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The most extraordinary Roland Garros final in years. Mirra Andreeva vs Maja Chwalinska at the French Open 2026 is a Grand Slam final that nobody predicted — and we have the full Andreeva vs Chwalinska prediction, preview, and tactical breakdown right here.Andreeva is 19 years old, the No. 8 seed, and is playing the first Grand Slam final of her career after a dominant campaign that included a stunning semi-final demolition of Marta Kostyuk. Chwalinska is ranked world number 114, came through qualifying, and is only the second qualifier in the Open Era to reach a Grand Slam final — the first since Emma Raducanu won the 2021 US Open. Along the way she beat Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen, Maria Sakkari, Anna Kalinskaya and Diana Shnaider. The Andreeva vs Chwalinska Roland Garros 2026 final is the most unpredictable Grand Slam final in years, and a new champion will be crowned on Saturday.Can Andreeva claim her first ever Grand Slam title on the Paris clay she has made her home? Or does Chwalinska complete the most stunning Cinderella story in modern tennis history?

Listener discretion is advised! References: Buttner & Arlanger. (May 3, 2022). ST depression does not localise. Available: https://litfl.com/st-depression-does-not-localise/ Cannon, J. W., Khan, M. A., Raja, A. S., et al. (2017). Damage control resuscitation in patients with severe traumatic hemorrhage. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 82, 605-617. Kabra, R., Acharya, S., Kamat, S., & Kumar, S. (2022). ST-Segment Elevation in Lead aVR With Global ST-Segment Depression: Never Neglect Left Main Coronary Artery (LMCA) Occlusion. Cureus. Lee, G.-K., Hsieh, Y.-P., Hsu, S.-W., Lan, S.-J., & Soni, K. (2019). Value of ST‐segment change in lead aVR in diagnosing left main disease in Non‐ST‐elevation acute coronary syndrome—A meta‐analysis. Annals of Noninvasive Electrocardiology, 24. Morrison, C. A., Carrick, M. M., Norman, M. A., et al. (2011). Hypotensive Resuscitation Strategy Reduces Transfusion Requirements and Severe Postoperative Coagulopathy in Trauma Patients With Hemorrhagic Shock: Preliminary Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection & Critical Care, 70, 652-663. Rossaint, R., Afshari, A., Bouillon, B., et al. (2023). The European guideline on management of major bleeding and coagulopathy following trauma: sixth edition. Critical Care, 27. Tamura, A. (2014). Significance of lead aVR in acute coronary syndrome. World Journal of Cardiology, 6(7), 630. Uthamalingam, S., Zheng, H., Leavitt, M., Pomerantsev, E., Ahmado, I., Gurm, G. S., & Gewirtz, H. (2011). Exercise-Induced ST-Segment Elevation in ECG Lead aVR Is a Useful Indicator of Significant Left Main or Ostial LAD Coronary Artery Stenosis. JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging, 4, 176–186. Weymouth, W., Long, B., Koyfman, A., & Winckler, C. (2019). Whole Blood in Trauma: A Review for Emergency Clinicians. The Journal of Emergency Medicine, 56, 491-498. Wang, A., Singh, V., Duan, Y., Su, X., Su, H., Zhang, M., & Cao, Y. (2020). Prognostic implications of ST‐segment elevation in lead aVR in patients with acute coronary syndrome: A meta‐analysis. Annals of Noninvasive Electrocardiology, 26.

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Herzlich willkommen zu Ihrem morgendlichen Newsletter! Immer noch steht der Vorwurf der USA im Raum, dass der Iran die Produktion von Atomwaffen anstrebe. Allerdings hat das Land Uran inzwischen nahe an die Waffentauglichkeit angereichert. Dennoch sagt Trump einen geplanten Angriff ab, den ein sehr „akzeptabler Deal“ für die USA sei in Verhandlung. Die militärische Option bleibe dennoch bestehen. Gestern spätabends Ortszeit traf Putin in China ein. Der kleine aber feine Unterschied zum abgereisten US-Kollegen: Trump wurde bei seiner Landung von Chinas Vizepräsident Han Zheng empfangen – Putin jedoch von jemandem, der einen Rang unter Zheng steht. Wie werden die Gespräche über die Erdgas-Pipeline „Power of Siberia 2“ von Russland über die Mongolei nach China sein? Oder wird es weitere Abmachungen zur Ausbildung russischer Soldaten in China geben?

In this episode, we discuss: Bridging the Genetic Gap: Looking critically at how horticultural research transfers between high-THC cultivars and industrial hemp. The 13-Hour Photoperiod: Breaking the traditional 12/12 cycle to achieve a 39%–50% yield increase and a 9% THC boost. Linear Light Scaling: The direct relationship between light intensity and flower yield scaling all the way up to 1,800 micromoles under ambient CO2. The UV Reality Check: Why modern high-THC genetics actually showed a decrease in final cannabinoid and terpene content under supplemental UVA and UVB. Light Response Curves: Why relying on a single leaf measurement to guide your facility's light saturation point is fundamentally flawed. The Veg-to-Flower Transition: Practical SOPs for adjusting PPFD and DLI safely without shocking your canopy. Controlled Deficit Irrigation: How a single, targeted late-flower drought stress event triggers a 12%–13% spike in final THC and CBD content. The 60 PPM Phosphorus Rule: Looking at the established replication data proving that excess phosphorus wastes money, reduces yield efficiency, and impacts the environment. Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Visit KIS Organics for commercial living soils, amendments, and consulting: https://www.kisorganics.com Grab Dr. Zheng's textbook, Handbook of Cannabis Production in Controlled Environments: https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Cannabis-Production-Controlled-Environments/dp/0367712571 Access Dr. Zheng's open-access research papers on Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ciGdnWAAAAAJ&hl=en Connect with us on Instagram: @kisorganics Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Australian agencies are entering a new operating reality where compliance reform, economic volatility, and rapid AI adoption are converging into a perfect storm, forcing leaders to rethink how they run and protect their businesses. In this episode of the REB Business Empowerment Showcase, host Liam Garman speaks with National Australia Bank (NAB) executives Kate Bain and Lucy Zheng about the forces reshaping Australian real estate, from macroeconomic pressure to frontline operational realities, and what it takes to stay ahead in 2026. With anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) reforms due in July, agencies face urgent changes to onboarding, risk, and due diligence, requiring immediate operational uplift across systems, training, and workflows. Early movers will reduce friction and regulatory exposure, while late adopters risk a costly compliance scramble once enforcement begins. At the same time, shifting interest rates and weakening confidence are reshaping buyer behaviour, with borrowing capacity and sentiment moving quickly. Artificial intelligence (AI) is also accelerating across real estate operations, improving efficiency in areas like lead handling and forecasting while introducing new risks around data integrity and privacy. Bain and Zheng share insights into how principals and directors can stay ahead, including where to seek professional banking and advisory support to navigate ongoing regulatory, economic, and operational change.

Join Dr. Dan and Z as they explore the transformative power of breathwork, psychedelics, and self-love. Discover personal stories of spiritual awakening, healing, and the journey from material success to soulful service.Key topicsBreath of fire meditation for energy regulationUsing breath to manage challenging psychedelic experiencesPersonal journey through ayahuasca and spiritual awakeningThe importance of self-love and inner harmonyFuture collaborations in healing retreats

