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Mass shooting in Texas elementary school. Enough is enough, but is there a solution?
The Bridge pays condolences to those who lost their children in the recent mass shooting in a Texas elementary school. At least 21 people were killed Tuesday morning on May 24th, including 19 school children. This episode of The Bridge was recorded and produced before this tragedy. Podcaster Jason chose this topic because too many mass shootings had happened in the U.S. in recent months. According to the Gun Violence Archive, as we entered the 144th day of the year, this recent case is at least the 212th mass shooting. Americans used to be proud for their freedom and choice to carry firearms since it's believed to be a way of self-protection. But people died and more are dying, including children. Vice-president Kamala Harris said, 'Enough is enough.' When can we really call it an end? The discussion was between Jason Smith and BeiBei.
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539. Sino-US relations amidst the rise of China
52:03||Ep. 539Joining us today is Dr. Josef Mahoney, an American professor in China teaching politics and international relations. We discuss how laws are made in China and the nature of Sino-US relations.
538. The Economist who saw 2008 coming — on China and the West
59:43||Ep. 538Joining us today is Dr. Steven Keen, Honorary Professor at University College London, who famously predicted the 2008 financial crisis years in advance. He discusses how China’s economy works and why it has left the West behind.
537. "China's Being Pretty American, Actually": Ryan Milton on the Middle Kingdom
56:39||Ep. 537Business researcher Ryan Milton just returned from two weeks traveling across China—and what he saw changed how he thinks about peace, diplomacy, and America's future. In this episode, he makes the case that a peaceful foreign policy isn't a concession but a strategy: one that makes the United States stronger.
536. True stories of Xinjiang with a former police officer
54:55||Ep. 536Former British police officer Jerry Grey cycled more than 40,000 kilometres across China — alone. What he discovered along the way bears little resemblance to the China of Western imagination. In this episode of The Bridge, he shares what he saw, who he met, and why he believes the West has China all wrong.
535. China's Strategy: get rich through world peace
01:00:41||Ep. 535Joining us today is Carl Zha — American geopolitical commentator and host of the Silk and Steel podcast. He argues that China is, in fact, the incumbent economic superpower. When it comes to Beijing's global strategy, he explains, the core priority is simple: maintain global stability, keep the peace, and above all — keep business moving.
534. Understanding China as it really is matters
53:01||Ep. 534Joining us today is Mario Cavolo, an American author, speaker, and media commentator who has lived in China since 1999. We discuss the USA, China, and the possibility of building lasting peace.
533. Are Western Claims about Uygurs a “Stratagem”?
01:00:25||Ep. 533We interview Dr. Barry Sautman, an expert on China’s minorities. He explains how there is no genocide, nor is there any sort of cultural genocide. Rather, the entire narrative is a tool of the US government to hurt China’s image in the international community. Listen to this.
532. Is Western decline by choice?
48:48||Ep. 532We interview seven-time Member of Parliament, George Galloway. He explains that the fall of the West is due to bad policies, which, if reversed, could arrest the decline. The way forward: learn from China.
531. The end of uneven development?
54:55||Ep. 531We ask Dr. Michael Dunford from UK about the emerging multipolar world order. He explains how China’s rise is the most important development since 1492. We discuss China’s economy and the fall of the North Atlantic empires.