Asia In-Depth

by Asia Society

There's never been a better time to understand what's going on in Asia. That's why we talk to the people who know it best. The Asia In-Depth podcast brings you conversations with the world's leading experts and thought-leaders on the politics, economics, and culture of Asia — and beyond. Subscribe today.

Episodes

Kevin Rudd and Orville Schell on Hong Kong's Pivotal Year

51m · Published 11 Sep 01:10

Two of the world's great experts on China discuss the implications of a new National Security Law for Hong Kong's future — and China's.

Surviving COVID-19

36m · Published 20 Aug 16:30

Three individuals on three separate continents — Asia Society President and CEO Josette Sheeran, virologist Peter Piot, and opera singer Warren Mok — describe their experiences battling the coronavirus.

Xinjiang Under Surveillance

41m · Published 06 Aug 16:00

An update on China's ongoing mass surveillance efforts in Xinjiang and how personal data is being used against the Uighur community with Buzzfeed reporter Megha Rajagopolan and Axios reporter Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian.

The Wonderful World of Korean Baseball

56m · Published 23 Jul 17:00

With the Major League Baseball season finally set to begin, we take a close look at one of Asia's best professional leagues: the Korea Baseball Organization.

What Can Companies Do to Be Anti-Racist?

19m · Published 09 Jul 17:40

Sonny Kalsi, founder and partner of investment firm Bentall GreenOak, discusses why business leaders need to take action against racism in the workplace.

Maria Ressa on Declining Press Freedom in The Philippines

31m · Published 25 Jun 22:10

Just weeks before her conviction for cyber-libel, one of The Philippines' most prominent journalists describes the perilous state of press freedom in the country.

Are Democracies Handling COVID-19 Better Than Authoritarian Countries?

58m · Published 11 Jun 17:00

Asia Society Policy Institute's Kevin Rudd and journalist Fareed Zakaria assess whether democratic or authoritarian governments have had more success in managing the coronavirus crisis.

Washington Post Correspondent Gerry Shih on What He Learned Covering China

39m · Published 04 Jun 22:45

Washington Post correspondent Gerry Shih, who was forced to leave China earlier this year, reflects on his experience covering the country and the danger of reciprocal journalist expulsions.

A Conversation With Writer and Director Alan Yang

51m · Published 28 May 23:15

'Master of None' writer and director Alan Yang discusses his new Netflix film 'Tigertail' and Hollywood's shift toward diverse storytelling with movie producer Janet Yang.

A Conversation With Pachinko Author Min Jin Lee

47m · Published 21 May 23:05

The award-winning Korean-American novelist reflects on her creative process, anti-Asian racism, and the importance of art in a time of crisis.

Asia In-Depth has 77 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 53:20:05. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on July 28th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 21st, 2024 18:12.