Podcasts about Macau

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

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

Die Hollywoodstars Colin Farrell und Tilda Swinton zeigen oscarreife Schauspielleistungen in diesem neuem Netflix-film. Als er von seiner Vergangenheit und seinen Schulden eingeholt wird, trifft der britische Glücksspieler Lord Doyle, der sich in Macau versteckt hat, auf einen Gleichgesinnten, der vielleicht der Schlüssel zu seiner Rettung ist

Neste episódio, Nuno Rogeiro explora em detalhe a recente reunião magna do Comité Central do Partido Comunista Chinês, que originou uma conferência de quase duas horas onde só se falou de economia e quase não se falou de política. Analisando o papel multifacetado da China como potência moderna, pós-moderna e pré-moderna, Nuno Rogeiro discute as estratégias económicas, o controlo político do partido e os desafios globais, com destaque para o impacto das decisões chinesas nas rivalidades internacionais, incluindo a guerra entra a Rússia e a Ucrânia. * A sinopse deste episódio foi criada com o apoio de IA. Saiba mais sobre a aplicação de Inteligência Artificial nas Redações da Impresa ----O link para o estatudo editorial do Expresso: https://expresso.pt/sobre/estatuto-editorial/2020-01-20-estatuto-editorial-3c79f4ec O link para o estatudo editorial da SIC Notícias: https://sicnoticias.pt/institucional/2013-12-27-estatuto-editorial-sic-noticias-e84e2755 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Ein Bier in Delhi, ein Lächeln im Gesicht – Freddy Schott hat seine Tourkarte verteidigt. Der 23-Jährige erzählt bei „Grün & saftig“, wie er in Indien mit vier konstanten Runden und ohne Driver das Ticket für 2026 löste. Im Gespräch mit Julius Allzeit, Sven Hanft und Bene Staben berichtet Schott von durchwachten Nächten, verspäteten Visa, cleverem Spiel im Dschungel-Rough und der Arbeit mit seinem neuen Caddie Taka, einst an der Tasche von Max Kieffer. Die Runde diskutiert, warum Schotts Stärke gerade in großen Feldern aufblüht, was ihn mental trägt – und warum gutes Putting auf schnellen Grüns so entscheidend ist. Außerdem: Deutsche Spieler im Tour-Kampf, Anton Albers' Chancen beim Mallorca-Finale und Dominik Voss' Sieg in Macau. Zum Schluss teilen die Jungs ihre Tops & Flops – inklusive Duschunfall und Long-Drive-Schockmoment in Frankreich. Highlights Freddy Schott sichert Tourkarte 2026 mit Rang 17 in Delhi Warum er 72 Löcher ohne Driver spielte Neues Erfolgsduo: Schott & Caddie Taka Analyse: Deutsche auf der DP World Tour & HotelPlanner Tour Mentaltraining, Putten und das Geheimnis schneller Grüns Tops & Flops: von Duschunfall bis Callaway-Test

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 textSeason 11 continues with an inspiring story that blends precision, passion, and pastry in the most beautiful way.From cycling through snow at 3:30 in the morning to his first job in a small pastry shop in France, Chef Christophe Devoille has come a long way. Today, he leads one of the world's most iconic pastry programs as the Executive Pastry Chef at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai.Over the years, Christophe has worked alongside Alain Ducasse, opened luxury hotels from Paris to Macau, and built a career defined by creativity, patience, and quiet excellence. His signature style of elegance through simplicity has earned him titles like Pastry Chef of the Year and Best Afternoon Tea in the World.In this heartfelt conversation, Christophe reflects on his journey from old-school French kitchens to leading global teams with empathy and redefining pastry art in the Middle East.Proudly brought to you by our Season 11 sponsor

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

Tonight we're catching up on everything — from our recent trips to Bethel Woods, Seaside Heights, and Allentown, to the ups and downs of our busy work week.In a fun but vulnerable moment, Lucia performed her original song Effort Never Dies… and let's just say it didn't quite land as planned

