Jason and Alex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 14, 2021 • 55min

How honest is too honest? Could you adapt to a world where everyone told the truth?

Little white lies, are they holding us back? Different cultures the world over value the truth differently. Transitioning between these places can be tricky. The Bridge shores up our similarities in a changing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 13, 2021 • 55min

When is it cultural appropriation and when is it cultural appreciation?

Is it okay to embrace the cultures of others? We talk through the perilous prospect of embracing another people’s traditions. The Bridge gives you some help in understanding the respect required to navigate our times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 10, 2021 • 55min

To wok or not to wok: what's in your kitchen?

We take a tour around the world and into your kitchen. From tumble driers to blenders, what appliances make the list in China and the US? Can we save money and possibly the world from our laundry room? Examine the possibilities with Jason and Alex.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 9, 2021 • 55min

American trust in the CDC is at all time lows: how does this affect all of us?

With the Center for Disease Control routinely changing its recommendations, a lot of Americans are turning a deaf ear. As America creeps up on one million deaths, is there a way out? The team at 'The Bridge' discuss this and how the rest of the world is doing at controlling the pandemic. Find out more with Jason and BeiBei. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 9, 2021 • 55min

How are the myths of the past relevant to the present?

For Thousands of years people have been telling stories. Are the myths of the past still part of our world? The Bridge takes a deep dive into the stories around which our world was built. Are we still telling these same stories? And, are we now writing new ones? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 8, 2021 • 55min

Traditional culture and changing values: need they be at loggerheads?

Every generation these days defines itself differently from the last. In a fast changing world are there room for traditional crafts, clothes, music and values. China has modernized faster than any nation in history. Is there a return to tradition? We ask. We answer. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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