Barbarians at the Gate

Recent Episodes

From Firefly to Fox News: The Evolution of "Chimerican" Media

Posted June 5, 2024 • 00:39:58

This episode features a lively conversation with Fan Yang, Professor of Media and Communication Studies at the University of Maryland Baltimore County,...

What happens after a Barbarian walks away from the Gate?

Posted April 17, 2024 • 00:33:50

This episode represents a new direction for the podcast, recorded on the eve of Jeremiah’s move to a new home base in Geneva. We start with a retrospective...

Seeking News, Making China

Posted March 26, 2024 • 00:37:33

In this episode, John Alekna talks about his fascinating new book Seeking News, Making China: Information Technology and the Emergence of Mass Society....

The Mountains Are High with author Alec Ash

Posted March 6, 2024 • 00:35:45

In this episode, we welcome back to the podcast our good friend, Alec Ash, who has written a fascinating book recounting a year spent in the city of...

Exile from Expat-ville

Posted February 9, 2024 • 00:43:00

In this episode of Barbarians at the Gate, our guest is Michael Wester, founder and publisher of True Run Media and The Beijinger. Mike is...