China wurde nie vollständig kolonialisiert, hatte jedoch lange den Status einer Semikolonie. Welche Spuren dieser Zeit sind heute noch sichtbar - und wie prägen sie Gesellschaft, Politik und Außenbeziehungen?   Host Joyce Lee und ARD-Korrespondent Benjamin Eyssel werfen in Qingdao einen Blick auf deutsche Einflüsse, die bis heute erkennbar sind. Mit Korrespondentin Eva Lamby-Schmitt geht es weiter nach Macau und Hongkong, wo das britische und portugiesische Erbe noch immer präsent ist.   Gemeinsam mit China-Expertin Prof. Mechthild Leutner beleuchtet Joyce Lee, wie der Kolonialismus Chinas Geschichte und Gegenwart formte - und welche Rolle er in der heutigen Innen- und Außenpolitik spielt.   "Welt.Macht.China" ist der China-Podcast der ARD. Aktuelle und ehemalige Korrespondent*innen und Expert*innen haben sich zusammengetan, um einen vielfältigen Einblick zu geben in das riesige Land. Es geht um Politik, Wirtschaft, Kultur, das Leben und den Alltag in der Volksrepublik, außerdem um Klischees und Chinas Rolle in der Welt. Eine neue Folge gibt es jeden zweiten Dienstag in der ARD Audiothek und in allen anderen Podcast-Apps: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/welt-macht-china/10494211/ Ihr habt Anmerkungen, Lob und Kritik? Schreibt uns an weltmachtchina@rbb-online.de.   Und hier noch ein Podcast-Tipp von uns: Kann Deutschland Putin für Kriegsverbrechen in der Ukraine anklagen? Die neue Staffel des Podcasts "Die Entscheidung" fragt sich genau das. Es geht um die Macht internationaler Strafverfolgung und um die Menschen, die gerade dabei sind, Beweise zu sammeln für russische Kriegsverbrechen in der Ukraine. Für den Tag X, an dem einer der mächtigsten Männer der Welt tatsächlich vor Gericht stehen könnte. Es geht also um Macht, Gerechtigkeit und die Frage: Wie weit reicht das Recht? Zu finden in der ARD Audiothek und überall wo es Podcasts gibt.

