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Conversations exploring China, technology, and US-China relations. Guests include a wide range of analysts, policymakers, and academics. Hosted by Jordan Schneider. Check out the newsletter at www.chinatalk.media/

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Recent Guests

Helen Toner
The new head of the Center for Security and Emerging Technologies (CSET) and former board member at OpenAI.
CSET
Episode: Helen Toner Takes the CSET Reins
John Doyle
Founder and CEO of CAPE, former Green Beret and Palantir Vet.
CAPE
Episode: The Future of Secure Telecom
Afra Wang
Special guest and newlywed
Episode: Overfit: AI Lovers, Chinese Model Takeover, Vice Signalling, Hefei Model
Tyler Jost
Professor at Brown University
Brown University
Episode: CCP Bureaucracies in War
Charlotte Asdal
Former naval officer and co-founder of a China-focused research and advisory firm.
China-focused research and advisory firm
Episode: Second Breakfast: Xi-Trump, Taiwan Deterrence, Tibetan Buddhism, Antietam
Kirsten Asdal
Former naval officer and co-founder of a China-focused research and advisory firm.
China-focused research and advisory firm
Episode: Second Breakfast: Xi-Trump, Taiwan Deterrence, Tibetan Buddhism, Antietam
Michael Horowitz
Expert in defense and emerging technologies
Perry World House
Episode: Second Breakfast: Gaza, SOUTHCOM, AI Nuke Analogies Stink, Generals Using AI (with M. Horowitz and L. Kahn!)
Lauren Kahn
Expert in defense strategies and emerging technologies
CSET
Episode: Second Breakfast: Gaza, SOUTHCOM, AI Nuke Analogies Stink, Generals Using AI (with M. Horowitz and L. Kahn!)
Tarun Chhabra
Head of National Security Policy at Anthropic, former Deputy Assistant to the President.
Anthropic
Episode: Tarun Chhabra on the Stakes of AI Competition

Host

Jordan Schneider
Host of various discussions focused on China and US-China relations, often bringing expert guests from different fields to enhance the conversation.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 624 ratings
  • No podcast episode should ever be released with edits that cut a speaker mid thought. Points off for that.

    Podcast Addict
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    2 months ago
  • Content great, audio shocking

    Love this pod. Great discussions.

    Drives me insane that every episode has a different audio quality. This week’s ep, the guy sounds underwater.

    Makes my heart sink when a new ep is up because I’ll know I have to sit through bad recording.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    tastefultrade
    Australia3 months ago
  • Leaving the building…

    After sticking with this for nearly a year, I am now a “former“ listener/reader. I find that the quality varies enormously, and that the topic selection lacks coherence. Perhaps most disturbing of all is that when I try to listen in order to be able to do other things simultaneously, I am assaulted by a host who sounds like a high school sophomore trying to frame a thought or a sentence with as many “…..like” phrases as possible. It makes my head hurt. None of my adult children speak that way be... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Fed up in HK
    United States3 months ago
  • Thought provoking

    The range of topic is indeed wild. The last episode “Dissent from Moscow to Beijing” was really good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeeAbrahamZ
    United States4 months ago
  • Up and down

    Skip all episodes with Dylan, Doug, and Jon (Transistor Radio).

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Mya5728
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Praise for engaging and informative discussions on complex geopolitical issues.
Criticism for inconsistency in audio quality and host delivery style.
Affirmation of informative guests providing valuable insights from their expertise.

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#131
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#213
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#98
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#155
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#16
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Talking Points

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The Future of Secure Telecom
Q: Why are soldiers in Ukraine using commercial cell phones despite the risks?
They provide crucial communication and information sharing during the war.
The Future of Secure Telecom
Q: What was Salt Typhoon all about?
A significant compromise of major telcos by Chinese actors to access sensitive information.
Second Breakfast: Acquisition Reform? Are We Really Doing It?
Q: What are we delivering to the operational commands?
The ultimate measure of success will be the actual capabilities and mission effects delivered to the operational commands and whether rapid iterations and new capabilities are integrated efficiently.
CCP Bureaucracies in War
Q: What was happening between the mainland and Taiwan at that time?
In 1962, as tensions rose in Taiwan and amongst the military, Mao was informed through intelligence channels and engaged with his bureaucratic establishment to discuss possible responses.
Tarun Chhabra on the Stakes of AI Competition
Q: What are the historical patterns in China's industrial strategy?
Chhabra elaborates on China's repeated strategy of dependency followed by indigenization in various sectors, suggesting that the likelihood of stopping this trend is low.

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What is ChinaTalk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations provide a deep examination of the dynamic intersections of China, technology, and US-China relations. The discussions involve a diverse set of perspectives from analysts, policymakers, and experts who contribute insights that often challenge conventional narratives. Notably, episodes frequently explore complex topics within the realms of national security, telecommunications, and AI, creating a narrative that integrates both current events and strategic implications for the future. The hosts demonstrate a passionate curiosity about these issues, which may appeal to listeners interested in international affairs and the fast-evolving tech landscape involving China.

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