Episode 224: Community Health Workers Dr. Arreaza: Today we will discuss a topic that, frankly, every single person listening, whether you're a medical student, a resident, a nurse, a family doctor, or any primary care provider, needs to really understand. We're talking about community health workers (CHWs). We are joined by our stellar medical student; you may be familiar with her voice from previous episodes about insomnia. Moira, welcome, please introduce yourself.  Moira: I want to be upfront about why Community Health Workers matter to you specifically. If you've ever felt frustrated that your patient with uncontrolled diabetes keeps missing appointments because they can't get a ride, or that your heart failure patient was readmitted because nobody checked whether they could afford their medications, then you already understand the problem that CHWs are designed to solve. Dr. Arreaza: We're going to give you the definition of a CHW, the evidence behind their effectiveness, how they fit into your care team, the return on investment, and practical steps for integrating them into your practice. We have pulled information from a lot of peer-reviewed sources, and we want to share them with you. So, Moira, let's start with the basics. What exactly is a community health worker? Moira: Great question, and it's one that even literature struggles with, because there are so many titles for this role. Community Health Worker is an umbrella term that encompasses more than 20 different titles including outreach workers, promotores or promotoras de salud, community health representatives, lay health workers, peer educators, patient navigators, and many more. The American Public Health Association defines CHWs as frontline public health workers who are trusted members of or have an unusually close understanding of the communities they serve. Arreaza: And that trust is so important in health care. CHWs are not physicians. They are not nurses. They do not diagnose or prescribe. But they are like a bridge connecting the medical environment, social services, and the community to reduce gaps in healthcare delivery.  Moira: Exactly. In the United States, the role was formally recognized in the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which includes several sections highlighting the key roles CHWs play in achieving important goals of healthcare. ________________ References:  Aguerrebere, M., Rodríguez-Cuevas, F. G., Flores, H., Arrieta, J., & Raviola, G. (2019). Providing Mental Health Care in Primary Care Centers in LMICs. Innovations in Global Mental Health, 1–22. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-70134-9_95-1 Allen, L. N., Rasanathan, K., Mash, R., Uribe, M. V., Martinez-Bianchi, V., & Kidd, M. (2025). Models of Global Primary Care Post-2030. The Lancet Primary Care, 1(3), 100027. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanprc.2025.100027 Babagoli, M. A., Nieto-Martínez, R., González-Rivas, J. P., Sivaramakrishnan, K., & Mechanick, J. I. (2021). Roles for Community Health Workers in Diabetes Prevention and Management in Low- And Middle-Income Countries. Cadernos De Saúde Pública, 37(10). https://doi.org/10.1590/0102-311x00287120 Balasubramanya, B., Isaac, R., Philip, S., Prashanth, H. R., Abraham, P., Poobalan, A., Thomas, N., Jeyaseelan, L., Mammen, J., Devarasetty, P., & John, O. (2020). Task Shifting to Frontline Community Health Workers for Improved Diabetes Care in Low-Resource Settings in India: A Phase II Non-Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. Journal of Global Health Reports, 4. https://doi.org/10.29392/001c.17609 Battaglia, T. A., Zhang, X., Dwyer, A. J., Rush, C. H., & Paskett, E. D. (2022). Change Agents in the Oncology Workforce: Let's Be Clear About Community Health Workers and Patient Navigators. Cancer, 128(S13), 2664–2668. https://doi.org/10.1002/cncr.34194 Das, S., Grant, L., & Fernandes, G. (2023). Task Shifting Healthcare Services in the Post-Covid World: A Scoping Review. PLOS Global Public Health, 3(12), e0001712. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0001712 Dodd, R., Palagyi, A., Jan, S., Abdel-All, M., Nambiar, D., Madhira, P., Balane, C., Tian, M., Joshi, R., Abimbola, S., & Peiris, D. (2019). Organisation of Primary Health Care Systems in Low- And Middle-Income Countries: Review of Evidence on What Works and Why in the Asia-Pacific Region. BMJ Global Health, 4(Suppl 8), e001487. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2019-001487 Huang, W., Long, H., Li, J., Tao, S., Zheng, P., Tang, S., & Abdullah, A. S. (2018). Delivery of Public Health Services by Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Primary Health Care Settings in China: A Systematic Review (1996–2016). Global Health Research and Policy, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s41256-018-0072-0 McCray, G. G., Haynes, B., Proeller, A., Ervin, C., & Williams-Livingston, A. (2020). Making the Case for Community Health Workers in Georgia. Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.20429/jgpha.2020.080116 Mor, N., Ananth, B., Ambalam, V., Edassery, A., Meher, A., Tiwari, P., Sonawane, V., Mahajani, A., Mathur, K., Parekh, A., & Dharmaraju, R. (2023). Evolution of Community Health Workers: The Fourth Stage. Frontiers in Public Health, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1209673 Noel, L., Chen, Q., Petruzzi, L. J., Phillips, F., Garay, R., Valdez, C., Aranda, M. P., & Jones, B. (2022). Interprofessional Collaboration Between Social Workers and Community Health Workers to Address Health and Mental Health in the United States: A Systematised Review. Health &Amp; Social Care in the Community, 30(6). https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.14061 None, N. (2022). Walking the Talk: Reimagining Primary Health Care After COVID-19. https://doi.org/10.1596/978-1-4648-1768-7 Orkin, A. M., McArthur, A., Venugopal, J., Kithulegoda, N., Martiniuk, A., Buchman, D. Z., Kouyoumdjian, F., Rachlis, B., Strike, C., & Upshur, R. (2019). Defining and Measuring Health Equity in Research on Task Shifting in High-Income Countries: A Systematic Review. SSM - Population Health, 7, 100366. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmph.2019.100366 Pingel, E. S. (2022). Seeing Inside: How Stigma and Recognition Shape Community Health Worker Home Visits in São Paulo, Brazil. Community Health Equity Research &Amp; Policy, 44(3), 303–313. https://doi.org/10.1177/2752535x221137384 Rifkin, S. B., Fort, M., Patcharanarumol, W., & Tangcharoensathien, V. (2021). Primary Healthcare in the Time of COVID-19: Breaking the Silos of Healthcare Provision. BMJ Global Health, 6(11), e007721. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2021-007721 Rohan, E. A., Townsend, J. S., Bermudez, A. T., Thompson, H. L., Holman, D. M., Reza, A., Tharpe, F. S., & Wennerstrom, A. (2024). Engaging Community Health Workers in Primary Care Practices. Journal of Ambulatory Care Management, 47(3), 154–167. https://doi.org/10.1097/jac.0000000000000501 Shommu, N. S., Ahmed, S., Rumana, N., Barron, G. R. S., McBrien, K. A., & Turin, T. C. (2016). What Is the Scope of Improving Immigrant and Ethnic Minority Healthcare Using Community Navigators: A Systematic Scoping Review. International Journal for Equity in Health, 15(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-016-0298-8 Sisson, N., & Starke, J. (2022). Promotores De Salud in Montana: An Analysis of a Rural Health Care Intervention Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and Its Place in Medical Curricula. The Linacre Quarterly, 89(1), 21–35. https://doi.org/10.1177/00243639211059346 The Role and Impact of Female Health Workers on the Well-Being of Global South Communities: A Call for Gender-Transformative Action. (2022). Archives of Women Health and Care, 5(2). https://doi.org/10.31038/awhc.2022521 Williams-Livingston, A., Henry Akintobi, T., & Banerjee, A. (2020). Community-Based Participatory Research in Action: The Patient-Centered Medical Home and Neighborhood. Journal of Primary Care &Amp; Community Health, 11. https://doi.org/10.1177/2150132720968456 Theme song, Works All The Time by Dominik Schwarzer, YouTube ID: CUBDNERZU8HXUHBS, purchased from https://www.premiumbeat.com/.   Even without trying, every night you go to bed a little wiser. Thanks for listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast. We want to hear from you, send us an email at RioBravoqWeek@clinicasierravista.org, or visit our website riobravofmrp.org/qweek. See you next week!