No podcast ‘Notícia No Seu Tempo’, confira em áudio as principais notícias da edição impressa do jornal ‘O Estado de S.Paulo’ desta sexta-feira (05/09/2025): As exportações brasileiras para os EUA caíram 18,5% em agosto (US$ 2,762 bilhões) – primeiro mês de vigência da taxa de 50% aplicada pelo governo Donald Trump aos produtos brasileiros – ante agosto de 2024. No ano, as vendas de produtos brasileiros aos EUA ainda estão em terreno positivo: cresceram 1,6%, somando US$ 26,576 bilhões. O resultado da balança em agosto surpreendeu especialistas, que esperavam queda nas vendas, mas não tão rápida. Apesar disso, o resultado total da balança comercial brasileira foi positivo. As exportações gerais em agosto cresceram 3,9% e as importações caíram 2%, produzindo saldo comercial de US$ 6,13 bilhões, avanço de 35% no mês. O destaque foi o aumento de 40% nas vendas para a Argentina e de 30% para China, Hong Kong e Macau. As exportações de carne continuaram em alta em agosto, mesmo com o tarifaço. E mais: Política: Contraofensiva à proposta ampla de anistia une cúpulas dos três Poderes Economia: Risco de ativos ‘podres’ do Master afetarem o BRB fez BC barrar venda Metrópole: Contra fraudes no sistema financeiro, BC quer fechar o cerco às fintechs Internacional: Venezuela acusa EUA de execuções sumárias e convoca manobra militar Cultura: Trap e rap são os destaques no primeiro dia do The Town See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 135-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 24,235 on turnover of $8.1-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan closed moderately higher Wednesday as large-cap tech stocks stayed resilient, helping the broader market recoup earlier losses and shrug off overnight declines on Wall Street following a spike in U.S. Treasury yields. But analysts say the local index still stayed in consolidation, with turnover reduced as investors await more economic data for clues about how the U.S. Federal Reserve will implement a rate cut cycle. Visitors to Taiwan up 10% in 1st half of year The Tourism Administration says, total visitors to Taiwan in the first half of the year saw a 10% increase from the same period last year. Most visitors to Taiwan are Japanese people, with over 680,000 Japanese tourists coming to Taiwan in this period, accounting for (佔有、構成) over 16% of all visitors. Visitors from Hong Kong and Macau make up nearly 15%, while about 13% are from South Korea. Next up, about 9% are from the US, 7% from the Philippines, and 7% from China. In June, Taiwan received over 606,000 visitors, marking a 6% rise from in 2024. In particular Japanese visitors in june increased by 22%, while Chinese visitors increased by nearly 50%… many of whom came through the Mini Three Links connecting Kinmen and Matsu. The Administration says, it's holding overseas campaigns to boost visitors numbers in the fourth quarter of the year, which is usually the peak season for travelers to visit Taiwan. (AH) Portugal Street Car Derail Leaves Dead and Injured Portuguese emergency services say an electric streetcar that is one of Lisbon's big tourist attractions has derailed, killing 15 people and injuring 18 others. Emergency response officials said five of the injured are in serious condition and a child is among the injured. It said an unknown number of the injured are foreigners. The yellow-and-white streetcar, which goes up and down a steep downtown hill in tandem with (與……同時) one going the opposite way, was lying on its side on the narrow road after Wednesday's accident. Eyewitnesses said the streetcar careened down the hill, apparently out of control. The City Council suspended operations of other streetcars in Lisbon and ordered immediate inspections. US Over 1000 CDC Workers Demand RFK Jr Resignation More than 1,000 current and former employees of the US Department of Health and Human Services are demanding the resignation (辭職) of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In a letter they claim RFK Jr's leadership has "put the health of all Americans at risk,". Kate fisher reports from Washington Argentina LongLost Painting Recovered An Argentine federal court has announced the recovery of the long-lost “Portrait of a Lady,” an 18th-century painting by Giuseppe Ghislandi. The Nazis looted the artwork during World War II. The painting, not seen publicly for 80 years, surfaced in an online real estate listing last month. Dutch journalists discovered it while investigating Friedrich Kadgien, the Nazi officer accused of stealing it. Authorities have detained Kadgien's daughter and her husband on charges of concealment (隱瞞) and obstruction of justice. The painting is now stored in a special chamber to prevent damage. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Pigeons and Poker: A Night of Luck and Reckoning in Macau Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-08-15-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 澳门的夏夜，赌场里灯火辉煌，人声鼎沸。En: On a summer night in Macau, the casino was brilliantly lit, filled with the sounds of voices rising and falling.Zh: 人们聚集在桌旁，期待着一场命运的对决。En: People gathered around the tables, eagerly anticipating a showdown of fate.Zh: 魏玲座位对面是陈荣，面前是一堆崭新的筹码。En: Opposite Wei Ling was Chen Rong, with a pile of brand-new chips in front of him.Zh: 平静的神态下，陈荣心无旁骛，只专注于手中的牌。En: Despite his calm demeanor, Chen Rong was completely focused, concentrating solely on the cards in his hands.Zh: 而筹码旁边，调皮的笑脸是小梅，她是这桌游戏的发牌员。En: Next to the chips, with a playful smile, was Xiao Mei, the dealer of this game.Zh: 总是带着一丝玩笑的神情。En: She always wore a slightly teasing expression.Zh: 饿鬼节的气氛在空气中弥漫，似乎也给这场牌局增添了一份奇妙的色彩。En: The atmosphere of the Hungry Ghost Festival was pervasive in the air, seemingly adding a touch of wonder to the game.Zh: 却在这时，一只白色的鸽子无声滑过天花板，落在了桌角。En: But just then, a white pigeon silently glided over the ceiling, landing on the table's edge.Zh: 它四处张望，然后开始不紧不慢地啄起了散落的筹码。En: It looked around and then leisurely started to peck at the scattered chips.Zh: 魏玲顿时皱起了眉头，心中暗暗叫苦。En: Wei Ling immediately furrowed his brows, secretly lamenting.Zh: 他是个出名有点迷信的高手，深信任何干扰都会打破他的好运。En: He was a well-known superstitious expert, convinced that any disturbance would break his streak of good luck.Zh: 鸽子的到来似乎预示着什么。En: The arrival of the pigeon seemed to be an omen of sorts.Zh: 魏玲看着它一步步靠近自己，对着已经在它视线中的筹码，用力叹了口气。En: Wei Ling watched as it approached him step by step, targeting the chips already in its sight, and sighed heavily.Zh: 周围的人都在看他，期待他如何处理这突如其来的插曲。En: Everyone around was watching him, waiting to see how he would handle this sudden interruption.Zh: 此时，小梅笑着挤了挤眼睛，没有要驱赶鸽子的意思。En: At this moment, Xiao Mei winked with a smile, showing no intention to chase the pigeon away.Zh: 她像是很享受这场免费的演出。En: She seemed to enjoy this free show.Zh: 魏玲深吸一口气，心想，或许这是一个试炼，是考验他是否如外界所传的那样依赖于运气。En: Wei Ling took a deep breath, thinking perhaps this was a trial, a test to see whether he truly relied on luck as much as people said.Zh: 就在鸽子步步紧逼，准备纵身一跃至魏玲的筹码堆时，他做出了一个勇敢的决定：“无论如何，我要赢这局。”En: Just as the pigeon was about to leap towards Wei Ling's pile of chips, he made a bold decision: "No matter what, I will win this round."Zh: 威士忌的决心让他镇定下来，他闭上眼睛，深呼吸，再睁开时目光坚定。En: The determination steadied him, and he closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and reopened them with a firm gaze.Zh: 鸽子一脚踏上了筹码塔，而魏玲，瞟了眼手中的牌，微笑着打出最后一张。En: The pigeon set foot on the stack of chips, and Wei Ling, after glancing at the cards in his hand, smiled and played the last one.Zh: 他赢了这局，赢得了满堂喝彩，也赢来了内心的一份信心。En: He won the round, earning a roomful of applause and a newfound sense of confidence.Zh: 他意识到，胜利更多靠的不是运气，而是自己的智慧与决心。En: He realized that victory depended more on his own intelligence and determination than on luck.Zh: 正当他享受胜利时，保安终于把定睛在赌桌上的鸽子赶走。En: As he was enjoying his victory, security finally chased away the pigeon fixated on the gaming table.Zh: 魏玲微笑着看着离开的鸽子，仿佛是一位与自己共度奇妙夜晚的老朋友。En: Wei Ling smiled as he watched the departing pigeon, as if it were an old friend who shared a wonderful night with him.Zh: 从那以后，魏玲不再过于强调牌桌上的那些习惯和迷信，他学会相信自己。En: From that point on, Wei Ling no longer placed undue emphasis on superstitions and habits at the gaming table, learning to trust himself.Zh: 灯光熠熠的赌场，依旧是那个熙攘的澳门，但对于他而言，却多了一份轻松和自信。En: The casino, still bustling and lively in Macau, became a place where he felt more relaxed and self-assured.Zh: 他知道，无论鸽子是否再来，自己都能面对。En: He knew that regardless of whether the pigeon returned, he could face it all. Vocabulary Words:brilliantly: 辉煌showdown: 对决demeanor: 神态pervasive: 弥漫omen: 预示furrowed: 皱起lamenting: 叫苦superstitious: 迷信的trial: 试炼determination: 决心interrupt: 插曲gaze: 目光applause: 喝彩confidence: 信心victory: 胜利scatter: 散落rely: 依赖habit: 习惯concentrating: 专注anticipating: 期待gathered: 聚集teasing: 玩笑的wonder: 奇妙leisurely: 不紧不慢steadied: 镇定departing: 离开intelligence: 智慧self-assured: 自信bustling: 熙攘fixated: 定睛

