Best Wei Podcasts (2025)

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Financing the Global South 26:00

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3h ago26:00

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As the global economy navigates transitions, emerging markets like China are driving growth with a focus on green transformation and high-quality development. The New Development Bank (NDB) plays a key role by funding infrastructure and sustainable projects in these economies. Here's our latest conversation with Dilma Rousseff, President of the New…

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The Tao of Parenting: Raising Resilient Children with Trust and Balance 17:30

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A Taoist guide to parenting with trust instead of fear — so love flows without control, criticism, or comparison. Parenting often pulls us between overprotection and emotional distance — both driven by fear, not love. In this episode, we explore the Tao of parenting, the art of guiding without controlling, and how to raise resilient, confident chil…

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Pteridology (FERNS) with Fay-Wei Li 1:03:33

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Fronds. Forest dwellers. Spores. Houseplants. Queer icons. We’ve got ferns. The charming and hilarious professor and author of “Ferns: Lessons in Survival from Earth’s Most Adaptable Plants,” Dr. Fay-Wei Li, tells me all about fern evolution, what ferns not to have in your house, the most expensive ferns, the tastiest ferns, mathematical mysteries,…

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AIIB marks 10 years of financing global development 26:00

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2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. In a decade, the AIIB has approved over 68 billion U.S. dollars for more than 350 projects across roughly 40 economies. What role do multilateral lenders like the AIIB play, and how has the bank adapted to a rapidly changing global landscape?…

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Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) Part 1 Encore with Russell Barkley 1:40:25

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Focus. Productivity. Relationships. Distraction. Neurodiversity. How do you know if you have ADHD? How can you get others to understand your ADHD brain? What are your treatment options and how can they help? In this encore of our wildly popular Part 1 episode, we talk racing thoughts, brilliant brains and the causes and effects of Attention-Deficit…

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Future of China-U.S. relations 26:00

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The trajectory of China-U.S. ties remains a central question for global stability. Will American businesses return to China, and how can countries navigate rising trade barriers and economic uncertainty?

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China-EU trade ties 26:00

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French President Emmanuel Macron penned a piece in the Financial Times this week, calling for "immediate and coordinated action" to rebalance economic relations between the EU and China. What is the nature of China-EU economic and trade ties? How do China-EU and U.S.-EU relations influence each other?…

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Returning Home to Your True Self | Tao Dialogues 20:45

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A Taoist invitation to remember who you truly are, reclaim your inner worth, and live aligned with wu wei and your authentic self. In this episode of Tao Dialogues, we explore what it means to return home to your true self. Through Taoist wisdom, wu wei and the remembrance of Shen, your innate spiritual essence and authentic self. We uncover why yo…

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AI governance 26:00

7d ago26:00

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Will AI bring international competition, confrontation, or cooperation between the U.S. and China? Two industry experts discuss the possible benefits and challenges ahead for AI governance.

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Episode 343: Broadridge’s Jason Birmingham 37:03

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This week’s guest is Jason Birmingham, CTO and head of global engineering at Broadridge(0:00) – Tony and Shen reminisce on an amazing snowman they built (7:00) – Jason joins the podcast and explains the “modern CTO mandate”(14:30) – The fundamentals matter(16:00) – A platform strategy(20:30) – Solving the ontology(26:00) – The blueprint(31:00) – Ne…

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Ornithorhynchology (PLATYPUSES) with Tahneal Hawke 1:09:28

12d ago1:09:28

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Duck bills. Beaver tails. Underground lairs. Eggs. Milk. Venom? A platypus has it all. Scholar, conservationist, and Ornithorhynchologist Dr. Tahneal Hawke is here to run through the baffling anatomy and answer all of our WHAT’S THE DEAL, WHAT EVEN *ARE* THEY questions, and chat about field work, evolution, how to spot a platypus, why you can’t hav…

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China opens up more 26:00

10d ago26:00

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Boosting domestic demand is seen as a crucial step to ensuring the Chinese economy's long-term growth and stability. Key to these plans is the Hainan Free Trade Port that will begin island-wide independent customs operations on December 18. How mature is China's opening-up efforts? How far could Hainan go as an international free trade port?…

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Beyond Borders: Improving Global Patient Outcomes 27:14

10d ago27:14

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How do we bridge the gap in global ambulance care? From differing service models and overlapping jurisdictions to the realities of workforce distribution and remoteness, these challenges create disparities in access - and we’re asking the big question: how do we improve outcomes for patients worldwide? This episode we’re doing things a little diffe…

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Bonus Episode: Nutritional Microbiology (GUT HEALTH & DIET) with Miguel Freitas and Elaine Hsiao 48:21

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The microbiome is back! In 2018, we chatted with Dr. Elaine Hsiao - a UCLA microbiome researcher– and learned all about the hot cauldron of your guts. In this 2025 update bonus, we chat again with Dr. Hsiao to get updates on the last 7 years of her research. We also stop by White Plains, New York to hang out with Dr. Miguel Freitas, lead nutritiona…

