Podcasts about Macau

Daisy and Lehmo couldn't be more excited for tomorrow's Australian Open Pro-Am, but they kick things off with the All Sports report - including a look at the Australian Jigsaw Puzzle Championships. Topics Lehmo wants to know who you've played golf with, and he's desperately attempting to put out a feud between him and a former Aussie fast bowler. Upset at being denied an interview with an English cricketer, Daisy goes full scorched Earth as we find some stats on how bad they've been in Australia for the last 15 years. Lehmo's List attempts to inspire Oscar Piastri with a ranking of the top 5 sporting comebacks, and Lehmo has jumped on the Bash-England Bandwagon with some craft. Richmond youngsters Taj Hotton and Jasper Alger are in studio fresh off a footy trip to Hong Kong and Macau, then we ask Rush Hour Family member Dave what he's having for dinner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did the US Dollar become the dominant currency internationally? What keeps other currencies, fiat or crypto, from displacing the dollar's role? Does the aggressive use of sanctions by the US Government put the dollar's role at risk?Paul Blustein is with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, as well as an author and journalist. He has written several books including his latest work King Dollar: The Past and Future of the World's Dominant Currency and previous works, Off Balance: The Travails of Institutions That Govern the Global Financial System, And the Money Kept Rolling In (and Out) Wall Street, the IMF, and the Bankrupting of Argentina, and Laid Low: Inside the Crisis That Overwhelmed Europe and the IMF.Greg and Paul discuss the reasons behind the US dollar's dominance in global finance, its historical roots stemming from the Bretton Woods Agreement, and the challenges posed by international crises and economic policies. Paul also discusses the role and limitations of the IMF, the geopolitical implications of using the dollar as a financial weapon, and the potential impact of emerging currencies and digital threats. The episode concludes with insights into the phenomena of dollarization and how various economic strategies, including those of China and Russia, intersect with the enduring power of the US dollar.*unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:How the U.S. discovered the power of financial sanctions21:00: No longer was it just going to be the drug lords and, you know, in Colombia and places like that, it was now the government was gonna crack down on terrorists. And so the Treasury, OFAC, the Office of Foreign Assets Control, began doing some of that. And they realized that by cutting off banks abroad from access to the dollar system, that correspondent banking system we were just talking about, that, you know, things could really go boom. They could pose a death sentence on banks. And as they began to realize the power of that, they then applied it in the case of North Korea in 2005. And they were absolutely astonished to discover that this really worked. You could really have a big effect on North Korea's financial system by cutting off banks. It was—they went after a bank in Macau that had been—and then they were off to the races. They could use this similar kind of weaponry on Iran and other adversariesResponsible vs irresponsible use of dollar power25:29: You have this power with a dollar; if we use it responsibly, it can be a very good power. And if we use it irresponsibly, it's a bad power. And that's the way I like to look at it.How U.S.–China sanction scenarios are actually gamed out51:59: Some of the hawks in, you know, you don't hear so much from these guys anymore, but the hawks in Congress have tried to game some of these out. You know, I go into this in one of the chapters of the book about how they, you know, they had a red team and a blue team, and they thought, well, we can, you know, we just have done this—imposed drastic sanctions on Russia. So if there's an invasion of Taiwan, here's what we do. And they, I think, have discovered that if you have a really knowledgeable red team playing the Chinese Communist Party, they can come up with a lot, a lot of things that, it preserves Taiwanese democracy but doesn't have us at each other's throats.Show Links:Recommended Resources:United States DollarEuroRenminbiReserve CurrencyNetwork EffectBretton Woods SystemJohn Maynard KeynesHarry Dexter WhiteHerbert SteinFederal ReserveInternational Monetary Fund (IMF)SWIFTEuroclearFiat MoneyXi JinpingShadow FleetGuest Profile:PaulBlustein.comProfessional Profile for CSISLinkedIn ProfileSocial Profile on XGuest Work:Amazon Author PageKing Dollar: The Past and Future of the World's Dominant CurrencyOff Balance: The Travails of Institutions That Govern the Global Financial SystemAnd the Money Kept Rolling In (and Out) Wall Street, the IMF, and the Bankrupting of ArgentinaThe Chastening: Inside The Crisis That Rocked The Global Financial System And Humbled The IMFMisadventures of the Most Favored Nations: Clashing Egos, Inflated Ambitions, and the Great Shambles of the World Trade SystemLaid Low: Inside the Crisis That Overwhelmed Europe and the IMFSchism: China, America, and the Fracturing of the Global Trading System Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode OverviewIn this wide-ranging conversation, MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle offers a candid look at how one of the world's leading entertainment and hospitality companies is positioning itself for the future. We discuss MGM's digital evolution, its expanding global footprint, and how leadership evaluates ambitious and complicated long-term opportunities such as the company's $12 billion project in Japan.Hornbuckle also shares his perspective on MGM's relationship with both IAC and Barry Diller, the reasoning behind stepping back from the broader New York casino process. We discussed his thoughts on Macau, the regulatory considerations across key markets, and how MGM decides which projects are worth chasing—and which ones to walk away from.Key Topics CoverediGaming & the Future of Online Sports Betting  A discussion of how MGM views the long-term importance of iGaming and online sports wagering, the evolving regulatory landscape, and how digital platforms fit into the company's broader strategyWhy MGM Stepped Back from the New York Casino ProcessA clear discussion of the strategic, regulatory, and economic factors behind MGM's decision not to pursue the larger New York casino licensing effort.The Role of IAC & Barry DillerHow the partnership originated, what IAC contributes, and how it has influenced MGM's broader digital and strategic roadmap.Macau & Japan: Global PerspectiveMGM's long-term view on Macau's regulatory environment and the complexities of developing a multi-billion-dollar integrated resort in Osaka.Risk, Regulation & Strategic Decision-MakingHow MGM weighs regulatory, geopolitical, and market-based risks across regions when deciding where—and how—to invest.Featured Offer from Boyar ResearchTake advantage of Boyar's Research's flagship annual report featuring 40 catalyst-driven stock ideas for the year ahead.Every company included has been deeply analyzed in a full-length Boyar Research report — the same research trusted by some of the world's leading hedge funds, family offices, and institutional investors.Learn more or pre-order here: boyarresearch.com/2026Offer expires December 15.About William J. HornbuckleWilliam (Bill) J. Hornbuckle is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM), a global entertainment company featuring iconic hotels and casinos, meeting and conference spaces, live and theatrical entertainment experiences and an array of restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings across the globe. MGM Resorts' portfolio includes some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry, such as Bellagio, MGM Grand, ARIA, Mandalay Bay and Borgata.As CEO, Mr. Hornbuckle oversees all aspects of MGM Resorts' strategy, operations and hospitality and gaming development projects. He leads the company's global development efforts and its digital gaming strategy. He also successfully steered the company through the COVID-19 pandemic, overcoming numerous challenges including the closure of operations, tightly restricted re-openings and new health and safety measures. Mr. Hornbuckle led the strategy and execution of the company'Unlocking Investment Opportunities Since 1975 At the Boyar Value Group, we've dedicated nearly five decades to the pursuit of value on behalf of our clients. Founded in 1975, our firm has earned a reputation as a trusted source for uncovering undervalued opportunities in the stock market. To find out more about the Boyar Value Group, please visit www.boyarvaluegroup.com

