Podcast appearances and mentions of Robert Daly

THE RETURN OF THE USS CALLISTER!! Black Mirror Season 8 Full Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Save & Invest In Your Future Today, visit: https://www.acorns.com/rejects Black Mirror Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, Spoiler Review, Breakdown, & Ending Explained! Join Greg Alba and Roxy Striar as they explore the mind-bending depths of Black Mirror Season 7, Episode 6, "USS Callister: Into Infinity." In this audacious installment, we're transported into a retro-futuristic virtual reality where digital avatars take center stage and the power dynamics of technology come under a darkly satirical spotlight. Cristin Milioti (The Penguin, Fargo, Palm Springs) stars as Nanette Cole, the courageous and resourceful rebel who challenges the status quo of the simulated universe. Jesse Plemons (Civil War, Breaking Bad) returns in a chilling turn as Robert Daly, the brilliant yet tyrannical creator whose complex persona drives the narrative. Jimmi Simpson (Westworld, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) anchors the digital crew with his captivating performance, while Billy Magnussen (Road House, Lilo & Stitch), Milanka Brooks (Four Weddings and a Funeral), Osy Ikhile (Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation), and Paul G. Raymond (Wonka, Deadpool and Wolverine) round out the ensemble with unforgettable supporting roles that add layers of intrigue and dark humor. Greg & Roxy break down every stellar moment—from the jaw-dropping visual effects that bring the high-tech spaceship to life, to the tension-filled scenes where digital rebellion ignites against a tyrannical overlord. Experience the shock of defiance as Nanette and the crew push back against oppressive control, and dissect the episode's signature blend of sci‑fi, humor, and biting social commentary. Follow Roxy Striar YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhirlGirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/roxystriar Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by Robert Daly, Director of the Wilson Center's Kissinger Institute on China and The United States. He discusses the latest developments in the China-US trade dispute, highlights key sectors where both countries are most vulnerable in an extended economic conflict, and explains how the Trump administration will face a more prepared Beijing than during the first Trump term.

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, Dr Robert Daly discusses the innovative approach of home phlebotomy for cancer patients, highlighting the burdens of traditional care, the implementation of mobile services, and the significant positive impact on patient satisfaction. He also explores the future of home infusions, the challenges faced in urban versus rural settings, advancements in remote monitoring, and the importance of advocacy for telehealth policies.

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we highlight the latest edition of the Wilson Quarterly, “In Search of Our Narratives.”  Joining us are editor Stephanie Bowen and contributor Robert Daly, Director of the Wilson Center's Kissinger Institute on China and the United States. The issue, “turns to some of the world's most respected global leaders and foreign policy thinkers to share the narratives that have helped guide them and the world through past times of challenge, and which can inspire us as we seek a brighter, more peaceful and prosperous future.” https://www.wilsonquarterly.com/quarterly/in-search-of-our-narratives

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by Robert Daly, Director of the Wilson Center's Kissinger Institute on China and the United States. He highlights his recent trip to China and discusses how Beijing is preparing for the second Trump administration by deepening ties with allies and Global South nations, boosting its internal tech sector, and bracing the economy for increased tariffs.

In this episode, Need to Know host John Milewski discusses the evolving dynamics of US-China relations with Robert Daly, Director of the Wilson Center's Kissinger Institute. From economic realities to ideological divides, Daly offers a nuanced take on managing what he says will be a decades-long competition. He provides valuable insights as a new US Congress and administration take shape.

In this episode of Need to Know we explore China's growing influence in Africa through investments, diplomacy, and military cooperation. Our guests are Oge Onubogu, Director of the Wilson Center's Africa Program, and Robert Daly, Director of the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States. Together with host, John Milewski, they discuss China's investment diplomacy, perceptions of its role on the continent, and implications for US policy. 

Q-Balls,Quinn is back to talk with me about a couple to things we enjoy Jesse Plemons in: GAME NIGHT, THE USS CALLISTER, and FARGO, Season 2.Quinn is in Michigan hanging out at the Senior Center now that she has found her new car.Christina has a new website you should check out and buy things from: gsoglassworks.com. She is enjoying making art and dreading going back to work.GAME NIGHT, from 2018: Max and Annie's weekly game night gets kicked up a notch when Max's brother Brooks arranges a murder mystery party -- complete with fake thugs and federal agents. So when Brooks gets kidnapped, it's all supposed to be part of the game. As the competitors set out to solve the case, they start to learn that neither the game nor Brooks are what they seem to be. The friends soon find themselves in over their heads as each twist leads to another unexpected turn over the course of one chaotic night.USS Callister, Black Mirror, Season 4, Episode 1, from 2017. By day, Robert Daly is the CTO of a tech-entertainment company, but by night he is in his own private cinematic universe -- based on a TV show he watched as a child -- as the commander of a starship exploring new worlds.Fargo, Season 2 from 2015: The second season of Fargo, an American anthology black comedy–crime drama television series created by Noah Hawley, premiered on October 12, 2015, on the basic cable network FX. Its principal cast is Kirsten Dunst, Patrick Wilson, Jesse Plemons, Jean Smart, and Ted Danson.We did a whole squad pod episode on John C. Reilly way back in Episode 33.Listen! I don't ask for a lot, but please go check out my website and buy some things! If you don't feel like that, just follow me at instagram.com/gsoglassworks.We love you, Q-Balls. More dicks!--C & QNext time on the main episode, Mac and I discuss our second Grim AF film, WHEN EVIL LURKS. After that, we will be looking at two Body Horror (Metallic) films: TITANE & TETSUO: THE IRON MAN Support the Show.Interstitial Music Works is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/Theme by Charles Michel "Aqui"Interstitial MusicKumiko (edited)Coma-MediaSubscribe to the Podcast for a Special shout-out!World of Horror's InstagramMom's InstagramMac's InstagramDonate to Translifeline

Join the SNP Crew for their review and deep dive of the Black Mirror episode that won four Emmys, including Outstanding Television Movie, "U.S.S. Callister."Capt. Robert Daly presides over his crew with wisdom and courage. But a new recruit will soon discover nothing on this spaceship is what is seems.Plus, some news, the mailbag, and more on this edition of Strange New Pod.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we speak with Robert Daly, Director of the Wilson Center's Kissinger Institute. He highlights Secretary Blinken's recent trip to China and examines whether a new Cold War has developed between the two nations.  Daly also discusses how the Biden administration's goal of “managed competition” with Beijing is playing out with continued tensions over the South China Sea, Ukraine conflict, and China's attempts to leverage the ongoing Israel-Hamas War for improved relations with the global south. 