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S5E5 Coping with Pet Loss with Sarah Bernardi Part 1 34:44

10d ago34:44

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In part one of this two part episode, Sarah Bernardi, RSW, MSW, shares her journey as a veterinary social worker, exploring the emotional complexities faced by pet parents and veterinary teams and the vital role of compassionate support. We also highlight the new Pet Trust digital resource, a special guide designed to help people navigate grief and…

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Whale Sharks 3:47

12d ago3:47

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Learn about whale sharks in this episode of the Fact Podcast

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Release Perfectionism: Guided Meditation for Self-Acceptance, Authenticity, and Inner Peace 25:13

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A soothing guided meditation to help you let go of perfectionism, embrace your true self, and finally know that who you are is enough - with Taoist monk and teacher, David James Lees. Experience a calming guided meditation designed to help you release perfectionism, silence the inner critic, and reconnect with your authentic self. Through gentle vi…

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IMF raises China's growth forecast 26:00

15d ago26:00

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The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for China's economic growth for 2025 to 5%, up by 0.2 percentage points from its previous estimate in October. What are the reasons behind it?

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World Economic Outlook: the potential of the Global South 25:59

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China held the "1+10" Dialogue with heads of major international economic organizations in Beijing this week. The Global South now collectively has a way bigger stake, with over 40 percent of total world trade. Yet, developing nations hold just 25 percent of global financial market value. What will it take to better tap into the huge potential of t…

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Astrobromatology (SPACE FOOD) with Maggie Coblentz 1:11:05

19d ago1:11:05

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Dehydrated eggs. Airborne tortillas. Pouches of chicken. Tang. Work up an appetite for space food with artist, designer and Astrobromatologist, Maggie Coblentz. She shares how the intersection of design and science led her skyward, doing experiments on zero G flights, and shipping miso into space. We also talk Martian gardening, stinky roommates, b…

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U.S. National Security Strategy 25:59

20d ago25:59

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The new U.S. National Security Strategy marks a strategic shift toward a revived "Monroe Doctrine," prioritizing U.S. primacy in the Western Hemisphere. It also moves away from the 2017 framework that labeled China a "strategic competitor." How will this redefine approach impact the global order and major powers?…

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Episode 342: LexisNexis Risk Solutions’ Sophie Lagouanelle 49:15

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This week’s guest is Sophie Lagouanelle, vice president of product for financial crime compliance at LexisNexis Risk Solutions(0:00) – Tony and Shen talk about their Spotify 2025 Wrapped(5:00) – Sophie joins and reflects on the state of financial crime(14:00) – Volume and speed(17:30) – AI and ML’s role(25:30) – Changes within compliance teams(30:0…

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HKSAR Legislative Council Election 26:00

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The results of the eighth-term Legislative Council election of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region have been unveiled. A Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council spokesperson said the election is important for high-quality democracy that aligns with China's "One Country, Two Systems" policy. What do the election results m…

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China box office power 26:00

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"Zootopia 2," the sequel to the 2016 hit of the same name, is doing quite well among Chinese audiences. The animated flick has seen a record single-day haul for a foreign film in China. What does it tell us about the power of the Chinese film market?

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You Are Perfectly Imperfect | How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Be Your True Self 21:54

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Let go of perfectionism and discover how to embrace your truest, perfectly imperfect self. In this episode, we explore how perfectionism begins in childhood as emotional protection and how it silently disconnects us from our authenticity, and inner truth. We unpack how to let go of perfection, dissolve people-pleasing, and embrace your perfectly im…

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French president continues visit to China 26:00

25d ago26:00

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Chinese President Xi Jinping says China and France should seize opportunities to expand cooperation, as he welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing. They jointly witnessed the signing of several cooperation documents on nuclear energy, agriculture, food, education and ecological environment. What's the significance of this interaction b…

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French President pays state visit to China 26:00

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French President Emmanuel Macron is paying a state visit to China, marking the beginning of a new 60-year cycle in bilateral relations. How will the two countries cooperate for a better future?

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China-EU relationship matters 26:00

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Experts share their perspectives on why strong China-EU relations are vital to Europe. They say the affluent achievements so far prove that win-win results are possible between the two sides based on mutual interest.

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Episode 341: Citi’s Pitts and Topa 36:25

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This week’s guests are Michele Pitts, managing director and global product head of transaction management, and Marcello Topa, director for global market advocacy, policy, and strategy at Citi Investor Services0:00 – Reb and Shen talk about the death of rom-com movies9:30 – Michele and Marcello join the podcast11:30 – Updates from UK and EU’s taskfo…

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Episode 18 | How to Talk to Your Kids About Money: Tools for Every Age 17:15

28d ago17:15

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Episode Title: How to Talk to Your Kids About Money: Tools for Every Age In this episode of Your Wealth Journey, financial advisors Shallon Weis, CFP®, AIF®, and Jim Tausz, CFP®, AIF®, unpack one of the most important lessons parents can teach...how to talk to your kids about money. From preschoolers learning the basics of saving, spending, and giv…

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Improving the Barriers to Early Intervention in Cardiac Arrest 58:34

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How can we improve barriers to early intervention in cardiac arrest? That's what our first guest is here to help us unpack. Tony Walker has nearly four decades of experience in ambulance and emergency services, most recently as Chief Executive Officer of Ambulance Victoria. Right now, the rates of survival to discharge are 50 % lower in rural versu…

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Hope, Healing & New Beginnings | Embracing Your Next Life Chapter | Tao Dialogues 18:15

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Move forward with hope: healing after painful endings and embracing your next life chapter. In this episode, we explore hope, healing, letting go, and new beginnings through the wisdom of Taoism, wu wei, and Inner Child work. Discover why painful endings trigger fear, how red-light emotions guide your growth, and how to move into your next life cha…

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Deciphering reasons why Taiwan is a read line 26:00

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Tensions are rising in East Asia. As Japan remains recalcitrant over the Taiwan question, China responds with firm opposition and economic measures. Meanwhile, Chinese naval drills in the Yellow Sea and East China Sea signal a hardening stance. A world-renowned U.S. economist explains the situation from economic and geopolitical perspectives.…

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Alfred Nobel 4:38

28d ago4:38

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Learn about Alfred Nobel in this episode of the Fact Podcast!

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NEW 2025 Interview: Genocidology (CRIMES OF ATROCITY) Part 2 with Dirk Moses 1:11:40

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Note: if you haven’t already heard it, please start with our original, May 2024 episode with Dr. Moses: Genocidology (CRIMES OF ATROCITY) Part 1 A lot has happened since then, and author, scholar and genocide expert Dr. Dirk Moses was kind enough to return for a 2025 episode. We cover how public and legal sentiment has changed since our first episo…

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Ep. 340: The sad state of journalism 41:50

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The week of Thanksgiving in the US is one of the slowest news weeks of the year. So Anthony and Nyela Graham (who is subbing in for Wei-Shen) talk about the news media, instead.By WatersTechnology

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Unpacking China-U.S. ties 26:00

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Are top contacts between the Chinese and American presidents the hands that push a momentum toward stable relations? How are the two leaders defining diplomacy over the Taiwan Question and trade? How are relations shaped with a series of talks and regular communication?

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Decoding impact of disruptive technology 26:00

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The transformative technology of AI is raising concerns among people, one of which is the effect it will have on the workforce. People are worried about being replaced by AI and being left behind. How should we view this phenomenon and what more could be done to address the challenges imposed by disruptive technology like AI?…

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Nobel laureate interpreting role of AI 26:00

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Beijing has hosted the first International Conference on AI Scientists, bringing together leading minds to push the scientific frontiers in artificial intelligence. A 2012 Nobel laureate in physics says the world’s need for ethical AI is built on shared moral values.

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Episode 17 | Family Business Succession Planning & Avoiding Common Pitfalls 10:50

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Episode Title: Family Business Succession Planning: Building a Legacy That Lasts In this episode of Your Wealth Journey, financial advisors Shallon Weis and Jim Tausz of Bradford Financial Center dive into one of the most emotional and essential topics for business owners: family business succession planning. Together, they explore why so many fami…

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S5E4 Dentistry Curriculum at OVC with Dr. Kate Wycherley 26:11

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In this episode of Vet Sessions, Dr. Omar Khan sits down with Dr. Kate Wycherley, who is an Assistant Professor in Small Animal Primary Health Care and Experiential Learning in the Department of Clinical Studies at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC). Dr. Wycherley explores the inner workings of OVC’s dental program and shares how students are tra…

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Overcome Fear of the Unknown — Inner Child Guided Meditation for Deep Emotional Safety 29:12

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Step into this calming Inner Child guided meditation designed to help you overcome the fear of the unknown and restore deep emotional safety - with Taoist monk and teacher, David James Lees. When the fear of the unknown rises, the mind tightens and the body moves into protection. This soothing Inner Child guided meditation helps you release emotion…

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Tapping the potential of China-EU cooperation 26:00

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As the G20 summit gathers steam in Johannesburg, it is time to unpack relations among G20 members, particularly between China and European Union nations. How do two-way investments and tech innovations impact China-EU relations? How can China and the EU better cooperate on the transition to clean energy and carbon reduction?…

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Bisonology (BUFFALO) Encore with various bisonologists 1:30:07

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Bison bison! Not just something to holler into the sky, but also the scientific name for North America's majestic wild bovines. In this encore, we explore a beast that once roamed the plains in the tens of millions. What's up with their humps? On what occasion do they wear capes? What noises do they make? How many are out there? What are the best w…