Masterpiece Podcasts: Collection of Chinese Classic Novels

Masterpiece Podcasts: Collection of Chinese Classic Novels

Masterpiece Podcasts: Collection of Chinese Classic Novels

Masterpiece Podcasts: Collection of Chinese Classic Novels

As the world's two largest economies, China and the United States can benefit businesses on both sides and inject fresh momentum into global economic recovery by finding more common ground and working together to manage differences, said economists and business executives.经济学家和商界高管认为，中美作为全球最大的两个经济体，若能在更多领域凝聚共识，携手管控分歧，不仅能让两国企业从中受益，也能为全球经济复苏注入新的动力。The structural complementarity between the two nations, which spans manufacturing, technology and services, is too significant to be disrupted by trade frictions, they added.专家表示，中美在制造业、科技、服务业等领域存在着深厚的结构性互补，这种互补关系之牢固，绝非贸易摩擦所能撼动。"American companies are continuing to invest. American companies aren't going anywhere," said Sean Stein, president of the US-China Business Council, countering the narrative that US businesses are leaving China.美中贸易全国委员会会长肖恩·斯坦驳斥了“美资企业正在撤离中国”的说法。他强调：“美国企业仍在持续投资。它们哪儿也不会去。”"It's not just the China market anymore; it's the China platform," he said, noting that the platform encompasses everything — from consumer access and partnerships with local enterprises to research and development and supply chain resilience — which is "only becoming more important".他进一步指出：“这已不仅仅是‘中国市场'的概念，而是‘中国平台'。”他表示，这个平台涵盖了触达消费者、与本土企业合作、研发到供应链韧性等方方面面，其重要性“与日俱增”。Stein emphasized that coming to China will help US business leaders develop a clearer view and a more realistic understanding of where China stands. Until that happens, it is easy to imagine dangers and concerns that may not be as serious as they seem, he said. "Twenty-five years ago, no one came to China to do R&D. Now what I'm seeing is that the best companies are coming and doing some of their most important R&D," he added.斯坦还强调，亲自来中国走一走、看一看，有助于美国商界领袖更清晰、更真实地了解中国的真实情况。在此之前，人们很容易想象出那些或许并不如想象中严重的风险和忧虑。“25年前几乎没有人会来中国做研发，而现在，我看到的是最优秀的企业纷纷来到这里并开展一些最具分量的研发工作。”According to data from the Ministry of Commerce, foreign direct investment in China's high-tech industries surged 30.7 percent year-on-year to 102.73 billion yuan ($15.12 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, pushing the sector's share in total FDI to 41.2 percent.来自商务部的数据显示，2026年第一季度，中国高技术产业实际使用外资同比增长30.7%，达1027.3亿元人民币（约合151.2亿美元），高技术产业占全国实际使用外资的比重升至41.2%。Eric Zheng, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, said that if US companies want to remain globally competitive, they should invest in China. "A US company that can thrive in China can succeed in many other markets around the world. The experience and capabilities built here can be directly applied elsewhere," he said.上海美国商会会长郑艺表示，美国企业若想保持全球竞争力，就应该到中国投资。“一家能够在中国蓬勃发展的美国企业，同样有能力在全球众多其他市场取得成功。在中国积累的经验和能力，是可以在其他地方直接复用的。”Zheng added that the complementarity of the US-China economic relationship means that stable and predictable bilateral trade ties serve the fundamental interests of both nations and greatly benefit businesses on both sides.郑艺还指出，中美经济关系的互补性决定了稳定、可预期的双边贸易关系不仅符合两国根本利益而且对双方企业都大有裨益。Geoff Martha, chairman and CEO of the US-based medical technology company Medtronic, said that China is not only a market with the potential to become the world's largest market for medical technology, but also a valuable partner.美国美敦力公司董事长兼首席执行官杰夫·马萨表示，中国不仅是有潜力成为全球最大医疗器械市场的国家，更是一个值得珍视的合作伙伴。"That commitment is reflected in our long-term investments," he said. "We see strong alignment between China's focus on new quality productive forces and Medtronic's work to develop next-generation technologies that can improve care and expand access for patients."他说：“这一承诺充分体现在我们的长期投资中。我们看到，中国着力推动的新质生产力，与美敦力致力于研发新一代医疗技术、提升诊疗水平、惠及更多病患的努力高度契合。”Surveys indicate that US businesses prefer stability over confrontation. In late April, a white paper released by the American Chamber of Commerce in China noted that more than half of US companies in China still rank the country among their top three global investment destinations.多项调查显示，美国企业更倾向于稳定而非对抗。4月下旬，中国美国商会发布的白皮书指出，在华美资企业中，有超过一半仍将中国列为其全球三大投资目的地之一。Liao Fan, director of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of World Economics and Politics, said that despite years of trade tensions and escalating rhetoric, the underlying economic logic of China-US cooperation remains intact.中国社会科学院世界经济与政治研究所所长廖凡指出，尽管经历多年贸易摩擦和言辞交锋不断升级，但中美合作的深层经济逻辑并未动摇。"You cannot decouple two economies that have been interwoven together over decades through investment, supply chain integration and market interdependence. The cost of separation would be measured in trillions of dollars and millions of jobs," Liao said.“中美两国经济数十年来通过投资、供应链整合和市场相互依存而紧密交织在一起，根本无法‘脱钩'。强行分离需要付出的代价，将是以万亿美元和数百万个工作岗位来衡量的。”Zhang Yansheng, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research, noted that China and the US are not only very important for each other, but their relationship is of utmost importance for the world.中国宏观经济研究院研究员张燕生指出，中美两国不仅对彼此极为重要，中美关系更是对整个世界至关重要。According to the International Monetary Fund, the combined nominal GDP of China and the US accounted for nearly 45 percent of the global economy in 2025. A report released in March by the US-based McKinsey Global Institute also showed that the decline in US-China trade reduced global trade growth by around 10 percent last year.根据国际货币基金组织的数据，2025年中美两国的名义GDP合计占全球经济总量的近45%。麦肯锡全球研究院3月发布的一份报告也显示，去年中美贸易额的下降导致全球贸易增速放缓了约10个百分点。He Weiwen, a senior fellow at the Beijing-based think tank Center for China and Globalization, said that for the relationship to be truly fair and mutually beneficial, the US must remove the unreasonable restrictions it has imposed on China.全球化智库（CCG）高级研究员何伟文表示，要实现中美关系真正的公平互利，美方必须取消其对中国施加的不合理限制。encompass /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/涵盖，包含decouple /diːˈkʌpəl/脱钩alignment /əˈlaɪnmənt/契合，一致性interwoven /ˌɪntəˈwəʊvən/紧密交织的think tank /ˈθɪŋk tæŋk/智库impose on /ɪmˈpəʊz ɒn/强加于

Masterpiece Podcasts: Collection of Chinese Classic Novels

Masterpiece Podcasts: Collection of Chinese Classic Novels

Masterpiece Podcasts: Collection of Chinese Classic Novels

Masterpiece Podcasts: Collection of Chinese Classic Novels

Masterpiece Podcasts: Collection of Chinese Classic Novels

Masterpiece Podcasts: Collection of Chinese Classic Novels

Masterpiece Podcasts: Collection of Chinese Classic Novels

Masterpiece Podcasts: Collection of Chinese Classic Novels

This week on Sinica, in a special episode recorded as a live joint webcast with NYRB/Poets and Equator Magazine, I sit down with Eleanor Goodman — poet, scholar, research associate at Harvard's Fairbank Center, and one of the most accomplished translators working between Chinese and English — to talk about the extraordinary Sichuan-born poet Zheng Xiaoqiong (郑小琼).Born in 1980 in a mountain village, trained as a nurse, Zheng joined the great tide of internal migration in her early 20s, ending up on the assembly line of a hardware factory in Dongguan in the Pearl River Delta. She picked up a pen after a workplace injury — part of her finger taken off by a lathe — and what came out across poems, essays, and reportage has made her one of the most singular voices in contemporary Chinese literature. Her trajectory from the assembly line to the editorial desk of an official literary magazine is, as far as I know, essentially without parallel.Eleanor has been translating Zheng since around 2013, and the partnership they've built has given Anglophone readers access to a body of work that defies easy categorization — at once intimate and historical, ethnographic and lyric, tender and unsparing. We talk about how they met, about Zheng's resistance to the "migrant worker poet" label, about the bodily feminism that runs through her verse, about her unmoralizing portraits of sex workers, about lost youth and the way the body keeps the ledger of factory time. Eleanor reads Zheng's poem "Woman Worker: Youth Pinned to a Workstation" (女工: 被固定在卡桌上的青春) in both Chinese and her English translation — and it is, every time, devastating.Huge thanks to Abigail Dunn at NYRB Poets and Ratik Asokan at Equator for organizing this conversation and for inviting me to host it, to Eleanor for her generosity and her brilliance, and most of all to Zheng Xiaoqiong, whose voice — even when she cannot be with us in person — comes through with absolute clarity.Eleanor's translation of Zheng Xiaoqiong's In the Roar of the Machine is available from NYRB Poets. The Equator selections, drawn from Zheng's long-form prose, are available at Equator Magazine.05:07 — How Eleanor and Zheng met in 2013, and why a book had to happen08:14 — Navigating the awkward proposition of China for the Western left10:50 — Zheng's trajectory: from a Sichuan village to the assembly line to the editor's desk16:29 — Resisting the "migrant worker poet" (打工诗人) label20:47 — Conventions of the genre: exhaustion, iron, lost identity, the screw in the machine24:58 — Who gets translated into English, and why28:34 — The translator's ethics: how do you render a factory poem honestly?32:42 — Eleanor reads "Woman Worker, Youth Pinned to a Workstation" (女工被固定在卡桌上的青春) in Chinese and English37:14 — Zheng's bodily feminism: irregular periods, a different way of caring40:37 — Lost youth and the passage of time44:36 — Sex work and women's labor: portraits without moralizing49:59 — Whose work actually counts in Chinese urban discourse?52:45 — Why Zheng Xiaoqiong wasn't able to join us, and how censorship really works54:44 — Rose Courtyard and what's next: classical allusions, ancestral homes, embroidering grandmothers57:39 — Audience Q&A: American worker poets, the WeChat communities of migrant writers, and Zheng's standing in Chinese lettersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Stephanie J. Wong and Zhengyu "Z" Huang discuss his new book, "Rethinking China: Challenging Our Economic Assumptions and Opportunities for Lasting Prosperity." Zheng explained that the book was inspired by a desire to address misconceptions about China's economy and explore opportunities for mutual prosperity. He assumed the role of president of the Committee of 100, a non-profit organization founded over 30 years ago by I.M. Pei to promote Chinese-American inclusion in America and enhance U.S.-China relations, working with White House administrations during the COVID-19 pandemic to advocate for safeguarding national security while protecting civil liberties, particularly in response to rising anti-Asian hate and violence.  Interview highlights: How stereotypes and data based on assumptions can impact domestic and foreign policy Contributions of Chinese Americans that have positively shaped American society Chinese American History Research Project in the context of US history Need for community engagement and informed discussion about ways to improve national security and US-China relations. This episode was not filmed on government time and is based on personal opinions.  ============================================================================== Zhengyu "Z" Huang's bio: Zhengyu "Z" Huang is the former President of the Committee of 100, a nonprofit of prominent Chinese Americans dedicated to advancing constructive US-China relations and promoting Chinese American inclusion. Born in Shanghai and raised in Los Angeles, Huang holds degrees in Industrial Engineering, Economics, and Computer Science from Stanford and an MBA from Harvard. He began his career at Intel, where he led negotiations with the Chinese government on IP and 4G partnerships. He later served as a White House Fellow under President Obama, founded a financial technology firm in Shanghai, and now leads an education-focused investment firm investing in America. A bestselling author of four books, Huang's talks have reached over 50 million people, and his work has been featured in major outlets including CNBC, CNN, and USA Today. He has lived in five countries, traveled to over 90, and remains an avid (if not expert) enthusiast of fifteen sports. ================================================================================== Share, like, and subscribe! For more mental health, entrepreneurship, and entertainment content, Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiaS5_HScsbFOJE5lYrEsxw Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/color_of_success/ https://www.facebook.com/colorofsuccess To purchase Dr. Wong's book: Cancel the Filter: Realities of a Psychologist, Podcaster, and Mother of Color  

