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The Correspondent

FCC Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Menopause
Generative AI
Napalm Girl
Journalism
Foreign Correspondents' Club Of Hong Kong
Press Freedom
Foreign Correspondents' Club
Ghost Signs
Health Solutions
Open Conversation
Corporate Governance
Vietnam War
Social Media
Donald Trump
Women In Journalism
Education
South China Morning Post
Empowerment
Corporate Policies

A podcast featuring the conversations and interviews held at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Hong Kong.

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Latest Episodes

Laura Westbrook and Elaine Lai are journalists both born and raised in Hong Kong and both were reporting on the Tai Po tower fires for foreign news organisations.

In many ways they experienced this news event very differently from both local and ove... more

Nobel laureate Professor Joseph Stiglitz delivers a stark assessment of America's economic trajectory in this compelling and wide-ranging conversation with veteran broadcast journalist and Foreign Correspondents' Club of Hong Kong first vice presiden... more

This episode is the audio of a recent FCC Hong Kong Club Lunch, moderated by FCC correspondent governor Jing Yang, in conversation with award-winning investigative journalist Karen Hao. Hao's investigation of Open AI and her subsequent book the Empir... more

Meet some of the Gen Z journalists awarded the Clare Hollingsworth Fellowship for the Foreign Correspondent's Club in Hong Kong: Jay Ganglani, Kriti Gandhi, and Samra Zafalqar.

The Fellowship is named in honour of Clare Hollingsworth, a legendary jo... more

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Professor Joseph E. Stiglitz
Nobel laureate in economics renowned for pioneering the economics of information.
Episode: Professor Joseph E Stiglitz in conversation: Trump's USA, the AI bubble, US-China relations and "G minus one"
Karen Hao
Award-winning reporter and author of Empire of AI
The Atlantic
Episode: Karen Hao and the Empire of AI: Open AI’s financial risks, ethical controversies and global influence
Craig McCosker
Group Product Manager for Future Focus at ABC
ABC
Episode: Inside China’s AI-driven media revolution: one sentence prompts, AI content factories, what it means for Western media
Billy Potts
A fantastic writer and reporter who finds incredible stories in Hong Kong's history
Zillema Magazine
Episode: Hong Kong Is a City… (a tribute to the Fragrant Harbour and Gay Talese)
David Webb
Hong Kong's most famous activist investor and advocate for corporate governance
Episode: David Webb: Webb-site shareholder activism, Hong Kong economics and corporate governance
Philip Bowring
Journalist, editor, and historian
Episode: David Webb: Webb-site shareholder activism, Hong Kong economics and corporate governance
Laurel Chor
An Emmy-nominated journalist and photojournalist
Episode: Laurel Chor: from Hong Kong to Ukraine, how young journalists leverage Instagram, mental health realities
Grace Shao
Hong Kong-based journalist covering AI and technology.
Substack (AI Pro-M)
Episode: Grace Shao: covering AI in Hong Kong, beyond the US-China conflict narrative, evolving to Substack
Lee Williamson
President of the FCC
Foreign Correspondents' Club of Hong Kong
Episode: Hong Kong press freedom and the 2025 FCC Journalism Conference: Lee Williamson

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Jarrod Watt
Host of The Correspondent

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • A must-listen

    A must-listen for anyone interested in Hong Kong journalism. The podcast also covers the region with its trademark quality reporting and intellectual curiosity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bb nine
    Hong Konga month ago
  • Fantastic!

    Love this podcast! A love note to Hong Kong and to its rich history. HK is a vibrant city, and this podcast captures it wonderfully. More, please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DBelOpo
    United States4 months ago
  • I always learn something new from this podcast

    No matter where you live, this needs to be part of your weekly podcast playlist 😍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    matthk777
    Australia4 months ago
  • Super insightful!

    Amazing insights to the journalism landscape globally and specifically in Hong Kong. Very useful for aspiring journalists especially in HK

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maanavg
    Hong Kong7 months ago
  • A glimpse into Hong Kong

    I love these little glimpses of Hong Kong. Excellent topics and speakers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Morgy616
    United Statesa year ago

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The representation of diverse voices, particularly of women in journalism, has resonated positively with the audience.
Many find the discussions enlightening, especially regarding the challenges and ethics of modern journalism.
The podcast is praised for its intellectual curiosity and quality reporting, making it a valuable resource for journalists and academics alike.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth analysis of current events and the focus on Hong Kong's journalism landscape.

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#151
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Talking Points

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Kriti Gandhi and Jay Ganglani: the future of news, GenZ and approaching news differently
Q: How do you get your news?
Kriti shares that she primarily consumes news via Instagram, focusing on human interest stories and diverse content, while Jay discusses a mix of traditional news apps and alternative platforms.
Kriti Gandhi and Jay Ganglani: the future of news, GenZ and approaching news differently
Q: What possesses you to run into this burning building that we call journalism in the 2020s?
Kriti speaks about her unexpected journey into journalism, from initially wanting to pursue medicine to discovering a passion for storytelling and journalism after applying to HKU as a joke.
Ghost signs of Hong Kong: Instagram journalism & documenting history with Billy Potts & Ben Marans
Q: Did you find that there were places or regions in Hong Kong that tended to have more ghost signs than others?
The densest concentrations of ghost signs coincide with the areas that saw industrial growth after World War II.
Ghost signs of Hong Kong: Instagram journalism & documenting history with Billy Potts & Ben Marans
Q: Is there an accepted sort of definition that makes something a ghost sign and maybe something else not a ghost sign?
The strictest definition comes from a book from the 80s, but in Hong Kong, we realized we need our own interpretation due to the pace of redevelopment.
#IWD2025: talking women in journalism, what (still) needs to change, and navigating the tech broligarchy backlash
Q: Is there something that you wish that you had been warned about when you went into the newsroom for the first time?
As a freelancer, I wish I had been warned about the lack of stability in the industry.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Correspondent

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

The podcast explores a broad array of topics intersecting journalism, culture, and current global events, with a particular focus on Hong Kong and its unique challenges. It features conversations with influential figures in journalism, economics, and technology, tackling subjects from the role of AI in media to the importance of press freedom amidst evolving governmental regulations. The format typically includes in-depth discussions, interviews, and panel talks that aim to provide listeners with diverse perspectives on pressing issues while celebrating the vibrant history and culture of Hong Kong.

Notably, this podcast stands out for its emphasis on both local and international contexts, allowing listeners to connect the dots between loca... more

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Recent guests on The Correspondent include:

1. Professor Joseph E. Stiglitz
2. Karen Hao
3. Craig McCosker
4. Billy Potts
5. David Webb
6. Philip Bowring
7. Laurel Chor
8. Grace Shao

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