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.

In this episode of the Know Your Why Podcast, Dr. Jason Balara interviews Kin Sio, a first-generation immigrant, entrepreneur, and business owner who transitioned from a thriving tech career to real estate investing—and ultimately to business acquisitions. Kin opens up about his journey from Macau to the U.S., the pivotal experiences of caring for his ailing parents, and how those challenges sparked a desire for greater freedom and control over his time. After initial success in real estate, Kin realized that business ownership offered more leverage and scalability. He shares how he acquired a Hawaii-based marketing agency while living in Seattle, detailing the complexities of sourcing, financing, and remotely operating a business. From cultural adaptation to team leadership, Kin reflects on the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and the motivation that keeps him pushing forward: time freedom, personal growth, and family legacy.Key Highlights:- Kin's immigrant journey from Macau shaped his entrepreneurial drive and resilience.- Real estate investing was his first step toward financial independence, but business acquisition offered more scale and impact.- Caring for his parents inspired a deeper need for time freedom and autonomy.- The business acquisition process demands urgency, relationship-building, and a higher level of operational responsibility than real estate.- Operating a Hawaii-based business remotely from Seattle required strategic planning, cultural adaptation, and strong leadership.- SBA loans and seller financing played a key role in making the acquisition financially feasible.- Kin underscores that entrepreneurship is a personal journey, not for everyone, but deeply rewarding for those who embrace its challenges.This episode of the Know Your Why Podcast is a powerful reflection on the personal and professional transformation that can come from taking bold risks. Dr. Jason Balara and Kin Sio explore the realities behind the glamorous facade of entrepreneurship, offering listeners valuable insight into the worlds of business acquisition and remote management. Kin's story is a testament to the power of purpose-driven decision-making, and his journey is a motivating example for anyone seeking financial independence through business ownership.Get in touch with Kin:IG: https://www.instagram.com/kinmsio/FB: https://www.facebook.com/xavisioLI:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kinsio/If you want to know more about Dr. Jason Balara and the Know your Why Podcast:⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/jasonbalara⁠⁠  Audio Track:Back To The Wood by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.⁠⁠ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/⁠⁠Artist:⁠⁠ http://audionautix.com/

Vivek took his long-awaited holiday in a fancy villa in Bali with 10 of his closest people (Mohammed Magdi didn't make the cut), but he did the holiday in the most Vivek way possible.We also catch up on the shows Vivek did in Macau with Jimmy O. Yang. How different were they from the Hong Kong shows? And he reveals the crazy souvenir he had to take back from his dressing room.Get tickets for Hong Kong Comedy Season shows:http://comedyseason.hk/Get tickets for Backstage Comedy shows: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thebackstagehk.com/⁠⁠Subscribe to our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/hohopod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Mohammed on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theothermohammed⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Vivek on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/funnyvivek

