Best Exchanging Dialogues Podcasts (2025)

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Shadows Of Conflict: Why Some Emergencies Get Left Behind. A Quick-exchange with Desiree Ketabchi from OXFAM 15:58

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The global humanitarian landscape is marked by stark contrasts: while some crises like Ukraine dominate international attention and resources, others such as Sudan, the Sahel, and Haiti struggle in the shadows. In this episode of the DevelopmentAid Dialogues podcast, host Hisham Allam had a lightning interview with Désirée Ketabchi, Head of Humanit…

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How and Why is China's Military Modernizing? 37:11

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What factors are driving China’s military modernization and how are the U.S. and Chinese militaries dettering each other from a military conflict? Joel Wuthnow joined us in May 2025 to discuss these questions. Learn more about the speaker and watch the videos on military modernization and deterrence. This interview is part of our Faultlines series …

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Something’s Growing in the Dark: You Won’t Believe What’s Sprouting 52:24

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Send us a text Things are getting a little spooky in this special Halloween edition of The Best Better Podcast! Join hosts Joel and Abbigail as they sit down with Paige Petticrew, Lenoir County Horticulture Agent, and Kaelyn Lane, Lenoir County Agriculture Agent, for a frightfully fun conversation about what’s growing in the dark — both in our fiel…

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How the US is Responding to China's New Military Might 26:15

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How has U.S. defense policy responded to China’s rise as military power in the Indo-Pacific and how do nukes fit into discussions of deterrence? Oriana Skylar Mastro joined us in April 2025 to discuss these questions. Learn more about the speaker and watch the videos on military modernization and deterrence. This interview is part of our Faultlines…

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China & the Hill: China Unveils new Five Year Plan, U.S. Fortifies Guam Against China, Beijing Dismisses Top Officials 6:58

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China & the Hill is now on Substack! China & the Hill is a weekly newsletter covering Washington DC’s China-focused debates, actions, and reactions. Readers will receive a curated digest of each week's most pressing U.S.-China news and its impact on businesses and policy, and can listen to the top stories in podcast form on the U.S.-China Podcast.…

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Polar Connections 51:36

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In this episode, we discuss how the polar regions serve as bridges connecting Asia with the global community, highlighting collaborative efforts and partnerships that address urgent challenges and drive scientific discovery and innovation. Moderating the session was Loulia AlKhatib, Researcher at the UAE Presidential Court and Emirates Polar Progra…

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How does China Perceive the United States? 13:10

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How does the Chinese government view American cultural products and what is the role of journalism in China? Zhifan Luo joined us in May 2025 to discuss narratives about America in China and the difference between institutional and independent journalism in China. Learn more about the speaker and watch the video here. This interview is part of our …

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How does the United States Perceive China? 16:36

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How does the American government view Chinese people and products and how has this view changed as U.S.-China relations have changed? Viola Zhou joined us in April 2025 to discuss how curiosity towards China turned into skepticism. Learn more about the speaker and watch the video here. This interview is part of our Faultlines series that examines t…

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Climate Action for Arctic Biodiversity 53:49

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In this episode, we focus on Arctic biodiversity, which supports food security and the livelihoods of Arctic communities. Yet today, with climate change accelerating, these ecosystems are under threat of irreversible loss. Moderating the session was Archana Singh, Scientist D at the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, India. This conversa…

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How Does Religion Work in China? 19:49

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How does religion work in China? Officially, the government recognizes five religions, but people and their practices don’t fit neatly into these categories. Spiritual folk traditions are widely practiced and look like religious activity, but the Chinese government labels these actions as “intangible cultural heritage,” sometimes supporting and sub…

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Navigating the Aid Front Lines with Head of OCHA's UAE office Sajeda Shawa 31:11

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World Humanitarian Day 2025, observed globally on August 19, stands as a solemn tribute to the courage and sacrifice of aid workers delivering hope amid crises. In this episode of the DevelopmentAid Dialogues podcast, host Hisham Allam speaks with Sajeda Shawa, head of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in…

