Best Alice Chen Podcasts (2026)

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Listen to New Classical Tracks' top episodes of 2025 26:59

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We love sharing the most exciting new recordings on New Classical Tracks every year. Listen to this special end-of-year encore of the year’s most popular episode and find out which other albums made the top 10 list. Listen now!By American Public Media

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[EO San Francisco] Resilient Leadership and Navigating Generational Transitions in Business With Taryn Bozzo 19:50

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Taryn Bozzo is the CEO of AV Images, a California-based full-service audio-visual production company delivering high-impact event solutions for over 40 years. Under Taryn's leadership, AV Images has weathered significant industry shifts, including the pandemic, and continues to serve a national client base with multimillion-dollar revenues and a st…

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Paul Triolo on Nvidia H200s, Chinese EUV Breakthroughs, and the Collapse of the Sullivan Doctrine 1:25:09

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Happy holidays from Sinica! This week, I speak with Paul Triolo, Senior Vice President for China and Technology Policy Lead at DGA Albright Stonebridge Group and nonresident honorary senior fellow on technology at the Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis. On December 8th, Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that he would ap…

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Sarah Willis and the Sarahbanda dance the holidays away with 'Cuban Christmas' 31:04

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ horn player Sarah Willis talks about her latest project, a holiday album titled ‘Cuban Christmas’ featuring her band, the Sarahbanda. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Mark Sidel on China's Oversight of Foreign NGOs: Eight Years of the Overseas NGO Law 1:04:28

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This week on Sinica, I speak with Mark Sidel, the Doyle Bascom Professor of Law and Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a senior fellow at the International Center for Not for Profit Law. Mark has written extensively on law and philanthropy in China and across Asia, including widely cited analyses of how the Chinese security s…

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Jocelyn Hagen and Timothy Takach honor family this holiday season 31:23

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ composers Jocelyn Hagen and Timothy C. Takach highlight the importance of family on their album featuring the VOCES8 Foundation Choir and Orchestra, as well as conductor Barnaby Smith. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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EP.142 旅行不是逃離，而是一種被自己看見的方式 OnlyOne Travel CEO Cath Lee 談遠行、節奏與人生轉向 36:28

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在日本生活近十年的 Cath，待過高端旅館、做過一對一的精緻服務，也在東京成為 Airbnb Superhost，甚至為了研究里程與移動的節奏，飛到能讓朋友聽了都覺得瘋的程度。這些看似不相連的經驗，卻在一路累積中，悄悄塑造了今天的她——敏銳、穩定，又極懂得「把人照顧好」。回到台灣後，她投入OnlyOne Travel，選擇帶旅人前往心理距離最遠的目的地：非洲與中南美洲。Cath 常說，旅行不是逃離，而是讓人離開日常，也讓人重新看見自己的路。在帶團的旅程中，她看見旅人從觀光走向價值、從收集景點走向文化深度，也更堅信，有些與世界相遇的方式，是只有在願意放慢、走得更遠時，才會發生。而在高壓現場、突發狀況、跨文化溝通裡，她練就了自己解決情緒的心法。那份淡淡的 chill，是在無數次臨場判斷、安撫…

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Guest Host Iza Ding with Deborah Seligsohn: Inside COP30 in Belem, Brazil, and China's Climate Leadership 2:05:54

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This week on Sinica, I'm delighted to have Iza Ding as guest host. Iza is a professor of political science at Northwestern University and a good friend whose work on Chinese governance I greatly admire. She's joined by Deborah Seligsohn, who has been a favorite guest on this show many times. Deb is an associate professor of political science at Vil…

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Chanticleer brings joy to the holiday season with a new album 36:47

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ San Francisco-based vocal ensemble Chanticleer shares its latest Christmas recording, ‘Joy to the World,’ featuring original arrangements and newly commissioned pieces. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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[EO Chicago] Reshaping Hiring Through Technology and Personal Grit With Vikram Seth 51:53

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Vikram Seth is the Founder of Simpalm and Ducknowl, where he provides AI-driven remote staffing and digital solutions to help businesses scale using top talent, particularly from Latin America. Under his leadership, his companies have helped US enterprises — including Fortune 500 clients such as Blue Cross Blue Shield and Best Buy — hire tens of th…

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Murder House: Zhong Na on the Silicon Valley Tragedy That Exposed the Cracks in China's Meritocracy 49:58

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This week on Sinica, I speak with Zhong Na, a novelist and essayist whose new piece, "Murder House," appears in the inaugural issue of Equator — a striking new magazine devoted to longform writing that crosses borders, disciplines, and cultures. In January 2024, a young couple, both Tsinghua-educated Google engineers living in a $2.5 million Silico…

