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Recent Episodes

Jeffrey Sachs: U.S. and Israel underestimated Iran

Posted March 13, 2026 • 00:18:24

We spoke with renowned economist and Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs about the ongoing U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran and their...

Robert Lawrence Kuhn on China’s Two Sessions

Posted March 11, 2026 • 00:09:48

China’s Two Sessions are wrapping up with a new economic growth target, policy priorities, and fresh momentum for the country’s next Five-Year Plan.

‘AI Plus’ initiative | China’s next wave of growth

Posted March 11, 2026 • 00:09:13

We spoke to Chris Pereira about China’s AI Plus initiative, and how Beijing plans to integrate AI into industries across the board from manufacturing...

Retired American diplomat on China's global influence

Posted March 6, 2026 • 00:12:59

Former U.S. Ambassador Chas Freeman, one of America's foremost experts on China, shares his assessment of what the Two Sessions mean for investors,...

US-China Business Council president on global trade

Posted March 5, 2026 • 00:14:49

US-China Business Council President Sean Stein discusses what global business leaders are watching for at China’s Two Sessions, and highlights opportunities...