Rising fuel prices, along with competitive pricing and advanced technology, are boosting sales of Chinese electric vehicle brands in Germany, as consumers increasingly weigh cost, features and performance alongside environmental considerations.不断攀升的燃油价格，加之具有竞争力的定价体系和先进技术，正推动中国电动汽车品牌在德国市场的销量增长。德国消费者在考量环保因素的同时，愈发注重车辆的用车成本、功能配置与综合性能。Battery EV registrations reached 70,700 in March, up 66.2 percent year-on-year, while those for plugin hybrid EVs rose 13 percent to 29,900, according to figures released by Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority on April 7.根据德国联邦汽车运输管理局4月7日发布的数据，德国3月纯电动汽车注册量达70,700辆，同比增长66.2%；插电式混合动力汽车注册量增长13%至29,900辆。Chinese automakers also saw increased traction in March, with brands such as BYD and Leapmotor recording roughly threefold year-on-year increases in registrations, while Xpeng more than doubled its figures, reflecting growing acceptance among German consumers.中国车企3月在德表现尤为亮眼，比亚迪、零跑等品牌注册量同比增幅约达三倍，小鹏汽车注册量翻逾一番，折射出德国消费者对中国品牌的接受度持续提升。Rising fuel costs are a key driver. Diesel reached around 2.5 euros ($2.94) per liter on April 7, while E10 gasoline stood at approximately 2.24 euros, according to the General German Automobile Club.燃油成本飙升是主要推手。据德国通用汽车俱乐部数据，4月7日该国柴油价格升至每升约2.5欧元（合2.94美元），E10汽油价格约为每升2.24欧元。The surge follows disruptions to oil transport routes linked to tensions in the Middle East, adding to Europe's already elevated energy costs.中东紧张局势引发的石油运输通道受阻，令欧洲本就高企的能源成本雪上加霜。"Filling my Audi Q5 now costs 125 euros, up from 90 euros before the Middle East conflict," said Andreas Heumann, a Berlin resident considering a plug-in hybrid. "If prices stay high, switching cars becomes an economic decision."柏林居民安德烈亚斯·豪伊曼正考虑换购插电混动车型，他算了一笔账："给奥迪Q5加满油现在要125欧元，中东冲突前才90欧元。如果油价持续高位，换车就成了经济决策。"For many households, higher running costs for petrol and diesel vehicles are prompting changes in purchasing behaviors. Some buyers are delaying vehicle purchases, while others are increasingly shifting to electric alternatives.对众多家庭而言，燃油车使用成本的攀升正改变购车行为。部分消费者暂缓购车计划，更多人则加速转向电动车型。"EVs are becoming central to how consumers manage cost uncertainty," said Zheng Yun, senior partner at Munich-based consultancy Roland Berger. "When fuel prices rise sharply, the total cost of ownership for combustion vehicles increases immediately, making EVs comparatively more attractive."慕尼黑罗兰贝格咨询公司高级合伙人郑赟指出："电动汽车正成为消费者应对成本不确定性的核心方案。当油价急剧上涨时，燃油车全生命周期成本随即攀升，电动汽车的相对吸引力便凸显出来。"The German government has moved to temper the impact. Since April 1, petrol stations have been limited to one price increase per day to reduce volatility, while Germany's economy and energy minister, Katherina Reiche, has proposed lowering household electricity taxes. Analysts, however, caution that such measures may only partially offset the sustained pressure from high fuel prices.德国政府已出手缓冲影响。4月1日起，加油站每日限调价一次以抑制波动，经济与能源部长卡特琳娜·赖歇则提议下调家庭电力税。但分析人士提醒，此类措施或仅能部分抵消高油价带来的持续压力。Thus, EVs are increasingly viewed not just as an environmentally friendly choice, but also as a rational economic decision. Dmitrij Kolesnik, a Berlin-based dealer, said that Chinese EVs are gaining recognition among consumers for their competitive pricing, solid quality and advanced technology.正因如此，电动汽车日益被视为兼具环保价值与经济理性的选择。柏林车商德米特里·科列斯尼克表示，中国电动汽车凭借价格竞争力、扎实品质与先进技术，正获得消费者广泛认可。The change is evident on showroom floors. At a BYD dealership in central Berlin, sales staff said customers who previously took weeks to decide are now making purchases within days.市场冷暖在展厅可见一斑。柏林市中心某比亚迪经销店的销售人员透露，此前需要数周才能拿定主意的客户，如今数日内便会下单。Magrin Tommaso, an Italian hairdresser based in Germany who recently test-drove several models of Chinese EVs, said the combination of lower operating costs and advanced in-car technology made them stand out as "a smart product choice". He ultimately decided to purchase a BYD Atto 3.旅居德国的意大利发型师马格林·托马索近期试驾多款中国电动汽车后坦言，较低的运营成本搭配先进车载技术，令其成为"明智之选"。他最终选购了一辆比亚迪Atto 3。Policy incentives, including subsidies of up to 6,000 euros for new EVs from 2026, are supporting demand, though analysts note financial measures alone are not driving the shift. Consumers are increasingly basing their decisions on running costs, features and long-term value, reflecting a broader shift toward electric mobility in Germany.2026年起德国将为新购电动汽车提供最高6,000欧元补贴等政策激励虽对需求形成支撑，但分析人士指出，经济手段并非驱动转变的唯一要素。消费者决策正愈发聚焦使用成本、功能配置与长期价值，折射出德国社会向电动出行转型的深层趋势。Chinese manufacturers, in particular, are leveraging strengths in battery supply chains, cost control and software integration to expand their presence. Zheng noted that this marks a shift from merely exporting vehicles to establishing brand recognition and long-term market positions in Europe.中国制造商凭借电池供应链优势、成本管控能力与软件集成水平，正在欧洲市场加速拓展版图。郑赟指出，这标志着中国车企已从单纯的产品输出，转向在欧树立品牌认知、谋求长远市场地位的新阶段。plugin hybrid EVs /ˈplʌɡɪn ˈhaɪbrɪd iːˈviːz/ 插电式混合动力汽车 combustion vehicles /kəmˈbʌstʃən ˈviːəkəlz/ 内燃机汽车 temper the impact /ˈtempər ði ˈɪmpækt/ 缓冲影响 offset /ˈɒfset/ 抵消 dealership /ˈdiːlərʃɪp/ 经销商