By day, Robert Daly is the CTO of a tech-entertainment company, but by night, he is in his own private cinematic universe -- based on a TV show he watched as a child -- as the commander of a starship exploring new worlds. Call us and leave a voicemail at 1 ‪(305) 563-6334‬ Music provided by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Atlas Sound Arts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is SciFi Voice: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dear Nikky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mentions: The Jacked Up Reviews Show Podcast, Heather M, Cinema Recall Ads: GeekCave Podcast, Following Films Sci-Fi fan or creator? Follow the hashtag ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#ThisisSciFi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more sci-fi goodness! #ScienceFiction And join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord Server⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! #WeNeedRobertToWatchBabylon5 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify for Podcasters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scifiremnant/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scifiremnant/support

This week on the Sinica Podcast: a lecture by Robert Daly, director of the Wilson Center's Kissinger Institute, delivered last year to D.C.-based Faith & Law at their Friday Forum. The lecture, titled "Is Our Foreign Policy Good? American Moral Absolutism and the China Challenge," is a powerful and thought-provoking talk. Kaiser follows up with a long conversation with Robert about the themes raised in the talk, and then some. Enjoy.03:04 – A talk by Robert Daly from June 24th, 2022, given at Faith & Law's Friday Forum45:49 – What is lacking in the mainstream dialogue about American policies on China-related issues?49:37 – Over-willingness to turn towards a military approach in the U.S.-China relationship in recent years1:00:48 – The missionary aspect of the American approach in dealing with China1:05:02 – The differences and commonalities between Chinese and American exceptionalism1:17:42 – Are we in a state of Cold War with China?1:23:54 – The question of moral standing in light of whataboutism1:27:08 – Comparing American intentions with Chinese realities and the issue of moral absolutism1:44:50 – What a “Just Cold War” would involve?1:51:34 – Can the U.S. imagine a world in which it is not a hegemonic power?A complete transcript of this podcast is available at TheChinaProject.com.Recommendations: Robert: The House of Sixty Fathers (a Newbury Award-winning book) by Meindert DeJong with illustrations by the late Maurice SendakKaiser: Wolf Hall: A Novel by Hilary MantelAnda Union (Inner Mongolian band)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is Data Monetization? Why is it critical to think about data monetization in the context of business strategy? In this episode we join AWS Sr Solution Architects Priyanka Sadhu and Robert Daly to talk about the basics of data monetization. We discuss how it can be used with associated processes to generate measurable business value and cover some of the best practices to get started.AWS Hosts: Nolan Chen & Malini ChatterjeeEmail your feedback! rethinkpodcast@amazon.com

This week on Sinica, with Kaiser on holiday we're running a terrific Twitter Spaces conversation convened by Neysun Mahboubi of UPenn's Center for the Study of Contemporary China. He's gathered a great group including Yawei Liu, whose U.S.-China Perception Monitor under the Carter Center is the co-sponsor for Neysun's series, as well as Anna Ashton of the Eurasia Group, Robert Daly of the Kissinger Institute, Rorry Daniels of the Asia Society Policy Institute, and Ian Johnson of the Council on Foreign Relations. Enjoy this in-depth exploration of the state of U.S.-China relations — as well as the opening segment on the fate of ex-PRC Foreign Minister Qin Gang.No transcript this week, but enjoy the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robert Daly, the Director of the Wilson Center's Kissinger Institute on China and the United States, has served as a U.S. diplomat in Beijing; as an interpreter for Chinese and U.S. leaders, including President Carter and Secretary of State Kissinger; as head of China programs at Johns Hopkins, Syracuse, and the University of Maryland; and as a producer of Chinese-language versions of Sesame Street. Recognized East and West as a leading authority on Sino-U.S. relations, he has testified before Congress, lectured widely in both countries, and regularly offers analysis for top media outlets.

On this episode of “Need to Know,” Robert Daly, Director of the Wilson Center's Kissinger Institute on China and the United States, joins host John Milewski to talk about the impact of Biden's reference to Xi Jinping as a “dictator.”  They also discuss recent diplomatic efforts by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and whether his trip to China paved the road for future high-level meetings between the two countries. Milewski and Daly also look at potential strategies to rebuild the US-China relationship.

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by Robert Daly, Director of the Wilson Center's Kissinger Institute on China and the United States.  He discusses deteriorating relations between Canada and China in the wake of Ottawa's expulsion of a Chinese diplomat and retaliation by China's government. 

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by Robert Daly, Director of the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States, and Joseph Dresen, Senior Program Associate with the Kennan Institute. They discuss the increasingly close economic and military ties between China and Russia and how Russia's invasion of Ukraine has further strained already tense relations between China and the West.

One balloon in the sky over Canada and the United States has focused attention on the challenge that China poses in North America.  Chris and Scotty discuss the balloon and global geopolitics with one of the US leading experts on China, Robert Daly.  

We bring back china expert Robert Daly to discuss China's balloon.  Trial balloon?  A mistake?  And what are the implications for US policy towards China now that the threat isn't on the horizon, but literally over missile silos?

2022 was a year of highs and lows for Chinese president Xi Jinping.  As usual, there are rumors that China is on the brink of some revolution following protests over COVID lockdowns.  Could 2023 be a year where we see change in China?  We talk to Robert Daly of the Kissinger Institute at the Wilson Center about this.

On this episode of "Need to Know," the Wilson Center's China expert, Robert Daly, joins Host John Milewski to talk about the significance of recent protests in China, how the country is advancing its interests in the Middle East, and how President Xi Jinping is trying to shape the global order.

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A flash briefing for policymakers from Robert Daly discussing the possibility of Speaker Pelosi traveling to Taiwan and what it really means for US-China relations. 