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The Miro Quartet celebrates 30 years with a holiday recording 39:56

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the renowned Miró Quartet continues its 30th anniversary celebration with its latest album, a holiday-themed recording featuring arrangements by 15 contemporary composers. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Ep. 141 [en] Orchestrating Emotions Through Space - Janet Cheung 24:31

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For Janet Cheung, every space begins with a feeling. Born in Sydney, raised in Hong Kong, and now based in Singapore, she brings a global rhythm to design. As Studio Principal at Peter Silling and Associates, Janet has spent over fifteen years shaping hospitality experiences that move people, from grand hotels and casinos to quiet cocktail bars tha…

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Marc-Andre Hamelin presents music and sounds he’s unearthed over the years 21:26

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Canadian pianist Marc-André Hamelin explores rare works he’s collected throughout his career on his latest recording. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Finbarr Bermingham of the SCMP on Nexperia, Export Controls, and Europe's Impossible Position 51:01

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This week on Sinica, I welcome back Finbarr Bermingham, the Brussels-based Europe correspondent for the South China Morning Post, about the Nexperia dispute — one of the most revealing episodes in the global contest over semiconductor supply chains. Nexperia, a Dutch-headquartered chipmaker owned by Shanghai-listed Wingtech, became the subject of e…

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Carolyn Surrick and the Ensemble Galilei explore hope on their latest recording 38:53

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Ensemble Galilei’s viola da gambist Carolyn Surrick speaks about the group’s latest recording, which features 35 tracks celebrating 35 years of performing music together. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Evren Ozel becomes a 'Next Generation Mozart Soloist' on latest recording 33:26

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ American pianist and Cliburn bronze medalist Evren Ozel joins the Vienna Radio Symphony and conductor Howard Griffiths for a recording of two Mozart Piano Concerti. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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We Were Right: Kaiser and Jeremy Reunite to Riff on the China Vibe Shift 54:07

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This week on Sinica, I welcome back Jeremy Goldkorn, co-founder of the show and my longtime co-host, to revisit the "vibe shift" we first discussed back in February. Seven months on, what we sensed then has fully borne out — there's been a measurable softening in American attitudes toward China, reflected not just in polling data but in media cover…

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[EO DC] Identifying and Removing Bottlenecks To Scale Your Business With Jordan Solender 47:17

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Jordan Solender is the Founder of IT Select, where he serves as an IT Executive, helping organizations transform their technology procurement with faster, AI-driven models. Under his leadership, IT Select has expanded to serve clients in 38 states, streamlined procurement cycles from 120 days to as few as 30. For himself, Jordan achieved an eight-f…

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Lizzi Lee on Involution, Overcapacity, and China's Economic Model 1:24:51

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This week on Sinica, I chat with Lizzi Lee, a fellow on the Chinese economy at the Asia Society Policy Institute and one of the sharpest China analysts working today. We dig into the 4th Plenary Session of the 20th Party Congress and what it reveals about China's evolving growth model — particularly the much-discussed but often misunderstood push a…

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Melanie DeMore and VocalEssence present songs of healing for these hard times 32:07

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ composer Melanie DeMore and ensemble VocalEssence release their latest album featuring music for healing and nourishment. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Foreign Affairs Editor Daniel Kurtz-Phelan on Shifting Views of China 1:05:08

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This week on Sinica, I chat with Daniel Kurtz-Phelan, editor of Foreign Affairs, about how the journal has both shaped and reflected American discourse on China during a period of dramatic shifts in the relationship. We discuss his deliberate editorial choices to include heterodox voices, the changing nature of the supposed "consensus" on China pol…

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[EO Seattle] Making AI Practical, Fun, and Profitable for Businesses With Nicole Donnelly 1:15:31

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Nicole Donnelly is the Founder and CEO of AI Smart Ventures, a company that helps businesses leverage artificial intelligence to work smarter and accelerate growth through hands-on training, consulting, and practical AI implementation. A serial entrepreneur, Nicole previously built a global baby brand from her kitchen table and has been a leader in…

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Minnesota Orchestra, Sondergard and Josefowicz premiere music by Ades 37:42

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the Minnesota Orchestra, led by Thomas Søndergård and joined by violinist Leila Josefowicz, present the premiere recording of a new symphony and violin concerto by Thomas Adès. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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EP.140 茶香冉冉間的凝聚力 Brewing Connections: Presence through Modern Tea Ritual 24:35