When Dr. Gang Lu started writing about China's tech world, it was never meant to become a company. It was just a blog he kept during his PhD in the UK while reading TechCrunch every day. Years later, that blog turned into TechNode, then into a bilingual media outlet, then into events, and finally into Beyond Expo in Macau.Gang looks back at a time when Western coverage of China was dominated by two words: copycat and censorship. He explains why the copycat label once had some truth to it, why it faded, and why today the direction of inspiration often runs the other way. As he puts it, copying no longer makes sense because the two ecosystems have grown so far apart.We talk about hardware companies that keep surprising him, the fierce competition inside China, and the differences between early founders and the younger generation who grew up abroad and now return with new mindsets. Gang also describes what it felt like to move from hobby blogger to founder, why he still sees himself as a geek, and why smart glasses might become an everyday device once they stop being heavy or awkward.Listen in and connect with Dr. Gang Lu on LinkedIn.KeywordsChina tech innovationChinese startupsTechNodeBeyond Expo MacauAsian tech ecosystemAI hardware ChinaSmart glassesShenzhen hardwareChinese entrepreneursChina technology trendsSend us a textasiabits hier abonnieren: asiabits.com Damians Team kontaktieren: www.genuine-asia.com Moderatoren & Hosts: Damian Maib & Thomas Derksen Schnitt & Produktion: Eva Trotno

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 46:1 — God Our Refuge: National Prayer for Hong Kong  “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”Recorded live here in London, England with Reverend Ben CooperAt 6 p.m., we lift the city and region of Hong Kong before the throne of God. In a place marked by density, energy, pressure and complexity, Psalm 46:1 speaks with calm authority. Across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories, many hearts quietly long for peace, stability and hope. God remains a refuge in turmoil, a shelter for the weary and a source of strength for every person seeking truth in uncertain times. His presence is not distant—He is an ever-present help in trouble.Context Hong Kong stands at a crossroads of cultures, systems and influences. Economic pressure, social tension and uncertainty about the future weigh heavily on many lives. Yet God's Word remains unshaken: He is refuge,Reflection True safety is not found in circumstances but in the presence of God. While systems shift and seasons change, Christ remains the solid ground beneath every believer. The Holy Spirit is moving through homes, workplaces and churches across Hong Kong, bringing comfort, courage and quiet revival. Intercession & Vision Lord, we pray for Hong Kong. Pour out Your peace over every district, estate and neighbourhood. Strengthen local churches, pastors and believers who carry Your light. Heal divisions and soothe anxieties. We also lift neighbouring regions—Macau, Taiwan and mainland China—asking for Your wisdom, reconciliation and grace. Let Your refuge and strength be known across this whole area.Prayer Points Pray for peace and stability in Hong Kong. Ask God to strengthen churches and pastors in the city. Pray for unity among divided communities and families. Intercede for young people facing pressure about their future. Declare that God is a refuge for Hong Kong in every season. Pray for wisdom and compassion for those in leadership. Ask the Holy Spirit to comfort the anxious and discouraged. Pray for protection over homes, schools and workplaces. Lift up those struggling with financial and emotional stress. Thank God that His help is ever-present over Hong Kong.Life Application Pray Psalm 46:1 over your own life and over Hong Kong today. As God is a refuge for Support the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Escucha 'Gente Viajera', el programa de viajes de Onda Cero. Todos los sabados y domingos por la manana, recorre el mundo de la mano de Carles Lamelo. Arrancamos este programa especial de Gente Viajera, desde Penalsordo en La Serena, Extremadura, conversando con Luis Guisado, tecnico de la oficina de turismo Comarcal, sobre el Museo del Turron de Castuera y descubriendo con Enrique Dominguez Uceta los yacimientos arqueologicos y la memoria historica de esta comarca. El alcalde de Zalamea nos explicara otros atractivos de La Serena y volaremos a Copenhague en Navidad. De la mano de Eva Miquel iremos a Hong Kong y Macau.En la segunda hora viviremos una noche polar en las Svalbard con Elena del Amo y tendremos en directo a Manuel Gomez Parejo, diputado de Formacion y Capacitacion para el Empleo y diputado provincial de la comarca de La Serena. Lorena Perez Mansillas nos acercara al aceite DOP de Monterrubio junto a Juan Antonio Fernandez, su gerente y a la DO Queso de La Serena de la mano de Raul Muniz. Navegamos en crucero gastronomico por la Provenza y la Toscana, haremos astroturismo en La Serena con Nicolas Pena y viajaremos a Iznik, el primer viaje del Papa Leon XIV.

２０２３年９月に韓国・全州で開かれた日中韓３カ国の文化相会合【北京、ソウル時事】中国外務省の毛寧報道局長は２０日の記者会見で、マカオで２４日に開催予定だった日中韓３カ国の文化相会合を延期すると明らかにした。 A meeting of culture ministers from Japan, China, and South Korea, scheduled for Monday in Macau, has been postponed, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a press conference Thursday.

A meeting of culture ministers from Japan, China, and South Korea, scheduled for Monday in Macau, has been postponed, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a press conference Thursday.

Welcome to our motorsports podcast where we discuss F1, IndyCar, IMSA, NASCAR, our own racing adventures, and some other adventures!The FIA GT World Cup hosted its crown jewel event of the year, the Macau Grand Prix. Antonio Fuoco took the GT class win as we saw Touring Cars, Formula Regional, Formula 4, and Bikes race there as well.SKUSA Supernats had its 28th running in Vegas where the win of Pro Shifter was the Dutchman Senna Van Walstijn. Congrats to Senna on a great performance in the Main Feature to take this year's SKUSA Supernats.We cover the news and notes from this past week with a big name that announced his effort for the Indy 500 next year.Coming up this weekend: F1 at Las Vegas

Aperte o cinto, griders! Chegamos à linha de chegada de 2025 com um episódio imperdível do seu programa favorito. O que você confere no programa:Caos na MotoGP! Tudo o que rolou na emocionante etapa de Valência que fechou a temporada!Na Stock Car Ricardo Maurício faz história e domina a etapa de Cuiabá!Nosso boletim especial de hoje é sobre a trajetória e o título inédito de Diogo Moreira na Moto2 e sua estreia na MotoGP!O giro da semana foi do acidente em massa na FIA GT World Cup em Macau até a contratação de Ella Häkkinen (filha de Mika) pela McLaren!2026 à Vista: Análise técnica completa das mudanças radicais no regulamento da F1!Não perca o último programa do ano e saiba tudo sobre o mundo do automobilismo!Apresentação e roteiro por Amanda Kovalczykovski e Crizan Izauro. Reportagem por Bela Nowalls, Guilherme Kuhnen, Gio Tavares, Gustavo Wendler, Isabella da Rosa, Karina Mallamud e Pedro Fattah.Produção e Edição Geral de Arthur Ricardo e Isabella da Rosa Coordenação técnica e comentários de Peter Lobo. Coordenação geral: Professora Valci Zuculoto.Rádio Ponto. É rádio, é jornalismo, é velocidade e ponto!