Many Americans frame frictions with China not only as a set of conflicting interests to be managed, but as a decisive battle between Democracy and Autocracy, between Good and Evil. In this formulation, our interests are often equated with the maintenance of our power and our power is viewed in millenarian terms. This tendency is baffling not only to our adversaries, but to our allies as well. Why do we lean on normative language whenever we feel threatened? And how can we make convincing arguments about the threat of Chinese Communist Party governance in a complex, skeptical world that does not view the United States as a moral exemplar and or the last hope of Christendom?Robert Daly, Director of the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars joined us to discuss this timely topic.Support the show

There's a lot of talk about Cold Wars lately, lessons from the first Cold War, maybe a new one with Russia. Perhaps China too? Robert Daly drops by the pod to let us know his thinking on whether we are in a new Cold War with China as an adversary. And how will this Cold War be the same or different from the first Cold War with the USSR? Well you will just have to listen and find out.

We've heard for years that China has leverage over North Korea. But do they? and if they do, how much, and does that align with US strategy? Robert Daly and Sue Terry discuss.

白宫国家安全顾问沙利文(Jake Sullivan)与中共政治局委员杨洁篪10月6日在瑞士苏黎世机场附近一家酒店内举行长达6个小时的闭门会谈后，美中双方原则上同意年底前以视讯方式举行“拜习会”。白宫随后发出声明表示，这次在瑞士举行的高层会谈是上个月美中领导人通话的后续。拜登9月9日致电习近平，两人在通话中讨论了维持美中沟通畅通以管控风险的重要性。沙利文向中方表明，美方与盟友密切合作的同时，也会持续与中方高层接触，以确保两国进行负责任的竞争。不过中方的声明强调反对以“竞争”来定义中美关系，要求美方停止在涉台、涉港、涉疆、涉藏、“涉海”以及人权议题上干涉中国内政。“涉海”问题这个新说法有何玄机？

China's recent crackdown on many things cultural rang some alarm bells. But what does it mean in practice? And what should US policymakers think about it? We talk to China experts Aynne Kokas and Robert Daly to understand.

Original broadcast date August 30, 2018. The original podcast post is here: https://pixelatedgeek.com/2018/08/binary-system-podcast-141-black-mirror-uss-callister/ We couldn't manage to fit in a recap of both of our favorite (so far) episodes of Black Mirror, so we're bringing back special guest Hannah Wallace https://twitter.com/hannahwallace for one more episode! This time we're geeking out over the "USS Callister," and then talking a little about our latest obsession, the crafting reality show "Making It". This week's intro and outro music features samples from the USS Callister soundtrack, Space Fleet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3Zw60zF9uU&list=OLAK5uy_nqYmUt3y8MaRyNgMZekE5OLpu1w0YrM7I and USS Callister The Next Adventures. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSUHg2pgcV4 Check out composer Daniel Pemberton's youtube page for more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSUHg2pgcV4 Correction: We managed to get the main antagonist's name wrong on this one: it's actually Robert Daly, and NOT "Ryan." And we did it consistently throughout the ENTIRE episode. We also mangled the character Shania's name a few times, and we didn't even refer to a few of the characters by their names AT ALL. Sorry to all involved, we're bad with names.

With China on the rise, how will America react? Chinese influence across the world is growing, in economic and political terms. This raises serious questions for the new Biden administration. The US and China are economically interdependent, and need to have shared interests, particularly in trade and climate change. But the rhetoric in recent weeks has been anything but friendly. The two superpowers are going head-to-head in trade wars, retaliatory sanctions, and accusations of human rights abuses. Katty and Carlos take a step back and look at what is at stake for both sides, and whether there is a chance for a future of peaceful coexistence. Katty and Carlos’ guests are: Kaiser Kuo, Editor-at-Large at SupChina, a media company that focuses on explaining China to the West. He’s also founder and co-host of the Sinica podcast, a show that discusses all things China. He spent 20 years working and living in Beijing and is now back home in the US. Robert Daly is the Director of the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States at the Wilson Centre. He’s a former diplomat who spent eleven years based in China where he worked on an array of cultural exchange programmes, including the translation of Sesame Street into Chinese. A co-production from the BBC World Service and OZY Media.

This week on China Corner Office, Chris Marquis talks with Craig Allen, President of the US-China Business Council and Robert Daly, director of the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States at the Woodrow Wilson Center. Their discussion centered on how the U.S. can productively pursue constructive relations with China while also defending American interests and a rules-based order. In particular they discuss increased multilateral engagement, better coordination on China policy within the U.S. government, and how the U.S. can more effectively compete with China.

Episode 135:  American Timelines 1950, Part 12:  An Attempted Assassination & A Train Wreck  with Artstar from The Nerd Skool Pod.  ArtStar joins us to talk about a deadly train crash the day before Thanksgiving.  Amy tells us of the time Puerto Rican nationalists attempted to assassinate president Truman.  Plus:  Gay Rights, NAMBLA, Grover Cleveland Alexander, and the Dead Sea Scrolls.  Season 5, Episode 12, of American Timelines! Part of the Queen City Podcast Network: www.queencitypodcastnetwork.com. Credits Include:  Pieces of History, Trains Are Fun, The Cruel Sport by Robert Daly, Chicago Daily Tribune,   Popculture.us, Wikipedia, TVtango, IMDB & Youtube.  Information may not be accurate, as it is produced by jerks. Music by MATT TRUMAN EGO TRIP, the greatest American Band. Click Here to buy their albums!

The recently announced Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement brings together a trade bloc of Asian nations.  But what is it exactly?  Is it significant?  And what is its relevance to US relations in the region? Experts Shihoko Goto and Robert Daly help us understand.