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China & the Hill: Iran Leverages Covert Financial Entity to Sell Oil to China, Beijing Funds Cyber Campaign in the Philippines 7:23

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China & the Hill is now on Substack! China & the Hill is a weekly newsletter covering Washington DC’s China-focused debates, actions, and reactions. Readers will receive a curated digest of each week's most pressing U.S.-China news and its impact on businesses and policy, and can listen to the top stories in podcast form on the U.S.-China Podcast.…

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Interpolar Knowledge Exchange Program 57:26

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Why Labubus Are Changing China's Soft Power Strategy 22:11

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China’s soft power strategy has been largely unable to resonate with global audiences, but Labubus have taken the world by storm. From Thailand to Texas, Pop Mart stores are popping up to satiate consumers’ desire for these collectable toys. Contrary to state-backed soft power strategies, Labubus tapped into organic market-driven trends, such as bl…

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From Chinese Rock Star to Cross-Cultural Storyteller: Henry Kong on Music, Identity, and Cultural Exchange 1:20:15

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What does it mean to grow up with music, and then grow into it? In this episode of Liminal Space, we speak with Henry Kong—festival organizer, music promoter, and 75th descendant of Confucius—about his journey from teenage rock star to cultural bridge-builder. Henry reflects on his first bands, the vibrant indie scene in Beijing, and the challenges…

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China & The Hill: Pentagon Orders Expansion of U.S. Missile Stockpiles, China to Stop Seeking WTO Special Treatment, U.S. Expands Entity List to Subsidiaries 5:21

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China & the Hill is now on Substack! China & the Hill is a weekly newsletter covering Washington DC’s China-focused debates, actions, and reactions. Readers will receive a curated digest of each week's most pressing U.S.-China news and its impact on businesses and policy, and can listen to the top stories in podcast form on the U.S.-China Podcast.…

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The Evolving Arctic Order 1:02:51

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In this episode, we look at the role of non-Arctic states in Arctic governance, and how broader shifts in the global order are affecting the region. Moderating the session was Larry Ibrahim Mohammed, PhD Research Scholar at UiT - The Arctic University of Norway and Coordinator of the Afro Polar Initiative. This conversation was recorded live at the…

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China's Alternative Vision for Global Governance 26:03

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How does China want the world to work? Beijing views the current global governance system as one that skews unfairly in favor of Western powers. China seeks to reshape the dynamics in international organizations in pursuit of its own goals, mimicking the multilateral foreign policy that the United States pursued during the Cold War. However, unlike…

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How Does The United States View Global Governance? 26:33

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What is global governance and why does the United States care about it? Esther Brimmer joined us in June 2025 to discuss the United States' role in global governance systems and what future realms of global governance can look like. Learn more about the speaker and watch the video here. This interview is part of our Faultlines series that examines …

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Transparency to the Bone: Rethinking Remote Aid with Ina Bluemel 34:19

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The hard truth of modern humanitarian action was this: access had closed, risks had risen, and remote delivery had become unavoidable. In this episode of the DevelopmentAid Dialogues podcast (Season 3), host Hisham Allam spoke with Ina Bluemel—a veteran of emergency health, WASH, and logistics leadership across WHO, IFRC, and multiple NGOs—about wh…

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China & The Hill: U.S. Lawmakers Visit Beijing, TikTok Deal Talks, and Taiwan Aid Delay 7:38

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China & the Hill is now on Substack! China & the Hill is a weekly newsletter covering Washington DC’s China-focused debates, actions, and reactions. Readers will receive a curated digest of each week's most pressing U.S.-China news and its impact on businesses and policy, and can listen to the top stories in podcast form on the U.S.-China Podcast.…

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Leading the PACK! : Dialogue with Dean Fox & Director Monks 12:51

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Send us a text In this episode of The Best Better Podcast, hosts Joel and Abigail sit down with NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean, Dr. Garey Fox, and NC State Extension Director of 4-H, Dr. David Monks. Together, they dive into the future of agriculture, youth leadership, and the vital role 4-H plays in shaping tom…

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How Arctic Climate Change Affects Asian Climate 49:57