Episode #433: Raul Saldana's journey began in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he grew up in a Catholic household. As a teenager, he questioned the rigidity of Catholicism and turned to nature, finding inspiration in the vastness of the outdoors. Music also became a powerful part of his life, leading him into diverse spiritual practices. In his twenties, Raul joined an ecological community and was introduced to Native American rituals like the Vision Quest; he later explored Sufism, Hindu meditation, and, ultimately, Buddhist practice, which provided the answers he sought. Under the guidance of S.N. Goenka, Vipassanā became a major turning point for Raul, fostering personal insight without blind faith. During a world music tour that stopped in Macau for a performance, Raul met his future wife, Heidi, and they together they became serious Vipassanā meditators. They traveled to Myanmar for deeper spiritual exploration. There, they began to practice under Sayagaw U Tejaniya. Raul felt pulled to become a monk, and ordained (and then disrobed) three times before finally choosing to remain a monk after the fourth ordination. He is now Bhikkhu Rahula; his wife supports his decision, though it changed their relationship in many ways. Their partnership has shifted from marriage to one of spiritual camaraderie, with Heidi continuing as a lay practitioner. Bhikkhu Rahula's current plans include the establishment of Paññābhūmi Monastery in Mexico, a center aimed at sharing Dhamma practice and teachings. “What happens with Buddhism, this faith, I could hold it! Otherwise, I would have run away very quickly. I love it. Buddhism does a different approach: It tells you the reason from A to B, cause-and-effect, cause-and-effect, cause-and-effect, and you arrive here. Finish! With the faith that arises from it, it is because of the understanding. Faith has no questions anymore. Faith is not vague. Faith is based on the fact. Man, do I love that faith, because that is powerful.”

Graham and Luke return ahead of F1's season-ending triple header to talk all things F1 and beyond. This week we talk:A quick chat about the Autonomous Racing (3:32)A tangent about Logan Sargeant and WEC, Porsche maybe not dead in WEC? (8:45)Hangovers from the Brazilian Grand Prix (17:52)Talking points from the annual race at Macau (25:24)Alpine's surprise at rivals' continued development(34:40)F1 Commission Meeting agree to change livery, Audi reveal concept livery, and driver numbers for 2026 (39:35)Elkan's bizarre Ferrari driver comments (56:06)Wolff sells 5% ownership stake at Mercedes (64:48)Formula E's monster Gen 4 car (67:43)Las Vegas Grand Prix preview (73:29)

This week we're back to talking Colin with the second of his two starring roles of 2025. This time, he's playing a gambler at the end of his rope in Edward Berger's Ballad of a Small Player, a potential Oscar play for Netflix that received a chilly reception on the festival circuit and, at time of recording, appears to have been quietly dumped, much to the consternation of both your hosts (this movie's good!). Listen in for a lot of James Bond talk, a lot of Tilda Swinton talk, an awards season check-in, a debate over this film's use of Macau as a setting, and an attempt to figure out why they bend the cards in baccarat (spoilers: it's way dumber than you could ever imagine). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Festival of Hungry Ghosts is upon us – and today on Script Apart, we're betting it all on black. Ballad Of A Small Player is the casino-set new drama from director Edward Berger and writer Rowan Joffe, adapted from the novel of the same name by author Lawrence Osborne. It follows Colin Farrell as a character who introduces himself as Lord Boyle – an aristocratic charmer, who we soon come to learn is seriously, existentially adrift amid the slot machines and baccarat tables of Macau's gambling houses. As Boyle's true self – and name – is revealed, we tumble with him down a neon-splashed, teal-and-red rabbit hole of addiction and emptiness. And it was this emptiness I was particularly eager to discuss when I sat down recently with Edward and Rowan, across two separate conversations. Rowan is the creator of the TV show Tin Star, and the writer of films like 28 Weeks Later and Before I Go To Sleep, which he also directed. He's also, as tells me in this conversation, a recovering alcoholic, sober for many years. Edward, meanwhile – well, if you've followed the Oscars and indeed this show over the last few years, Edward needs little introduction. Conclave, his 2024 drama about the election of a new pope, and All Quiet On The Western Front, his 2022 Best International Picture-winning war epic, have seen him rocket to modern cinema's top table in terms of respected auteurs.In the midst of that success, though, Edward has described finding himself plagued by an empty feeling. And in this episode, he tells me how that informed this latest story. We get into the curiosity that drives his storytelling and also clear up something I read long ago about Ed's love of rollerskating – and I also hear from Rowan about what it is that he thinks casinos represent in our culture; the capitalist tendencies they act as temples to.Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. Follow us on Instagram, or email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com.To get ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon.Get coverage on your screenplay by visiting ScriptApart.com/coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on "Streaming Without A Paddle" Andrew and Ted discuss the Netflix original "Ballad of a Small Player" from "Conclave" director Edward Berger and starring Colin Farrell. Billed as a black comedy psychological thriller, Brendan Reilly (Farrell) assumes the fictitious identity of "Lord Doyle" in the gambling capital of the world Macau after embezzling nearly 1 million pounds from a client back in England. Having lost pretty much all of it playing baccarat and running up a tremendous tab at a luxury hotel Reilly / Doyle is struggling to win money to stay afloat. That's when he meets a female loan shark ... Dao Ming (Chen) who seemingly shows him compassion after being confronted by the wife of another client that has taken his own life due to his debt to her. Tune into the show to find out what Andrew and Ted thought.