Robert Daly, Director of the Wilson Center's Kissinger Institute on China and the United States, joins the podcast to discuss the looming US election and its potential impact on US-China policy, as well as its effects in Europe

Kirt & Mr. Sal discuss Season 4 Episode 1 of Black Mirror in which you better get Robert Daly's vanilla latte with skim milk or else. ~~~ Relevant Links ~~~Ratings Conversion Chart: https://showhopperspodcast.podbean.com/p/scale-conversaion/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShowHoppersContact Us: showhopperspodcast@gmail.com

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW we are joined by the Kissinger Institute’s Robert Daly and historian and author Thomas Schwartz. We discuss Schwartz’s latest book, Henry Kissinger and American Power: A Political Biography, which seeks to separate the man from the myth and provide a greater understanding of one of the most complex figures in U.S. political history.

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW we are joined by Robert Daly, Director of the Wilson Center’s Kissinger Institute. He discusses the latest in U.S.-China relations and critiques the Trump administration’s increasingly fiery rhetoric against China’s communist party leadership and government. 

Rob Oliphant, Liberal-Ontario; Garnett Genuis, Conservative-Alberta; Jack Harris, NDP-Newfoundland & Labrador; Sarah Jama, Community Organizer; Calvin Lawrence, Former RCMP Officer; Ambassador Juan Jose Gomez-Camacho, Mexican Ambassador; Robert Daly, Wilson Centre; Kevin Gallagher, CTV News; Emilie Nicolas, Le Devoir.  *The viewpoints expressed in this podcast represent the opinions of the host and participants as of the date of publication and are not intended to be a substitute for medical advice and best practices by leading medical authorities as the information surrounding the current coronavirus pandemic is constantly evolving.

Starship Troopers is a 1997 American satirical military science fiction action film directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Edward Neumeier. It follows a young soldier named Johnny Rico and his exploits in the Mobile Infantry, a futuristic military unit. It is better than Battleship. USS Callister is the first episode of the fourth series of anthology series Black Mirror. It follows Robert Daly, a reclusive but gifted programmer and co-founder of a popular MMO who is bitter over the lack of recognition of his position from his coworkers. He takes out his frustrations by simulating a Star Trek–like space adventure within the game, using his co-workers' DNA to create sentient digital clones of them. It is better than Battleship 10 Hours of Paint Drying is a Youtube video of paint drying. It is better than Battleship. Random Recommendations Chris: Clue. Ev: Skull.   Feel free to email us pictures of Superman dressed as Cher at mediumshift@gmail.com. iTunes: https://apple.co/2V1JAIX Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2YqDMuqGoogle Podcast: https://bit.ly/2Yw2J7IStitcher: https://bit.ly/2UgpEVl Spreaker: https://bit.ly/2OuBCWh Podbean: https://bit.ly/2OuBOot

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW we are joined by Robert Daly, Director of the Kissinger Institute, and Maria Repnikova, Director of the Center for Global Information Studies and an Assistant Professor in Global Communication at Georgia State University. They discuss how COVID-19, the George Floyd protests in the United States, and China’s National Security Law for Hong Kong are affecting US-China relations.

It has been one year since we started this show, and this is the 50th episode. It's a big moment, and comes at a big moment in history. So in this episode, we go back to the guests of our most popular episodes and take a look back and a look forward. Matt Rojansky joins me to talk about Russia, Aynne Kokas and Robert Daly discuss China, and Mike Sfraga talks about the Arctic. Fun for everyone!

Robert Daly of the Kissinger Institute on China and Hong Kong. Roan Plotz, Victoria Univ in Melbourne, on Rhinos and Oxpeckers. Naomi Fitter of Oregon State Univ on Jon the Robot. Greg Garrett of Baylor Univ, author of “A Long, Long Way: Hollywood’s Unfinished Journey from Racism to Reconciliation.” Juyong Park of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology on Beethoven, math, & music.

Is Covid-19 a geopolitical “game-changer” for China? In this edition of Wilson Center NOW we are joined by the Wilson Center’s Abe Denmark and Robert Daly who discuss the latest political and economic fallout from the pandemic for China. We also examine the virus’s effect on relations with the US and nations around the world.

There has been a structural change between the Dragon and the Eagle. The COVID-19 global pandemic has recently added new complications to the world’s most important bilateral relationship. AmCham’s Margaret Loo caught up with Robert Daly, the Director of the Institute on China and the United States at the Woodrow Wilson Center to gain the on the ground insight of COVID-19 and implications for US-China Relations.

Wilson Spotlights 2020 is a new initiative of the Wilson Center that is bringing special focus to four critical topics shaping the future. One of the topics looks at competition among so-called “great powers.” In this edition of Wilson Center NOW we speak with the point persons for the special focus we call, Great Powers Game On: Competition & Cooperation. Robert Daly is Director of the Kissinger Institute on China and the US and Matthew Rojansky leads the Kennan Institutefocusing on Russia and Eurasia.

Robert Daly joins us again to discuss the elections that took place in Hong Kong and the reality that they carry on the ground.  Plus, how US actions on the situation could affect trade negotiations with China.

In October 2019, Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and Delaware Senator Chris Coons, delivered speeches laying out their respective visions for the U.S.-China relationship. In this episode, Paul Haenle spoke with Robert Daly, director of the Kissinger Institute at the Wilson Center, about American and Chinese reactions to the speeches and the implications for the bilateral relationship. “America has woken up to the dangers of China,” Daly said. There is agreement that the bilateral relationship will be more competitive but a lack of consensus on a comprehensive strategy going forward. Daly argued the speeches by Pence, Pompeo, and Coons articulated different strategies for future engagement. Coons laid out an approach in which competition and cooperation with China are not mutually exclusive. He advocated for the United States to revitalize domestic policies that spur economic growth and uphold U.S. values. Alternatively, Pompeo and Pence put forth more confrontational visions for the relationship in line with those of individuals like Steve Bannon and Senator Tom Cotton who view China as an existential threat. Americans must understand that either competition or outright rivalry with China will incur significant costs for the United States, Daly argued, but the latter approach is likely to be more costly in the long term.

Aynne Kokas is back!  You see, she was studying China's censorship of American media since before it was cool.  And this week, with situations between China and the NBA and South Park hitting the news, it's definitely cool.  Take a listen to her previous episode with us if you haven't already, and listen to our episodes with Robert Daly filling in context on the Hong Kong protests.