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In this episode, we talk about how changes in the Arctic region are influencing Asian climate patterns, including monsoons, and the effects on communities in some of the world’s most populated regions. Moderating the session was Manish Tiwari, Scientist F at the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research. This conversation was recorded live at th…

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What the US strike on Iran means for security in East Asia 28:12

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On June 22, 2025, the United States launched a preventive strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, a decision that reverberated beyond the Middle East. How might this action reshape thinking about deterrence in the Taiwan Strait? The strike has raised broader questions about U.S. strategy, the credibility of its security assurances, and the potential r…

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Why does the U.S. economy matter to the rest of the world? 21:29

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How is the United States trying to grow and safeguard its economic strength? Wendy Edelberg joined us in June 2025 to discuss the United States' role in the global economy and what the U.S. trade deficit with China means. Learn more about the speaker and watch the video here. This interview is part of our Faultlines series that examines the strateg…

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China & The Hill: U.S.-Japan Missile Drills Raise in Concerns in Beijing, NASA Bars Chinese Nationals From Work, and A Collision in the South China Sea 8:10

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China & the Hill is now on Substack! → This week's edition China & the Hill is a weekly newsletter covering Washington DC’s China-focused debates, actions, and reactions. Readers will receive a curated digest of each week's most pressing U.S.-China news and its impact on businesses and policy, and can listen to the top stories in podcast form on th…

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Unlocking the Arctic potential 1:00:08

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In this episode, we look at the importance of global cooperation in responding to the challenges facing the Arctic. As the region transforms, questions of sustainability, governance, and shared responsibility are becoming central to its future and to the global community. Moderating the Session was Sameer Patil, Director of the Centre for Security,…

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How Basketball Builds Bridges On and Off the Court 13:07

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Basketball is more than a favorite American pastime. It has expanded into a global cultural movement that combines sports, fashion, and lifestyle. Chinese players such as Yao Ming and Jeremy Lin drew attention to untapped basketball talent in Asia and helped bring basketball culture to China. The Asian University Basketball League (AUBL) taps into …

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From Texas to Jiangyin: A Naval Engineer’s Journey in China w/ Julia Meyn 1:20:31

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What does it mean to build something massive, precise, and powerful—while rebuilding your own sense of belonging? In this episode of Liminal Space, host Susan Su and co-host Matt Lu talk with Julia Meyn, a naval engineer from Texas now working in Jiangyin, China. Julia shares her journey into the world of shipbuilding, from feeling like an outsider…

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Beyond the Aid Cliff: Dr. Julius Sindi on What Comes After the Donor Exit 44:18

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The age of abundant Western aid is ending—and this time, no rebound is guaranteed. In this episode of the DevelopmentAid Dialogues podcast, host Hisham Allam speaks with Dr. Julius Kirimi Sindi, a systems innovator and director of the Gates Foundation–backed Catalyze Impact Initiative, about how global development must adapt before it unravels. Dra…

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The Arctic and the Hindu-Kush Himalaya – Part 2 51:39

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In this episode, we continue our series on the Arctic and the Hindu-Kush Himalaya — this time turning from science to policy and action. What do recent findings mean for decision-making? And how can the concept of a cryosphere corridor guide interregional collaboration between these two vital regions? Moderating the session was Santosh Kumar Rauniy…

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China’s Strategic Advances in the Global Economy 23:08

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China’s GDP is projected to reach $25.83 trillion USD in 2030, as it continues to grow at a faster rate than the United States’. China’s role in the global economy has shifted from “The World’s Factory” to a technological and economic powerhouse. Yet, China’s economy operates differently than Western ones – raising questions of how these divergent …

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China & the Hill: Xi Takes Center Stage at SCO Summit while U.S. Treasury Flags Chinese Money-Laundering Networks 7:09

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China & the Hill is now on Substack! → This week's edition China & the Hill is a weekly newsletter covering Washington DC’s China-focused debates, actions, and reactions. Readers will receive a curated digest of each week's most pressing U.S.-China news and its impact on businesses and policy, and can listen to the top stories in podcast form on th…