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從侍酒師的語言，重新理解「茶」。在這一集裡，洋洋帶我們以全新的感官體驗走進茶的世界。從香氣、丹寧到口感，她形容茶就像酒一樣，能與餐食產生深刻的對話，也能在每一次品味中折射出人的心境。對她而言，茶席不只是品茗的場域，更是人與自己對話的媒介。透過沖泡的節奏，我們學會慢下來、感知味覺的細微變化。茶與身體的互動，甚至會因為天氣與心境而改變茶的風味，而這正是茶之為物，最迷人的地方。她也分享了「薢菟HuTu茶館」的誕生契機，對洋洋來說，現代的茶文化有一種療癒的力量，它提醒我們回到當下，放過自己。在節目的最後，她也悄悄透露了自己最喜歡的一款茶，以及每天與茶相伴的習慣。【在這集聽她說】如何用侍酒師的語言，重新詮釋茶的香氣與層次茶，如何在現代生活中成為安定與力量的來源那個讓她創立「蔛菟茶館」的契…

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[EO Orange County] Making Marketing Agencies More Profitable With Brandon Kordower & Daniel Simon 1:00:56

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Brandon Kordower is the Founder and CEO of AURA Accounting Solutions, a firm that provides fractional CFO and controller services to help marketing agencies scale profitably. With deep expertise in financial strategy, Brandon has guided clients through transformative growth journeys resulting in multiple eight-figure exits. His data-driven approach…

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Harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani honors Bach on latest recording 23:40

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani brings the first book of J.S. Bach’s ‘The Well Tempered Clavier’ to life on his latest recording. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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The View from Behind Xi Jinping's Desk, with Jonathan Czin 1:19:43

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This week on the Sinica Podcast, I speak with Jonathan Czin, the Michael H. Armacost Chair in Foreign Policy Studies and a fellow at the Brookings Institution’s John L. Thornton China Center. His new essay in Foreign Affairs, “China Against China: Xi Jinping Confronts the Downsides of Success,” challenges the dominant Western narrative of Xi Jinpin…

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Paavo Jarvi and the Estonian Festival Orchestra celebrate Arvo Part 30:36

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductor Paavo Järvi leads the Estonian Festival Orchestra in music by Arvo Pärt in honor of the Estonian composer’s 90th birthday. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Angela Hewitt concludes her complete Mozart Piano Sonatas project 38:10

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Angela Hewitt releases the third volume of her complete recording of Mozart’s piano sonatas. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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[EO Los Angeles Valley] Building a Life and Career Around Color Analysis With Rachel Zhang 22:10

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Rachel Zhang is a color analyst and a Franchise Owner at House of Colour, a company that offers personalized color and style analysis to help clients build confident, flattering wardrobes. She is based in Westlake Village, California, and works with clients to identify their most harmonious "power colors." Before joining House of Colour, she spent …

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Cellist Tamar Sagiv explores the different facets of grief 30:09

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ cellist Tamar Sagiv explores the different facets of grief on her debut solo recording. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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The Symbolism of the Flying Tigers: Peking University's Wang Dong on the American Volunteer Group and its Historical and Diplomatic Usages 38:57

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This week on Sinica, I chat with Peking University's Professor Wang Dong (王栋), an international relations scholar at the School of International Studies at Peking University, where he also serves as Deputy Director and Executive Director of the Office for Humanities and Social Sciences and the Institute for Global Cooperation and Understanding. Pro…

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[EO San Francisco] Balancing Motherhood, Mental Health, and Business Growth in Family Law With Valerie Fenchel 26:01

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Valerie Fenchel is the Founding Attorney and CEO of Fenchel Family Law, a San Francisco-based firm that helps clients navigate divorce, custody, and other complex family law matters. She advises clients, crafts strategies, and collaborates with therapists, actuaries, and forensic accountants to resolve disputes. Valerie also serves as the Secretary…

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Composer Dawn Avery and cellist Wilhelmina Smith join forces on new album 31:01

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ composer Dawn Avery and cellist Wilhelmina Smith present their first collaborative recording, ‘Sweetgrass.’ Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Jasmine Sun on Silicon Valley through a Chinese Mirror 1:11:18

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This week on Sinica, co-host Tianyu Fang makes his debut on the show to join me in interviewing his Stanford classmate and talented writer Jasmine Sun, who studies the anthropology of disruption. This summer, she took a trip to China with a group of friends with different levels of China experience, from people raised in the country to total novice…

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[EO Arizona] Building Scalable Businesses Through Documentation and Delegation With Chris Ronzio 48:23