Robert Daly of the Wilson Center Kissinger Institute on Hong Kong protests. Ken Martin of KRM Consulting on carnival ride safety. Brian Poole of BYU on vaccines. Scott Haskins of Fine Art Conservation Laboratories on mural restoration. Tara Powell of the University of Illinois on social workers. Edwin Lephart of BYU on a plant-based compound revitalizing skin and hair.

In the interview to be aired tomorrow on Global Television's The West Block, Jody Wilson Raybould tells Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa bureau chief and host of The West Block, the RCMP contacted JWR re the SNC-Lavalin issue earlier this year.  The Conservative Party of Canada's response to the scathing report by parliamentary Ethics commissioner Mario Dion concerning Justin Trudeau's attempt to exert influence in the SNC-Lavalin scandal. Does CPC believe there is a chance at all Liberal MPs on the parl Ethics Committee will vote with opposition to keep investigation alive? Dion has said he is pepared to appear before the committee at short notice. Jody Wilson-Raybould tells Global News Ottawa bureau chief & The West Block host Mercedes Stephenson RCMP contacted her earlier this year re SNC-Lavalin/Trudeau/PMO scandal. -- and ---- RCMP now 'carefully' reviewing SNC-Lavalin affair, following the release of the report by parliamentary Ethics commissioner Mario Dion this week. Does the RCMP have sufficient reason to investigate the actions of the Prime Minister / PMO re pressure applied on former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould to convince the Office of Public Prosecutions not to proceed with criminal charges against SNC-Lavalin? Dan McTeague was a Liberal MP for 18 years under Prime Ministers Jean Chretien and Paul Martin, as well as under the party leadership of Justin Trudeau.  What is McTeague's assessment of this week, the Dion report and its impact not only on Trudeau, but also the backbone of the Liberal government, namely the back benchers who toil in the political gulag and now must go door-knocking for the under duress PM? And how are the powerful members of the LPC reacting? The New York medical examiner has stated accused underage girls sexual abuser Jeffrey Epstein's death was by suicide.   Not so fast says U.S. prison expert and founder of Wall Street Prison Consultants, Larry Levine. Levine's company works with clients from federal indictment to trial, sentencing and prison survival, through supervised release. Levine himself spent 10 years in prison from maximum security institutions to minimum security. Larry Levine makes a case that Jeffrey Epstein may well be the victim of prison foul play. What lies ahead for Hong Kong as China increasingly expresses its unwillingness to tolerate "terrorist" demonstrators and demonstrations in the former British protectorate?  Will there be a mass exodus of expat Hong Kong residents, including many from Canada? - Guests:  Mercedes Stephenson. Global News Ottawa bureau chief and host of The West Block. Lisa Raitt.  Deputy leader. CPC. Michael Bryant. Executive director Canadian Civil Liberties Association and former Ontario Attorney General. Bryant supported an RCMP investigation six months ago, but does he still today? Dan McTeague. Frm. Liberal MP. Larry Levine. Founder: Wall Street Prison Consultants and host of own radio program Street Justice. Robert Daly. Director of the Wilson Center's Kissinger Institute on China and the United States.  Served as U.S. diplomat in Beijing and as an interpreter for Chinese and U.S. leaders including President Jimmy Carter and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While DC has gone quiet for August, things are heating up in the streets of Hong Kong. For an update, we join back up with Robert Daly of the Wilson Center's Kissinger Institute.

Robert Daly is the director of the Wilson Center's Kissinger Institute on China and the United States. He has testified before congress, lectured widely in both China and the U.S. and regularly offers media analysis. He spoke as part of the Seminars at Steamboat lecture series with his presentation "U.S./China Relations: Can We Step Back From the Brink."

Subscribe through iTunes and Google Play. Dr. Joanna Yang and Dr. Robert Daly join ASCO CEO Dr. Clifford A. Hudis to discuss the Health Policy Leadership Development Program (HP-LDP). As former fellows, Drs. Yang and Daly provide insight as to how the program has made them better advocates for their patients. TRANSCRIPT Disclaimer: The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity, or therapy should not be construed as an ASCO endorsement. Clifford Hudis: Welcome to this ASCO in Action podcast. This is ASCO's monthly podcast series, where we explore policy and practice issues that impact oncologists, the entire cancer care delivery team, and the individuals we care for, people with cancer. My name is Clifford Hudis. And I'm the CEO of ASCO as well as the host of the ASCO in Action podcast series. For today's podcast, I am delighted to be joined by not one, but two of ASCO's rising leaders, Dr. Robert Daly and Dr. Joanna Yang. Both Dr. Daly and Dr. Yang are recent participants in ASCO's Health Policy Leadership Development Program, formerly known as the Health Policy Fellowship Program. This is a professional development program designed to build health policy and advocacy leadership expertise among our members. It's a one-year program where fellows get practical experience working with our policy and advocacy staff and council to craft policy positions and statements, along with other educational sessions on communication, leadership, and advocacy. Starting this year, participants will be able to participate as well in ASCO's Leadership Development Program, which offers mid-career oncologists the opportunity to improve their leadership skills and gain valuable training to set them up to be future leaders in oncology. Dr. Daly and Dr. Yang, welcome, and thank you for joining me today. Joanna Yang: Thank you so much for the opportunity. Robert Daly: Yes, thank you so much for having us. CH: So Dr. Yang, I'm going to start with you. You were an ASCO Health Policy Fellow in 2017-2018. And I want to kick off our discussion by talking about what brought you to the program. Why were you interested in developing special expertise in policy work? JY: Sure. So I've always been interested in health policy. And I had the opportunity to study health policy and health economics during undergrad. But of course, studying health policy is very different than creating or influencing health policy. When I started residency, I saw many ways in which health policy on a national level or even state level affected the patients I was caring for. And I felt compelled to do more. But the issue is that there is never any clear way for me to get involved or even to learn how I could learn how to shape health policy. And that's why the ASCO program is so great. I feel like it came at exactly the right time. I was looking for a way to learn more to develop the skills I needed to influence health policy. And ASCO came out with this structured and immersive experience where I could take the things that I had studied in school, and also the things that I'd seen in practice, and use them to actually have an impact on the patients I take care of. CH: So Dr. Daly, you as well were one of our inaugural Fellows. What prompted your interest in applying for the program, especially given I think you were the first year? RD: Yes. CH: Right, so you took a leap off of the ledge there and said, I'll go first. RD: Yeah, I'm similar to Dr. Yang. I had a real interest in cancer care delivery research during my fellowship at the University of Chicago. And I was lucky enough to be mentored by Funmi Olopade and Dr. Blase Polite. And Dr. Polite was really fundamental and helped developing the ASCO Health Policy Fellowship. And so I really saw this as an opportunity to augment that training but really gain skills in leadership, advocacy, and health policy, areas that I hadn't had exposure to in the past. So this seemed like the perfect program for me at that point in my career. CH: I have to say parenthetically that I'm jealous of both of you, because while I was personally drawn, especially in later years in my career to the policy and advocacy aspects of work with ASCO-- and it truly is the reason that I moved from my traditional academic career to this role as CEO at ASCO-- I never, of course, had the opportunity to be trained and to learn how to do this professionally as you two have. So I am in awe of your accomplishments, as well as the opportunities that are going to continue to unfold in front of you because of this. So given that, and given that this is really the beginning, we hope, of a career with impact, we should talk a little bit about what you actually did. The program, as I mentioned earlier, lasts for a year. And during that time, Fellows worked very closely with our policy staff on a mentor project. So I'll start again with Dr. Yang. Can you talk about the project you worked, what it entailed, what you learned, and where this is going? JY: Sure. So I worked on a two-part project with Alex Chen, who was my co-fellow during the past year. And as you hinted at, the work is actually still ongoing. So the first part was we looked at whether a bundled payment model could work in oncology. And this really culminated in a white paper for us. But the second part of the project, which built on the first part, was really the most fascinating. In the second part, it was really asking, if not bundled payments, then what? And we actually built on some of the work that Dr. Daly did that he'll probably describe in a little bit. But we actually worked on designing a pathway-based alternative payment model. And of course, going into this, I had no experience designing alternative payment models at all. But the beauty of the program is that from the very beginning, Deb Kamin, said, we will not be having you do any work that is not necessary. So all the work that you do is important to ASCO, is important to our patients. And that was really true for our project. So we were able to work with the ASCO staff, and our mentors, Ray Page, and Linda Bosserman, and a whole team of experts to create an alternative payment model that we thought would allow oncologists to prescribe the right drug at the right time, without being penalized by the high drug costs. CH: So I guess, based on that, we really should have started with you, Dr. Daly. But your mentor project was centered around clinical pathways. And I understand that ends up being the foundation for the alternative payment model that Dr. Yang just described. So can you talk a little bit about that process, what you did as an inaugural fellow in this and what you learned as you went through the work? RD: Absolutely. So I was lucky enough to be able to serve on the ASCO Task Force on Pathways. So that was an incredible experience for me because I really got to interact with leaders on this issue, including Robin Zon and Ray Page, who are very active in cancer care policy, both at the state level in Indiana and Texas, but also on a national level. So to be able to gain their mentorship that early on in the fellowship was really a great asset for me. And we were looking at, how do we write the criteria for what constitutes a high-quality pathway? So I really got to see, from soup to nuts, how do you write a policy statement? How do you solicit input from those important stakeholders? So the stakeholders in this case were fundamentally the patients, but also providers, ASCO's Government Relations Committee and State Affiliate Counsel, ASCO's board, the vendors-- get all of their input together to create a policy statement that can really influence change. And then lastly, I played the part of representing ASCO and in discussions with the pathway vendors about these criteria for high-quality pathways. So I learned about the important role ASCO can have on influencing the development of products and services that impact patient care, but also the impact ASCO can have on legislation. So in California, Connecticut, and other states, they started to look at policy around pathways, policies around implementing the criteria that ASCO had developed, so that those pathways that were being used in their state were high quality. So it really showed me the reach of ASCO and the impact of ASCO on patients and providers. CH: That is amazing because it really is a reminder-- and I'm going to come back to this idea-- about how much impact one person and one project can ultimately have. And I think that in these sometimes cynical times, people forget that. I alluded to this before about my own engagement with ASCO was accelerated by my experience as an advocate on Capitol Hill-- again, an amateur to your professionalism. So I wonder if you would reflect on your experience during the fellowship program. I understand you were both frequently called on to join in advocacy meetings on Capitol Hill. And this is with federal agencies, as well as, I assume, with representatives, senators, and their staff. Did either of you have any experience doing this before ASCO took it to Capitol Hill? RD: I had never had any experience doing advocacy meetings. So it was really-- the fellowship really helped me learn how to do that and how to do that effectively. CH: What was the first meeting like? RD: My first meeting was here in Manhattan. It was at the office of Senator Gillibrand. And I was accompanied by Heather Hilton, who is an ASCO advocate and someone who's served on the Government Relations Committee. And I was really nervous. I didn't know what to expect. But we met with one of her health policy staffers and really had an engaging discussion about an ASCO advocacy issue where we really felt heard. We were able to share patients' stories and also deliver data that ASCO had collected to help support our view. So it was really an exciting experience for me. And then I got to replicate that experience on Capitol Hill, meeting with congressional representatives from New York in their offices, but then also, as you said, going to government agencies, which was a different experience as well. So I really got to see a broad perspective of how you can advocate for policy issues for ASCO. CH: Dr. Yang, how would you describe your initial advocacy meetings for someone who hasn't participated before? What does it feel like to walk into that first meeting and begin that first discussion? JY: Sure. I've done that for my friends before. I've described these meetings. And they always say, it's really not at all what they expected. And I think that Dr. Daly's description is exactly right. So you go with your group-- usually it's by state-- to the member's office. And then depending on how much room there is and how many meetings are being held that day, your meeting is either going to be in a conference room in the member's office or even, more frequently, in the hall or any room that's available. And the member is not always there, but one of their staffers is, or sometimes multiple staffers, who are always really young but super, super, super knowledgeable about the issue. Basically, you go around, and you introduce yourselves and then describe the issues that you're here to discuss. And it's interesting because ASCO always does a great job of making you exceedingly well-prepared with the facts. But the truth is that most members and most staffers are most interested in hearing the patients' stories, which is why it's so important that oncologists come to the Hill to have these meetings. I think that no matter how well you try to prepare, ultimately, it really just comes down to engaging with the staffer and finding some area of common ground. And cancer is so common that most of the time in these meetings, I find that staffers or members will say, I have a family member or friend or some other loved one who has cancer. And it's really great that you guys are here. CH: My own experience-- I mean, I'm here to talk to you. And the listeners want to hear from you. But I just can't help but share. When I got involved in this before you all were, the key issue that we were confronting was the decade-long flat-- in dollars-- flat funding of the NIH and the NCI. And my first trips to Capitol Hill consisted of virtually beating on doors and explaining why this was a mistake for the country and for our people, and getting what felt like the cold shoulder. Over and over again, the same arguments seemed to fall on deaf ears. But-- and this is an important "but"-- what I have learned is that repeatedly making rational, evidence-based, and appealing anecdotal arguments, just as you describe, can ultimately move the needle. And it does. And so my personal cynicism with regard to politics and making a difference has gone down, not up, with aging. And I think listeners should think about this. You will never go to a congressional office and change a mind in one quick phone call. But when dozens and hundreds of people do it repeatedly over months and years, we actually do have the chance to positively influence policy and legislative actions and regulations in the United States. And you should forgive me for waxing so poetic. You should be proud that you've committed to doing this early. And I hope you start to see the rewards. So I'm sorry to carry on about my own experience here. But it really is part of what has helped motivate all the staff to get behind this program and launch it and support it. Looking back, I'll turn back to you Dr. Daly. You're a couple of years removed now from the program. Can you identify one or several key learnings from your time as an ASCO Policy Fellow that have stuck with you, that you find yourself coming back to in your daily life? RD: Yeah, I mean, I think what you've just said, Dr. Hudis, about how you can really have an impact is something that I learned during this fellowship. It wasn't something that I had been aware of in the past, because I had never done advocacy work before in the past. So I think what this fellowship really trained me to do is to be an effective advocate. And that is something that I can use in a multitude of different areas as an oncologist. So combining the patient stories that we talked about that are so visceral and so needed when you're trying to get through to those legislators or policymakers that you're trying to reach-- but also backing that up with data, and I think ASCO really equipped us well as advocates to have the data, as well as the personal stories, to influence change. So using tools like CancerLinQ to be able to look at broader data sets and say, we know this is impacting our patients. We can see that. And now we need to think of a solution for change. And I think being involved in helping to create some of those solutions was also really valuable for me. So with the pathways, creating the policy paper, but also serving on committees during that fellowship year on MACRA and other issues, like opioid legislation, that were really affecting our patients, and seeing how ASCO is effecting change in those areas, was something that will stay with me throughout my career. CH: And how about you, Dr. Yang? Do you see any practical day-to-day impact, for example, in your work with patients from your time in the fellowship? JY: Yeah, absolutely. I think because I spent most of the past year thinking about high drug costs, both for chemotherapies, immunotherapies, and supportive drugs, I'm much more thoughtful about the costs that are passed on to our patients. And that can actually be really significant. And one of the things that I do much more often is I ask about cost to my patients when I prescribe medications. And that I really attribute directly to work that I was doing with ASCO. The other thing is that working with patients actually often gives me ideas. So I'll see patterns emerging. And I'll think, we really need to work on a policy that addresses this. And the great thing about the Health Policy Fellowship is that you remain involved with ASCO. So when I see these issues, I'm able to take them back to ASCO and to the committees. CH: Well, speaking of the committees, after you and all of our Fellows complete the one-year program, you were automatically added to one of ASCO's relevant committees. And I think you're both members of the Clinical Practice Committee. I'm curious-- I'll start with you, Dr. Daly-- has your time as a Health Policy Fellow helped you in your work on the CPC, and how? RD: I think, absolutely. It's made me more fluent in the issues that the CPC is confronting, the sort of things like the Oncology Care Model, rural cancer care. I now have a foundation where I'm able to contribute in a way on that committee that I never could have before or without the Health Policy Fellowship. CH: Yeah, I think it's often the case that sometimes-- or I shouldn't say often-- I think sometimes it's the case that people get onto committees and really do have a steep learning curve. It seems like maybe this could have accelerated your start on the committee. Is that your experience, Dr. Yang? JY: Yeah, I think so. I think that the Health Policy Fellowship, that first year is a really steep learning curve. But it does, as Dr. Daly said, provide a great foundation to just be aware of all of the issues that affect cancer doctors and cancer patients. CH: So I'm going to go to a little bit of a speed round, if you will, and ask you both to think about the other members of our community who have not had the opportunity to do this and might not ever have thought about it. Dr. Yang, finishing the program last summer of course-- so it's fresher, I think, for you-- why do you think it would be important for oncologists to be aware of and engaged in policy discussions, rather than nose to the grindstone, thinking about their clinical and research responsibilities on a daily basis? JY: Mainly, I really think that the reason for oncologists to be involved in this is that regardless if you are thinking about it or not, health policy affects you. And it affects oncologists. It affects how they practice. It affects how they are able to care for their patients and the type of care that they're able to provide. And if oncologists aren't involved, their voice is going to be lost. And oftentimes, they're the most important voice for their patients. CH: And Bobby, what would you say to the old version of me, the cynic, who says, this is a waste of time-- I'm not getting involved? RD: Well, I do think it really makes your career more exciting to be involved in health policy issues. It really broadens your view of how you think about patients and how you think about cancer care, and makes coming to work every day, I think, more exciting because you have this other lens that you're looking at issues with. CH: And looking back more specifically, and not intending to turn this into a sales job for the Policy Fellowship-- we only have two slots a year-- but I wonder what each of you would say to young colleagues thinking about this. What's the best reason to get involved in the Health Policy Fellowship at ASCO? I'll start with you, Dr. Yang. JY: I think that if you're interested in quality of care, the costs of care, access to care, then this fellowship is the right fellowship for you. And I think that being interested in those things doesn't necessarily provide you with the skill set you need to actually do meaningful work in that realm. And I think that the fellowship program really does provide you with tangible skills that you can then use to write policy briefs, to hold meetings, to be an advocate, all of which are really, really, really important. CH: Dr. Daly, is there anything you can add to that? Or does that pretty much sum it up? RD: I think that's absolutely right. I would just add the mentorship of the fellowship is really incredible, so getting to interact with the ASCO leaders, like Robin Zon, or Ray Page, or Blase Polite, but also the ASCO staff as well, who are incredible in the policy area, like Deb Kamin. I think I learned so much from being in their presence for a year and just absorbing all of their knowledge that they had, an experience they had. And when I was at the annual meeting just a couple of weeks ago, it was just such a fun pleasure to be there and see all of them and know that those relationships are something that will be with me throughout my career. And they really influenced me. CH: Wow. I think that's great. And I am so proud of both of you and all the participants in these and the other development programs that we offer. I will share with you that from the perspective of the board of directors, these programs really represent the crown jewel, something that the board members take the light in. And you should be proud to have contributed the way you have. So Dr. Daly, Dr. Yang, I want to thank you again for joining me today for this ASCO in Action podcast. RD: Thank you so much for having us. JY: Thank you. And for all of our listeners, if you want to learn more about ASCO's Health Policy Leadership Development Program, please visit us at asco.org and search for "policy leadership." The application period for the 2020-2021 year is now open, and it will be open through the end of September. So there is time to get those applications in. And with that, until next time, I want to thank everyone for listening to this ASCO in Action podcast.  

In this episode, we sit down with Robert Daly, who is the director of the Kissinger Institute at the Wilson Center. He enlightens us on the protests in Hong Kong -- how we got to this point and where we are going.

Can Washington and Beijing avoid an escalation in their trade war? How far will Beijing go to mollify US demands? Robert Daly, Director of the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States at the Wilson Center, talks with host Carol Castiel and White House Correspondent for VOA's Mandarin Service, Paris Huang, via SKYPE, about the politics and substance of ongoing trade talks. Daly also expounds on numerous geostrategic points of contention between the world's two largest economies.

Robert Daly of Wilson Center on China's cheating to get ahead in tech. Andrew Freund of US Sumo Open on sumo wrestling in the United States. Filmmaker Griffin Hammond on Sriracha. Christine Picard of Indiana University and Purdue University of Indianapolis on blowflies. Joseph Rollin of US Department of Energy on bio plastic. Julianne Grose of BYU and Richard Robison of BYU on bacteria-killing viruses to treat infection.

As China's middle class grows, Hollywood is making films with this audience in mind, says the Wilson Center's Robert Daly, previously a producer for the Chinese version of "Sesame Street." How is this different from filmmaking in the World War II and Cold War eras? And why did the Chinese government have a problem with Cookie Monster and Grover?

As China's middle class grows, Hollywood is making films with this audience in mind, says the Wilson Center's Robert Daly, previously a producer for the Chinese version of "Sesame Street." How is this different from filmmaking in the World War II and Cold War eras? And why did the Chinese government have a problem with Cookie Monster and Grover?

Black Mirror has taken the world by storm, and for good reason! The near-future sci-fi anthology series has been showcasing the storytelling abilities of Charlie Brooker and blowing these humble (SUPER humble) hosts' minds for nearly four years. In honor of one of the best holiday gifts we received in 2017, Q and J dive into the newest season of Black Mirror to give you the best episode-by-episode breakdown outside of being locked in the employee lounge with Robert Daly talking about "Space Fleet." Fair warning, SPOILERS for Black Mirror season 4 abound in this episode, and our Arcangel records will tell you the same, so don't listen to this if you haven't seen the newest episodes or care about twists getting spoiled for you. It's a whole new season of High Five: The Podcast, so we also catch up on what we've seen recently (Bright, anyone?) and talk about Q's man-crush on Charlie Brooker. It's a wild ride with more twists and turns than a visit to the Black Museum. In this highly-acclaimed episode that Fox News is calling "a very stable podcast," we start Season 3.....Season 5......Season Threeve by uploading our consciousnesses into podcast form to live forever. Or maybe we don't and it's all a projection into your psyche from some futuristic device. We'll never tell.

In our first episode of 2018, we take a detour off the beaten path to talk about the Netflix Black Mirror episode, USS Callister. Like all Black Mirror episodes, USS Callister takes a modern day dark twist on technology with a backdrop of a Trek-esque world. We give it the deep dive, and have vastly different opinions on Black Mirror’s first entry into their fourth season.

Something a little different this week. Black Mirror gives us an episode that promises some Trek vibes. The Federation ship USS Callister, Captained by Robert Daly and crewed by the true withholders of his totally deserved recognition, respect, and admiration, boldly goes where no man has gone before. Check out the soundtrack for this episode. "Space Fleet" has a good Star Trek The Original Series vibe and "USS Callister: The Next Adventures" is pretty killer. Find it wherever you'd generally buy/stream soundtracks!

Robert Daly, Director of the Kissinger Institute on China and the U.S. at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, analyzes the 2017 U.S.- China Relationship. From topics of nuclear proliferation in Asia to the future goals of the Chinese government, Daly touches on the most important topics in understanding modern China.

Robert Daly, Director of the Kissinger Institute on China and the U.S. at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, analyzed the 2017 U.S.- China Relationship. From topics of nuclear proliferation in Asia to the future goals of the Chinese government, Daly touches on the most important topics to know to understand modern-day China. This is Part 2. Part 1:https://soundcloud.com/dfwworld/robert-daly-pt1

In this episode, we bring you a recording of our recent event with Robert Daly, director of the Wilson Center's Kissinger Institute on China and the United States and AMS board member. The lecture focuses on building Mandarin fluency after formal studies have finished, how to incorporate it into professional practice, and how to continue to not only maintain it, but actually improve it. Robert has dedicated a large portion of his life to studying Chinese and has wrestled, as many of us have (and continue to do!), with the difficulties of maintaining language skills while working full-time, often outside of China.