Masterpiece Podcasts: Collection of Chinese Classic Novels

n this episode of WTA Weekly, we break down everything you need to know ahead of the Stuttgart tournament. We preview the draw, highlight key storylines, and discuss the notable absences of Aryna Sabalenka and Qinwen Zheng. We also take a closer look at an exciting Round 1 clash between Alexandra Eala and Leylah Fernandez, and what it could mean for both players. Plus, we analyze the chances of top contenders like Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, and Jelena Ostapenko as they aim for a deep run. Finally, we recap Mirra Andreeva's impressive title run in Linz and what it signals for her. All that and more in this week's episode of WTA Weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In recent decades, self-proclaimed “independent bookstores” have arisen across China. In the West, such retailers represent an alternative to corporations and chains. In China, by contrast, they differentiate themselves from not only the state-owned Xinhua Bookstore but also other privately owned shops through an emphasis on intellectual independence and the free exchange of ideas. Cultural Mavericks: The Business and Politics of Independent Bookselling in China (Columbia UP, 2026) by Dr. Zheng Liu takes readers inside the world of independent bookselling in China, showing how a wide range of figures navigate the challenges of book retailing in the digital age amid rapidly shifting social, political, and economic dynamics. Drawing on more than a decade of immersive research—including interviews, observations, and extensive documentary analysis—Dr. Liu unveils how these bookstores carve out a unique identity and market position. She develops the concept of “culturally adapted strategy” to explain how independent bookstores—as both dedicated cultural institutions and resilient business enterprises—balance economic imperatives with a deep commitment to intellectual autonomy. Dr. Liu challenges the tendency to understand nonstate cultural institutions in China in terms of resistance, arguing that independent bookstores engage with politics as a strategic means of differentiation from the competition. Richly detailed and compellingly written, Cultural Mavericks sheds new light on the interplay among culture, commerce, and politics in China, offering timely insights into the evolving dynamics of China's book industry and wider cultural economy. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. 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

In recent decades, self-proclaimed “independent bookstores” have arisen across China. In the West, such retailers represent an alternative to corporations and chains. In China, by contrast, they differentiate themselves from not only the state-owned Xinhua Bookstore but also other privately owned shops through an emphasis on intellectual independence and the free exchange of ideas. Cultural Mavericks: The Business and Politics of Independent Bookselling in China (Columbia UP, 2026) by Dr. Zheng Liu takes readers inside the world of independent bookselling in China, showing how a wide range of figures navigate the challenges of book retailing in the digital age amid rapidly shifting social, political, and economic dynamics. Drawing on more than a decade of immersive research—including interviews, observations, and extensive documentary analysis—Dr. Liu unveils how these bookstores carve out a unique identity and market position. She develops the concept of “culturally adapted strategy” to explain how independent bookstores—as both dedicated cultural institutions and resilient business enterprises—balance economic imperatives with a deep commitment to intellectual autonomy. Dr. Liu challenges the tendency to understand nonstate cultural institutions in China in terms of resistance, arguing that independent bookstores engage with politics as a strategic means of differentiation from the competition. Richly detailed and compellingly written, Cultural Mavericks sheds new light on the interplay among culture, commerce, and politics in China, offering timely insights into the evolving dynamics of China's book industry and wider cultural economy. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

In recent decades, self-proclaimed “independent bookstores” have arisen across China. In the West, such retailers represent an alternative to corporations and chains. In China, by contrast, they differentiate themselves from not only the state-owned Xinhua Bookstore but also other privately owned shops through an emphasis on intellectual independence and the free exchange of ideas. Cultural Mavericks: The Business and Politics of Independent Bookselling in China (Columbia UP, 2026) by Dr. Zheng Liu takes readers inside the world of independent bookselling in China, showing how a wide range of figures navigate the challenges of book retailing in the digital age amid rapidly shifting social, political, and economic dynamics. Drawing on more than a decade of immersive research—including interviews, observations, and extensive documentary analysis—Dr. Liu unveils how these bookstores carve out a unique identity and market position. She develops the concept of “culturally adapted strategy” to explain how independent bookstores—as both dedicated cultural institutions and resilient business enterprises—balance economic imperatives with a deep commitment to intellectual autonomy. Dr. Liu challenges the tendency to understand nonstate cultural institutions in China in terms of resistance, arguing that independent bookstores engage with politics as a strategic means of differentiation from the competition. Richly detailed and compellingly written, Cultural Mavericks sheds new light on the interplay among culture, commerce, and politics in China, offering timely insights into the evolving dynamics of China's book industry and wider cultural economy. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

In recent decades, self-proclaimed “independent bookstores” have arisen across China. In the West, such retailers represent an alternative to corporations and chains. In China, by contrast, they differentiate themselves from not only the state-owned Xinhua Bookstore but also other privately owned shops through an emphasis on intellectual independence and the free exchange of ideas. Cultural Mavericks: The Business and Politics of Independent Bookselling in China (Columbia UP, 2026) by Dr. Zheng Liu takes readers inside the world of independent bookselling in China, showing how a wide range of figures navigate the challenges of book retailing in the digital age amid rapidly shifting social, political, and economic dynamics. Drawing on more than a decade of immersive research—including interviews, observations, and extensive documentary analysis—Dr. Liu unveils how these bookstores carve out a unique identity and market position. She develops the concept of “culturally adapted strategy” to explain how independent bookstores—as both dedicated cultural institutions and resilient business enterprises—balance economic imperatives with a deep commitment to intellectual autonomy. Dr. Liu challenges the tendency to understand nonstate cultural institutions in China in terms of resistance, arguing that independent bookstores engage with politics as a strategic means of differentiation from the competition. Richly detailed and compellingly written, Cultural Mavericks sheds new light on the interplay among culture, commerce, and politics in China, offering timely insights into the evolving dynamics of China's book industry and wider cultural economy. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.

In recent decades, self-proclaimed “independent bookstores” have arisen across China. In the West, such retailers represent an alternative to corporations and chains. In China, by contrast, they differentiate themselves from not only the state-owned Xinhua Bookstore but also other privately owned shops through an emphasis on intellectual independence and the free exchange of ideas. Cultural Mavericks: The Business and Politics of Independent Bookselling in China (Columbia UP, 2026) by Dr. Zheng Liu takes readers inside the world of independent bookselling in China, showing how a wide range of figures navigate the challenges of book retailing in the digital age amid rapidly shifting social, political, and economic dynamics. Drawing on more than a decade of immersive research—including interviews, observations, and extensive documentary analysis—Dr. Liu unveils how these bookstores carve out a unique identity and market position. She develops the concept of “culturally adapted strategy” to explain how independent bookstores—as both dedicated cultural institutions and resilient business enterprises—balance economic imperatives with a deep commitment to intellectual autonomy. Dr. Liu challenges the tendency to understand nonstate cultural institutions in China in terms of resistance, arguing that independent bookstores engage with politics as a strategic means of differentiation from the competition. Richly detailed and compellingly written, Cultural Mavericks sheds new light on the interplay among culture, commerce, and politics in China, offering timely insights into the evolving dynamics of China's book industry and wider cultural economy. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In recent decades, self-proclaimed “independent bookstores” have arisen across China. In the West, such retailers represent an alternative to corporations and chains. In China, by contrast, they differentiate themselves from not only the state-owned Xinhua Bookstore but also other privately owned shops through an emphasis on intellectual independence and the free exchange of ideas. Cultural Mavericks: The Business and Politics of Independent Bookselling in China (Columbia UP, 2026) by Dr. Zheng Liu takes readers inside the world of independent bookselling in China, showing how a wide range of figures navigate the challenges of book retailing in the digital age amid rapidly shifting social, political, and economic dynamics. Drawing on more than a decade of immersive research—including interviews, observations, and extensive documentary analysis—Dr. Liu unveils how these bookstores carve out a unique identity and market position. She develops the concept of “culturally adapted strategy” to explain how independent bookstores—as both dedicated cultural institutions and resilient business enterprises—balance economic imperatives with a deep commitment to intellectual autonomy. Dr. Liu challenges the tendency to understand nonstate cultural institutions in China in terms of resistance, arguing that independent bookstores engage with politics as a strategic means of differentiation from the competition. Richly detailed and compellingly written, Cultural Mavericks sheds new light on the interplay among culture, commerce, and politics in China, offering timely insights into the evolving dynamics of China's book industry and wider cultural economy. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Zijincheng Secrets: A Historian's Journey to Storytelling Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-03-25-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 紫禁城的春天带来了一丝清新的气息，尤其是在那些秘密的角落里。En: Spring in the Zijincheng brings a touch of fresh air, especially in those secret corners.Zh: 正和莉娜站在档案室里，墙壁被古老的书架环绕，书架上堆满了尘土飞扬的手稿和历史文献。En: Zheng and Lina stand in the archives room, surrounded by walls lined with ancient bookshelves, piled high with dusty manuscripts and historical documents.Zh: 窗外，清明节的清风轻轻地吹进来，混合着陈旧羊皮纸的味道，让人感到无比安心。En: Outside, the breeze of Qingming Festival gently blows in, mixed with the scent of old parchment, making one feel incredibly at ease.Zh: 正是一位细致入微的历史学家，他一丝不苟地工作着。En: Zheng is a meticulous historian, working with great care.Zh: 他的目标是确保即将举行的历史展览准确无误，让参观者能够真正了解历史。En: His goal is to ensure that the upcoming historical exhibition is accurate, allowing visitors to truly understand history.Zh: 他专注地整理着档案，手指在发黄的纸页上轻轻滑动。En: He concentrates on organizing the files, his fingers lightly gliding over the yellowed pages.Zh: 然而，在他的内心深处，他总是感到一丝孤独。En: Yet, deep inside, he always feels a touch of loneliness.Zh: 而站在他身边的莉娜则截然不同。En: Standing next to him, Lina is entirely different.Zh: 她是一位充满活力的档案员，总是相信故事不应该仅仅是数字和事实，而是人们的生活和感受。En: She is a lively archivist who believes that stories should not only be numbers and facts but also the lives and feelings of people.Zh: 她常常微笑着鼓励正去与她分享他的想法和情感。En: She often smiles and encourages Zheng to share his thoughts and emotions with her.Zh: 随着日期越来越近，展览的准备工作进入白热化阶段。En: As the date approaches, the preparations for the exhibition enter a feverish stage.Zh: 正对完美的追求有时会导致他和莉娜之间出现紧张。En: Zheng's pursuit of perfection sometimes leads to tension between him and Lina.Zh: 莉娜认为，仅仅准确是不够的，历史应该活起来，通过故事与人们产生联系。En: Lina believes that accuracy alone is not enough; history should come alive and connect with people through stories.Zh: 一次偶然的机会，他们发现了一本稀有手稿。En: By chance, they discover a rare manuscript.Zh: 这是关于某个重要历史事件的新资料，与以往的记载略有不同。En: It contains new information about an important historical event, which slightly differs from previous records.Zh: 这个发现改变了正对该事件的理解，他开始怀疑自己的方法。En: This discovery alters Zheng's understanding of the event, leading him to question his methods.Zh: “也许我们应该尝试别的方式，”莉娜轻声地对正说，“通过这些人的故事，让大家更好地了解过去。En: "Maybe we should try another approach," Lina gently suggests to Zheng, "to help everyone better understand the past through these people's stories."Zh: ”最终，正选择相信莉娜的想法。En: In the end, Zheng chooses to trust Lina's idea.Zh: 他们一起努力，将手稿的内容和普通人的故事结合起来，创作出一个富有感情的展览。En: Together, they work to combine the content of the manuscript with the stories of ordinary people, creating an exhibition rich with emotion.Zh: 当展览开放时，观众对这种新颖而生动的展示赞不绝口。En: When the exhibition opens, the audience praises the novel and vivid display.Zh: 展览成功后，正走向了莉娜。En: After the exhibition succeeds, Zheng approaches Lina.Zh: 他不再那么沉默寡言，而是敞开心扉，分享了自己的个人历史。En: He is no longer so reticent but opens up and shares his personal history.Zh: 正意识到，工作不仅仅是孤独的探索，还包括与他人共享知识和情感的价值。En: Zheng realizes that work is not just a solitary pursuit but also about the value of sharing knowledge and emotions with others.Zh: 从那天起，正学会了欣赏团队合作和人与人之间的联结，同时继续保持他一贯的专业精神。En: From that day on, Zheng learns to appreciate teamwork and human connections, while still maintaining his usual professionalism.Zh: 在这个春天，他不仅见证了一次成功的展览，也重新找到了自己与世界联结的纽带。En: In this spring, he not only witnessed a successful exhibition but also rediscovered his connection with the world. Vocabulary Words:archives: 档案室manuscripts: 手稿parchment: 羊皮纸meticulous: 细致入微historian: 历史学家exhibition: 展览accurate: 准确loneliness: 孤独archivist: 档案员preparations: 准备工作feverish: 白热化tension: 紧张connect: 联系vivid: 生动novel: 新颖reticent: 沉默寡言appreciate: 欣赏teamwork: 团队合作rediscovered: 重新找到secret corners: 秘密的角落historical documents: 历史文献breeze: 清风Qingming Festival: 清明节gliding: 滑动pursuit: 追求slightly: 略有methods: 方法approach: 方式discover: 发现ordinary people: 普通人

This week on Hull on Estates, Nick Esterbauer and Li‑Mei Mayer discuss key considerations in guardianship matters, including the presumption of capacity, professional responsibilities when capacity is in issue, individual autonomy, and the termination of guardianship. These concepts are examined in context through the decision in Ying (Cindy) Zheng v. Long Zheng, 2012 ONSC 3045.

China's Zheng Qinwen advanced to the fourth round of the 2026 Miami Open after a grueling comeback victory over world No. 18 Madison Keys in three sets. Zheng next faces world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka

In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠CK Zheng⁠, Founder & Chief Investment Officer of ZX Squared Capital Management. As part of the iConnections Miami series, CK discusses his experience with the conference platform, explains the thinking behind ZX Squared Capital Management, and shares insights on Bitcoin cycles, volatility, institutional adoption, and managing risk through options-based strategies. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠iConnections⁠⁠⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews CK Zheng, Founder & Chief Investment Officer of ZX Squared Capital Management. As part of the iConnections Miami series, CK discusses his experience with the conference platform, explains the thinking behind ZX Squared Capital Management, and shares insights on Bitcoin cycles, volatility, institutional adoption, and managing risk through options-based strategies. Big thank you to ⁠⁠iConnections⁠⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Culture & Compliance Chronicles, Amanda Raad and Nitish Upadhyaya from Ropes & Gray's Insights Lab, and Richard Bistrong of Front-Line Anti-Bribery, are joined by neuropsychologist Sarah Zheng to explore the human factor in cybersecurity. The conversation delves into the psychology behind hacking, the role of emotions and context in falling for scams, and the evolving risks posed by emerging technologies like AI and brain-computer interfaces. Sarah shares insights from her research at the Dawes Centre for Future Crime and her book, The Psychology of Cybersecurity, highlighting the importance of operational resilience and creative approaches to cyber awareness. Listeners will learn practical strategies for building a culture of psychological safety and reporting, as well as actionable steps to enhance organizational cyber resilience. 

The great Chinese adventurer, explorer, diplomat Zheng He’s global sea voyages created a big sensation in the early 15th century. His exploration of distant lands may have included North America, according to the controversial theory by author Gavin Menzies. Laszlo Montgomery of The China History podcast continues sharing his perceptive views on this far-flung theory. E205. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/K4qAWCuTzDA which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. The China History podcast with Laszlo Montgomery available at https://amzn.to/42kolnB 1421: The Year China Discovered America by Gavin Menzies available at https://amzn.to/3p4Rfdm 1434: The Year a Magnificent Chinese Fleet Sailed to Italy and Ignited the Renaissance by Gavin Menzies available at https://amzn.to/40Ty6ck Admiral Zheng He books available at https://amzn.to/410ctq3 ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to regularly scheduled podcasting! The tours have gone to South America, Transylvania, the Netherlands, Texas, and the UAE -- regional tours ftw, btw -- over the past two weeks. Karolina Muchova finally gets a big title, Mboko notches an incredible run to the Doha final, Zheng announces herself, Felix becomes king of Canada, and most importantly we're back from Mexico, caught up on sleep and armed with fresh takes. We decide to finally dip our toes in the apparently imminent Serena comeback, whatever it shall be, and how it interacts with her endorsement of GLP-1 drugs (and her family's vested interest). We've also got random takes on Bad Bunny, Brad, Puerto Vallarta, and Destanee Aiava's eye-opening retirement announcement. 0:30 Catching up with us 12:00 Shelton Does Dallas; Canada's Indoor King; the ATP's hottest final  17:05 Muchova finally gets that elusive second title. A big one! 25:30 Zheng, Sakkari, Iga's d****e b****e   36:00 Red card! 39:50 I guess we should tackle the “comeback”  50:15 Odds and ends: Jack's gateway haircut, Naomi picks on a podcast (not us, confirmed) 55:20 Destanee Aiava drops a hell of a retirement announcement

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Tea of Tradition: A Forbidden City Encounter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-11-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京的冬天，紫禁城被白雪覆盖，安静而美丽。En: In Beijing, the winter envelops the Forbidden City in a blanket of white snow, quiet and beautiful.Zh: 红色的灯笼在寒冷的空气中轻轻摇曳，迎接农历新年。En: Red lanterns sway gently in the cold air, welcoming the Lunar New Year.Zh: 庭院里，两个截然不同的人坐着。En: In a courtyard, two very different individuals are seated.Zh: 一个是年轻的历史学者李娟，另一个是经验丰富的茶艺大师，郑。En: One is a young historian named Li Juan, and the other is an experienced tea ceremony master, Zheng.Zh: 李娟热爱中国古代文化，她来到紫禁城学习真正的茶道。En: Li Juan loves ancient Chinese culture, and she has come to the Forbidden City to learn the true way of tea.Zh: 她的梦想是通过学习来提升自己，赢得导师的认可。En: Her dream is to improve herself through study and earn the recognition of her mentor.Zh: 然而，她知道郑大师是一个要求严格的人，对传统十分看重。En: However, she knows that Master Zheng is a demanding person who places great value on tradition.Zh: 那天，李娟带着一些紧张和期待，走进这片庄严的古老庭院。En: That day, with a mix of nervousness and anticipation, Li Juan walked into this solemn ancient courtyard.Zh: 郑大师坐在茶桌边，微微点头示意她坐下。En: Master Zheng sat by the tea table and nodded slightly, indicating for her to sit down.Zh: “你为什么来学习茶道？”郑问道，语气不冷不热。En: “Why do you want to learn the way of tea?” Zheng asked, in a voice that was neither warm nor cold.Zh: “我想了解更深的中华传统。”李娟答道，语气真诚。En: “I want to understand the deeper Chinese traditions,” Li Juan replied sincerely.Zh: 郑大师点头，但看得出他对李娟的能力仍有怀疑。En: Master Zheng nodded but it was clear that he still doubted Li Juan's abilities.Zh: 于是，茶道仪式开始了。En: Thus, the tea ceremony began.Zh: 李娟跟随郑大师的动作，小心翼翼。En: Li Juan carefully followed Master Zheng's movements.Zh: 然而，在倒茶的过程中，李娟不小心溢出了一点茶水。En: However, during the pouring of the tea, Li Juan accidentally spilled a bit of tea.Zh: 紧张的气氛在空气中悬挂着，李娟心如鹿撞，但她镇定地擦拭，继续专注于流程。En: The tense atmosphere hung in the air, her heart pounding, but she calmly wiped it up and continued to focus on the process.Zh: 她用心制作了一杯充满敬意的茶，递给郑大师。En: She wholeheartedly prepared a cup of tea filled with respect and handed it to Master Zheng.Zh: 郑大师品尝后，点点头，说：“你有心，很不错。”En: After tasting it, Master Zheng nodded and said, “You have put your heart into it, very good.”Zh: 这个简单的认可让李娟心中一暖，她终于放下紧绷的神经。En: This simple acknowledgment warmed Li Juan's heart, and she finally relaxed.Zh: 郑大师继续说道：“传统固然重要，但对文化的热爱更为珍贵。En: Master Zheng continued, “Tradition is important, but a love for culture is even more precious.Zh: 以后若有什么想学，可以来问我。”En: If you wish to learn anything in the future, you can come to ask me.”Zh: 李娟感激地点点头。En: Gratefully, Li Juan nodded.Zh: 她知道，她的努力和真诚终于赢得了郑大师的认可。En: She knew that her effort and sincerity had finally earned Master Zheng's recognition.Zh: 通过这次学习，她不仅获得了自信，也学会了如何在尊重传统的同时，保持开放的心态。En: Through this learning experience, she gained not only confidence but also learned how to maintain an open mind while respecting tradition.Zh: 紫禁城的钟声在冬日的空气中响起，李娟看着洒满白雪的宫殿，心中充满了对未来的希望。En: The chimes of the Forbidden City rang out in the winter air, as Li Juan gazed at the snow-covered palace, her heart filled with hope for the future.Zh: 随着农历新年的到来，她知道新的篇章已经开启。En: With the arrival of the Lunar New Year, she knew a new chapter had begun. Vocabulary Words:envelops: 覆盖lanterns: 灯笼courtyard: 庭院historian: 历史学者master: 大师tradition: 传统mentor: 导师demanding: 要求严格solemn: 庄严nodded: 点头sincerely: 真诚pouring: 倒茶spilled: 溢出atmosphere: 气氛pounding: 心如鹿撞calmly: 镇定acknowledgment: 认可relaxed: 放下紧绷的神经confidence: 自信love: 热爱precious: 珍贵effort: 努力sincerity: 真诚recognition: 认可open mind: 开放的心态chimes: 钟声gazed: 看着covered: 洒满hope: 希望chapter: 篇章

Andy Roddick and Chris Eubanks talk the Greatest Forehands OF ALL TIME from the ATP Tour. They talk how Rafa Nadal changed the forehand and the more incredible forehands from players like Andre Agassi, Jannik Sinner, Roger Federer, Carlos Alcaraz, etc.  We also discuss Serena Williams seems to be back in the training room?Andy Roddick and John Wertheim break down their thoughts on the Winter Olympics, Super Bowl, and much more. COMMENT BELOW: Who has the best forehand of all time? TAKE OUR SURVEY: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8634892/Served-Research Learn more about ServiceNow here: https://www.servicenow.com/?campid=271869&cid=pc:brd:brnd:served:26q1:paitwfp_audioredirect_PAITW2_GAI_PAITWFP_HostRead_:none:br_ams:awa&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_source=served

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™   CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-471 Overview: Discover how flexible physical activity patterns can reduce mortality and cardiovascular risk in patients with diabetes. This episode translates evidence on “weekend warrior” vs regular exercise into practical counseling strategies, empowering you to help time-constrained patients achieve the mortality benefits of weekly moderate-to-vigorous physical activity—regardless of scheduling pattern. Episode resource links: Wu, Z., Sheng, C., Guo, Z., Zheng, Y., Zheng, D., Li, X., Guo, X., & Li, H. (2025). Association of Weekend Warrior and Other Physical Activity Patterns With Mortality Among Adults With Diabetes : A Cohort Study. Annals of internal medicine, 178(9), 1279–1286. https://doi.org/10.7326/ANNALS-25-00640 Guest: Jill M. Terrien PhD, ANP-BC  Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com  The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™   CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-471 Overview: Discover how flexible physical activity patterns can reduce mortality and cardiovascular risk in patients with diabetes. This episode translates evidence on “weekend warrior” vs regular exercise into practical counseling strategies, empowering you to help time-constrained patients achieve the mortality benefits of weekly moderate-to-vigorous physical activity—regardless of scheduling pattern. Episode resource links: Wu, Z., Sheng, C., Guo, Z., Zheng, Y., Zheng, D., Li, X., Guo, X., & Li, H. (2025). Association of Weekend Warrior and Other Physical Activity Patterns With Mortality Among Adults With Diabetes : A Cohort Study. Annals of internal medicine, 178(9), 1279–1286. https://doi.org/10.7326/ANNALS-25-00640 Guest: Jill M. Terrien PhD, ANP-BC  Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com  The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.

We're kicking off a new series focused on real earners and real execution.This is The 100K Project.Every guest earns a minimum of six figures annually. Most have made millions. No hype. No theory. Just what actually works.In episode one, I sit down with James Zheng to break down the 3 silent killers of success.These aren't the obvious reasons people fail. They're the quiet patterns that cause people to quit when results are close but not visible yet.James breaks down:Why most people quit before success actually shows upThe mental traps that kill momentumWhat it really takes to stay in long enough to winThe standards required to build something that lastsFast. Focused. Under 20 minutes.If you're serious about building real income and long-term success, this series is for you.This is episode one of 40+ conversations with leaders who didn't just start strong, but stayed consistent.The 100K Project is live.

You've built a toolkit over the last several episodes. Logical reasoning. Causal thinking. Mental models. Serious intellectual firepower. Now the uncomfortable question: When's the last time you actually used it to make a decision? Not a decision you think you made. One where you evaluated the options yourself. Weighed the evidence. Formed your own conclusion. Here's what most of us do instead: we Google it, ask ChatGPT, go with whatever has the most stars. We feel like we're deciding, but we're not. We're just choosing which borrowed answer to accept. That gap between thinking you're deciding and actually deciding is where everything falls apart. And there's a name for it. What Mindjacking Actually Is  Mindjacking. Not the sci-fi version where hackers seize your brain through neural implants. The real version. Where you voluntarily hand over your thinking because someone else already did the work. It's not dramatic. It's convenient. The algorithm ranked the results. The expert weighed in. The crowd already decided. Why duplicate the effort? Mindjacking is different from ordinary influence. You choose it. Every single time. Nobody forces you to stop evaluating. You volunteer, because forming your own conclusion is harder than borrowing someone else's. What exactly are you losing when this happens? The Two Skills Under Attack  Mindjacking destroys two distinct capabilities. They're different, and you need both. Evaluation independence is the ability to assess whether a claim is valid. Not whether the source has credentials. Not whether experts agree. Whether the evidence actually supports the conclusion. Decision independence is the ability to commit to a path based on your own judgment, without needing someone else to validate it first. Both skills need each other. Watch what happens when one erodes faster than the other. A woman researches her medical condition for hours. Journal articles. Treatment comparisons. She understands her options better than most medical students would. She walks into the doctor's office, lays out her analysis. It's thorough. Sophisticated, even. The doctor reviews it and says, "This is impressive. You've really done your homework." She nods. Then looks up and asks: "So what should I do?" She can evaluate. She can't decide. Now flip it. Think about someone who decides fast. Trusts their gut. Never waits for permission. How often does that person get burned by bad information they never verified? They can decide. They can't evaluate. Lose either ability and you're trapped. Lose both and you're not thinking at all. The Four Surrender Signals  How do you know when mindjacking is happening? It has a signature. Four internal signals that reveal the handoff in progress, if you know how to read them. Signal one: Relief. The moment you find "the answer," you notice a weight lifting. Pay attention to that. Relief isn't insight. It's the burden of thinking being removed. When you actually work through a problem yourself, the result isn't relief. It's clarity. And clarity usually comes with new questions, not a sense of "done." Signal two: Speed. Uncertainty to certainty in seconds? That's not evaluation. You found someone else's answer and adopted it. There's a difference between "I figured it out" and "I found someone who figured it out." One took effort. The other took a search bar. Signal three: Echo. Listen to your own conclusions. Do they sound like something you read, heard, or scrolled past recently? If your "own opinion" matches a headline almost word-for-word, it probably isn't yours. You're not thinking. You're repeating. Signal four: Unearned confidence. You're certain about a conclusion, but ask yourself: could you explain the reasoning behind it? Not where you heard it. The actual reasoning. If you can't, that confidence isn't yours. It came attached to someone else's answer, and you absorbed both their conclusion and their certainty without doing any analysis yourself. Once you notice these signals firing, you need a way to stop the pattern before it completes. The Interrupt  The interrupt is a single question: "Did I reach this conclusion, or just find it?" Six words. That's the whole thing. It works because it forces a distinction your brain normally blurs. "I decided" and "I adopted someone's decision" are identical from the inside, until you ask the question. Test it now. Think about the last opinion you formed. The last purchase you made. The last recommendation you accepted. Did you reach that conclusion, or just find it? The interrupt doesn't tell you what to think. It tells you whether you're thinking at all. Finding an answer isn't the same as reaching one. This matters more than you might realize, because the pattern is bigger than any single decision you make. The Aha Moment: The Illusion of Expertise  Researchers at Penn State looked at 35 million Facebook posts and found something remarkable: seventy-five percent of shared links were never clicked. Three out of four times, people passed along articles they hadn't read. But that's not the strange part. A separate study from the University of Texas discovered that the act of sharing content, even content you haven't read, makes you think you understand it. Sharing tricks you into believing you know. You didn't read the article about investing, but you shared it, so now you believe you understand investing. Worse: people act on that false knowledge. In the study, people who shared an investing article took significantly more financial risk afterward, even though they never read what they shared. They weren't pretending to know. They genuinely believed they knew, because sharing had become a substitute for learning. That's mindjacking at scale. Millions of people believing they're informed, acting confident, having never actually thought about any of it. The Feed Challenge  I want you to try something as soon as this video ends. Open your social media feed. Find a post where someone you know has liked or shared an article, an opinion, a hot take. Now ask: Did they actually think about this? Or did they just pass it along? Look for the signals. Is their comment just echoing the headline? Are they expressing certainty about something they probably spent ten seconds on? Did they add anything that suggests they read past the first paragraph? Or did they just click "like" and move on? Remember: seventy-five percent of shared links are never clicked. That like or share you're looking at? They probably never read what they're endorsing. You'll be shocked how easy this becomes once you start looking. It's everywhere. People confidently endorsing opinions they never examined. Certainty without evaluation. Expertise without effort. Why start with what others are putting in your feed? Because it's much easier to spot mindjacking in others than in yourself. Your ego doesn't interfere. Train your eye on what's coming at you first. Then turn it inward. Awareness precedes choice. You can't reclaim what you can't see. What's Next  Now you can see the handoff happening. That's the foundation. But seeing it isn't enough. Knowing the signals won't help you when you're exhausted and the algorithm is offering relief. Understanding the trap won't save you when everyone in the room disagrees and consensus feels like safety. Awareness alone won't protect you when the deadline is tomorrow and you don't have time to think. Those are the moments where mindjacking wins. Not because you lack the ability to think, but because thinking starts to look like a luxury you can't afford. That's the real battle. And that's what comes next. Next, we tackle the hardest version of this problem: acting before you're ready. What happens when you have to decide, the information isn't complete, and it never will be? Waiting for certainty feels responsible. But sometimes, waiting is the trap. If you're new here, check out the earlier episodes where we built the evaluation toolkit this series is built on. Watch the series on YouTube.  Don't Click Yet  Here's a thought: most people will finish this video and scroll to the next one. The algorithm already has a recommendation queued up. Relief is one click away. But you could do something different. You could stick with the discomfort for a minute. Actually, try the feed challenge before moving on. If you want to go deeper on mindjacking, the full breakdown lives at philmckinney.com/mindjacking. And if you want to support the team that helps me to produce this content, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack.  What's one opinion you realized might not actually be yours? Share this with someone who needs to hear it.   References Penn State University (2024). "Social media users probably won't read beyond this headline, researchers say." Analysis of 35 million Facebook posts published in Nature Human Behaviour.  Ward, A., Zheng, J.F., & Broniarczyk, S.M. (2022). "I share, therefore I know? Sharing online content – even without reading it – inflates subjective knowledge." Journal of Consumer Psychology, University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business. 

It's the Australian Open 2026 First Round Show with Gill Gross. We start by addressing ESPN's price hike on American tennis fans. Then, we'll talk about Felix Auger-Aliassime's retirement loss against Nuno Borges, how Daniil Medvedev's game looks different for better or worse, Alexander Zverev's survival of a tough draw in Gabriel Diallo, 2X NCAA Champion Michael Zheng upsetting Sebastian Korda, Frances Tiafoe's productive-sounding offseason, Alexandra Eala's Court 6 atmosphere, and more! CORRECTION: Kostyuk made a final run in Adelaide, not a title run.0:00 Intro3:05 ESPN Streaming11:40 Felix Retires18:50 Evaluating Medvedev25:30 Zverev def. Diallo31:40 Zheng def. Korda39:30 Fery def. Cobolli41:40 Jacquemot def. Kostyuk43:30 Frances Tiafoe47:50 Alexandra Eala Loss IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/wW3WPqFTFJTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2026 Australian Open is here! Andy Roddick kicks off the first Quick Served with a Day 1 recap and a Day 2 preview. Dominating performances from Zverev, Sabalenka, and a rejuvenated Maria Sakkari. We break down the biggest upsets of the tournament so far, including Zheng's massive five-set victory over Korda.The team also discusses Venus Williams' competitive return and the unfortunate injury to Kostyuk.. Looking ahead, we preview must-watch upcoming matches like Rublev vs. Arnaldi and the American showdown between Learner Tien and Marcos Giron. Finally, we tackle the extreme Australian heat and the growing concerns over player and ball kid safety during these high-intensity sessions. COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite match from Day 1? What are the popcorn matches in Day 2?

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin recaps Day 1 of the 2026 Australian Open. He looks at a rare dominant day of slam play for the Men's seeds. He also breaks down a trio of Women's Upsets, marvels at a spectacular slam debut for 2x NCAA Singles Champion Michael Zheng, previews Day 2, plus SO much more!! Don't forget to give a 5 star review on your favorite podcast app! In addition, add your twitter/instagram handle to the review for a chance to win some FREE CR gear!! Episode Bookmarks Biggest Storylines - 5:30 Men's Seeds cruise on Day 1: 5:35 A Trio of Women's upsets: 15:20 Michael F'ing Zheng: 29:22 Going the Distance - 39:52 Other Women's Results - 44:08 Other Men's Results - 46:20 American Update - 48:45 Players w/College Ties Update - 49:52 Day 2 Preview - 51:00 _____ Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.