Macau–onetime Portuguese colony, now casino hotspot–has long captured the imaginations of travelers, reporters, artists and writers. The city served as the only gateway to China for centuries; then, after the rise of Hong Kong, its slightly seedier vibe made it a popular setting for books, articles and movies exploring the more criminal elements of society. Paul French joins us, once again, to talk about his new book Destination Macao (Blacksmith Books: 2024) the latest book in his Destination series. We chat about colonies and casinos, but also some of the lesser-known parts of Macau's history, like an aborted British attempt to invade Macau in 1808; furious media rumors in 1935 about Japan's interest in buying the colony, and the city's brief time as an aviation hub for the Pan Am Clipper. Paul French was born in London and lived and worked in Shanghai for many years. His book Midnight in Peking was a New York Times Bestseller and a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week. He received the Mystery Writers' of America Edgar award for Best Fact Crime and a Crime Writers' Association (UK) Dagger award for non-fiction. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Destination Macao. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Macau–onetime Portuguese colony, now casino hotspot–has long captured the imaginations of travelers, reporters, artists and writers. The city served as the only gateway to China for centuries; then, after the rise of Hong Kong, its slightly seedier vibe made it a popular setting for books, articles and movies exploring the more criminal elements of society. Paul French joins us, once again, to talk about his new book Destination Macao (Blacksmith Books: 2024) the latest book in his Destination series. We chat about colonies and casinos, but also some of the lesser-known parts of Macau's history, like an aborted British attempt to invade Macau in 1808; furious media rumors in 1935 about Japan's interest in buying the colony, and the city's brief time as an aviation hub for the Pan Am Clipper. Paul French was born in London and lived and worked in Shanghai for many years. His book Midnight in Peking was a New York Times Bestseller and a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week. He received the Mystery Writers' of America Edgar award for Best Fact Crime and a Crime Writers' Association (UK) Dagger award for non-fiction. You can find more reviews, excerpts, interviews, and essays at The Asian Review of Books, including its review of Destination Macao. Follow on Twitter at @BookReviewsAsia. Nicholas Gordon is an editor for a global magazine, and a reviewer for the Asian Review of Books. He can be found on Twitter at@nickrigordon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

Wir alle kennen Online-Scams. Doch "Love Scams" haben sich zu einer globalen Bedrohung entwickelt. Heute sprechen viele von "Pig Butchering Scams". In Südostasien existieren Scam-Fabriken, groß wie Städte. Hunderttausende Scammer*innen arbeiten dort für ein einziges Ziel: Sie betrügen Menschen weltweit. Online. Mit gefälschten Krypto-Investments, Liebesschwindel und Catfishing. In der neuen Staffel von LEGION tauchen Khesrau Behroz ("Cui Bono: WTF happened to Ken Jebsen?") und sein Team ein in diese neue, gigantische Scam-Industrie. Eine Industrie, durch die auch Menschen in Deutschland jedes Jahr Millionen verlieren. Unsere Recherche führt uns um die halbe Welt: nach Thailand, an die Grenze zu Myanmar, auf die Philippinen, nach Hongkong und Macau, in die Schweiz und nach London. Wir sprechen mit Tätern, Opfer, Ermittlern und Geheimdiensten. Am Ende wird klar: Es geht um viel mehr als Online-Betrug. Es geht um organisiertes Verbrechen. Um Menschenhandel und Sklaverei. Und um ein weltweites, illegales Netzwerk, das bis nach Europa reicht. Fragen oder Feedback? legion@rbb-online.de Legion: House of Scam. Ab 10. Juli überall, wo es Podcasts gibt. "Legion: House of Scam" ist eine Ko-Produktion von rbb, NDR und Undone 2025.

S&P Futures are moving slightly lower this morning with trade talks and the budget reconciliation bill in focus. The EU trade negotiator has an offer to present that will accept a 10% universal tariff if key sectors are exempted. The Senate is currently holding votes on the reconciliation bill. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak this morning at an ECB conference. Gaming stocks are trading higher this morning as Macau gaming revenue came in strong. TSLA is lower as the Trump / Musk feud continues to make headlines. On the economic front, markets are awaiting the ISM Manufacturing data for June. PRGS to released positive earning, although stock is displaying weakness.

Located in the Pearl River Delta, off the coast of the mainland of the People's Republic of China, is Macau. Macau is often overlooked due to its larger neighbor, Hong Kong, but Macau, despite being similar, has had its own unique history. What began as a fishing village evolved into a major trading port, and in the 21st century, it has become one of the most popular entertainment centers in Asia. It remains unlike any other place in Asia, and indeed, the entire world. Learn more about Macau and its history on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Newspapers.com Get 20% off your subscription to Newspapers.com Mint Mobile Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/eed Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Stitch Fix Go to stitchfix.com/everywhere to have a stylist help you look your best Tourist Office of Spain Plan your next adventure at Spain.info  Stash Go to get.stash.com/EVERYTHING to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures. Subscribe to the podcast!  https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Update your podcast app at newpodcastapps.com Discord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/  Disce aliquid novi cotidie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices