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Laws of the Land: Feng Shui in Chinese History — Jeremiah Jenne
In this episode of Barbarians at the Gate, Tristan Brown discusses his award-winning book on how feng shui in the Qing era had less to do with furniture placement and was more about power, belonging, and control of spaces in a rapidly evolving society.
Where have all the American China Experts Gone? — Jeremiah Jenne
Professor Rory Truex of Princeton discusses the decline of US-China academic exchange post-COVID, the challenges of research in China's current environment, the Trump administration's potential impact on educational programs and perceptions of exchange students as security risks.
What can the end of the Ming Dynasty tell us about the election of Donald Trump and what comes next — Jeremiah Jenne
Trump's re-election disappointed many in the U.S. and abroad. To help them process, Jeremiah and David talk with literary translator and Pennsylvania voter Brendan O’Kane about Zhang Dai, the Ming-Qing transition, and living through an age of upheaval.
Historical Battles: Rewriting China's Past to Shape the Future — Jeremiah Jenne
Jeffrey Wasserstrom joins Barbarians at the Gate to discuss the legacy of the Hong Kong protests, Xi Jinping’s patriotic education law, and how Beijing’s control over historical narratives is reshaping academic engagement with China.
Edge of Empire with author and journalist Edward Wong — Jeremiah Jenne
In this episode of Barbarians at the Gates, Edward Wong of the New York Times joins David and me to discuss Ed's new book, At the Edge of Empire . We discuss frontiers, what the Qing Dynasty means for China, and the different generational perspectives on China's recent past.
There and Back Again: Deng Xiaoping's Southern Tour and the Legacy of Reform and Opening in China — Jeremiah Jenne
In this episode, Jonathan Chatwin discusses his book "The Southern Tour," focusing on Deng Xiaoping's 1992 tour to revitalize market reforms in China, Deng's legacy, Xi Jinping's stance on these reforms, and the challenges of publishing about China today.
From Firefly to Fox News: The Evolution of "Chimerican" Media with Professor Fan Yang — Jeremiah Jenne
On the latest episode of Barbarians at the Gate, David and I unpack the diverse depictions of China in the American media landscape with Professor Fan Yang, author of Disorienting Politics: Chimerican Media and Transpacific Entanglements.
What happens after a Barbarian walks away from the Gate? — Jeremiah Jenne
On the latest episode of Barbarians at the Gate, David Moser and I discuss new directions. We reflect on our COVID-era episodes, discuss the current situation on academic exchanges in China with cautious optimism, and outline future plans for the pod.
No Laughing Matters: The State of Stand-up in China Today — Jeremiah Jenne
On this episode of Barbarians at the Gate, David Moser and Jeremiah talk to journalist Chang Che about the state of comedy and entertainment in China and the precarious nature of creative expression in an increasingly ideological cultural landscape.
A Career of Change Making: A Conversation with Isabel Nepstad of Bellaterra Consulting — Jeremiah Jenne
Isabel Nepstad, CEO of BellaTerra Consluting, takes time out of her busy schedule to drop by the Barbarians at the Gate studio to share her career journey, give advice to those looking to pursue their professional lives in China and discuss the challenges and opportunities in the environmental and a
Have Tunes, Will Travel: The Musical Adventures of DJ Bo — Jeremiah Jenne
With David off on summer shenanigans, Jeremiah flies solo as DJ Bo drops by the BATG studio to talk about his adventures performing across China, what drives his passion for music, and the case for Shanghai as the birthplace of Rock n’ Roll.
A Great Leap Backwards?: The Closing of Cultural Spaces and the New Normal in Beijing — Jeremiah Jenne
Are China's cultural spaces shrinking? Expression is silenced, vibrant scenes fade, and exchanges stall. David and Jeremiah discuss the effects of this trend on China's soft power and the future of cross-cultural creative endeavors.
Rocking China with Historian Andrew Field — Jeremiah Jenne
In this episode of Barbarians at the Gate, we welcome back Andrew Field to discuss his new book Rocking China: Rock Music Scenes in Beijing, Shanghai, and Beyond. We look back on the bands and people who helped to shape Indie Rock in Beijing and China.