Once of us has a broken toe, one of us has a feral cat making his life troublesome...but we still make sure we watch lots and lots of moviesWe start with horror sequel 'Black Phone 2' that is still in cinema, we then turn to Netflix to watch Colin Farrell delve into the depths of the Macau gambling world in 'Ballad Of A Small Player' from director Edward Berger, we then go to the cinema for pod favourite Yorgos Lanthimos newest offering 'Bugonia', we get more pop punk horror with Sky Cinema offering 'Ick'. We finish with the most perfect marriage of story and director with Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of 'Frankenstein'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bugonia Two conspiracy-obsessed men kidnap the CEO of a major company when they become convinced that she's an alien who wants to destroy Earth. Ballad of a Small Player When his past and his debts start to catch up with him, a high-stakes gambler laying low in Macau encounters a kindred spirit who might just hold the key to his salvation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Ballad of a Small Player” ist ein Film, der viele Versprechen macht, am Ende jedoch erstaunlich wenig einlöst. Schon nach den ersten Minuten merkt man, dass hier großes, poetisches Kino entstehen soll. Alles liegt in sanftem Licht, jedes Bild ist präzise komponiert und jede Bewegung exakt überlegt. Doch genau das macht Edward Bergers Film schwer greifbar. Es ist, als würde man einem Gemälde beim Trocknen zusehen. Schön und vollkommen, aber ohne Leben. Der Film möchte berühren, schafft es aber nur in den seltensten Momenten.Colin Farrell spielt mit jener vertrauten Schwermut, die ihm so leicht gelingt. Trotzdem bleibt seine Figur seltsam leer, wie ein Spiegel, in dem kein Gesicht zurückblickt. Man erkennt, dass er verzweifelt sein soll, dass in ihm etwas ringt, doch es erreicht einen nicht. Zu viel Form und zu wenig Empfindung. Alles an diesem Werk scheint der Ästhetik verpflichtet, nicht aber dem Potenzial seiner Geschichte.Regie und Kamera verlieren sich in Oberflächen, in Neonlichtern, im Regen und in den Farben der Casino-Wände. Macau wird zur Kulisse, kein Ort, sondern eine Idee von Müdigkeit und Verlorenheit. Man wünscht sich etwas Raues, etwas Unvorhergesehenes, doch der Film bleibt glatt und fern. Jede Bewegung und jedes Wort wirken einstudiert.“Ballad of a Small Player” scheint etwas erzählen zu wollen über Schuld und Erlösung, über das, was bleibt, wenn man alles verspielt hat. Doch die Worte verhallen. Zwischen den makellosen Bildern und der weichen Musik öffnet sich eine Leere, die nicht nachklingt, sondern verklingt. Am Ende bleibt man zurück, beeindruckt von der Eleganz, aber ohne Gefühl. Ein Film, der glänzt, ohne etwas mitzuteilen. Get full access to Ronny Rüsch - Filmkritiker at hausmeisterronny.substack.com/subscribe

O Ministério Público do Estado do Acre (MPAC), por meio da Promotoria de Justiça Cível de Sena Madureira, instaurou notícia de fato para apurar a construção de uma ponte de madeira sobre o Rio Macauã, na altura da comunidade Liberdade, que estaria impedindo a passagem de embarcações utilizadas pelos moradores ribeirinhos do Alto Macauã.

Celebrou 60 anos e juntou os Rádio Macau para um concerto. Xana continua igual, uma mulher livre. Professora de filosofia para quem amanhã continua a ser longe demais

Amy is joined by author Kaila Yu to discuss her book Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty, hearing Kaila's firsthand experiences while also learning about the colonialist origins of the fetishes harming Asian women and girls.Donate to Breaking Down PatriarchyKaila Yu is an author and on-camera correspondent based in Los Angeles. She's written for the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic, and more. Her former band, Nylon Pink, has toured in Australia and performed across Shanghai, Costa Rica, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, and beyond. Her debut memoir, Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty, was released in August 2025.

Award Season is looming and so far there are no clear favorites. And there may never be, Some years are like that. BUT there are some pictures coming soon that have been getting some buzz and lucky us,we've seen them. And lucky you because we'll tell you which movies are worthy of buzz. Neil Rosen starts us off with "Bugonia" which is the latest from director Yorgos Lanthimos who seems to find new ways to torture Emma Stone in every movie he makes. Bill Bregoli tells us about the Netflix movie "Ballad of a Small Player" in which Colin Farrell sweats a lot and gambles in far-off Macau. Is it a safe bet? And Bill McCuddy tells us about "Christy" starring Sydney Sweeney as boxer Christy Martin. We've also got Bill M's interview with Jodie Foster about her latest movie "A Private Life." You can hear it right here. We've also got the Springsteen sort of biopic "Deliver Me From Nowhere" as well as "Nuremberg" starring Russell Crowe as a Nazi! Plus we've got the nuclear thriller from Kathryn Bigelow "A House of Dynamite" and the documentary Ben Stiller made about his parents called "Stiller and Meara: Nothing is Lost." Geez, there's even more including the spicy "Hedda" and the buzzy foreign film "Sentimental Value." There's even more but your humble scribe is tired from all this typing and has just enough energy left to tell you Neil teases something special that's coming soon. 

Travis Hopson reviews Edward Berger's lurid BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER starring Colin Farrell, Tilda Swinton, and Fala Chen. Streaming now on Netflix.SYNOPSIS: “Lord Doyle (Colin Farrell) is laying low in Macau – spending his days and nights on the casino floors, drinking heavily and gambling what little money he has left. Struggling to keep up with his fast-rising debts, he is offered a lifeline by the mysterious Dao Ming (Fala Chen), a casino employee with secrets of her own. However, in hot pursuit is Cynthia Blithe (Tilda Swinton) – a private investigator ready to confront Doyle with what he is running from. As Doyle tries to climb to salvation, the confines of reality start to close in.”All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com!Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube:    / @punchdrunkcritics1  Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pdcmoviesFollow Punch Drunk Critics on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pdcmoviesYou can also subscribe to our podcast Cinema Royale anywhere you get your podcasts!#colinfarrell #BalladOfASmallPlayer #moviereviews

The bonuses keep on coming here on Soundtracking, as Edward Berger makes a welcome return to discuss his new film, Ballad Of A Small Player, which is streaming right now on Netflix. Starring Colin Farrell and Tilda Swinton, it tells the story of a high-stakes gambler lying low(ish) in Macau, who can't quite hide from his past.

Coming up on today's Movie Show, Andy and Rachel review  - Stitch Head - Follows Stitch Head, a small creature awoken by a Mad Professor in a castle to protect the professor's other creations from the townspeople of Grubbers Nubbin. They will also review Bugonia, Violent Ends, Anniversary, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, It Was Just an Accident, and Self-Help. Andy and Rachel will mention the Netflix movie, Ballad of a Small Player - When his past and his debts start to catch up with him, a high-stakes gambler laying low in Macau encounters a kindred spirit who might just hold the key to his salvation. They will also review Hedda on Prime Video.  In addition, they will look at streaming series like  Down Cemetery Road(Apple TV+), Hazbin Hotel S2(Prime Video), and The Witcher on Netflix.   Here are some honorable mentions:       

After a quiet September, October travel activity was stimulated by various national holidays (including Golden Week in China, Chuseok in South Korea, Diwali/Deepavali in India, Malaysia & Singapore and Undas in the Philippines). These created air travel spikes that set the scene for the region's highly anticipated end-of-year peak season, with destinations making promotional plays to attract each other's holidaymakers. We begin by looking at the accession of Timor Leste to ASEAN and the prospects of a peace settlement between Thailand and Cambodia. We address 2025's biggest regional story, scam centres - and their broadening impacts on tourism sentiment (and policy) as South Korea's government issues a travel ban for parts of Cambodia. Is a pan-Asian summit the only way to effectively tackle this scaling cross-border issue? Plus, we look at Thailand's policy of attracting charter flights from Chinese tier-2 cities, the Philippines restores e-visa access for Chinese tourists and Singapore enacts a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate. Finally, we head to Macau where concerted promotional campaigns to attract visitors from South East Asian nations are garnering results. 

This episode features an interview with Timothy Simpson, Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Macau. Tim's interdisciplinary research focuses on Macau's urban culture, architecture, and tourism industry, tracing the city's history from a colonial Portuguese territory into one of the world's most renowned and lucrative sites of casino gaming. His most recent book is Betting on Macau: Casino Capitalism and China's Consumer Revolution, which was published in 2023 by the University of Minnesota Press as part of their “Globalization and Community” series. The book examines the function of Macau's gambling and consumer economy within the broader post-socialist transformation in China. This year, Tim is also a Research Fellow at the International Institute for Asian Studies, where he is working on a new project analyzing contemporary efforts to diversify Macau's tourism industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In dem Thriller „Ballad of a Small Player“ spielt Colin Farrell einen Glücksspieler, der in Macau untertaucht, um vor seiner Vergangenheit davonzulaufen. Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/was-laeuft-heute >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/kultur/was-laeuft-heute-ballad-of-a-small-player

In dem Thriller „Ballad of a Small Player“ spielt Colin Farrell einen Glücksspieler, der in Macau untertaucht, um vor seiner Vergangenheit davonzulaufen. Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/was-laeuft-heute >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/kultur/was-laeuft-heute-ballad-of-a-small-player

"Ballad Of A Small Player" is a British psychological thriller directed by Edward Berger and written by Rowan Joffé, adapted from Lawrence Osborne's 2014 novel of the same name. The film stars Academy Award-nominee Colin Farrell as Lord Doyle, a high-stakes gambler laying low in Macau, where he spends his nights playing baccarat. As his debts spiral out of control, Doyle finds an unlikely lifeline in Dao Ming (Fala Chen), a casino hostess who holds secrets of her own. The film had its world premiere at the 52nd Telluride Film Festival before continuing its run at TIFF, where it received strong acclaim for its flashy direction, bombastic score, and Farrell's high-wire committed performance. Farrell, Chen, and Berger were all kind enough to spend time speaking with us about their work and experiences making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now available to stream on Netflix. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Embora Portugal tenha permanecido neutral durante a Segunda Guerra, as suas possessões a Oriente sofreram o impacto do conflito. Timor foi invadido pelo Japão e a vida em Macau alterou-se radicalmenteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who would have thought that a movie with a great cast, intriguing theme and acclaimed director could have resulted in something as bad as "After the Hunt." Julia Roberts stars as a college professor who becomes embroiled in a sex scandal. The strong supporting cast includes Ayo Edebiri, Andrew Garfield, Michael Stuhlbarg and Chloë Sevigny.  Director Luca Guadagnino is responsible for acclaimed films like “Call Me by Your Name” and “Challengers,” but he's lost his grip here. Colossally pretentious, burdened with pompous dialogue and unlikable characters, it's a burden to watch. The terrific performances are the only saving grace of “After the Hunt,” so viewers should hunt for something else to watch. Writer/director/star Aziz Ansari offers a low-key, feel-good comic fantasy, "Good Fortune." Keanu Reeves is an inept guardian angel who switches up the lives of a struggling gig worker, played by Ansari, and a wealthy investor, played by Seth Rogan, to try to make Ansari feel better about his life. Big mistake! Ansari likes being rich and doesn't want to return to his old life, even though he had a great girlfriend, played by Keke Palmer. Good Fortune” is a likable comedy that tries to be a modern take on a Frank Capra-style premise but is only modestly successful. The Netflix drama "Ballad of a Small Player" is an intriguing experiment that doesn't quite live up to its promise. Colin Farrell is fine as a deeply indebted gambling addict in Macau who desperately strives for one big win to save him. The shifts between the real and the imagined are sometimes awkward and confusing. Even so, “Ballad of a Small Player” is a stylish look at the descent of a loser.

Lara Peters talks to director Edward Berger (Conclave, All Quiet On The Western Front) about his new film, Ballad of a Small Player.  Lord Doyle (Colin Farrell) is lying low in Macau – spending his days and nights on the casino floors, drinking heavily and gambling what little money he has left.  Struggling to keep up with his fast-rising debts, he is offered a lifeline by the mysterious Dao Ming (Fala Chen), a casino employee with secrets of her own. However, in hot pursuit is Cynthia Blithe (Tilda Swinton) – a private investigator ready to confront Doyle with what he is running from. As Doyle tries to climb to salvation, the confines of reality start to close in. If you'd like to send us a voice memo for use in a future episode, please email podcast@picturehouses.co.uk. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on Spotify. Find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram with @picturehouses. Find our latest cinema listings at picturehouses.com.  Produced by Stripped Media. Thank you for listening. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. Vive le Cinema.  

Nur ein Jahr nach "Konklave" hat Edward Berger wieder einen Film für "Netflix" gedreht. Colin Farell brilliert darin als spielsüchtiger Hochstapler mit Geldproblemen in den glamourösen Casinos von Macau.

Antje und Daniel widmen sich bei den KINO+ NEUSTARTS diesmal einer spannenden Mischung aus Kino- und Streaming-Highlights. Im Kino erwarten euch große Namen, emotionale Dramen und schräge Figuren: In GOOD FORTUNE sorgt eine skurrile Glückssträhne für ordentlich Chaos, während Luca Guadagninos vielleicht bisher bester (?) Film AFTER THE HUNT die Frage aufwirft, wie weit man für die Wahrheit gehen darf. In Edward Bergers Romanverfilmung BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER verliert sich ein grandioser Colin Farrell in den Schatten der Spielhöllen von Macau und THE MASTERMIND entmystifiziert den Figurentypus des Gentleman-Gauners. Etwas leichter, aber nicht weniger kurios wird's mit ALLES VOLLER MONSTER, einer charmanten Fantasy-Komödie aus der zweiten Reihe. Auch im STREAMING und in den MEDIATHEKEN gibt's diese Woche einiges zu entdecken: Action trifft Spiritualität in MONKEY MAN, während THE MONKEY Horror und Comedy auf nicht ganz elegante Weise verbindet. THE TRAIL führt uns auf eine intensive (und stumme!) Reise durch Natur und Schuld und mit THE BOOK CLUB erinnert Kino+ an die unvergessliche DIANE KEATON. Zum Abschluss wartet mit NOVEMBER ein atmosphärisches Highlight, das euch sicher noch lange nach dem Abspann beschäftigt. Schaut rein, diskutiert mit und verratet uns in den Kommentaren, auf welchen Film ihr euch am meisten freut! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textBuckle up, babes! Janey's going to tell us about the most insane assassination you may have never heard of! Let us know if you followed this story when it happened, because Janey's never stopped thinking about it. Sources:“Kim Jong-nam Says N. Korean Regime Won't Last Long”, by The Chosun Daily in 2012. “Kim Jong-il's son reappears in Singapore one year after feeling Macau” from The Shanghaiist.   “Was Kim Jong Nam in Sights of His Paranoid Half-Brother?” by Yoshihiro Makino for Asahi Shimbun. Murder at the Airport: The Brazen Attack on Kim Jong-Nam, by Reuters “Assassins review— unravelling the bizarre death of Kim Jong-nam” by Adam Sweeting for The Arts Desk. “How North Korea got away with the assassination of Kim Jong-nam” by Hannah Ellis-Peterson and Benjamin Haas for The Guardian. Dr. Harini Bhat, PharmD (@tilscience) explaining VX2 Support the showCheck out our books (and support local bookstores!) on our Bookshop.org affiliate account!Starting your own podcast with your very cool best friend? Try hosting on Buzzsprout (and get a $20 Amazon gift card!)Want more??Visit our website!Join our Patreon!Shop the merch at TeePublic!If you liked these stories, let us know on our various socials!InstagramTiktokGoodreadsAnd email us at sortofthestory@gmail.com

I'm recording today from my hotel room in Macau, China. Well, the intro and outtro were from today, but the bulk of today's podcast is borrowed from the Macau podcast I did on location on THIS DAY last year. I love being in this city, and the opportunities that it brings. Enjoy today's podcast, thank God for the legacy of Pastor Lucky, pray for the needs presented (and give if you can), and spend time learning the old Gospel history of these regions by checking out The Memoirs of William Milne (Milne.my)! Follow and/or message me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post (among other things) daily reminders to pray for China.You can also email me @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. Last but not least, to learn more about our ministry endeavors or get one of my missionary biographies, visit PrayGiveGo.us! Why did I begin the Prison Pulpit series? The goal is to remind everyone to pray for persecuted believers as Hebrews 13:3 teaches us to do (“Remember those in prison, as bound with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body.”). I’ve done this by sharing imprisoned Pastor Wang Yi’s writings in China, but since we have none of his writings from WITHIN prison walls, I’ve turned to other persecuted ministers who have gone before, such as Richard Wurmbrand, to give us a voice, or reminders, or sermons, from prison. The Prison Pulpit. Both New and Old Content Today will be a little different as I’m going to share some of what I said exactly one year ago today from right here in Macau. After this short introduction, you will hear me share three things from the podcast I recorded on this day last year: 1) An overview of Macau 2) The Legacy of Pastor Lucky 3) An inside look at the Memoirs of William Milne (which has connections to Macau). But first, let me remind you why October 1st is an important day in China. Next, let me tell you why Pastor Lucky would be proud, and how you can pray today… And lastly, before you hear much more about Macau, a couple of (regrettably) vague prayer requests for some dear friends of ours in China. . . Find all the books mentioned in today’s podcast right here: PrayGiveGo.us Follow China Compass Subscribe to China Compass on whichever platform you use, including Apple Podcasts! You can also contact me anytime on X: @chinaadventures or via email (bfwesten at gmail dot com). Hebrews 13:3!

I'm recording today from my hotel room in Macau, China. Well, the intro and outtro were from today, but the bulk of today's podcast is borrowed from the Macau podcast I did on location on THIS DAY last year. I love being in this city, and the opportunities that it brings. Enjoy today's podcast, thank God for the legacy of Pastor Lucky, pray for the needs presented (and give if you can), and spend time learning the old Gospel history of these regions by checking out The Memoirs of William Milne (Milne.my)! Follow and/or message me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post (among other things) daily reminders to pray for China.You can also email me @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. Last but not least, to learn more about our ministry endeavors or get one of my missionary biographies, visit PrayGiveGo.us! Why did I begin the Prison Pulpit series? The goal is to remind everyone to pray for persecuted believers as Hebrews 13:3 teaches us to do (“Remember those in prison, as bound with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body.”). I’ve done this by sharing imprisoned Pastor Wang Yi’s writings in China, but since we have none of his writings from WITHIN prison walls, I’ve turned to other persecuted ministers who have gone before, such as Richard Wurmbrand, to give us a voice, or reminders, or sermons, from prison. The Prison Pulpit. Both New and Old Content Today will be a little different as I’m going to share some of what I said exactly one year ago today from right here in Macau. After this short introduction, you will hear me share three things from the podcast I recorded on this day last year: 1) An overview of Macau 2) The Legacy of Pastor Lucky 3) An inside look at the Memoirs of William Milne (which has connections to Macau). But first, let me remind you why October 1st is an important day in China. Next, let me tell you why Pastor Lucky would be proud, and how you can pray today… And lastly, before you hear much more about Macau, a couple of (regrettably) vague prayer requests for some dear friends of ours in China. . . Find all the books mentioned in today’s podcast right here: PrayGiveGo.us Follow China Compass Subscribe to China Compass on whichever platform you use, including Apple Podcasts! You can also contact me anytime on X: @chinaadventures or via email (bfwesten at gmail dot com). Hebrews 13:3!

This week on arts24, we explore the rise of virtual talent and the storm surrounding AI actress Tilly Norwood, the digital star unveiled at the Zurich Film Festival that's shaking up the entertainment world. Plus, film critic Emma Jones tells us about the festival's human stars: Russell Crowe reflects on his storied career while accepting a Lifetime Achievement Award, Colin Farrell charms audiences in a new role set in Macau, and Benedict Cumberbatch confronts grief in an unexpected form. We also take a first look at Palme d'Or winner "It Was Just an Accident", a haunting new feature from Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, and dive into "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey", the fantasy romance starring Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie that has left critics divided.

Top U.S. business leaders are quietly fuming. They say Washington's policies hurt innovation, raise costs, and undermine competitiveness. But why won't they say so openly? What risks do they fear? Under what conditions could the White House reverse course? Host TU Yun joins Harvey Dzodin, Senior Fellow, Center for China and Globalization, David Blair, Senior Economist, Alliance of Global Talent Organizations, and Alex Sili Zhou, Associate Professor of Economics and Finance, University of Macau to dig into the closed-door frustrations of American CEOs, explore the global ripple effects, and ask what it all means for U.S.–China business ties.

Why are games of luck like the lottery, or even casual gambling such a big part of Asian culture? In this episode we dive into the weird world of superstition, fate, our experiences with gambling growing up and what we'd actually do if we won the lottery. ---Guests: Matt & Nathan---Items mentioned⁠Behind Asia's AWFUL Gambling Obsession⁠Gourd, crab, fish, tiger gameRacist Pokie Joke Origin$43M Pokie Machine MalfunctionSex dice watch---Want to get in touch? Send us an email at ⁠⁠ricenmicspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠Follow us on our socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ricenmicspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music: aKu - Love Shine | aKu - The Final Blow---Chapters0:00 Intro1:46 How much was gambling around you growing up?4:02 Las Vegas vs Macau, culture10:47 Old vs New gamblers13:35 Sports betting, VR betting, Crypto casinos19:09 Zombie apocalypse, bidet tangent21:12 Betting on anything, following trades, powerball26:43 What would we do if we won the lottery?35:55 Is hiring an in-house chef cheating on your mum? Proxy incense39:27 Aunty claiming she prayed for you to win hypothetical42:29 Stealth wealth47:19 Enjoying work? Lean FIRE? Jobs we'd work at still?50:32 Would you still credit card churn?53:15 A farm!53:48 Outro

AI slop shownotes as usual. Enjoy! Opening Segment (00:00 - 02:00)Personal catch-up between the hostsHong Kong Jack celebrates a major birthday in Macau with surprise family visitDiscussion of Hong Kong-Macau travel via new bridge/tunnel (1 hour 20 minutes door-to-door)Major Discussion TopicsAustralian Politics - Coalition Crisis (02:00 - 15:30)Key Points:Polling disaster: Coalition at 27% approval rating, Labor leads 58-42 two-party preferredElectoral wipeout: Liberal Party holds minimal metropolitan seats across major citiesParty structure collapse: Lack of grassroots organization compared to historical ALP branchesDemographic breakdown: Libs losing women, young people, multicultural communities (except 65+ voters)Leadership pressure: Susan Ley facing potential challenge, comparisons to "Brendan Nelson months"Policy tensions: Net zero commitments causing internal fracturesNotable Quote: Troy Bramston - "There is no guarantee the Liberal Party will survive"Climate Policy and Net Zero Debate (07:10 - 14:40)Key Points:National Climate Risk Assessment Report findings:400% increase in heat-related mortality in Sydney2.7 million work days lost by 2061 due to heatwaves$600 billion property value losses by 2050$40 billion annual natural disaster costsPublic opinion: 77% of Australians want government climate actionPolitical implications: Andrew Hastie threatens to quit front bench over net zero policyInternational context: UK Tories' experience with climate policy costsVictorian Politics - Liberal Party Internal Struggles (21:00 - 26:00)Key Points:Philip Davis survives challenge from Greg Mirabella for Liberal Party State DirectorDiscussion of Labor government vulnerabilities despite Liberal Party dysfunctionAnalysis of "machete bins" controversy and opposition messaging failuresUnited States - Charlie Kirk Assassination (26:50 - 33:00)Key Points:Tyler Robertson (22) charged with Kirk's murderDiscussion of political discourse breakdown in AmericaSocial media radicalization of young menCriticism of premature political speculation (Barry Cassidy example)International AffairsUS-Korea Relations Crisis (33:15 - 36:50)ICE raid on 300 South Korean workers in Georgia battery facilityOnly one Korean worker chose to stay after offered returnImplications for US foreign investment attractivenessUK Political Upheaval (40:25 - 58:15)Major Topics:Tommy Robinson Rally: 100,000+ protesters in LondonImmigration tensions: 50,000 asylum seekers annuallyStarmer's crisis: Peter Mandelson appointment controversy (Jeffrey Epstein connections)Leadership challenges: Calls for Starmer's resignation from both left and rightConservative Party collapse: Danny Kruger defects to Reform UKFrance - Government Instability (62:30 - 64:00)Sébastien Le Corneau named new PM after confidence voteBudget crisis and spending control issuesMiddle East - Israel-US Tensions (64:00 - 67:30)Netanyahu takes responsibility for Al-Yudid airbase incidentDiscussion of Arab neighbors' role in regional solutionsQatari investment commitments to US ($3.3 trillion over decade)Sports Coverage (67:30 - 79:00)Spring Racing Carnival PreviewDiscussion of Melbourne Cup preparation and "pagan fertility festival" atmosphereNRL Finals AnalysisRaiders vs Broncos "golden point" thriller described as exceptional rugby leagueMelbourne, Sharks, Panthers, and Brisbane assessment for finalsAFL Finals PredictionsPreliminary Finals Preview:Hawthorn vs Geelong (favor Geelong by 20 points)Collingwood vs Brisbane (favor Collingwood)Praise for Josh Weddle (Hawthorn) and Jai Newcombe's finals performancesClosing Segment - Literary Humor (79:00 - 82:30)H.L. Mencken Epitaph: "If after I depart this vale, you ever remember me and have thought to please my ghost, forgive some sinner and wink your eye at some homely girl"Spike Milligan Epitaph: "See, I told you I wasn't well"Proposed Episode Titles"Coalition Collapse: The Liberal Party's Existential Crisis""From Polls to Protest: Democracy Under Pressure""The Unraveling: Political Upheaval Across Three Continents""27% and Falling: When Political Parties Face Extinction""Net Zero, Net Loss: Climate Politics Reshaping the Right"Contact InformationTwitter: @JacktheInsiderEmail: ConditionerReleaseProgram@gmail.comEpisode Duration: 1 hour 22 minutes

Explore memory, morality, and the future of technology in this gripping conversation with author T. R. Napper. We delve into his cyberpunk novel *The Escher Man*, set in a high-tech, neon-lit Macau of 2101, where identity can be erased and rewritten at will. Napper discusses the inspiration for his world, the philosophical roots of cyberpunk, and the emotional impact of memory manipulation. We also touch on his journey as a writer, world-building secrets, and the meaning of art in an increasingly dehumanized age. Tune in for an episode that asks: what happens to the soul when our memories are not our own?T.R. Napper Links & Social Media: • Official Website: www.nappertime.com • Twitter/X: @TheEscherMan • Instagram: @trnapper (https://www.instagram.com/trnapper/) • Bluesky: @trnapper.bsky.social • Facebook: T.R. Napper • Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7826255.T_R_Napper • Email: voight0kampff@gmail.comWhere to Buy T.R. Napper's Books:The Escher Man (2024) • Amazon (all international listings) • Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-escher-man-t-r-napper/1144264422 • Penguin Random House • All good bookstores worldwideGhost of the Neon God (2024) - Aurealis Award Winner • Amazon (all international listings) • Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ghost-of-the-neon-god-t-r-napper/1143968635 • Penguin Random House: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/744919/ghost-of-the-neon-god-by-t-r-napper/ • All good bookstores worldwide36 Streets (2022) - Award-winning cyberpunk novel • Amazon (all international listings) • Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/36-streets-tr-napper/1139309064 • Penguin Random House: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/678795/36-streets-by-t-r-napper/ • Kinokuniya (worldwide, including Japan) • All good bookstores worldwideAliens: Bishop (2023) - Aliens tie-in novel • Amazon (all international listings) • Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/aliens-tr-napper/1143358855 • Penguin Random House: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743030/aliens-bishop-by-t-r-napper/ • HamiltonBook.com • All good bookstores worldwideNeon Leviathan (2020) - Short story collection • Amazon (all international listings) • Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/neon-leviathan-t-r-napper/1135617509 • IndieBound.org (US independent bookstores) • Grimdark Magazine • All good bookstores worldwideSigned Editions AvailableContact T.R. Napper directly at voight0kampff@gmail.com for signed copies of: • Neon Leviathan • 36 Streets • Ghost of the Neon God • The Escher Man(Note: International postage may be expensive from Australia)All books are also available as eBooks and audiobooks on major platforms including Kindle, Audible, and other digital retailers.

For more than a decade, now, the world has been experiencing a process of “democratic backsliding,” while alternatives to governing by popular consent have gained popularity—even in the West. James Fishkin offers a path to improving not just the health of democracy, but the effectiveness of liberal democratic governments. Fishkin holds the Janet M. Peck Chair in International Communication at Stanford University where he is Professor of Communication, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Deliberative Democracy Lab. He is best known for developing Deliberative Polling®, a practice of public consultation that employs random samples of the citizenry to explore how opinions would change if they were more informed. His work on deliberative democracy has stimulated more than 100 Deliberative Polls in 28 countries around the world. It has been used to help governments and policy makers make important decisions in Texas, China, Mongolia, Japan, Macau, South Korea, Bulgaria, Brazil, Uganda and other countries around the world. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a Guggenheim Fellow, a Fellow of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford, and a Visiting Fellow Commoner at Trinity College, Cambridge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest in our series on belief, we’re examining the emergence of incels in the world’s largest manosphere. China’s growing incel community is fuelled by state-approved nationalism and simple demographics—by one estimate, 30 million Chinese men won’t find a life partner. To find out why so many Chinese men believe that women are the source of their problems, Louisa and Graeme are joined by Yihuan Zhang, a graduate researcher at the University of Macau, Ling Tang, a cultural studies lecturer at the University of Melbourne, and Qian Huang from the Centre for Media and Journalism Studies at the University of Groningen. Image: Incel. c/- MissLunaRose12 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0 Transcripts available at https://ciw.anu.edu.au/podcasts/little-red-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP289 Kaila Yu is on the Mount Rushmore of Asian American models and influencers from the early 2000's. She joined the show to talk about her new book Fetishized (available August 19, 2025) and also share her thoughts about the modern culture and the historical media exploitation of Asian women. From Kaila's website https://kailayu.com/ : Kaila is an author based in Los Angeles. Her debut memoir, ‘Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty,' will be published on August 19th, 2025, with Penguin Random House's Crown Publishing.She is also a luxury travel, food, and culture writer and on-camera correspondent based in Los Angeles, who has written for The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Conde Nast Traveler, National Geographic, and more. She's a certified PADI scuba diver, freediver, and mermaid.Her former band, Nylon Pink, has toured in Australia: Melbourne and Sydney, played in Shanghai at the launch party for Havaianas in China, Costa Rica, played at the Hard Rock in Tokyo, Japan, Macau, China, and Penang, Malaysia.You can follow Kaila on all her social media accounts as just @KailaYuLinks from episode: Man Accused of Killing 8 in Atlanta Pleads Guilty https://www.npr.org/2021/07/27/1021144933/georgia-man-pleading-guilty-to-4-of-8-atlanta-area-spa-killingsRemembering the victims of Atlanta Spa Shootinghttps://people.com/crime/victims-of-atlanta-spa-shootings/Jeremy Lin, Knicks top NBA jersey saleshttps://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/knicks/post/_/id/11845/jeremy-lin-knicks-top-nba-jersey-salesThe Dangerous Privilege of Yellow Feverhttps://www.newsweek.com/dangerous-privilege-yellow-fever-opinion-1577449Main Show Sponsors:Right Honda:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://righthonda.com/Right Toyota: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.righttoyota.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arcus Foundry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arcusfoundry.comAutocannon Official Gear: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.autocannon.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning:email: Info@HardParking.com Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Hardparking.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/hardparkingpod/YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@HardParking

If we had the power to design our own political system, what would it look like? Stanford Professor James Fishkin talks with Steve about deliberative democracy, a method that brings together diverse, representative groups to weigh policy trade-offs in a fact-based, civil environment. He maintains that when people get the chance to discuss issues in depth, they often move away from extremes, suggesting that polarization isn't as unbreakable as pundits claim. James presents some examples, like how deliberative polling in Texas led to a massive shift toward wind energy. Steve acknowledges his skepticism and asks whether James believes this could translate into real power, like shaping a federal job guarantee or breaking the corporate stranglehold on policy. James argues that while deliberative democracy isn't a magic fix, it's a tool to cut through misinformation and empower ordinary people, offering a glimpse of what democracy could be. (When we wrest control from the hands of the ruling class.) James S. Fishkin holds the Janet M. Peck Chair in International Communication at Stanford University where he is Professor of Communication, Professor of Political Science (by courtesy) and Director of the Deliberative Democracy Lab.He is the author of Democracy When the People Are Thinking (Oxford 2018), When the People Speak (Oxford 2009), Deliberation Day (Yale 2004 with Bruce Ackerman) and Democracy and Deliberation (Yale 1991).He is best known for developing Deliberative Polling® – a practice of public consultation that employs random samples of the citizenry to explore how opinions would change if they were more informed. His work on deliberative democracy has stimulated more than 100 Deliberative Polls in 28 countries around the world. It has been used to help governments and policy makers make important decisions in Texas, China, Mongolia, Japan, Macau, South Korea, Bulgaria, Brazil, Uganda and other countries around the world.