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Chris Ronzio is the Founder and CEO of Trainual, a SaaS platform that helps small and growing businesses document, organize, and share their processes, roles, and training materials. Before launching Trainual, he built and sold a national video production company and led an operations consulting firm focused on business efficiency. Chris also hosts…

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Yascha Mounk on China and Western Liberalism 1:22:03

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This week on the Sinica Podcast, I chat with well-known author and public intellectual Yascha Mounk about his recent fascination with China, his approach to learning about the country and learning Chinese, and his thoughts on how China fits into the current crisis of Western liberal democracy. 7:15 – Yascha’s experience of living in China and learn…

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Sharon Isbin performs music by LeFrak on new album 26:59

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ guitarist Sharon Isbin fulfills her dream of performing a Latin American-inspired guitar concert on her latest album, ‘Romántico,’ featuring music by Karen LeFrak. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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[EO Silicon Valley] Real Estate's Best Kept Secret: Land Development Investing With Alice Chen 45:26

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Alice Chen is a Partner at Pender Hastings Capital, a private equity firm specializing in niche, high-return land development investments in the US and Canada. She is also the Founder of Alice Chen Companies, a portfolio of ventures spanning international trade, financial services, consumer products, technology, and investment management. A former …

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What Did the September 3 Parade Mean? 1:43:11

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This week on Sinica, I speak first with retired Senior Colonel Zhou Bo, a frequent commentator on Chinese military and security affairs and a prolific writer now at the Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University, and with Rana Mitter of the Harvard Kennedy School and author of Forgotten Ally, a book about World War II in …

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Sarah Bassingthwaighte connects to nature through music 34:02

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Canadian-American flutist and composer Sarah Bassingthwaighte premieres her latest project, an album with the London Symphony Orchestra centered around music connected to nature. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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M.C. Laubscher - Infinite Banking Strategies 33:01

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Key Takeaways Take back control of your money by becoming your own banker. Cashflow gives you freedom while savings alone keep you stuck. Your money should always be protected before you try to grow it. Keep your capital in places where you can actually use it. Build systems that create generational wealth and outlast you. Don't just follow financi…

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[EO New York] Making Your Business Buyable, Not Just Valuable With Bruce Eckfeldt 53:42

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Bruce Eckfeldt is the Founder of Eckfeldt & Associates, a coaching and advisory firm that helps entrepreneurs scale high-growth companies. He is a former architect turned tech CEO who successfully built and exited his own company, appearing multiple times on the Inc. 5000 list. Today, Bruce works with founders and leadership teams using Scaling Up,…

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Jess Gillam explores the saxophone's many sounds on 'Prism' 30:56

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ young saxophonist Jess Gillam talks about her new project, a series of EPs titled ‘Prism’ that explore the different permutations of the saxophone’s sound. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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What Does China Want? The Authors of a New Paper Challenge the DC Consensus 1:29:32

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This week on Sinica, I chat with Dave Kang (USC), Zenobia Chan (Georgetown), and Jackie Wong (American University in Sharjah, UAE) about their new paper in International Security titled "What Does China Want?" The paper, which has generated quite a bit of controversy, takes a data-driven approach to examine the claim that China seeks global hegemon…

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[EO San Francisco] Building a Scalable Marketing Agency in a Noisy Digital World With Ryder Meehan 22:24

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Ryder Meehan is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of Upgrow, a performance-driven digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, paid media, and conversion optimization for B2B tech companies. With over 20 years of experience, he led digital marketing teams at Samsung, Microsoft, Razorfish, Fossil, and Tatcha. Ryder has managed more than $1 billion in Googl…

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Avi Avital and the Between Worlds Ensemble explore folk music through a modern lens 27:43

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ mandolinist Avi Avital talks about his latest project with the Between Worlds Ensemble: an album that explores how folk music can fuel new progressive concert music. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Trump's India Tariff Tirade: A Gift to Beijing? With Evan Feigenbaum 1:03:36

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This week on the Sinica Podcast, I welcome back Evan Feigenbaum, Vice President for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Evan served for many years as a State Department official, was the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia and Central Asia among his numerous positions in government, and was instrumental in buil…

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The Engineering State and the Lawyerly Society: Dan Wang on his new book "Breakneck" 1:32:43

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This week on Sinica, I'm delighted to be joined by Dan Wang, formerly of Gavekal Dragonomics and the Paul Tsai Law Center at Yale University, now with the Hoover Institute's History Lab. Dan's new book is Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future, and it's already one of the year's most talked-about books. In this conversation, we go beyond w…